CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · October 10, 2019
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, October 10, 2019
PRESENT: 17 - Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell,
Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green,
Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger
Council met, a quorum being present.
Chaplain Deborah Thomas of Bethesda Presbyterian Church was introduced and offered an
appropriate prayer.
COUNCILMEMBER GREENLEE MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of October 3, 2019
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 17-1400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by making revisions to
definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exceptions; and to enforcement
provisions; and making related changes to Section 20-613 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Ethics-Related Matters Incorporated as Part of this Chapter”; all under certain
terms and conditions.” I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed
ordinance. (File No. 190799)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 17-1400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to provide for regulations and
for special provisions for certain small-dollar contracts, under certain terms and
conditions.” I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed
ordinance. (File No. 190800)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ.
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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Greenlee Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Sponsored by Councilmember Greenlee:
Bill No. 190782: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” by prohibiting vending along certain portions of Spring
Garden Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Councilmember Johnson,
Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Bill No. 190783: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Morris Street, 26th Street, Moore Street, and 27th Street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Jones and Taubenberger:
Resolution No. 190789: Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on
Aging to hold public hearings examining solutions to prevent the ongoing displacement
of senior citizens with fixed incomes due to rising rental costs.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Councilmember Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 190790: Resolution Also naming Sigel Street, between 21st and
22nd Streets, “Vendetta Grimes Way,” to honor the life and legacy of Vendetta
Grimes.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Green:
Bill No. 190784: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” to provide for a height allowance for certain solar collectors; all
under terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
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Green:
Bill No. 190785: An Ordinance Amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia
Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to provide for fees for solar panel
projects; all under terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Green:
Bill No. 190786: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by making
revisions to definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exceptions; and to
enforcement provisions; and making related changes to Section 20-613 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Ethics-Related Matters Incorporated as Part of this
Chapter”; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
Councilmember Greenlee Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Councilmember Green,
Sponsored by Councilmember :
Bill No. 190787: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to provide
for regulations and for special provisions for certain small-dollar contracts, under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
Councilmember Greenlee Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Green, Oh, Reynolds Brown, Domb, Jones, Bass, Johnson, Greenlee, Taubenberger, Blackwell,
Gym and Squilla:
Resolution No. 190791: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and
loyal service of Romulo L. Diaz, Jr. to the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Green, Reynolds Brown, Domb, Johnson, Parker, Greenlee, Taubenberger, Blackwell, Jones,
Bass, Gym and Squilla:
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Resolution No. 190792: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Rebecca Rutstein for
her dedicated service through art to the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Parker, Squilla, Johnson and Jones:
Resolution No. 190793: Resolution Calling for a fair contract for commercial office
cleaners and building service workers in Philadelphia.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER PARKER - RESOLUITON NO. 190793 - (SEE NOTES OF
TESTIMONY)
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 190794: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil
Service to hold hearings regarding service providers and employers honoring existing
and prior worker contract agreements.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER PARKER - RESOLUTION NO. 190794 - (SEE NOTES OF
TESTIMONY)
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Domb, Squilla, Parker, Green and Oh:
Resolution No. 190795: Resolution Recognizing the 95th Anniversary of the Curtis
Institute of Music, its part in training the world’s finest musicians, and for its
contributions to the rich cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Gym Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Gym, Jones, Blackwell, Parker, Johnson, Squilla, Henon, Greenlee, Domb, Green and
Taubenberger:
Bill No. 190788: An Ordinance Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, the
“Health Code,” to add a section establishing requirements for hospitals that anticipate
closing, all under certain terms and conditions.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER GYM - BILL NO. 190788 - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY)
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Councilmember Taubenberger Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Taubenberger:
Resolution No. 190796: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and
Services to hold a hearing regarding the reconstruction work on Interstate 95, and the
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entire Revive I-95 plan.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER TAUBENBERGER - RESOLUTION NO. 190793 - (SEE NOTES
OF TESTIMONY)
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:
Resolution No. 190797: Resolution Also naming the 200 block of West Coulter
Street as “Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller Way,” in honor of Reverend Dr. Alyn E.
Waller, and in commemoration of his life-long and dedicated service to the citizens of
Philadelphia.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
- Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Oh and Bass:
Resolution No. 190798: Resolution Authorizing the establishment of a “Special
Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia” to review child separation in
Philadelphia’s child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure
compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due
process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Bill No. 190509: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements”, by revising the list
of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER BLACKWELL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS
TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 190509.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 190706: An Ordinance Authorizing the issuance from time to time of one or
more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding
general obligation bonds of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City
Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private
negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be
expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the
form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity;
providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund
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Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit
enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions.
