CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · December 9, 2021
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, December 9, 2021
PRESENT: 17 - Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones,
Council President Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill,
Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Council met, a quorum being present.
Pastor Nicolas O'Rourke of Living Water United Church of Christ was introduced and offered an
appropriate prayer.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of December 2, 2021.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
THE 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 Second 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. 211014)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a resolution reappointing Bernie A. Prazenica to the Board of Directors of
the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion. (File No.
211015)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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Transmitting a resolution reappointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors
of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion. (File
No. 211016)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Sophia Lee as a member of the
Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1,
2023. (File No. 211017)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210776 and 210900, which
were passed by Council on December 2, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on
December 8, 2021. (File No. 211018)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210991: Resolution Recognizing and congratulating WHYY and the
News and Information Community Exchange (N.I.C.E). collaborative on their
steadfast commitment to diversify local news sources, and empower local, BIPOC,
and underserved communities through grassroots news.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210992: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 2929 N. 13th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance
with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210993: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the
requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210994: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 1335 N. 8th Street, 1401 N. 8th Street, 1402 N. 30th Street, 1410
N. Myrtlewood Street, 1421 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1424 N. Myrtlewood Street,
1429 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1437 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1438 Franklin Street, 1440
N. Myrtlewood Street, 1451 N Myrtlewood Street, 1452 N. Mytlewood Street.
1457 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1459 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1460 N. Hollywood
Street, 1463 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1500 N. Hollywood Street, 1511 N.
Myrtlewood Street, 2955 N. 8th Street, 3003 Redner Street, 3601 Germantown
Avenue, and 729 Master Street 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.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210995: Resolution Honoring Philadelphia VIP on the Special
Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210996: Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social
Equity on the Special Occasion of its Tenth Anniversary.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210997: Resolution Commending Patricia Wilson Aden on her
Appointment as President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Parker and Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210998: Resolution Honoring the Local Initiatives Support
Corporation on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
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Resolution No. 210999: Resolution Commending The Black Promoters Collective
on their official formation as a 100 percent Black-owned organization.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 211000: Resolution Also naming the 1500 block of West Cabot
Street from 15th Street to 16th Street, “Vivian VanStory Way” to honor and
commemorate the life of Vivian VanStory and her lasting impact on her North
Philadelphia community.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 211001: Resolution Also naming the 2500 block of West Stewart
Street from 25th Street to 26th Street, “Warren McMichael Way” to honor and
commemorate the life of Warren McMichael and his lasting impact on the
Brewerytown- Sharswood community.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 211002: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Terrence Foley for
fifteen years of committed service as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the
City Avenue Special Services District in the 4th Councilmanic District of the City of
Philadelphia.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 211003: Resolution Recognizing and honoring legendary sports
journalist Donald Hunt on the occasion of his retirement after over thirty years of
writing for the Philadelphia Tribune.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Jones and O'Neill:
Resolution No. 211004: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Al Schmidt for his
10-year tenure as a Philadelphia City Commissioner, and wishing him well as he begins
a new chapter in his career as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Committee
of Seventy.
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Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by
Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 211005: Resolution Reappointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the
Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and
Lower Merion.
THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by
Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 211006: Resolution Reappointing Bernie A. Prazenica to the Board
of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower
Merion.
THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 211007: Resolution Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun
Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine the correlation between domestic
violence and gun violence.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 211008: Resolution Calling on the General Assembly to prohibit the
use of deadly force to make a citizen’s arrest.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 211009: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 1306, 1308, 1310, 1312 and 1329 S. 21st Street, 1303 S. 23rd
Street, 1306 S. 28th Street, 1213 S. Bonsall Street, 1148 S. Cleveland Street, 2632
Ellsworth Street, 1410 S. Hicks Street, 2054 Gerrit Street, 2612, 2741 and 2743
Latona Street, 2123 Montrose Street, 1701 and 1703 S. Ringgold Street and 1714 S.
