CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · June 23, 2022
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, June 23, 2022
PRESENT: 17 - Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones,
Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks,
Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas and Driscoll
Council met, a quorum being present.
Reverend Dr. Valarie Andrews of Eternal Life Missionary Baptist Church was introduced and offered
an appropriate prayer.
APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms was presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210677, 220049, 220337,
220360, and 220361, which were passed by Council on June 9, 2022, were signed by
the Mayor on June 22, 2022. (File No. 220653)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Parker Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Parker:
Bill No. 220634: An Ordinance Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to
be known as the North Broad Business Improvement District (“District”), in an area
that generally includes both sides of North Broad Street from the north side of Spring
Garden Street to the south side of Indiana Avenue (excluding the 2700-2900 blocks
on the west side of the street), beginning with 510 North Broad Street, and continuing
to 2929 North Broad Street; it also includes 1300 Fairmount Avenue, 1406 Ridge
Avenue, 1408 Ridge Avenue, 1363 W. Seltzer Street, 1361 W. Silver Street, and
1362 W. Silver Street; designating North Broad Renaissance (the legal name of which
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is Avenue North Renaissance, Inc.), which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania
non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management
Association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District;
authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement
with North Broad Renaissance relating to the District; and authorizing North Broad
Renaissance to assess property owners within the District a special property
assessment fee 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.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar -
Rules Suspended the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 220641: Resolution Initiating action to establish a neighborhood
improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of North Broad Street
from the north side of Spring Garden Street to the south side of Indiana Avenue
(excluding the 2700-2900 blocks on the west side of the street), beginning with 510
North Broad Street, and continuing to 2929 North Broad Street; it also includes 1300
Fairmount Avenue, 1406 Ridge Avenue, 1408 Ridge Avenue, 1363 W. Seltzer Street,
1361 W. Silver Street, and 1362 W. Silver Street; designating North Broad
Renaissance (the legal name of which is Avenue North Renaissance, Inc.), which has
organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood
Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for
and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of
the City, to execute an agreement with North Broad Renaissance relating to the
District; and authorizing North Broad Renaissance to assess property owners within
the District a special property assessment fee 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.
Councilmember Gym Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gym, Thomas,
Brooks and Gauthier:
Bill No. 220635: 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 relating to
the creation of the Prison Oversight Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to
publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms
and conditions.
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Councilmember Gym Introduced the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym:
Resolution No. 220642: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia
Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an independent Prison Oversight
Board, and to provide for the composition, powers, and duties of the Board; and
providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:
Resolution No. 220643: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champion of the
Week, The Philly Phantomz and the eight all-pro players, Kia Ivery, Candace Walker,
Dominique Williams, Star Wright, Monique Wilson, Angela Wells, Latasha
Richardson, and Hannah Degraffinreid for making the Women’s National Football
Conference All-pro list.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar -
Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 220644: Resolution Congratulating the City of Philadelphia on
winning its bid to become a Host City of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Councilmember Green Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Green:
Bill No. 220636: An Ordinance Adding a new Section 9-649 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Sale of Body Armor,” to require sellers of body armor to maintain and
submit records regarding sales to Philadelphia residents; and adding a new Section
10-843 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Possession, Sale, and Transfer of Body
Armor,” to require Philadelphia residents to register certain body armor with the City;
all under certain terms and conditions.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar -
Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Green:
Resolution No. 220645: Resolution Recognizing and congratulating David Gates,
Esq. upon the occasion of his retirement from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project for
his decades of service and commitment to people with disabilities and families in need
of health insurance coverage and health care services in Philadelphia and across the
Commonwealth.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Green:
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Resolution No. 220646: Resolution Authorizing City Council’s Committee on
Finance to hold hearings regarding growth 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. 220647: Resolution Renaming North 33rd Street, between Chestnut
and Arch Streets as “Squash Way,” in recognition of the Arlen Specter US Squash
Center.
Councilmember O'Neill Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember O'Neill:
Bill No. 220637: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Morrell
Avenue.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Bill No. 220638: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2018
edition of the “International Residential Code” as published by the International Code
Council, including maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2015
International Residential Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform
Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Bill No. 220639: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 27-S by striking from the City Plan the easterly twenty feet
wide portion of Swanson Street from Wolf Street to Snyder Avenue, striking from the
City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Vandalia Street from Wolf Street to
Weccacoe Avenue, and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for
sewer and drainage purposes within the portion of Swanson Street being stricken and
authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, all under certain
terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the beds of the remaining
unopened portions of Swanson Street from Wolf Street to Jackson Street and from
Jackson Street to Snyder Avenue.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Resolution No. 220648: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and
Economic Development to hold public hearings to examine what the Philadelphia
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Water Department is or could be doing to take advantage of new and existing federal
water quality infrastructure funding to address chronic sewage overflows in
overburdened communities and improve the water quality of the Delaware and
Schuylkill Rivers for public recreational use.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Resolution No. 220649: Resolution Confirming Approval of Resolution No. 210975,
adopted December 9, 2021, 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, after certain changes in conditions.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Resolution No. 220650: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 2863 Amber 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.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Resolution No. 220651: Resolution Confirming approval of Resolution No. 210976,
adopted December 9, 2021, authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of
1739 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.
