CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · May 5, 2022
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, May 5, 2022
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
Council met, a quorum being present.
Pastor G. Lamar Stewart of Taylor Memorial Baptist Church was introduced and offered an
appropriate prayer.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of April 28, 2022.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on Grays Ferry avenue from
34th street to Washington avenue, and making associated changes to parking
regulations within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No.
220403)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on Lindbergh boulevard
between 58th street and 65th street; and making associated changes to lanes of travel
within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 220404)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of {1543
S. Dover Street, 1545 S. Dover Street, 1547 S. Dover Street, 1549 S. Dover Street,
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1551 S. Dover Street, 1553 S. Dover Street, 1554 S. Dover Street, 1555 S. Dover
Street, 1540-54 S. Myrtlewood Street, and 1546 S. 30th Street} located in the 2nd
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code. (File No. 220405)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2453 N.
Carlisle Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of
Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (File No. 220406)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
May 4, 2022
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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. 220222
Bill No. 220298
Bill No. 220323
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES F. KENNEY
Mayor (File No. 220407)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Parker, Squilla, Gilmore Richardson, O'Neill, Bass, Jones and Thomas:
Bill No. 220379: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to further define short dumping and related
violations and to revise penalties and remedies related to such offenses, all under
certain terms and conditions.
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THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Parker:
Bill No. 220380: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Bingham street, and Comly street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Parker:
Bill No. 220381: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Clearview street and N. Broad street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Parker:
Bill No. 220382: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Lawrence street and Somerville avenue; Ashdale street and N. 2nd street; Fairhill
street and Tabor road; Chew avenue and N. 5th street; Howard street and Fisher
avenue; Tabor road and N. 5th street; Elkins street and N. 7th street; Somerville
avenue and N. 4th street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
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. 220385: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
various properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, including on the following
streets: Monument street, N. Sydenham street, and N. 31st street, pursuant to the
requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
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. 220386: 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.
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Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym:
Resolution No. 220387: Resolution Authorizing the Committees on Children and
Youth and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings concerning the imminent
threat to the longstanding constitutional right to an abortion, to examine the profound
and devastating local impact that the potential repeal of Roe vs. Wade would have on
individual lives and society as a whole, and to explore what Philadelphia can do to
ensure and increase access to abortion in the face of this threat.
Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym:
Resolution No. 220388: Resolution Honoring twelve of Philadelphia’s trailblazing
Asian American leaders: Lily Yeh, Aisha Khan, Ali Zakar and Nanjeen Kabita, Hor
Chou, Pastor Aldo Siahaan, Anna Perng, Nancy Nguyen, Su Ming Yeh, Chef Chris
Cho, Wei Chen, and Le-Quyen Vu for their transformative work in building
community, expanding educational opportunity, preserving culture and the arts,
investing in youth leadership, and upholding civil rights on the occasion of Asian
American and Pacific Islander History Month.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmember Johnson:
Bill No. 220383: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S.
17th street and Carpenter street; S. 24th street and Christian street; League street and
S. 23rd street; Carpenter street to S. 18th street; Naudain street to S. 21st street;
Kimball street to S. 24th street; Webster street to S. 16th street; Montrose street to S.
18th street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 220389: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 3009 Wharton Street, 1554 S. Dover Street, 6052 Kingsessing
Avenue, 6050 Kingsessing Avenue, 1926 S 60th Street & 6032 Chester Avenue, 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.