Taylor Street in the Second 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
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of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:
Resolution No. 211010: Resolution Recognizing the work and contributions of labor
and grassroots community activist Ronald Whitehorne, whose leadership and
mentorship has inspired generations of activists and leaders in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 211011: Resolution Designating Tuesday December 21, 2021 as
National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Resolution No. 211012: Resolution Honoring, congratulating, and thanking Frank
DiCicco on the occasion of his retirement from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and
his many years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Resolution No. 211013: Resolution Proclaiming January 13, 2022 as Korean
American Day in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of
Korean Americans and their invaluable contributions to enhance the City’s culture,
economy, and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
Bill No. 210899, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition
moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry Avenue,
Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain 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. 210899, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210922, 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 Fountain Street, Umbria Street, Paoli Avenue, Ridge Avenue,
Livezey Street, Valley Avenue, and Henry Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210922, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210926, 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 Crispin Street, Willits Road, Academy Road, and Frankford Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210926, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Bill No. 210782, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 210320 (approved
June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal
Years 2022-2027 inclusive,” by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects,
amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras,
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210782, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210783, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 210321 (approved
June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget,” by
adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the
purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and
conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210783, AS AMENDED.
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THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
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.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210864.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT
Bill No. 210669: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors
of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by
Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the
composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of
appointees, providing for confirmation by Council of appointees, and specifying
qualifications that appointees must possess; and authorizing the appropriate officers to
publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210669.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Resolution No. 210692, as amended: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of
Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by
Council of appointees, and specifying qualifications that appointees must possess; and
providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT
MEETING..
COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES
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Bill No. 210629: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas
Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and
reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various utility purposes within
the beds of Nicholas and Turner Streets being stricken and authorizing acceptance of
the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210629.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
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.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210867.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210918: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on
Camac street between Wagner avenue and Fisher avenue, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210919: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on
East Godfrey avenue between Summerdale avenue and Pratt street, all under certain
terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210919.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210921, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments at
3536 Calumet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210921, AS AMENDED.
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THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210929: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Day
street and Wildey street; Thompson street and Columbia avenue; Oxford street and
Belgrade street; E. Montgomery street and Thompson street; Columbia avenue and
Belgrade street; Crease street and Thompson street; Belgrade street and Oxford
street.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210929.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210930: An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
200423) approved November 10, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Keystone
Property Group (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior
building ramp at 100 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(‘Property’), all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for
compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210930.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210931: An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
200092) approved March 11, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Independence
Park Hotel (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building
ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (‘Property’), all under certain
terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and
conditions stated therein.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210931.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210932, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments on
North Broad Street in the vicinity of 1344-1348 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107,
under certain terms and conditions.
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COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210932, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Bill No. 210923: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-5700,
entitled “Prohibition on Certain Gambling Machines and Skills Games,” to prohibit the
operation of any casino-style or skill game that accepts cash payment for the chance of
a cash reward and is not otherwise regulated by the State of Pennsylvania, all under
certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210923.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
AND THE HOMELESS
Bill No. 210920, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to provide for an eviction diversion
program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationship,
and making certain technical changes, 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. 210920, 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. 210899, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition
moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry Avenue,
Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain Street; all under certain terms
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and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210922, 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 Fountain Street, Umbria Street, Paoli Avenue, Ridge Avenue,
Livezey Street, Valley Avenue, and Henry Avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210926, 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 Crispin Street, Willits Road, Academy Road, and Frankford Avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210782, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 210320 (approved
June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal
Years 2022-2027 inclusive,” by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects,
amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras,
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210783, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 210321 (approved
June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget,” by
adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the
purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 210669: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors
of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by
Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the
composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of
appointees, providing for confirmation by Council of appointees, and specifying
qualifications that appointees must possess; and authorizing the appropriate officers to
publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210629: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas
Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and
reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various utility purposes within
the beds of Nicholas and Turner Streets being stricken and authorizing acceptance of
the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210918: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on
Camac street between Wagner avenue and Fisher avenue, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210919: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on
East Godfrey avenue between Summerdale avenue and Pratt street, all under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210921, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments at
3536 Calumet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 210929: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Day
street and Wildey street; Thompson street and Columbia avenue; Oxford street and
Belgrade street; E. Montgomery street and Thompson street; Columbia avenue and
Belgrade street; Crease street and Thompson street; Belgrade street and Oxford
street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210930: An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
200423) approved November 10, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Keystone
Property Group (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior
building ramp at 100 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(‘Property’), all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for
compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210931: An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
200092) approved March 11, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Independence
Park Hotel (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building
ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (‘Property’), all under certain
terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and
conditions stated therein.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210932, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments on
North Broad Street in the vicinity of 1344-1348 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107,
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210923: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-5700,
entitled “Prohibition on Certain Gambling Machines and Skills Games,” to prohibit the
operation of any casino-style or skill game that accepts cash payment for the chance of
a cash reward and is not otherwise regulated by the State of Pennsylvania, all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 210920, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to provide for an eviction diversion
program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationship,
and making certain technical changes, 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 December 9, 2021
Name and Comment Subject
Leanne Harvey (210671A)
Mark Zachary (210633, 210861 and 210865)
Ben Fileccia (210670)
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
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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.