Councilmember Bass Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Bass:
Bill No. 220640: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 220285, entitled “An Ordinance
to adopt a Fiscal 2023 Capital Budget,” and amending Bill No. 220284, entitled “An
Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2023-2028 inclusive,”
to add certain projects in the Eighth Council District to the capital budget for FY 2023
and make other related conforming and other changes to the FY 2023 Capital Budget
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ordinance and the FY 2023-2028 Capital Program ordinance, all under certain terms
and conditions.
Resolution No. 220652: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the life and service of
Philadelphia Firefighter Lieutenant Sean Williamson.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL
AFFAIRS
Resolution No. 220474: Resolution Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for
Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
THE RESOLUTION WAS FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED - RULES SUSPENDED; ORDERED
PLACED ON THIS DAY'S FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Bill No. 220239, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21-1800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Foster Care,” to add new provisions related to screening
and application for benefits for foster youth; limiting the use of Social Security,
Supplemental Security Income, Veterans or other various benefits; and providing
notice to the foster child for certain actions taken with respect to Social Security and
other benefits; all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GYM MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220239, 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. 220239, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21-1800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Foster Care,” to add new provisions related to screening
and application for benefits for foster youth; limiting the use of Social Security,
Supplemental Security Income, Veterans or other various benefits; and providing
notice to the foster child for certain actions taken with respect to Social Security and
other benefits; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following persons provided public comment on June 23, 2022
Name and Comment Subject
Tiffany Green (200012, 220414, 220417)
Sarina Rose (210740-A)
Thomas Saint Hill (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Robert Reilly (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Joe Griffies (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Jerry Temtesta (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Ari Merretazon (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
George Ginder (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Joe Eastman (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Terry Williamson (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Rich Yoka (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Andre McCoy (220006-AA, 220007-A, 220040-A)
Tiffany Ellis (220285)
Lawrence Martin (220285)
Kendra Jenkins (220285)
Carol Allen (220285)
Asmeret Easley (220285)
Bonita Cummings (220286, 220110, 220604)
Stanley Shapiro (220286)
Peter Winslow (220286)
Michael Hueghn (220414)
Casey Cooklick (220414)
Linda Bell (220417)
Madeline Shikomba (220523)
Honorable Reverend Doctor W. Wilson Goode, Senior (220544, 220545)
Leigh Purnell (220544, 220545)
Corrine O’Connell (220604)
Marcia Reese (220604)
Ken Penn Developer (220611)
Ahsrey Var (210284, 220410)
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Khine Zaw (210284, 220410)
Theresa Lundy (210284, 220410)
Regina Hairston (210284, 220410)
Sue Jacobson (210284, 220410)
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
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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. 220197-A: 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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 220544: Resolution Confirming the appointment of Sarah-Ashley
Andrews to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220545: Resolution Confirming the appointment of Chau Wing Lam
to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200040-A: 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
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Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 13 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Quiñones Sánchez, Parker, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 4 Councilmembers Oh, Bass, O'Neill and Driscoll
Resolution No. 220603: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and
improvements thereon situate in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of
Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to
transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to
Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220604: 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 1535 North Thirty-third street, 1601 North Thirty-third street,
1603 North Thirty-third street, 1605 North Thirty-third street, 1607 North Thirty-third
street, 3201-3207 West Oxford street, 3216 West Oxford street, and 3225-3231
West Oxford 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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220605: Resolution Adding the Honorable Congressman Dwight
Evans to the street signs on 7100 Ogontz Avenue in honor of his decades of service to
the people of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220606: Resolution Calling on the City of Philadelphia to establish a
committee to plan and host athletic events for Historically Black Colleges and
Universities in Philadelphia, with the goal of establishing an annual, Philadelphia-based
HBCU Classic.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220607: Resolution Adding Thurgood M. Matthews, Esq. to the
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street signs on the 1000 block of Chelten Avenue in honor of his fierce advocacy on
behalf of his clients, leadership in the courtroom, investment in his local community, and
service to the people of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220608: Resolution Honoring Philadelphia playwright, actor,
director, and educator James Ijames, whose play “Fat Ham” was named the 2022
Pulitzer Prize winner for best drama, and whose work has brought a brilliant, joyful,
and poignant voice for Black and queer America to the stage.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220609: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champion of the
Week, 9-year-old kidpreneur Asil Greer, on being the youngest author in the City of
Philadelphia while promoting literacy in underserved Philadelphia communities.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220610: Resolution Also naming the 3900 Block of Ford Road as
“Herb Douglas Way,” in honor of Herb Douglas, the oldest living American Olympic
medalist, for his many life achievements, on and off the track.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220611: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract and the
ground lease agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the
redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal
Area, identified by house number and street address as 614-626 South Thirteenth
street (including 1306-1310 Kater street and 1309-1313 Bainbridge Street); and
authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment
contract and the ground lease agreement with 624 S. 13th Street L.L.C. and to take
such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and the
ground lease agreement.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220612: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 2603 Wilder 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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 220613: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a
portion of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street
address as 2604 Island avenue and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to
execute the redevelopment contract with Father Augustus Tolton Place Senior
Housing, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the
redevelopment contract.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220614: Resolution Urging the Board of Revision of Taxes to adopt
a policy of accepting all nunc pro tunc property assessment appeals filed for Tax Year
2023 by January 2, 2023, due to the ongoing delay in mailing of property
re-assessment notices.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220615: Resolution Urging the United States Congress to pass