COUNCILMEMBER BLACKWELL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS
TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 190706.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR
BILLS ON FIRST READING
Bill No. 190509: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements”, by revising the list
of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 190706: An Ordinance Authorizing the issuance from time to time of one or
more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding
general obligation bonds of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City
Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private
negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be
expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the
form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity;
providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund
Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit
enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following persons provided public comment on October 10, 2019:
Name and Comment Subject
Harry Barnum (170408)
Daniel Symonds (170408)
Elizabeth Cesarini (170408)
Claire Cynthia Louischarles (170408)
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Sharon Bryant (170408)
Minh Tran (170408)
Joshua Block (170408)
David Ivory (160026-A)
Jesses Lundy (160026-A)
Joe Danihel (190723, 190779)
Antoinette Richardson (190779)
Cortez Johnson (190779)
Adelaida Morales (190779)
Miltreda Kress (190779)
April McBride (190779)
Nasir Cabress (190779)
Yolanda Bryant (190779)
Bridget Powell (180457)
Vanessa Leary (190779)
Lillian English Hentz (190642)
Joe Cox (190703)
James Thompson (170675)
Dan La Salle (180409)
Ron Whyte (190606)
Salima Pace (190793, 190794)
Ogbonna Hagins (190703)
Taleah Taylor (160026-A)
Desiree Whitfield (160026-A)
Lynn Landes (160720)
Vilma Lipper (190467-A)
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
COUNCILMEMBER HENON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF .
A CONSENT AGENDA TO CONSIDER BILLS ON THE SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
CALENDARS AS FOLLOWS: 160026-A, 190608-A, 190130, 190714, 181047, 190101, 190552,
190556, 190561, 190609, 190642, 190643, 190646, 190647, 190648, 190656, 190657, 190705,
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190703, - (See Notes of Testimony)
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
Resolution No. 190769: Resolution Also naming the 5000 block of Baltimore
Avenue “Representative Al Dumas Blvd” in honor of State Representative Al Dumas
and his dedication to public service.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Bill No. 160026-A, as amended: 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.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190608-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 21 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3100,
entitled “Reporting of Settlements of Civil Actions,” to establish a system of quarterly
reporting and evaluation of means to reduce future liability; all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 190789: Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on
Aging to hold public hearings examining solutions to prevent the ongoing displacement
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of senior citizens with fixed incomes due to rising rental costs.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER JONES - RESOLUTION NO. 190789 - (SEE NOTES OF
TESTIMONY).
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 190791: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and
loyal service of Romulo L. Diaz, Jr. to the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 190792: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Rebecca Rutstein for
her dedicated service through art to the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 190793: Resolution Calling for a fair contract for commercial office
cleaners and building service workers in Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
COUNCILMEMBER GYM REQUESTED THAT SHE BE EXCUSED AND WISHED TO BE
RECORDED AS VOTED "AYE" ON ALL BILLS CALLED UP ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE INCLUDING RESOLUTIONS.
THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.
THE WAS READ AND FILED.
Resolution No. 190794: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil
Service to hold hearings regarding service providers and employers honoring existing
and prior worker contract agreements.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 190795: Resolution Recognizing the 95th Anniversary of the Curtis
Institute of Music, its part in training the world’s finest musicians, and for its
contributions to the rich cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 190796: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and
Services to hold a hearing regarding the reconstruction work on Interstate 95, and the
entire Revive I-95 plan.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 190798: Resolution Authorizing the establishment of a “Special
Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia” to review child separation in
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Philadelphia’s child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure
compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due
process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
Bill No. 190130: An Ordinance Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner
and the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a Concession Agreement with
Loveluck LLC, for the design, construction, management and operation of a food and
beverage concession in the Fairmount Park Welcome Center in John F. Kennedy
Plaza, a/k/a Love Park, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190714: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Robert
Nicoletti Family Trust, for use by the City, of all or a portion of the premises located at
1813-25 Hilton Street, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 181047: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Christian street to S. 24th street and S. 19th street; Montrose street to S. 22nd street;
Catharine street to S. 23rd street; Carpenter street to S. 15th street; Bambrey street to
Webster street; S. 16th street to Catharine street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
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Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190101: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Webster street and S. 18th street; Fitzwater street and S. 20th street; Christian street
between S. Broad street and S. 16th street; Carpenter street and S. 24th street;
Catharine street and S. 20th street; Bainbridge between 24th street and Schuylkill
avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190552: An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
170002) approved May 22, 2017, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of
lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the easterly houseline
of University Avenue, from a point approximately five-hundred forty-five feet north of
Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two-hundred thirty-six feet further
northwardly therefrom, a variable distance eastwardly, thereby widening said
University Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the
City, without cost and free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the said
widened portion of University Avenue,” by extending the period for compliance with
the terms and conditions stated therein.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190556: An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
120903) approved January 14, 2013, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision
of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 156 by striking from the City Plan
Fourth Street from Allegheny Avenue to Lippincott Street, striking from the City Plan
Lippincott Street from Fourth Street to its terminus westwardly therefrom, reserving
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and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the