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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.
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Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.
Speeches by Councilmembers.
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
Resolution No. 210959: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Jazmine Sullivan for
winning the 2021 BET Soul Train Music Award for Best New Album, for her critically
acclaimed EP, Heaux Tales.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210962: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 3119 N. 35th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance
with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210963: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 2224 Wilder Street and 2715 Annin Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic
District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210964: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1932 S. Salford Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210965: Resolution Honoring American Legion Lincoln Post 89 for
its service to the veterans of South Philadelphia and the broader community, and for
making history as the first American Legion Post in Philadelphia for African Americans.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 210967: Resolution Recognizing Ryan Boyer, business manager of
Laborers' District Council of Metropolitan Philadelphia & Vicinity, for making history
as the first African American business manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades
Council.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210968: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 167 E. Lippincott Street; 1922, 1938, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1950, 1952,
1954, 1956 N. 3rd Street; 1923, 1927, 1934, 1935 N. 4th Street; 1925 N. 5th
Street; 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 433, 437, 537 W. Berks Street; 2004, 2015 N.
Bodine Street; 401, 405, 407 W. Hewson Street; 1851, 1916, 1922, 1936, 1940 N.
Leithgow Street; 313, 421 W. Norris Street; 1910, 1923, 1926, 1927, 1930, 1931,
1936, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1958, 1961 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210969: Resolution Recognizing the Community Design
Collaborative on the 30th Anniversary of its founding.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210970-A: Resolution Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his
Administration of the City of Philadelphia to establish and implement an Academic
Expert Advisory Team in its selection and evaluation of recipients of the Anti-Violence
Community Expansion Grant program and other anti-violence efforts during Fiscal
Year 2022 and beyond.
THE RESOLUTION WAS READ.
Resolution No. 210970-A, as amended: Resolution Calling on Mayor James F.
Kenney and his Administration of the City of Philadelphia to establish and implement an
Academic Expert Advisory Team in its selection and evaluation of recipients of the
Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant program and other anti-violence efforts
during Fiscal Year 2022 and beyond.
THE RESOLUTION WAS AMENDED.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210972: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
certain properties located in the Third Councilmanic District pursuant to the
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requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210973: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champion of the
Week, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper, on capturing his second National
League’s MVP Award and becoming the 6th Phillie to win Baseball’s most prestigious
award.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210974: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 2501, 2855, 2857 Amber Street; 2143, 2155, 2157 E. Birch Street; 2134,
2172 E. Cambria Street; 2103, 2107 E. Cumberland Street; 2107 E. Dakota Street;
2478, 2480 Emerald Street; 2022 E. Fletcher Street; 1929, 1935, 1943, 2215-17 E.
Harold Street; 2637, 2639, 2643, 2645, 2649 Janney Street; 2536 Jasper Street;
2639, 2641, 2643, 2653 Kensington Avenue; 2068 E. Monmouth Street; 1844 E.
Oakdale Street; 2140, 2151, 2153, 2156 E. Orleans Street; 2646, 2658 Ritter Street;
2089 E. Somerset Street; 2106, 2133, 2135, 2250, 2252 E. William Street located in
the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210975: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055,
2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159, 2160, 2161 E. Stella
Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter
16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210976: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1739, 2215 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411,
418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mercy Street located in the 1st
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210977: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the
requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
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THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Bill No. 210901-A, as amended: 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.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210862-A: 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 READ AND PASSED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
Bill No. 210633-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of
Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/MIH, Mixed
Income Neighborhoods Overlay District”; by revising certain provisions of Chapter
14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses”; and by
making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 210633-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of
Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/MIH, Mixed
Income Neighborhoods Overlay District”; by revising certain provisions of Chapter
14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses”; and by
making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
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THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 210680, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 21-1203 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Appointments to Citizens Police Oversight Commission,”
by revising the qualifications for appointment, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 3 Councilmembers Gym, Brooks and Gauthier
Bill No. 210686, 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 Walnut Street, 9th Street, Locust Street, and 10th Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210744: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and Linden Avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210771: An Ordinance Authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of
the City, to enter into an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority (“PRA”) for the PRA to act as the City’s agent to include
and incorporate Philadelphia Water Department-identified green stormwater
infrastructure projects (the "Stormwater Infrastructure") in certain construction and
improvement projects in and around the City on properties owned by the City (the
"City Projects"), including, with the prior written consent and approval of the District
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Council Person where the Rebuild Project is located, those projects arising out of the
City's "Rebuilding Community Infrastructure" or "Rebuild" Program, and on properties
owned by the PRA ("PRA Projects") (the City Projects and PRA Projects, together,
the "Construction Projects") from the design phase to construction completion in an
efficient manner, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
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 READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210863, 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 Huntingdon Street, Howard Street, Susquehanna Avenue, American
Street, Jefferson Street, and 6th Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210865, as amended: 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.