legislation to effectuate the bi-partisan agreement on gun violence prevention recently
negotiated in the United States Senate.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220616: Resolution Recognizing Southwest Philadelphia's own Mont
Brown for his notable contributions to his community on the occasion of World
Humanitarian Day, August 19, 2022.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220617: Resolution Also naming the 2900 block of South Sydenham
Street “Theodore Scairato, Sr Way” to honor the life and legacy Theodore Scairato,
Sr. for serving the South Philadelphia Community for over 70 years.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220618: Resolution Also naming the 2100 block of South Earp street
“Frank ‘Tick’ Coleman Way” to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Frank "Tick"
Coleman for his contributions to South Philadelphia as an educator, athlete, community
volunteer, and mentor to many youths in the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220619: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
various properties located in the Third Councilmanic District, including on the following
streets: Brandywine street, Olive street, Melon street, N. Shedwick street, Wallace
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street, N. 33rd street, and N. 35th street, pursuant to the requirements of the
Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220620: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a
portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street
address as 3618 Wallace street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to
execute the redevelopment contract with 3600 Haverford Avenue Affordable Partners
LCC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment
contract.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220621: Resolution Approving the Fourteenth Amendment to
Redevelopment Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the
redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the University City Unit 3 Urban
Renewal Area, identified as Parcel No. 13A and Parcel No. 13C; and authorizing the
Redevelopment Authority to execute the Fourteenth Amendment to Redevelopment
Agreement with University City Science Center and to take such action as may be
necessary to effectuate the Fourteenth Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Bill No. 200006-AA, as amended: 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.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 3 Councilmembers Oh, O'Neill and Driscoll
Bill No. 200007-A, as amended: 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
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School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 3 Councilmembers Oh, O'Neill and Driscoll
Bill No. 210740-A, as amended: 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.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220504-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-2700 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for
certain permit parking districts, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220517-A: An Ordinance Authorizing the installation, ownership, and
maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 1 Convention Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19104, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
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Nays: 0
Resolution No. 220644: Resolution Congratulating the City of Philadelphia on
winning its bid to become a Host City of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220645: Resolution Recognizing and congratulating David Gates,
Esq. upon the occasion of his retirement from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project for
his decades of service and commitment to people with disabilities and families in need
of health insurance coverage and health care services in Philadelphia and across the
Commonwealth.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220652: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the life and service of
Philadelphia Firefighter Lieutenant Sean Williamson.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
Bill No. 210478, as amended: 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.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220187: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors
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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.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220110: 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.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220490: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a
pedestrian underpass in the vicinity of 5700-30 City Avenue, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220527: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Newsstands,” by adding provisions related to removal and relocation, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200012: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead
exclusion, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210284: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates,
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,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 3 Councilmembers Gym, Brooks and Gauthier
Bill No. 220284, as amended: An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six
Fiscal Years 2023-2028 inclusive.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220285, as amended: An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2023 Capital
Budget.
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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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220286: An Ordinance Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year
2023.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220287: An Ordinance Amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase certain fees for the
recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220288: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1403 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Imposition of Tax,” by creating a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund
to increase and encourage economic development by demolishing blighted properties
within the City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and related items; and
making technical changes; 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
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Bill No. 220410: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, 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,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 3 Councilmembers Gym, Brooks and Gauthier
Bill No. 220413: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and
penalties on real estate tax when the assessed value of property is under appeal and
limiting tax payments due based on certain assessments under appeal; all under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
Bill No. 220485: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-2600 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” with respect to allocation and
apportionment of income and receipts inside and outside of the City, 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,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 3 Councilmembers Gym, Brooks and Gauthier
Bill No. 220497: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential
Properties,” to modify parameters of tax exemptions for longtime residential
owner-occupants, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
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Bill No. 220499: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,” to modify
parameters of special tax provisions for low-income seniors, including the deadline for
filing an application, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200118: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-700, entitled
“Development Standards,” by revising bulk and massing controls within CMX-4 and
CMX-5 zoning districts, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220323: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District,” to designate
additional Transit-Oriented Development Transit Stations, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220357, as amended: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the
Temple University Master Plan in the area bounded by Montgomery Avenue, 13th
Street, Polett Walk and 12th Street, related to the new College of Health building at
1801-59 North 13th Street.
