CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · April 11, 2019
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, April 11, 2019
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
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.
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.
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190195
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke
Resolution confirming Council’s agreement with a proposed budget for expenditures from the
Non-Recording Fee Sub-Fund of the Housing Trust Fund, relating to affordable housing.
190238
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Green, Parker and Gym
Resolution condemning Pennsylvania State Representative Stephanie Borowicz’s religious invocation
on the day of the swearing-in of the first Muslim woman to ever serve in the General Assembly as
Islamophobic and inappropriate.
190240-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2511 N. Orkney Street located in
the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code.
190242
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
Resolution condemning the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate funding for the Special
Olympics.
190258
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Reynolds Brown and Parker
Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass Marsy’s Law, which will enable
Pennsylvania voters to codify the rights of crime victims and their families in the Pennsylvania
Constitution.
190259
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
Resolution opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
proposed revised definition of “Waters of the United States” and urging the Agencies to preserve the
2015 Clean Water Rule, which includes wetlands, headwaters, and intermittent and ephemeral
streams in the definition of “Waters of the United States”.
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190262
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 614 W. Allegheny Ave. located in
the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia
Code.
190263
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember 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 number and street address as 2224-2238 North Tenth street; and authorizing the
Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Philabundance and to take such
action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
190264
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2831 W. Harold Street located in the
Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia
Code.
190265
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1235 W. Cambria Street located in
the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia
Code.
190268
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3411 N. 7th Street, 3247 Tampa
Street, 3133 Hurley Street, 2727 Waterloo Street, and 2518 N. Hope Street located in the Seventh
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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190275
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution also naming Broad Street from Venango Street to Butler Street as “Rev. Dr. Leon Sullivan
Way” to honor the ministry of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan and his legacy of social and economic
justice in Philadelphia.
190277
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Oh and Squilla
Resolution urging the Community College of Philadelphia’s administration, faculty, and support staff to
quickly resolve their contract dispute to ensure the best possible education for their students.
190038
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla (By Request)
Resolution appointing Betsy Oliphant Ross to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special
Services District.
190039
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla (By Request)
Resolution reappointing Richard Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services
District.
190221
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution reappointing Michael Woodward to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special
Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
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.
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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.
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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181064
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise
certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the “/CDO,
Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District,” to revise provisions relating to river access streets; all
under certain terms and conditions.
181063
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management
Corporation, Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and the Commissioner of Public Property (on behalf
of The City of Philadelphia) to enter into certain transactions and contracts regarding a liquefied
natural gas project on property and facilities owned by the City of Philadelphia and operated by the
Philadelphia Gas Works, including certain leases and licenses, and contracts related to the purchase
of natural gas, all under certain terms and conditions.
190083
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Political Contributions
and Expenditures,” to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions;
contributions to transition and inauguration committees; and campaign finance disclosures; and making
technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
190099
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon, Green and Squilla
An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Maintenance and
Supervision,” by adding a new section requiring that all City buildings and facilities install and maintain
life sustaining medical equipment including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and advanced
first aid kits; and requiring the installation of Automated External Defibrillators in connection with
capital projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
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180936
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” relating to lead
paint hazards and other violations, to provide for appeal periods and for penalties, to provide for
inspections and fees, to revise definitions, and to promote lead safety, all under certain terms and
conditions.
180937
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Preventive Medicine," to
establish requirements for the testing of blood lead levels in children, all under certain terms and
conditions.
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