CITY COUNCIL

City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, February 14, 2019 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 170247 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown Resolution urging the United States' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to delay the merger of the Rite Aid Corporation with Walgreens Boots Alliance until the impact of the merger is fully disclosed to the Citizens of Philadelphia. 170408 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Reynolds Brown and Gym Resolution calling on and urging The School District of Philadelphia ("District") to permanently prohibit the suspension of elementary-aged students from the first through fifth grades. 180409 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. 180669 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Reynolds Brown and Blackwell Resolution honoring and recognizing Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Esq., and calling for the creation and erection of a statue to commemorate her accomplishments and contributions to Philadelphia and beyond. 190027 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution calling for the creation of an Opportunity Zone Oversight Committee. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 14, 2019 190074 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Taubenberger, Green, Parker and Domb Resolution honoring and recognizing the Boy Scouts of America’s 109th Anniversary and celebrating the expansion of Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts) to welcome girls into its iconic programs. 190091 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass Senate Bill 14, which seeks to enhance public safety and further justice by ensuring that probation decisions are fair and consistent 190096 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution designating the office within City Council that currently serves the needs of veterans and their families as the Office of Veterans Affairs; confirming the continuing responsibility of the Veterans Advisory Commission to provide assistance to that Office; and amending and restating Resolution No. 060059 (as amended by Resolution No. 070094) to further provide for the powers and duties of the Veterans Advisory Commission and the method of appointing its commissioners. 180834 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change certain gender specific references (such as “councilman,” “councilmen,” and “Councilmanic”) to gender neutral references (such as “councilmember,” “councilmembers,” and “Council”); and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. 190028 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez (By Request) Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office of Immigrant Affairs, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 14, 2019 181005-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 3rd Street, Hunting Park Avenue, 2nd Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ontario Street, Hutchinson Street, 9th Street, and Wingohocking Street. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 160720 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to add a new chapter limiting the use of a restrictive covenant or usage restriction that prohibits a purchaser of property from using the property as a grocery store, all under certain terms and conditions. 170675 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 Woodbine Avenue, Upland Way, 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, and 62nd Street. 170365 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Santander Bank, National Association, under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 14, 2019 180457 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Greenlee, Johnson, Bass, Green, Blackwell, Gym, Henon, Parker, Taubenberger, Reynolds Brown and O'Neill An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to add a new Section 9-637, entitled "Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products," prohibiting offering for sale and selling certain tobacco products other than cigarettes with characterizing flavors and fixing penalties; all under certain terms and conditions. 160026 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," Chapter 12-100, "General Provisions," by adding new definitions, and Chapter 12-900, "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by adding "live performing arts venue" to the entities exempt from paying fees for curb loading zone permits and adding a new Section, entitled "Performing Arts Priority Loading and Unloading Zones," providing for loading and unloading zones to allow easier access for performing artists to load-in and load-out at live performing arts venues around the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions. 180729 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Section 10-710, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by adding new provisions and amending Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," by further amending the maximum penalty to be assessed; all under certain terms and conditions. 170517 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Taubenberger, Domb, Greenlee, Jones, Gym, Squilla and Blackwell An Ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' by increasing the amount of the fine that a towing company must pay for improper clean-up of an accident scene; all under certain terms and conditions. 190004 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2900 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,” by extending the deadline for low-income seniors to apply for a refund or forgiveness of Real Estate Taxes. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 14, 2019 180820 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green 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 change certain gender specific references to gender neutral references, 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. 180943 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Greenlee and Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” by adding a new section prohibiting retail establishments from refusing to accept cash as a form of payment, all under certain terms and conditions. 190007 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Quiñones Sánchez, Blackwell and Gym An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the Office of Immigrant Affairs; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. 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