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Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 220390: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 2628 Titan Street and 2630 Titan 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 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 220391: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 1900-02 Point Breeze Avenue and 2111 Sigel 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 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 220392: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1210, 1212 and 1214 S. 27th Street, 2723, 2725, 2727, 2729, 2731,
2733, 2735, 2737 and 2739 Ingram Street, 2704, 2706, 2710, 2712, 2716, 2720,
2724, 2726, 2738 and 2740 Manton Street, 2705 and 2720 Oakford Street located
in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of
The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 220393: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1543 S. Dover Street, 1545 S. Dover Street, 1547 S. Dover Street, 1549
S. Dover Street, 1551 S. Dover Street, 1553 S. Dover Street, 1554 S. Dover Street,
1555 S. Dover Street, 1540-54 S. Myrtlewood Street, and 1546 S. 30th Street
located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter
16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
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Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 220394: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District pursuant to the
requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Green, Bass, Squilla and Oh:
Resolution No. 220395: Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Barbara Silzle for
her years of dedicated, vital, and transformative leadership as Executive Director of the
Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:
Resolution No. 220396: Resolution Honoring the life, work, and accomplishments of
Shakeda Gaines, whose years of service as President of the Philadelphia Home and
School Council has immeasurably shaped parent and family engagement in public
schools, set a precedent for how to incorporate social justice values into positions of
leadership, and established a clear expectation for how public schools should educate,
inspire, and empower students and families in Philadelphia.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:
Resolution No. 220397: Resolution Honoring the 125th Anniversary of the education
justice and parent and caregiver advocacy organization, the Philadelphia Home and
School Council, which continues its long legacy of establishing diverse and
representative Home and School Associations, sponsoring workshops to train
advocates, and empowering marginalized school communities, by giving Philadelphians
voice and power in the decisions that shape their children’s’ schooling.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 220398: Resolution Renaming the 4000 block of Filbert Street “Elsie
Wise Way,” to honor the life and legacy of Elsie Wise, civic leader and founder of the
West Powelton Steppers and Drum Team.
Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:
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Resolution No. 220399: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champions of the
Week, Neumann-Goretti High School’s Girls Basketball team, on their successful
2021-2 season and winning the 2022 PIAA Girls’ Basketball 3A Championship title.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
Bill No. 220384: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” to amend provisions
relating to allowable time extensions on a construction permit; all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Resolution No. 220400: Resolution Proclaiming May 2022 as Asian American and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and
significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
to our country, state, and city.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Resolution No. 220401: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Settlement Music
School on the occasion of its 114th Anniversary.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Resolution No. 220402: Resolution Authorizing Council’s Special Committee on
Child Separation in Philadelphia to hold public hearings regarding its final report of
findings and recommendations.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND CIVIL SERVICE
Bill No. 220186, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21-1100 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Community Development,” by adding new provisions
related to workforce housing programs, amending the applicability period, and making
other technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220186, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220261: An Ordinance Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Residence Requirements,” by clarifying that temporary residence outside the
City, including for military service or educational purposes, does not prevent a person,
including a police recruit, from meeting the Residence Requirement.
COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220261.
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. 220186, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21-1100 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Community Development,” by adding new provisions
related to workforce housing programs, amending the applicability period, and making
other technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220261: An Ordinance Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Residence Requirements,” by clarifying that temporary residence outside the
City, including for military service or educational purposes, does not prevent a person,
including a police recruit, from meeting the Residence Requirement.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following persons provided public comment on May 5, 2022
Name and Comment Subject
Queen Judith Robinson (210685-A and 210800)
Katherine Freeland (220373)
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See Notes of Testimony for full 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.
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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. 220367: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia
Children’s Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their
collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child sexual abuse in
Philadelphia and declaring April 2022 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City
of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220370: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 1834, 1837, 1840, 1846, 1848 S. Allison Street in the Third
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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220371: Resolution Initiating action to continue the Port Richmond
Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its
termination date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue,
the west side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and East Westmoreland
Street, the south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300 Agate
Street and the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street
between Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west
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side of Tulip Street between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street,
the back of properties facing west on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and
Venango Streets, the back of properties facing south along the north side of Venango
Street, including the property located at 2301-07 East Venango Street, and the back
of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well as the properties
located at 2066-80 East Tioga and 2082 East Tioga Streets; and for which Port
Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit
corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management
Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and
authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all
actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to
enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220373: Resolution Declaring May 2022 to be Hepatitis Awareness
Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of “Hep B United
Philadelphia” and “Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia” coalitions aimed at raising
awareness of the link between viral hepatitis and liver cancer and the importance of
elimination activities.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220374: Resolution Recognizing Black Enterprise for hosting its 11th
Annual Black Entrepreneurs Summit - the nation’s largest annual gathering of Black
business owners, entrepreneurs, and wealth creators - in Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
Bill No. 210933, 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 Snyder Avenue, Weccacoe Avenue, Wolf Street and Swanson
Street.
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
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Bill No. 220112: An Ordinance Adopting an amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation of the Manayunk Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the
term of that Authority; 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
Bill No. 220113: An Ordinance Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed
method of assessment of the Manayunk Special Services District for and concerning
business improvements and administrative services to the Manayunk business district of
the City of Philadelphia.
