CITY COUNCIL

City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, June 9, 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. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION Note: Some items do not occur at every session: Invocation. Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting. Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session. Reading of communications from the Mayor. Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of Council). Reports from Committees of Council. Special business. Bills on first reading. Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars – titles are printed below. Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration. Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 . 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. 220474 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206. 220533 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution adding Bryant Lamar Heard II to the street signs on the 5200 block of North Camac Street in celebration of his life. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 220534 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution adding DJ Diamond Kuts to the street signs on the 7100 block of Georgian Road in honor of her trailblazing work to represent women in the hip hop industry, advance local artists, and serve the people of Philadelphia. 220535 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution adding the Honorable Marian B. Tasco to the street signs on the block intersections of the 7900 block of Mansfield Avenue between Vernon Road and Slocum Street in recognition of Councilwoman Tasco’s tremendous service and contributions to the City of Philadelphia. 220536 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker and Gilmore Richardson Resolution calling on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to exercise the full extent of its authority to address public health issues related to the sale of tobacco products, including hookah, in violation of the Tobacco Retailer Permit provisions of The Philadelphia Code, and to mitigate the disproportionate effect of those sales in certain communities. 220538 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution also naming the 1700 block of North 49th Street as “Ken Carter Way” in honor of Charles Kenneth Carter, a board member of the Business Association of West Parkside, who passed away on August 9, 2021. 220539 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 650 N. Conestoga Street, 658 N. Conestoga Street, 662 N. Conestoga Street, 5436 W. Girard Avenue, 5552 Harmer Street, 642 N. Sickels Street, 644 N. Sickels Street, 653 N. Sickels Street, 534 -36 N. 54th Street, 538-40 N. 54th Street, 546 N. 54th Street, 550 N. 54th Street, 623-33 N. 55th Street, 641 N. 55th Street, 643 N. 55th Street, 645 N. 55th Street, 647 N. 55th Street, 649 N. 55th Street, 651 N. 55th Street, 653 N. 55th Street, 655 N. 55th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 220540 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1310 S. Corlies Street, 1315 S. Corlies Street, 1320 S. Corlies Street, 1322 S. Corlies Street, 1326 S. Corlies Street, 1349 S. Corlies Street, 3000 Titan Street, 3010 Titan Street, 3018 Titan Street, 3036 Titan Street, 3046 Titan Street, 3050 Titan Street, 3002 Wharton Street, 3003 Wharton Street, 3009 Wharton Street, 3014-3026 Wharton Street, 1537 S. Patton Street, 1334 S. 30th Street, and 1329 S. 31st Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 220541 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution honoring Father’s Day Rally Committee for its longstanding leadership and dedication to the physical and emotional wellbeing of African-American communities and, particularly, men of color 220542 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution recognizing June 2022 as “Gun Violence Awareness Month” in Philadelphia. 220546 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez 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 Seventh 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. 220547 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution recognizing June 6-11, 2022 as Disability Pride Week in the City of Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -5- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 220548 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2868 Amber Street, 2022 E. Fletcher Street and 2106 E. Stella Street in the First 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. 220550 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution honoring fourteen of Philadelphia’s most influential Asian Pacific Americans during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month: Judge Marutani, Judge Ida Chen, Dr. Philip Jaisohn, In Ho Oh, Chief Inspector Wong, Vai Sikahema, Siani Lee, Grace Uyehera, Cecilia Moy Yep, Nick Shenoy, Julie Wong, Sarah Chang, Piquant “Skip” Voluntad Jr., and Reverend Peter Hwang. 220551 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution designating September 23, 2022 as “Multilingual Freedom Day in Latin America” in recognition of the annual “Latin America Book Fair” event. 220197 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City’s Airports to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. 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. City of Philadelphia -6- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 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. 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. 220049 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green and Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code (“Political Contributions and Expenditures”) to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions and disclosure of political committee expenditures; all under certain terms and conditions. 220187 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City’s airports to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. City of Philadelphia -7- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 220360 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green, Gauthier, Gym and Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code (“Standards of Conduct and Ethics”) by revising and extending the prohibition on retaliation and adding protections against interference with Board of Ethics proceedings, all under certain terms and conditions. 220361 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green and Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code (“Political Contributions and Expenditures”) to revise provisions and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. 210677 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson for Councilmembers Jones, Henon, Parker, Gym, Squilla, O'Neill, Quiñones Sánchez, Thomas and Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by modifying when notice must be given regarding demolitions; all under certain terms and conditions. 210740 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” and Chapter 9-3000, entitled “Sheet Metal Technician”, to create a license requirement for Mechanical System Contractors and to modify licensing requirements applicable to Sheet Metal Systems Technicians; all under certain terms and conditions. 220110 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Gauthier and Domb An Ordinance amending Section A-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Demolition and Relocation of Structures,” to add additional requirements for the issuance of demolition permits for structures currently or previously used as religious facilities; all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -8- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 220221 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gym, Bass, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Green, Johnson, Parker and Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code”) by revising Section PM-202 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”), entitled “General Definitions”, to revise definitions related to drinking fountains and water dispensers; and revising Section PM-502.6 of Subcode PM, entitled “Schools”, to add provisions related to drinking facilities in schools and requiring filtration systems; all under certain terms and conditions. 220337 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gym, Squilla, Gauthier, Green, Parker, Johnson, Gilmore Richardson, Brooks and Thomas An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Programs,” to require certain employers to provide a mass transit and bicycle commuter benefit program, under certain terms and conditions. 220588 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine the City’s response to the ongoing crisis of gun violence in Philadelphia. 220595 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Streets and Services Committee to hold public hearings to examine the social and economic justice factors involved in potential redesign options of the Roosevelt Boulevard, one of the most dangerous roads in Philadelphia and the country, to make the Boulevard a road where all Philadelphians can safely commute to home, school, and work. SUSPENSION CALENDAR City of Philadelphia -9- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 9, 2022 200006-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service examinations for any qualified graduate of a Career Technical Education program in the School District of Philadelphia, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. 200007 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Service Preferences,” to provide for a civil service preference for qualified graduates of Career Technical Education Programs in the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions. 200040 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Quiñones Sánchez, Parker, Green and Brooks Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a preference in civil service examinations for any qualified graduate of a Career Technical Education program in the School District of Philadelphia; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. 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