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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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220358, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Section
14-503, “/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District,” related to the
Ridge Avenue /NCA district and by making related changes, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220363: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
South Street, the Schuylkill River, 34th Street, University Avenue, Civic Center
Boulevard, and Health Sciences Drive; and to approve amendments to the University
of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by South Street, the Schuylkill River,
34th Street, University Avenue, Civic Center Boulevard, and Health Sciences Drive,
related to the proposed Ott Center building at 2910 South Street and other previously
approved minor amendments.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220414, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain landscaping
requirements and provisions and making related technical changes, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220417: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled “Registered
Community Organizations,” by establishing a fund to be used by Registered
Community Organizations to obtain legal representation for hearings and appeals
before the Zoning Board of Adjustments, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220445, 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 Cottman Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Tyson Avenue, Rising Sun
Avenue, Glenview Street, Bingham Street, Kerper Street, Rising Sun Avenue, Unruh
Avenue, Martins Mill Road, City Boundary, and Hasbrook 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220446, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-520,
entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
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Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220450: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Woodland Avenue, 49th Street, Grays Avenue, and 54th 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220451, 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 Arch Street, 50th Street, Pine Street, and 54th 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220452: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District,” to designate
additional Transit-Oriented Development Transit Stations, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220456: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Market Street (Extended), the Delaware River, Dock Street (Extended), and 2nd
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Street, in order to facilitate development of public open space extending above
Christopher Columbus Boulevard and the Delaware Expressway.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220457, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the Public Property
Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute all documents necessary and
appropriate, including conveyances of easements, title, and other interests in
City-owned real estate, new leases and amendments to existing leases, to facilitate and
support the coordinated and comprehensive development of the Delaware River
waterfront, Interstate 95, and Christopher Columbus Boulevard (formerly a portion of
Delaware Avenue), in the area bounded by Market Street, Pemberton Street, Front
Street, and the Delaware River bulkhead line; and authorizing the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority to execute corresponding conveyances, amendments and
agreements; 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220458: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled
“Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the provisions of Section 14-527, entitled
“/SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District,” 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
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Bill No. 220292: An Ordinance Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral
indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the
Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds
toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking
Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to
provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance
of the bonds, and certain other actions.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220293: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 190412, entitled “An Ordinance
approving City participation in the Commonwealth's Property Assessed Clean Energy
Program, all under certain terms and conditions,” to modify the C-PACE program in
conformity with Commonwealth legislation and to make other conforming changes, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220506: An Ordinance Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery
of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Energy
Authority relating to the financing of the construction, equipping and installation of an
energy efficient City street lighting system and related improvements; approving the
issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one
or more series to finance or refinance such project and authorizing and approving the
obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts
payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain
actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness;
covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal
years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other
amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take other
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necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance; 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220508: An Ordinance Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual
Action Plan 2021-2022 to add $42,007,561 in HOME - American Rescue Plan
(HOME-ARP) funding, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220509: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of Planning and
Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block
Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program
and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain
grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent
and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the
Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the
Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan
Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the
Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in
such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
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Nays: 0
Bill No. 220510: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City,
to enter into an amendment agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision
of payroll banking services to the City, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220511: An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget
providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works
(including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints
and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets
for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220529: An Ordinance Authorizing the Fire Commissioner and the Revenue
Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services to enable the City
to maintain and provide access to emergency medical services, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220322-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16-400 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by adding criteria for evaluating
non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 220322-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16-400 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by adding criteria for evaluating
non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 220496: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant PECO Energy Company an easement for
the purpose of installing transmission lines across a portion of the parcel or parcels of
land in the area bounded by 34th Street, Grays Ferry Avenue and the Schuylkill River
Pierhead Line, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220521: An Ordinance Authorizing the Chief Information Officer for the City
of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a professional
services agreement for up to sixty (60) months in order to obtain hosting and managed
services for the OnePhilly HR, Benefits, Payroll, Time and Attendance system, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220522: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial
Development, all or a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the area bounded
by Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets for further conveyance; to enter into a
sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use
