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CITY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting

Philadelphia, PA · October 28, 2021

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JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Thursday, October 28, 2021 PRESENT: 16 - Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas EXCUSED: 1 - Councilmember Henon Council met, a quorum being present. Reverend Dr. Clarence Hester was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer. COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL of the meeting of October 21, 2021 THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. Councilmember Parker requested leave of absence for Councilmember Henon THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED. COMMUNICATIONS The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210681, 210682 and 210684, which were passed by Council on October 14, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on October 20, 2021. (File No. 210889) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. October 22, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF City of Philadelphia -1- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 210638 Bill No. 210667 - Approval with Amendments Bill No. 210668 - Approval with Amendments Bill No. 210686 Bill No. 210687 Bill No. 210741 - Not for approval Bill No. 210742 - Not for approval Bill No. 210744 - Not for approval Bill No. 210778 Bill No. 210801 Bill No. 210807 Bill No. 210808 - Not for approval Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor..Body (File No. 210890) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 12-2900 of The Philadelphia Code (“Contractor Parking”) to revise the requirements and limitations related to contractor parking permits, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 210891) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. (File No. 210892) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. City of Philadelphia -2- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Aviation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. (File No. 210893) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2505 Emerald Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (File No. 210894) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. (File No. 210895) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. (File No. 210896) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 167 E. Lippincott Street, 508 E. Cambria Street and 3217 Shelbourne Street in the Seventh Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee City of Philadelphia -3- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. (File No. 210897) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210635 and 210636-A, which were passed by Council on October 14, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on October 27, 2021. (File No. 210898) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 210861: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of land located within an area bounded by Berks Street, Memphis Street, Wilt Street, and Tulip Street, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Resolution No. 210871: Resolution Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee 75th Anniversary of The Links, Incorporated. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Resolution No. 210872: Resolution Honoring the Oak Lane Youth Association on the special occasion of its 50th Anniversary. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Resolution No. 210873: Resolution Congratulating Sonia Sanchez on winning the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, one of the country’s most prestigious and generous arts honors. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson: City of Philadelphia -4- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 210862: An Ordinance Amending Section 17-111, entitled “Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design in Construction of Buildings,” to update requirements and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 210874: Resolution Also naming the 2400 block of W. Indiana Avenue as “Reverend Dr. A. W. Dock Way,” in honor of Reverend Dr. Albert Wilson Dock, to commemorate his legacy as a preacher, teacher, and evangelist. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 210875: Resolution Also naming the 4300 block of Tower Street as “Josie D. Heard AMEC Way,” in honor of Josie D. Heard, to commemorate her legacy as an educator, author, hymnist, and as the namesake of the Josie D. Heard African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 210876: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3119 N. 35th Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez: Bill No. 210863: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Huntingdon Street, Howard Street, Susquehanna Avenue, American Street, Jefferson Street, and 6th Street. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez: City of Philadelphia -5- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 210877: Resolution Appointing Maria González to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank. Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Bill No. 210864: An Ordinance Amending Subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code (“Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Healthy Food Initiatives and Nonprofit Intermediaries”) to clarify the number of contribution agreements that may be entered into, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Resolution No. 210878: Resolution Recognizing November as Epilepsy Awareness Month. Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Resolution No. 210879: Resolution Recognizing and celebrating Women’s Community Revitalization Project on the 35th Anniversary of the organization’s incorporation. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Resolution No. 210880: Resolution Memorializing and honoring the life of the late Walter Wallace, Jr., and recognizing the adoption of police reforms inspired by his death and the activism in his name. Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Thomas and Gilmore Richardson: Resolution No. 210881: Resolution Authorizing the Committee of Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to receive the report of the Arts and Culture task force formed by the committee, to learn about its findings and the actions thus far taken, and to review the impact of this work on the vital arts and culture sector in the City of Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -6- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Resolution No. 210882: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia Native, Kahleah Copper, as the Champion of the Week for being named WNBA Finals MVP and winning the WNBA title. Councilmember O'Neill Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember O'Neill: Bill No. 210865: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-514 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,” to prohibit eligibility for floor area, height, and dwelling unit bonuses and to increase minimum parking requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 210866: An Ordinance Adding new subsections to Sections 12-102, 12-906.2, and 12-914 of The Philadelphia Code, allowing for the establishment of programs, by regulation, for use of loading zone parking spaces and metered parking spaces in innovative ways, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 210867: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for Permit Parking District 19, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 210868: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags By Retail Establishments,” to further define the term single-use plastic bag and add reporting provisions, all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -7- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 210869: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-525 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/SNM, South Ninth Street Market Overlay District,” to clarify existing provisions, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 210870: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code (“Noise and Excessive Vibration”) to establish a prohibition on loud noise emanating from a motor vehicle and to add a section authorizing use of an automated system for determining violations of that prohibition, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Resolution No. 210883: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2505 Emerald Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 210884: Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Colin L. Powell for his exemplary and outstanding service to the United States as a trailblazing military general, statesman, and public servant. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 210885: Resolution Recognizing October 2021 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 210886: Resolution Designating October 1st as “Latin American City of Philadelphia -8- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Entrepreneur Day” in recognition of the successful “Latin America Thrives in Philadelphia” event. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 210887: Resolution Recognizing, congratulating, and thanking the United States Marine Corps on the occasion of its 246th Anniversary. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 210888: Resolution Recognizing the Ukrainian Federation of America on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON RULES Bill No. 210549: An Ordinance Approving an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion to extend the term of existence of the District to December 31, 2042. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210549. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210634, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania by areas of land located within an area bounded by Guardian Drive, East Service Drive, Civic Center Boulevard, 34th Street, 33rd Street, Walnut Street, the Schuylkill River, 34th Street, and University Avenue. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210634, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210637: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-800, entitled “Parking and Loading,” pertaining to parking requirements for uses in historically designated properties, all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -9- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210637. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210638: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 11th Street, Reed Street, 12th Street, and Wharton Street, to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-531, entitled "/SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District,” and making other related changes, and approving the Residential Mixed-Use-2 District (RMX-2) Master Plan for the site generally bounded by 11th Street, Reed Street, 12th Street, and Wharton Street, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210638. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210667, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to prohibit certain bonuses, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210667, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210668: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” by expanding the existing Strawberry Mansion /NCO area to include an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, and Sedgley Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210668. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210687: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Trenton Avenue, Cambria Street, Tulip Street, and William Street. City of Philadelphia - 10 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210687. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210742, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District”, by amending certain height regulations and creating bulk and massing controls within the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Area, under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210742, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210778, as amended: An Ordinance To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-532, entitled the “/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District” and making other related changes; to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 39th Street, Ludlow Street, 40th Street, and Market Street; and to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties within the aforementioned area; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210808, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Avenue, Shelmire Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue (extended), Solly Avenue (extended), the County Line, Borbeck Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, and Hartel Avenue. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210808, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bill No. 210632: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Economic Opportunity Plans,” by establishing new definitions and clarifying the manner in which credit is given for M/W/DSBE participation, all under City of Philadelphia - 11 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER GAUTHIER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210632. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210671, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions”, by adding a new Chapter requiring certain businesses or professions provide disclosures regarding tangled titles; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER GAUTHIER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210671, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR BILLS ON FIRST READING Bill No. 210549: An Ordinance Approving an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion to extend the term of existence of the District to December 31, 2042. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210634, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania by areas of land located within an area bounded by Guardian Drive, East Service Drive, Civic Center Boulevard, 34th Street, 33rd Street, Walnut Street, the Schuylkill River, 34th Street, and University Avenue. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210637: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-800, entitled “Parking and Loading,” pertaining to parking requirements for uses in historically designated properties, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210638: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing City of Philadelphia - 12 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 11th Street, Reed Street, 12th Street, and Wharton Street, to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-531, entitled "/SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District,” and making other related changes, and approving the Residential Mixed-Use-2 District (RMX-2) Master Plan for the site generally bounded by 11th Street, Reed Street, 12th Street, and Wharton Street, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210667, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to prohibit certain bonuses, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210668: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” by expanding the existing Strawberry Mansion /NCO area to include an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, and Sedgley Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210687: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Trenton Avenue, Cambria Street, Tulip Street, and William Street. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210742, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District”, by amending certain height regulations and creating bulk and massing controls within the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Area, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210808, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Avenue, Shelmire Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue (extended), Solly Avenue (extended), the County Line, Borbeck Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, and Hartel Avenue. City of Philadelphia - 13 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210632: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Economic Opportunity Plans,” by establishing new definitions and clarifying the manner in which credit is given for M/W/DSBE participation, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 210671, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions”, by adding a new Chapter requiring certain businesses or professions provide disclosures regarding tangled titles; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. PUBLIC COMMENT The following persons provided public comment on October 28, 2021 Name and Comment Subject Queen Judith Robinson (210848) Mary McNatt (210848) Gavin Copa (210848) Antoinette Murphy (210849) See Notes of Testimony for full comment. City of Philadelphia - 14 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Please note that this meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/. Public comment may be received with regard to those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment must call 215-686-3406 by 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Council session and submit the following information: • Full name • Callback telephone number where you can be reached • Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed • State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the council session and invited to the remote meeting. They will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council President may also limit repetitious comments or limit the scope of testimony to only certain items on the agenda, which could affect callbacks for public comment at the meeting. City of Philadelphia - 15 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION Note: Some items do not occur at every session: Invocation. Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting. Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session. Reading of communications from the Mayor. Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of Council). Reports from Committees of Council. Special business. Bills on first reading. Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars – titles are printed below. Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration. Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. City of Philadelphia - 16 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. . BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE Resolution No. 210851: Resolution Urging the U.S. Congress to maintain the proposed $5 billion in funding for gun violence prevention and other community violence interventions in the Build Back Better Act. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 210852: Resolution Honoring Stephen K. Klasko upon the occasion of his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Jefferson University (“Jefferson”) and congratulating him on his many accomplishments. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 210853: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, student-athlete Donta Scott, on his book, “Wired Differently: My School Journey” which helps young student-athletes and parents prepare for the recruitment and school selection process. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 210854: Resolution Honoring Counseling or Assistance Services (CORA) for their semicentennial and their service to the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 210855: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2505 Emerald Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. City of Philadelphia - 17 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 210857: Resolution Recognizing NE Phila Connected, a community based non-profit organization, for piloting a catalytic convertor theft prevention program in Northeast Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Bill No. 210205: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish a program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas Nays: 0 Resolution No. 210881: Resolution Authorizing the Committee of Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to receive the report of the Arts and Culture task force formed by the committee, to learn about its findings and the actions thus far taken, and to review the impact of this work on the vital arts and culture sector in the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. SPEECHES COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia - 18 -

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City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, October 28, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENT Please note that this meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/. Public comment may be received with regard to those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment must call 215-686-3406 by 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Council session and submit the following information: • Full name • Callback telephone number where you can be reached • Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed • State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the council session and invited to the remote meeting. They will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council President may also limit repetitious comments or limit the scope of testimony to only certain items on the agenda, which could affect callbacks for public comment at the meeting. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 28, 2021 ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION Note: Some items do not occur at every session: Invocation. Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting. Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session. Reading of communications from the Mayor. Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of Council). Reports from Committees of Council. Special business. Bills on first reading. Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars – titles are printed below. Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration. Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. . City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 28, 2021 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 200533 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution calling on Comcast Spectacor to reconsider its naming rights agreement with Wells Fargo based on its history of unethical banking practices. 210396 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution calling on the Sheriff of the City of Philadelphia to request an Order from the President Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania to temporarily stay all mortgage and tax foreclosure sales. 210434 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to implement minimum force training for all law enforcement officers. 210848 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1604-1608 Page street, 1610 Page street, 1612 Page street, 1614 Page street and 1616 Page street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. 210849 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omega Omega Chapter on its 95th Anniversary. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 28, 2021 210851 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to maintain the proposed $5 billion in funding for gun violence prevention and other community violence interventions in the Build Back Better Act. 210852 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb Resolution honoring Stephen K. Klasko upon the occasion of his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Jefferson University (“Jefferson”) and congratulating him on his many accomplishments. 210853 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, student-athlete Donta Scott, on his book, “Wired Differently: My School Journey” which helps young student-athletes and parents prepare for the recruitment and school selection process. 210854 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill Resolution honoring Counseling or Assistance Services (CORA) for their semicentennial and their service to the City of Philadelphia. 210855 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2505 Emerald Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210857 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution recognizing NE Phila Connected, a community based non-profit organization, for piloting a catalytic convertor theft prevention program in Northeast Philadelphia. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 28, 2021 200658 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street. 210205 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Henon and Gauthier An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish a program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner; all under certain terms and conditions. 210881 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Committee of Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to receive the report of the Arts and Culture task force formed by the committee, to learn about its findings and the actions thus far taken, and to review the impact of this work on the vital arts and culture sector in the City of Philadelphia. 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