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THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
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 READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210670, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-5100 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Food Delivery Services,” to modify the limitation on fees
charged to food service establishments; 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, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson
and Thomas
Nays: 1 Councilmember Oh
Bill No. 210672, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-207 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Motor Vehicle Repairs,” to prohibit the use of City streets
for the sale or storage of motor vehicles, and revising penalties, all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
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Bill No. 210917-A, as amended: An Ordinance Adding a new Chapter 9-5700,
entitled “Leasing of Commercial Property,” to require commercial lessors to provide
certain disclosures before entering lease agreements and to provide related protections
to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 210917-A, as amended: An Ordinance Adding a new Chapter 9-5700,
entitled “Leasing of Commercial Property,” to require commercial lessors to provide
certain disclosures before entering lease agreements and to provide related protections
to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 210924: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Procurement and
the Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Kale Info Solutions, Inc., for
the implementation and operation of an Airport Cargo Community System for the
Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210925: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to
enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for
use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that
obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years,
all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 211007: Resolution Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun
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Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine the correlation between domestic
violence and gun violence.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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Thursday, December 9, 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.
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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.
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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.
210913
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution authorizing City Council to retain legal counsel to file a lawsuit to require the Administration
to implement and enforce Bill Number 200425, an ordinance duly enacted by the City Council of
Philadelphia which became law on January 28, 2021.
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210958
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
Resolution amending Resolution No. 200001-A, which provides Rules for the Government of the
Council of the City of Philadelphia, by providing for rules regarding recusal from any legislation due to
conflicts of interest.
210959
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke
Resolution honoring and congratulating Jazmine Sullivan for winning the 2021 BET Soul Train Music
Award for Best New Album, for her critically acclaimed EP, Heaux Tales.
210960
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its
102nd Founders’ Day and the upcoming International Convention being held in the City of
Philadelphia, July 18- July 24, 2022.
210961
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution recognizing, honoring and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its
108th Founders’ Day and the upcoming Eastern Region Conference being held in the City of
Philadelphia, March 31 - April 3, 2022.
210962
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3119 N. 35th Street located in the
4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210963
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2224 Wilder Street and 2715 Annin
Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of
The Philadelphia Code.
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210964
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1932 S. Salford Street located in the
2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210965
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution honoring American Legion Lincoln Post 89 for its service to the veterans of South
Philadelphia and the broader community, and for making history as the first American Legion Post in
Philadelphia for African Americans.
210967
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution recognizing Ryan Boyer, business manager of Laborers' District Council of Metropolitan
Philadelphia & Vicinity, for making history as the first African American business manager of the
Philadelphia Building Trades Council.
210968
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 167 E. Lippincott Street; 1922,
1938, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956 N. 3rd Street; 1923, 1927, 1934, 1935 N. 4th
Street; 1925 N. 5th Street; 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 433, 437, 537 W. Berks Street; 2004, 2015
N. Bodine Street; 401, 405, 407 W. Hewson Street; 1851, 1916, 1922, 1936, 1940 N. Leithgow
Street; 313, 421 W. Norris Street; 1910, 1923, 1926, 1927, 1930, 1931, 1936, 1951, 1952, 1954,
1958, 1961 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms
of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210969
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
Resolution recognizing the Community Design Collaborative on the 30th Anniversary of its founding.
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210970
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb
Resolution calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his Administration of the City of Philadelphia to
establish and implement an Academic Expert Advisory Team in its selection and evaluation of
recipients of the Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant program and other anti-violence efforts
during Fiscal Year 2022 and beyond.