by the City of Philadelphia of a premises located at 1357 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia,
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Pennsylvania; and to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase,
condemnation, or otherwise, in a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the
area bounded by Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets; 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220524: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and
the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease
agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for property within the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Interstate 95 right-of-way between Spring Garden
Street and Allegheny Avenue, as well as certain portions of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania’s North Delaware Avenue right-of-way between Spring Garden Street
and Allegheny Avenue and certain portions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s
Richmond Street right-of-way between Spring Garden and Allegheny Avenue, to be
further subleased by the City to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation; 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220525: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all
or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Front
Street, East Allen Street, Canal Street and Laurel Street, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
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Nays: 0
Bill No. 210870: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code
(“Noise and Excessive Vibration”) to establish a prohibition on loud noise emanating
from a motor vehicle and to add a section authorizing use of an automated system for
determining violations of that prohibition, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220321: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on Woodland
Avenue from The Woodlands driveway to the VA Medical Center Driveway; and
making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220459: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 284 by relocating the northwesterly houseline and the
curblines of Hillcrest Avenue from its current intersection with Germantown Avenue to
a point northeastwardly therefrom, thereby widening the said portion of Hillcrest
Avenue and modifying its intersection with said Germantown Avenue, under certain
terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened
portion of Hillcrest 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
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Bill No. 220493: An Ordinance Amending Subsection (11) (“Leases and Subleases”)
of Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contractors: Labor
Management Relationships” to provide that any City airport operating agreement or
regulations of the City concerning rates and charges for the use of Airport gates and
other facilities shall be deemed to incorporate the prevailing wage requirements
applicable to City leases, Covered Airport Service Contracts and Covered Airport
Service Employees, and making other changes concerning Covered Airport Service
Employees, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220526: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Protection of Displaced Contract Workers” to extend protections for
displaced contract workers to airport service employees and parking workers
employed through service contracts or subcontracts to perform work within the City of
Philadelphia.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220366: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of
Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City, to execute a lease with CP 2023, a
Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, under which CP 2023 would design, construct,
operate, maintain, and repair a museum building on the southerly side of Benjamin
Franklin Parkway between the Vine Street Expressway, 21st Street, and 22nd Street,
to display works of art by Alexander Calder and the Calder family of artists, all at no
cost or expense to the City; and exempting the lease from the requirements of
Philadelphia Code Chapter 15-100 regarding parks and outdoor spaces; all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
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The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220294, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 100163-AA,
entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to
be known as The Philadelphia Energy Authority, pursuant to the terms of the
'Municipalities Authorities Act,' of 2001, June 19, P.L. 287, No. 22, as amended,
under certain terms and conditions," as amended, to reaffirm the responsibilities and
powers of the Authority; authorizing and directing certain actions in connection with
fulfilling the procedural requirements for the formal documentation of the related
Articles of Amendment, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220573: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on
behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority
(the “Authority”) to purchase electricity and certain attributes and benefits related to the
generation of such electricity from a solar energy facility to be built and owned by,
Solaer USA PNE, LLC, located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (“PNE”) for use at
and in connection with City facilities, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220574: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red
Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the
intersection of 20th Street and John F Kennedy Boulevard, all under certain terms and
conditions.
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THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220575: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red
Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the
intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220577: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to
revise the evening curfew hours, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 220646: Resolution Authorizing City Council’s Committee on
Finance to hold hearings regarding growth in the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220648: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and
Economic Development to hold public hearings to examine what the Philadelphia
Water Department is or could be doing to take advantage of new and existing federal
water quality infrastructure funding to address chronic sewage overflows in
overburdened communities and improve the water quality of the Delaware and
Schuylkill Rivers for public recreational use.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 220474: Resolution Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for
Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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Thursday, June 23, 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.
220197-A
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.
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220599
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution urging The City of Philadelphia to reconsider the terms of the Atwater Kent Collection (the
“Collection”) transfer agreement between the City of Philadelphia and Drexel University in order to
ensure adequate stewardship of the Collection and protect the interests of the citizens of Philadelphia.
220544
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke
Resolution confirming the appointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of Education of the
School District of Philadelphia.
220545
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke
Resolution confirming the appointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of the School
District of Philadelphia.
200040-A
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.
220603
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of
ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the
City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to
the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The
Philadelphia Code.
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220604
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 1535 North Thirty-third street, 1601 North Thirty-third
street, 1603 North Thirty-third street, 1605 North Thirty-third street, 1607 North Thirty-third street,
3201-3207 West Oxford street, 3216 West Oxford street, and 3225-3231 West Oxford 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.
220605
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution adding the Honorable Congressman Dwight Evans to the street signs on 7100 Ogontz
Avenue in honor of his decades of service to the people of Philadelphia.
220606
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to establish a committee to plan and host athletic events
for Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Philadelphia, with the goal of establishing an annual,
Philadelphia-based HBCU Classic.
