CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · March 2, 2023
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, March 2, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENT
Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to the public. This meeting may
also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or
http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/
Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda
on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment at this
meeting may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p.m. the day before the meeting and they
must submit the following information:
• Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling)
• Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed
• State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution
• Telephone number where you can be reached
Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on the day of the meeting in
Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required
time frame will be added to the list. Speakers 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 testimony where repetitious
comments are offered on an agenda item.
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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.
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.
230040
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on the occasion of their 92nd North
Atlantic Regional Conference, and declaring March 9, 2023 as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day" in the City
of Philadelphia.
230071
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the second oldest Black-owned tennis
club in the Country.
230072
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution honoring the Woodford Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the
country.
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230135
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Vaughn
Resolution also naming North 41st Street between Parkside Avenue and South Concourse Drive as
“Barbara Daniel Cox Way,” in honor of the late Barbara Daniel Cox, organizer of the Black Family
Reunion.
230136
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution also naming the 5900 Block of Media Street as “James Rice Way”, in honor of James
Rice, the owner of Rice’s barbershop, which has served the Carroll Park neighborhood of
Philadelphia since 1951.
230138
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 1728 Federal Street, 1213 S. Bonsall
Street, 2114 Manton Street, 1303 S. 23rd Street & 1148 S. Cleveland 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.
230139
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution renaming the 4900 block of Walnut Street “Paul L. Robeson Way” to honor the life and
legacy of Paul Leroy Robeson, Esq., Actor Singer, Athlete, Lawyer, Author, Activist, Scholar,
Linguist and American Hero. Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia’s Paul Leroy Robeson, on his
125th birthday and his exemplary service to the world with special acknowledgment of his leadership
in civil rights, sports, and the arts.
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.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
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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.
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.
220916
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt
Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue, and to authorize Basic Utilities and Services in a section of
Fairmount Park.
220865
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commerce,” by adding a new
Chapter, entitled “Workforce Development Activity and Reporting,” to promote workforce
development activity, and to require the Department of Commerce to report to Council certain
aggregate information regarding employment rates and training opportunities, and to report on
assessments of the economic impact of the City’s workforce development programs, all under certain
terms and conditions.
220244
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
An Ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a
new Chapter 21-3300, entitled “Flag Raisings,” to establish uniform standards for flag raising
ceremonies, all under certain terms and conditions.
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220736
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance amending Section 21-1203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Appointments to
Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” by revising prohibited activities for Commissioners, all under
certain terms and conditions.
220810
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase
electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including
agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under
certain terms and conditions.
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