210972
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Third Councilmanic
District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210973
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce
Harper, on capturing his second National League’s MVP Award and becoming the 6th Phillie to win
Baseball’s most prestigious award.
210974
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2501, 2855, 2857 Amber Street;
2143, 2155, 2157 E. Birch Street; 2134, 2172 E. Cambria Street; 2103, 2107 E. Cumberland
Street; 2107 E. Dakota Street; 2478, 2480 Emerald Street; 2022 E. Fletcher Street; 1929, 1935,
1943, 2215-17 E. Harold Street; 2637, 2639, 2643, 2645, 2649 Janney Street; 2536 Jasper Street;
2639, 2641, 2643, 2653 Kensington Avenue; 2068 E. Monmouth Street; 1844 E. Oakdale Street;
2140, 2151, 2153, 2156 E. Orleans Street; 2646, 2658 Ritter Street; 2089 E. Somerset Street;
2106, 2133, 2135, 2250, 2252 E. William Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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210975
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch
Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159,
2160, 2161 E. Stella Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of
Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210976
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739, 2215 S. 5th Street; 1919 S.
6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mercy
Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of
The Philadelphia Code.
210977
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic
District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210778-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
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.
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210901-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
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.
210862-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
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.
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200658
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and
Berks Street.
210633
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Quiñones Sánchez and Johnson
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the
“/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District”; by revising certain provisions of Chapter
14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses”; and by making related
changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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210685
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green, Squilla, Gym, Henon, Gilmore Richardson, Domb,
Brooks and Bass
An Ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The
Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending
Section A-703, entitled “Special Certificate of Inspection,” to enhance building safety requirements
for educational occupancies, all under certain terms and conditions.
210680
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson for Jones and Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Section 21-1203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Appointments to
Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” by revising the qualifications for appointment, all under certain
terms and conditions.
210683
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the “District”), a
business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the
boundaries of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”), and continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality
Improvement Levy District Corporation (“PHiL DC”) to serve as the neighborhood improvement
district management association for the District; approving a new plan for the District, including a list
of proposed programs and services related to the development and promotion of the hotel and
tourism industry in the City and County of Philadelphia and their estimated cost; providing for special
assessment fees to be levied on eligible hotel property owners within the District to fund such
programs and services; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an
agreement with PHiL DC relating to the District; and reauthorizing PHiL DC to assess eligible
property owners within the District and collect or cause to be collected special assessment fees to be
used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community
and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.
210686
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, 9th Street, Locust Street, and 10th
Street.
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210689
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Old York Road, Broad Street, and 65th Avenue.
210744
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware
Avenue, and Linden Avenue.
210771
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement
between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (“PRA”) for the PRA to act as the
City’s agent to include and incorporate Philadelphia Water Department-identified green stormwater
infrastructure projects (the "Stormwater Infrastructure") in certain construction and improvement
projects in and around the City on properties owned by the City (the "City Projects"), including, with
the prior written consent and approval of the District Council Person where the Rebuild Project is
located, those projects arising out of the City's "Rebuilding Community Infrastructure" or "Rebuild"
Program, and on properties owned by the PRA ("PRA Projects") (the City Projects and PRA
Projects, together, the "Construction Projects") from the design phase to construction completion in
an efficient manner, under certain terms and conditions.
210861
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
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.
210863
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
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.
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210865
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
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.
210869
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
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.
210670
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Squilla, Johnson, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass,
O'Neill, Brooks and Gym
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-5100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Food Delivery
Services,” to modify the limitation on fees charged to food service establishments; all under certain
terms and conditions.
210672
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon, Johnson, Bass and Green
An Ordinance amending Section 9-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Motor Vehicle Repairs,”
to prohibit the use of City streets for the sale or storage of motor vehicles, and revising penalties, all
under certain terms and conditions.
210917
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Bass, Gauthier, Squilla, Jones, Thomas, Quiñones
Sánchez, Gilmore Richardson, O'Neill, Brooks, Domb and Gym
An Ordinance adding a new Chapter 9-5700, entitled “Leasing of Commercial Property,” to require
commercial lessors to provide certain disclosures before entering lease agreements and to provide
related protections to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
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210924
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Procurement and the Chief Executive Officer,
Philadelphia International Airport, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Concession
Agreement with Kale Info Solutions, Inc., for the implementation and operation of an Airport Cargo
Community System for the Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.
210925
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase
electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including
agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under
certain terms and conditions.
211007
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to
examine the correlation between domestic violence and gun violence.
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