220607
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker and Thomas
Resolution adding Thurgood M. Matthews, Esq. to the street signs on the 1000 block of Chelten
Avenue in honor of his fierce advocacy on behalf of his clients, leadership in the courtroom,
investment in his local community, and service to the people of Philadelphia.
220608
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gym and Thomas
Resolution honoring Philadelphia playwright, actor, director, and educator James Ijames, whose play
“Fat Ham” was named the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner for best drama, and whose work has brought a
brilliant, joyful, and poignant voice for Black and queer America to the stage.
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220609
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, 9-year-old kidpreneur Asil Greer, on
being the youngest author in the City of Philadelphia while promoting literacy in underserved
Philadelphia communities.
220610
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution also naming the 3900 Block of Ford Road as “Herb Douglas Way,” in honor of Herb
Douglas, the oldest living American Olympic medalist, for his many life achievements, on and off the
track.
220611
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and the ground lease agreement of the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central
Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 614-626 South Thirteenth
street (including 1306-1310 Kater street and 1309-1313 Bainbridge Street); and authorizing the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract and the ground lease
agreement with 624 S. 13th Street L.L.C. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate
the redevelopment contract and the ground lease agreement.
220612
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2603 Wilder 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.
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220613
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the
redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area, identified by
house number and street address as 2604 Island avenue and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority
to execute the redevelopment contract with Father Augustus Tolton Place Senior Housing, LLC and
to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
220614
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution urging the Board of Revision of Taxes to adopt a policy of accepting all nunc pro tunc
property assessment appeals filed for Tax Year 2023 by January 2, 2023, due to the ongoing delay in
mailing of property re-assessment notices.
220615
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution urging the United States Congress to pass legislation to effectuate the bi-partisan
agreement on gun violence prevention recently negotiated in the United States Senate.
220616
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution recognizing Southwest Philadelphia's own Mont Brown for his notable contributions to his
community on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, August 19, 2022.
220617
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution also naming the 2900 block of South Sydenham Street “Theodore Scairato, Sr Way” to
honor the life and legacy Theodore Scairato, Sr. for serving the South Philadelphia Community for
over 70 years.
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220618
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution also naming the 2100 block of South Earp street “Frank ‘Tick’ Coleman Way” to honor
the life and legacy of Dr. Frank "Tick" Coleman for his contributions to South Philadelphia as an
educator, athlete, community volunteer, and mentor to many youths in the City of Philadelphia.
220619
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Third Councilmanic
District, including on the following streets: Brandywine street, Olive street, Melon street, N. Shedwick
street, Wallace street, N. 33rd street, and N. 35th street, pursuant to the requirements of the
Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
220620
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the
redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by
house number and street address as 3618 Wallace street; and authorizing the Redevelopment
Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 3600 Haverford Avenue Affordable Partners
LCC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
220621
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution approving the Fourteenth Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement of the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the University City
Unit 3 Urban Renewal Area, identified as Parcel No. 13A and Parcel No. 13C; and authorizing the
Redevelopment Authority to execute the Fourteenth Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with
University City Science Center and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the
Fourteenth Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement.
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200006-AA
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-A
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.
210740-A
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.
220504-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending Section 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking
Districts,” by amending the boundaries for certain permit parking districts, all under certain terms and
conditions.
220517-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in
the vicinity of 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
220490
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a pedestrian underpass in the vicinity of
5700-30 City Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
220527
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Newsstands,” by adding
provisions related to removal and relocation, all under certain terms and conditions.
200012
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Gym, Bass, Quiñones Sánchez, Council President
Clarke, Jones, Parker, Domb, Green, Oh, Henon, Squilla, O'Neill, Brooks and Gilmore Richardson
An Ordinance amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead
Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions
210284
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb and Squilla
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and
Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
220284
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2023-2028 inclusive.
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220285
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2023 Capital Budget.
220286
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.
220287
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner
of Records," to increase certain fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related
documents, under certain terms and conditions.
220288
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Section 19-1403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Imposition of Tax,” by
creating a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to increase and encourage economic development by
demolishing blighted properties within the City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and
related items; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
220410
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits
Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
220412
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Tax Exemptions for
Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,” to revise the cap on the total amount of
exemptions authorized in the program, all under certain terms and conditions.
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220413
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and
Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties on real estate tax when the assessed
value of property is under appeal and limiting tax payments due based on certain assessments under
appeal; all under certain terms and conditions.
220485
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Section 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and
Receipts Taxes,” with respect to allocation and apportionment of income and receipts inside and
outside of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
220497
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Jones, Gauthier, Gym, Squilla, Gilmore
Richardson, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Green, Oh and Thomas
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Tax Exemptions for
Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,” to modify parameters of tax exemptions for
longtime residential owner-occupants, all under certain terms and conditions.
