CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · February 21, 2019
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, February 21, 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.
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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.
190112
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to
certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in
the Thirtieth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code
and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for
rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The
Philadelphia Code.
190116
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb and Green
Resolution calling on the State Legislature of Pennsylvania, the Governor of Pennsylvania, and the
federal government to mandate these certain education initiatives in Pennsylvania and to mandate
these initiatives nationwide.
190096
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh for 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.
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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.
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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.
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181103
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla for Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez and
Johnson
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Tax Exemptions for
Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,” to revise the standards for eligibility and the
benefit determination, under certain terms and conditions.
180996
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 118 by
striking from the City Plan and vacating a widened portion of Warnock Street, on the easterly side
thereof between Berks Street and Norris Street, and relocating the easterly houseline of said
Warnock Street so as to align with the easterly houseline of the unaffected portions of Warnock
Street as extending from Berks Street to said Norris Street, under certain terms and conditions.
181010
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 12-S and
19-S by relocating the northeasterly houseline and curbline of Tasker Street, from Christopher
Columbus Boulevard to a point southeastwardly therefrom, relocating the southeasterly curbline of
said Christopher Columbus Boulevard from Tasker Street to Reed Street varying distances
northwestwardly, and relocating a portion of the southwesterly curbline of Dickinson Street, from said
Christopher Columbus Boulevard to a point northwesterly therefrom, a uniform distance
northeastwardly, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed
of the widened portion of Tasker Street being placed on the City Plan.
181048
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance authorizing Mohammed Talouli ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain a proposed
exterior stairway at 4955-57 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19124, under certain terms and
conditions.
181065
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations on Germantown Avenue, East Hortter Street to Gorgas
Lane, both sides.
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181097
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Haverford avenue, both sides, 31st street - 32nd
street.
181098
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 46th street, east side, Larchwood avenue - Osage
avenue.
181099
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Locust street and S. 45th street; S.
46th street and Spruce street; S. 45th street and Kingsessing avenue; Wiota street and Powelton
avenue; Stiles street and N. 50th Street; Springfield avenue and Farragut street; St. Marks street and
Spruce street.
181104
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Wilder street and S. 12th street;
Tasker street and S. 8th street; Gerritt street and S. 12th street; Reed street and S. 12th street;
Dickinson street and S. 9th street; S. 11th street and Wharton street.
190009
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
An Ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on Ivy Hill Road in the vicinity of Mansfield
Avenue.
190010
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking
Districts,” by creating a new Permit Parking District 36 in the vicinity of Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt
Boulevard and the Tacony Creek, under certain terms and conditions.
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190011
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
An Ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by
revising the limitations on a permissible location on Castor Avenue, all under certain terms and
conditions.
190014
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance granting permission to Vincent Cappello, owner and operator of Vinny’s Fruit and
Produce located in the right-of-way on the north side of Dickinson Street between 9th Street and
10th Street, to install, use and maintain certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under
and over the right-of-way on the north side of Dickinson Street between 9th Street and 10th Street,
for the purpose of supplying electricity to said fruit and produce truck, under certain terms and
conditions.
190015
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance establishing parking restrictions on East Gowen Avenue, Devon Street to Ardleigh
Street, south side.
190063
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle
Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on North 10th Street and North 13th Street, each from Spring
Garden Street to Buttonwood Street; and establishing no stopping regulations within the same limits;
all under certain terms and conditions.
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