CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · February 28, 2019
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, February 28, 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.
190123
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Reynolds Brown
Resolution calling on the Administration to commit to increasing funding for FY20 to grow the number
of youth employed during the summer months.
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.
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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.
180864
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
An Ordinance amending Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Annual Disparity
Study and Participation Goals," by providing for further detail relating to, among other things, North
American Industry Classification System ("NAICS") Codes, under certain terms and conditions.
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