220499
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Jones, Gauthier, Gym, Gilmore Richardson,
Squilla, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Green, Oh and Thomas
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Senior Citizen Low
Income Special Tax Provisions,” to modify parameters of special tax provisions for low-income
seniors, including the deadline for filing an application, all under certain terms and conditions.
200118
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-700, entitled “Development Standards,” by revising bulk
and massing controls within CMX-4 and CMX-5 zoning districts, all under certain terms and
conditions.
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220007
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, “Overlay Zoning
Districts,” by amending a section as proposed to be added by Bill No. 210778, entitled the “/AHP,
Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District” to add certain areas, within the area bounded by
Haverford Avenue, 38th Street, Walnut Street and 46th Street, to the district and making other
changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
220120
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance continuing the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in
an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain
blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue and for which the Mt. Airy
Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement
District Management Association for the District; approving a final plan and report for the District,
including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees
to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf
of the City, to execute an agreement with the Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc. relating to the
District; and authorizing the Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc. to assess certain property owners
within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved final
plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and
under certain terms and conditions.
220323
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla and Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/TOD, Transit-Oriented
Development Overlay District,” to designate additional Transit-Oriented Development Transit
Stations, all under certain terms and conditions.
220357
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to approve amendments to the Temple University Master Plan in the area bounded by
Montgomery Avenue, 13th Street, Polett Walk and 12th Street, related to the new College of Health
building at 1801-59 North 13th Street.
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220358
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
amending certain provisions of Section 14-503, “/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay
District,” related to the Ridge Avenue /NCA district and by making related changes, all under certain
terms and conditions.
220363
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, the Schuylkill River, 34th Street,
University Avenue, Civic Center Boulevard, and Health Sciences Drive; and to approve amendments
to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by South Street, the Schuylkill
River, 34th Street, University Avenue, Civic Center Boulevard, and Health Sciences Drive, related to
the proposed Ott Center building at 2910 South Street and other previously approved minor
amendments.
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220365
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance continuing 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; continuing the Port
Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the
Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a final plan
for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for
assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of
Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Port Richmond Industrial
Development Enterprise, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Port Richmond Industrial
Development Enterprise, Inc. to assess certain property owners within the District a special property
assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved final plan; all in accordance with the
provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and
conditions.
220414
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising and clarifying certain landscaping requirements and provisions and making related technical
changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
220417
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled “Registered Community Organizations,” by establishing a fund
to be used by Registered Community Organizations to obtain legal representation for hearings and
appeals before the Zoning Board of Adjustments, all under certain terms and conditions.
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220445
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Tyson Avenue,
Rising Sun Avenue, Glenview Street, Bingham Street, Kerper Street, Rising Sun Avenue, Unruh
Avenue, Martins Mill Road, City Boundary, and Hasbrook Avenue.
220446
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising certain provisions of Section 14-520, entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” all
under certain terms and conditions.
220450
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodland Avenue, 49th Street, Grays Avenue, and
54th Street.
220451
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Arch Street, 50th Street, Pine Street, and 54th
Street.
220452
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/TOD, Transit-Oriented
Development Overlay District,” to designate additional Transit-Oriented Development Transit
Stations, all under certain terms and conditions.
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220456
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 Market Street (Extended), the Delaware River,
Dock Street (Extended), and 2nd Street, in order to facilitate development of public open space
extending above Christopher Columbus Boulevard and the Delaware Expressway.
220457
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute all
documents necessary and appropriate, including conveyances of easements, title, and other interests
in City-owned real estate, new leases and amendments to existing leases, to facilitate and support the
coordinated and comprehensive development of the Delaware River waterfront, Interstate 95, and
Christopher Columbus Boulevard (formerly a portion of Delaware Avenue), in the area bounded by
Market Street, Pemberton Street, Front Street, and the Delaware River bulkhead line; and authorizing
the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute corresponding conveyances, amendments and
agreements; all under certain terms and conditions.
220458
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend
certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the provisions
of Section 14-527, entitled “/SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District,” all under
certain terms and conditions.
220292
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the
Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private
negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for
appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing
agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance
of the bonds, and certain other actions.
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220293
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green and Gilmore Richardson
An Ordinance amending Bill No. 190412, entitled “An Ordinance approving City participation in the
Commonwealth's Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, all under certain terms and conditions,”
to modify the C-PACE program in conformity with Commonwealth legislation and to make other
conforming changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
220506
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between
The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Energy Authority relating to the financing of the
construction, equipping and installation of an energy efficient City street lighting system and related
improvements; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of
indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance such project and authorizing and approving
the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the
Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such
bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary
appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the
Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to
take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance; all under
certain terms and conditions.
220508
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2021-2022 to add
$42,007,561 in HOME - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding, all under certain terms and
conditions.
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220509
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file
applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community
Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership
program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the
Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing
the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain
other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108
Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director
of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take
all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions.