lines of Lippincott Street being stricken, placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for
sewer and drainage purposes extending from the intersection of Fourth Street and
Lippincott Street eastwardly to the intersection of American Street and Lippincott
Street, and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes
extending from the intersection of Clearfield Street, Fourth Street, and Gurney Street
northeastwardly to the intersection of American Street and Lippincott Street and
authorizing the acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way for sewer
and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period
for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190561, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing Frank Strawbridge to own
and maintain a sign anchored into the sidewalk in the Public Right-of-Way at 801
Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190609: An Ordinance Establishing no parking and tow-away regulations on
the East side of Academy Road from Grant Avenue to Glenn Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190642: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Cedar avenue and S. 46th street; S. 44th street between Walnut street and Baltimore
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avenue; Osage avenue between S. 42nd street and S. 53nd Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190643: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Larchwood street between S. 49th street and S. 46th street; Irving street and S. 53rd
street; Upland street and S. 50th street; S. 51st street and Market street; S. 54th street
between Cedar avenue and Catharine street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190646: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Stanton street and Frederick street; Warden drive and Henry avenue; Midvale avenue
and The Oak road; Calumet street and Cresson street to Ridge avenue; Stokley street
and Midvale avenue; Vaux street and Coulter street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190647: An Ordinance Establishing a no motor home parking
regulation on Drexel Road, from City Avenue to Upland Way, both sides.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
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Bill No. 190648: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Wynnewood road and Malvern street; N. 52nd street and Overbrook avenue; Market
street and N. 57th street; Oxford street and N. 59th street; Edgewood street and
Market street; Frazier street and Market street; Salford street and Market street; N.
63rd street and Arch street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190656: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Dickinson street from Moyamensing avenue to S. 5th street; Greenwich street from S.
6th street to S. 4th street; Wharton street and S. Front street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190657: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Reed street and S. 3rd street; Federal street and S. 5th street; Cross street and 6th
street; Mountain street and S. 5th street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190705: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” by adding an exception to a prohibited vending location; all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
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Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
Bill No. 190703: An Ordinance Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and
Councils,” to provide for compensation for the members of the Environmental Justice
Advisory Commission; and amending Section 21-3002, entitled “Environmental Justice
Advisory Commission,” with respect to membership, timing, and reporting; all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon,
Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown
and Taubenberger
Nays: 0
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE - (SEE NOTES OF
TESTIMONY)
COUNCILMEMBER REYNOLDS BROWN MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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Thursday, October 10, 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.
190723
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke
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 Forty Seventh 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.
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190769
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
Resolution also naming the 5000 block of Baltimore Avenue “Representative Al Dumas Blvd” in
honor of State Representative Al Dumas and his dedication to public service.
190779
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Oh and Bass
Resolution authorizing the establishment of a “Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia”
to investigate child separation in Philadelphia’s child welfare system and develop recommendations to
ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process
rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.
190467-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla and Parker
An Ordinance amending Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Penalties and
Costs,” by amending penalties for certain parking, standing or stopping violations.
160026-A
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.
190608
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gym, Jones and Johnson
An Ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a
new Chapter 21-3100, entitled “Reporting of Settlements of Civil Actions,” to establish a system of
quarterly reporting and evaluation of means to reduce future liability; all under certain terms and
conditions.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
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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.
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.
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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190130
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner and the Procurement
Commissioner to enter into a Concession Agreement with Loveluck LLC, for the design,
construction, management and operation of a food and beverage concession in the Fairmount Park
Welcome Center in John F. Kennedy Plaza, a/k/a Love Park, all under certain terms and conditions.
190606
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke, Parker,
Blackwell and Johnson
An Ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by amending
Chapter 16-400, entitled “Vacant and Surplus Properties,” Chapter 16-500, entitled “Councilmanic
District Development Program,” and Chapter 16-700, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” in order to
establish uniform procedures for the disposition of property by the City and City-related agencies to
whom the City conveys property, and to amend the provisions governing the Land Bank, all under
certain terms and conditions.
190707
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of
land, together with the improvements thereon, in and about the area bounded by West Cumberland
Street, North 8th Street, West York Street and North 9th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
190712
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or a portion of a parcel or
parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Lombard Street, South Broad Street, South Street
and 15th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
190714
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to enter into a lease agreement with the Robert Nicoletti Family Trust, for use by the City, of all or a
portion of the premises located at 1813-25 Hilton Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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181047
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Christian street to S. 24th street and
S. 19th street; Montrose street to S. 22nd street; Catharine street to S. 23rd street; Carpenter street
to S. 15th street; Bambrey street to Webster street; S. 16th street to Catharine street.