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
Bill No. 220224, as amended: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the Drexel
University Master Plan in the area bounded by 34th Street, Cherry Street, 33rd Street,
and Powelton Avenue, related to the Kelly Hall building at 203 N 34th Street.
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
Bill No. 220298, as amended: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Master Plan related to a new Proton Therapy Center
building at 10800 Knights Road.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
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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
Bill No. 220291, 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 Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation 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 Aviation Fund, certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
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. 220387: Resolution Authorizing the Committees on Children and
Youth and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings concerning the imminent
threat to the longstanding constitutional right to an abortion, to examine the profound
and devastating local impact that the potential repeal of Roe vs. Wade would have on
individual lives and society as a whole, and to explore what Philadelphia can do to
ensure and increase access to abortion in the face of this threat.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220402: Resolution Authorizing Council’s Special Committee on
Child Separation in Philadelphia to hold public hearings regarding its final report of
findings and recommendations.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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.
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.
220367
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance and the Philadelphia
Department of Human Services for their collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to
victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2022 to be Child Abuse Prevention
Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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220370
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1834, 1837, 1840, 1846, 1848 S.
Allison Street in the Third 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.
220371
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution initiating action to continue the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise
Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination date in the area bounded generally by the
north side of Allegheny Avenue, the west side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and
East Westmoreland Street, the south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300
Agate Street and the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street between
Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west side of Tulip Street
between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street, the back of properties facing west
on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and Venango Streets, the back of properties facing
south along the north side of Venango Street, including the property located at 2301-07 East
Venango Street, and the back of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well
as the properties located at 2066-80 East Tioga and 2082 East Tioga Streets; and for which Port
Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as
the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for
and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the
Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement
Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District.
220373
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Oh and Bass
Resolution declaring May 2022 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and
support the joint efforts of “Hep B United Philadelphia” and “Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia”
coalitions aimed at raising awareness of the link between viral hepatitis and liver cancer and the
importance of elimination activities.
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220374
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution recognizing Black Enterprise for hosting its 11th Annual Black Entrepreneurs Summit - the
nation’s largest annual gathering of Black business owners, entrepreneurs, and wealth creators - in
Philadelphia.
210685-A
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.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
200658
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and
Berks Street.
210478
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation in the vicinity of: Frazier street and Spruce street;
Ludlow street and S. 58th street; Yewdall street and Larchwood avenue; Reinhard street and S. 47th
street; S. 48th street and Reinhard street; Baring street and N. 32nd street; Brandywine street and N.
34th street; Hamilton street and N. 35th street; Haverford avenue and N. 32nd street; Haverford
Avenue and N. 40th street; Wallace street and N. 33rd street; Mandela Way and N. 46th street;
Mount Vernon street and N. 33rd street; Preston street and Baring street; St. Malachys Way and N.
46th street; Spring Garden street and N. 40th street; N. 31st street and Hamilton street; Sansom
street and S. 49th street; S. 61st street and Walnut street; Irving street and S. 51st street; Ruby
street and Market street; Pine street and S. 46th street; Mount Vernon street and N. 32nd street; N.
42nd street and Baring street; and State street and Powelton avenue.
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210800
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Parker, Brooks, Gym, Gilmore Richardson,
Domb, Squilla and Henon
An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and
Penalties,” to add a new section entitled “Parking for Qualified School Employees,” to provide
parking for certain school employees at certain locations; all under certain terms and conditions.
210933
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 Snyder Avenue, Weccacoe Avenue, Wolf Street
and Swanson Street.
220112
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance adopting an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Manayunk Special
Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that Authority; all under certain terms and
conditions.
220113
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment of the
Manayunk Special Services District for and concerning business improvements and administrative
services to the Manayunk business district of the City of Philadelphia.
220224
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance to approve amendments to the Drexel University Master Plan in the area bounded by
34th Street, Cherry Street, 33rd Street, and Powelton Avenue, related to the Kelly Hall building at
203 N 34th Street.
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220298
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance to approve amendments to the Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Master Plan related to a
new Proton Therapy Center building at 10800 Knights Road.
220291
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund,
certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or
all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation 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 Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions.
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