220510
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment
agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City,
under certain terms and conditions.
220511
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the
capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection
therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised
Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028.
220529
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Fire Commissioner and the Revenue Commissioner, on behalf of the
City, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of Human Services to enable the City to maintain and provide access to emergency
medical services, under certain terms and conditions.
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220322
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Green and Brooks
An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by
adding criteria for evaluating non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.
220496
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to grant PECO Energy Company an easement for the purpose of installing transmission lines across a
portion of the parcel or parcels of land in the area bounded by 34th Street, Grays Ferry Avenue and
the Schuylkill River Pierhead Line, under certain terms and conditions.
220521
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Chief Information Officer for the City of Philadelphia, on behalf of the
City of Philadelphia, to enter into a professional services agreement for up to sixty (60) months in
order to obtain hosting and managed services for the OnePhilly HR, Benefits, Payroll, Time and
Attendance system, all under certain terms and conditions.
220522
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or a portion of certain parcels
of land in and about the area bounded by Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets for further
conveyance; to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial
Development for use by the City of Philadelphia of a premises located at 1357 S. 12th Street,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase,
condemnation, or otherwise, in a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the area bounded by
Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets; all under certain terms and conditions.
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220524
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for property within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Interstate 95 right-of-way
between Spring Garden Street and Allegheny Avenue, as well as certain portions of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s North Delaware Avenue right-of-way between Spring Garden
Street and Allegheny Avenue and certain portions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Richmond
Street right-of-way between Spring Garden and Allegheny Avenue, to be further subleased by the
City to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation; all under certain terms and conditions.
220525
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and
about the area bounded by Front Street, East Allen Street, Canal Street and Laurel Street, under
certain terms and conditions.
210870
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code (“Noise and Excessive
Vibration”) to establish a prohibition on loud noise emanating from a motor vehicle and to add a
section authorizing use of an automated system for determining violations of that prohibition, all under
certain terms and conditions.
220321
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle
Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on Woodland Avenue from The Woodlands driveway to the VA
Medical Center Driveway; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same
limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
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220459
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 284 by
relocating the northwesterly houseline and the curblines of Hillcrest Avenue from its current
intersection with Germantown Avenue to a point northeastwardly therefrom, thereby widening the
said portion of Hillcrest Avenue and modifying its intersection with said Germantown Avenue, under
certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of
Hillcrest Avenue.
220493
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance amending Subsection (11) (“Leases and Subleases”) of Section 17-107 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contractors: Labor Management Relationships” to provide that any City
airport operating agreement or regulations of the City concerning rates and charges for the use of
Airport gates and other facilities shall be deemed to incorporate the prevailing wage requirements
applicable to City leases, Covered Airport Service Contracts and Covered Airport Service
Employees, and making other changes concerning Covered Airport Service Employees, all under
certain terms and conditions.
220526
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Protection of Displaced
Contract Workers” to extend protections for displaced contract workers to airport service employees
and parking workers employed through service contracts or subcontracts to perform work within the
City of Philadelphia.
220366
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of
the City, to execute a lease with CP 2023, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, under which CP
2023 would design, construct, operate, maintain, and repair a museum building on the southerly side
of Benjamin Franklin Parkway between the Vine Street Expressway, 21st Street, and 22nd Street, to
display works of art by Alexander Calder and the Calder family of artists, all at no cost or expense to
the City; and exempting the lease from the requirements of Philadelphia Code Chapter 15-100
regarding parks and outdoor spaces; all under certain terms and conditions.
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220294
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance amending Bill No. 100163-AA, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the City of
Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Philadelphia Energy Authority, pursuant to
the terms of the 'Municipalities Authorities Act,' of 2001, June 19, P.L. 287, No. 22, as amended,
under certain terms and conditions," as amended, to reaffirm the responsibilities and powers of the
Authority; authorizing and directing certain actions in connection with fulfilling the procedural
requirements for the formal documentation of the related Articles of Amendment, all under certain
terms and conditions.
220573
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an
agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority (the “Authority”) to purchase electricity and certain
attributes and benefits related to the generation of such electricity from a solar energy facility to be
built and owned by, Solaer USA PNE, LLC, located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (“PNE”) for
use at and in connection with City facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.
220574
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An
Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the
installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 20th Street and John F Kennedy
Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.
220575
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An
Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the
installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval, all
under certain terms and conditions.
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220577
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Squilla and Thomas
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, all
under certain terms and conditions.
220646
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
Resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee on Finance to hold hearings regarding growth in the
City of Philadelphia.
220648
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold public
hearings to examine what the Philadelphia Water Department is or could be doing to take advantage
of new and existing federal water quality infrastructure funding to address chronic sewage overflows in
overburdened communities and improve the water quality of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers for
public recreational use.
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.
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