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City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, December 5, 2019 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 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. 190947 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Third Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 190948 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3848 Melon Street located in the Third Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190949 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Blackwell and Jones Resolution also naming the unit block of Edgewood Street as “Destiny Smallwood Carr Way,” in honor of Destiny Smallwood Carr, to commemorate her long-time dedication and generous public service to her community. 190950 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell Resolution also naming the 4600 Block of Locust Street “Livingston Way” in honor of the legacy of Walter R. Livingston, his dedication to his community and the architectural imprint he has left on Philadelphia. 190952 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution also naming the 1600 block of North 25th Street from Cecil B. Moore Avenue to West Oxford Street, as “Rev. Robert J. Lovett, Sr. Way” to honor the life and ministry of Reverend Robert J. Lovett, Sr. and his special impact on the North Philadelphia Community. 190953 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2760 N. Ringgold Street located in the Fourth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 190954 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190955 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to enter into a lease agreement with HACE for use by HACE of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 190956 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 190958 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass and Reynolds Brown Resolution renaming the 6600 Block of Germantown Avenue “J. Whyatt Mondesire Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of J. Whyatt “Jerry” Mondesire for his dedication to social justice and political empowerment of black and brown communities in the City of Philadelphia. 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. 190601-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-200, entitled “Definitions” and Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by creating the use category “Smoking Lounge” and related changes; all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190704-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 30th Street, Walnut Street, and 31st Lower Level Street. 190786-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green 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. 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. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 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. 190639 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance establishing a four-way stop on the intersection of 53rd and Woodland Streets. 190641 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance establishing a four-way stop on the intersection of 49th and Walton Streets. 190659 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District (“District”), in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the west side of Delaware Avenue to the southwest side of Lehigh Avenue, both sides of North Front Street from the north side of Poplar Street to the south side of Montgomery Street, both sides of East Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue continuing to the west side of East Fletcher Street, the north side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Front Street, and the south side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Howard Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -5- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190717 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the “District”), a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”), and continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District Corporation (“PHiL DC”) to serve as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a new plan for the District, including a list of proposed programs and services related to the development and promotion of the hotel and tourism industry in the City and County of Philadelphia and their estimated cost; providing for special assessment fees to be levied on eligible hotel property owners within the District to fund such programs and services; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with PHiL DC relating to the District; and reauthorizing PHiL DC to assess eligible property owners within the District and collect or cause to be collected special assessment fees to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions. 190106 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla, Parker, Bass, Jones, Henon, Johnson, Gym, Blackwell and Greenlee An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “General Requirements,” to add provisions relating to bed bug infestation; adding Chapter 9-4500 of the Code, entitled “Responsibilities Concerning Bed Bug Infestations,” to establish various requirements for landlords and tenants relating to bed bug infestation and to establish requirements related to bed bugs in connection with certain residential occupancies and the sale of residential property; all under certain terms and conditions. 190610 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass for Councilmembers Squilla, Gym, Green and Jones An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-4500, entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags and Checkout Bag Charge,” to permit the use of only certain bags by retail establishments at the point of sale or for a delivery; and establishing a charge, payable by the consumer to the establishment, for the provision of other types of bags; all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -6- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190787 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green 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. 190746 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Quiñones Sánchez and Blackwell An Ordinance amending Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income,” to revise the tax rate, under certain terms and conditions. 190451 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Washington Avenue, 25th Street, Kimball Street, and 24th Street. 190638 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cedar Avenue, 52nd Street, Locust Street, and 46th Street. 190718 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Upsal Street, Ardleigh Street, Washington Lane, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Railroad Right-of-Way, Chew Avenue, Washington Lane, and Morton Street. City of Philadelphia -7- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190762 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 38th Street, Sansom Street, 39th Street, and Chestnut Street. 190763 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 38th Street, Chestnut Street, 39th Street, and Ludlow Street. 190766 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street, 22nd Street, Ludlow Street, 24th Street, Chestnut Street, and the Schuylkill River. 190784 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green 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. 190811 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of subsection 14-507 entitled "/CDO, Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," to revise certain provisions of subsection 14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses,” and to make related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -8- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190825 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sloan Street, Baring Street, State Street, and Powelton Avenue. 190830 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by modifying the /CTR, Center City Overlay District, Society Hill Area to create additional standards concerning height, parking, signs, and special reviews, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. 190554 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land generally bounded by South Street, the Bulkhead Line of the Schuylkill River and Grays Ferry Avenue for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions. 190710 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, under certain terms and conditions. 190742 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance officially naming and designating the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center located at 280 Cobbs Creek Parkway, in the City of Philadelphia, as “Johnny Sample Recreation Center.” City of Philadelphia -9- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190744 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate to all or a portion of a parcel of land located in and about the area bounded by Montrose Street, Carpenter Street, South 17th Street and South 18th Street, with any improvements thereon, under certain terms and conditions. 190827 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by West Thompson Street, North Orianna Street, West Girard Avenue and North 4th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions. 190862 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Mount Airy Bethesda Manor CDC, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 7800 Ogontz Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. 190715 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6-1200, entitled “Prescription Data Collection,” to provide for submission of certain prescription data to the Department of Public Health solely for the purpose of administration and maintenance of the public health, in accordance with the Home Rule Charter, all under certain terms and conditions. 190788 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gym, Jones, Blackwell, Parker, Johnson, Squilla, Henon, Greenlee, Domb, Green and Taubenberger 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. City of Philadelphia - 10 - CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 5, 2019 190804 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Greenlee, Jones, Council President Clarke and Bass An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to add a new Section 9-638, entitled “Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices in Youth-Accessible Establishments,” prohibiting selling and offering for sale certain electronic smoking devices in youth-accessible establishments and fixing penalties; all under certain terms and conditions. 190860 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance amending Title 7 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Housing Code,” by adding a new Chapter 7-200, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing;” all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia - 11 -