190101
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Webster street and S. 18th street;
Fitzwater street and S. 20th street; Christian street between S. Broad street and S. 16th street;
Carpenter street and S. 24th street; Catharine street and S. 20th street; Bainbridge between 24th
street and Schuylkill avenue.
190552
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170002) approved May 22, 2017,
entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269
by relocating the easterly houseline of University Avenue, from a point approximately five-hundred
forty-five feet north of Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two-hundred thirty-six feet further
northwardly therefrom, a variable distance eastwardly, thereby widening said University Avenue,
under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, without cost and free and
clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the said widened portion of University Avenue,” by extending
the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
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190556
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 120903) approved January 14, 2013,
entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 156
by striking from the City Plan Fourth Street from Allegheny Avenue to Lippincott Street, striking from
the City Plan Lippincott Street from Fourth Street to its terminus westwardly therefrom, reserving and
placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Lippincott
Street being stricken, placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes
extending from the intersection of Fourth Street and Lippincott Street eastwardly to the intersection of
American Street and Lippincott Street, and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and
drainage purposes extending from the intersection of Clearfield Street, Fourth Street, and Gurney
Street northeastwardly to the intersection of American Street and Lippincott Street and authorizing the
acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes, all
under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and
conditions stated therein.
190561
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing Frank Strawbridge to own and maintain a sign anchored into the sidewalk
in the Public Right-of-Way at 801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, all under certain terms and
conditions.
190562
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 242 by
striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of the bed of Old York Road, on the southeasterly
side thereof, from a point approximately fifty-five feet southwest of Sixty-Sixth Avenue to a point
approximately two-hundred eighty-four feet further southwestwardly therefrom, thereby reducing the
width of Old York Road within this area, under certain terms and conditions.
190609
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance establishing no parking and tow-away regulations on the East side of Academy Road
from Grant Avenue to Glenn Street.
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190639
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance establishing a four-way stop on the intersection of 53rd and Woodland Streets.
190640
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance establishing a four-way stop on the intersection of 61st and Webster Streets.
190641
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance establishing a four-way stop on the intersection of 49th and Walton Streets.
190642
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Cedar avenue and S. 46th street; S.
44th street between Walnut street and Baltimore avenue; Osage avenue between S. 42nd street and
S. 53nd Street.
190643
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Larchwood street between S. 49th
street and S. 46th street; Irving street and S. 53rd street; Upland street and S. 50th street; S. 51st
street and Market street; S. 54th street between Cedar avenue and Catharine street.
190646
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Stanton street and Frederick street;
Warden drive and Henry avenue; Midvale avenue and The Oak road; Calumet street and Cresson
street to Ridge avenue; Stokley street and Midvale avenue; Vaux street and Coulter street.
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190647
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance establishing a no motor home parking regulation on Drexel Road, from City Avenue to
Upland Way, both sides.
190648
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Wynnewood road and Malvern street;
N. 52nd street and Overbrook avenue; Market street and N. 57th street; Oxford street and N. 59th
street; Edgewood street and Market street; Frazier street and Market street; Salford street and
Market street; N. 63rd street and Arch street.
190656
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dickinson street from Moyamensing
avenue to S. 5th street; Greenwich street from S. 6th street to S. 4th street; Wharton street and S.
Front street.
190657
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Reed street and S. 3rd street; Federal
street and S. 5th street; Cross street and 6th street; Mountain street and S. 5th street.
190658
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing South Street Headhouse District, C/O Michael Harris, to construct, own,
and maintain proposed various encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way along the 500 Block of
South 2nd Street median island, at Headhouse Square Plaza, in Philadelphia, PA 19147, all under
certain terms and conditions.
190705
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” by
adding an exception to a prohibited vending location; all under certain terms and conditions.
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190600
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Energy Conservation,”
to add a new Section 9-3403, entitled “Building Energy Performance Policy,” to require owners of
certain large buildings to conduct tune-ups of the energy and water systems in such buildings, under
certain terms and conditions.
190636
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
An Ordinance amending Section 3-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sale of Fuel Oil,” to
revise the standards for permissible grades and permissible sulfur content of commercial fuel oil, under
certain terms and conditions.
190703
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Reynolds Brown, Green and Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for
Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” to provide for compensation for the
members of the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission; and amending Section 21-3002,
entitled “Environmental Justice Advisory Commission,” with respect to membership, timing, and
reporting; all under certain terms and conditions.
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