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JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Thursday, February 27, 2020 ROLL CALL PRESENT: 16 - Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas EXCUSED: 1 - Councilmember Henon Council met, a quorum being present. Reverend Doctor Wilbert S. Richardson of Refuge Evangelical Baptist Church was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer. of the meeting of February 20, 2020. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Councilmember Jones requested leave of absence for Councilmember Henon. THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED. COMMUNICATIONS The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows: Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200008 and Bill No. 200015, which were passed by Council on February 13,, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on February 26, 2020.. (File No. 200196) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: City of Philadelphia -1-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 200004 Bill No. 200009 (Not recommended for approval.) Bill No. 200013 Bill No. 200019 ( (Not recommended for approval.) Bill No. 200082 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200092 Bill No. 200094 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200095 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200120 Respectfully submitted JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor (File No. 200197) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th Street, from Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; Grays Avenue, from 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and Lindbergh Boulevard, from Grays Avenue to Elmwood Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 200198) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and Essington Avenue, from Passyunk Avenue to Bartram Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 200199) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a bill 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 located in the vicinity of Calera Road between City of Philadelphia -2-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Red Lion Drive and Chalfront Drive, commonly known as the Liberty Bell Youth Organization Recreation Center, and as more fully described in Exhibit A, for nominal consideration. (File No. 200200) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a bill Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue, S. Twenty-fifth street, Reed street, the rear property lines of the 1400 and 1500 blocks of S. Taylor street, Tasker street, S. 25th street, Moore street and S. Broad street, including the ninth amendment to the urban renewal plan, which provides, inter alia, for changes that would make it consistent with the Point Breeze Redevelopment Area Plan and generally consistent with the most recent Comprehensive Plan approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Philadelphia, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority. (File No. 200201) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 200178: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 800 block of E. Godfrey Avenue, both sides. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 200179: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location on Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Parker, O'Neill and Domb: Bill No. 200180: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Service Preferences,” to provide for a civil service preference for the children and grandchildren of members of the armed forces of the United States who were killed or who died in the line of duty, under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -3-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND CIVIL SERVICE. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Parker, O'Neill and Domb: Bill No. 200181: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service examinations for the children and grandchildren of members of the United States armed forces who were killed or who died in the line of duty, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Parker, O'Neill and Domb: Resolution No. 200190: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a preference in civil service examinations for the children and grandchildren of members of the armed forces of the United States who were killed or who died in the line of duty; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gym, Brooks, Gauthier, Green, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas: Resolution No. 200191: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on the impact of sonic devices on young people on public property. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gym, Bass, Brooks, Gauthier, Green, Johnson and Thomas: Resolution No. 200192: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings regarding the City’s investment in expanding developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based programming for youth experiencing violence and gun violence in their communities. City of Philadelphia -4-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Jones and Gauthier: Bill No. 200182: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 52nd and Lancaster Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Bill No. 200183: An Ordinance Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue, S. Twenty-fifth street, Reed street, the rear property lines of the 1400 and 1500 blocks of S. Taylor street, Tasker street, S. 25th street, Moore street and S. Broad street, including the ninth amendment to the urban renewal plan, which provides, inter alia, for changes that would make it consistent with the Point Breeze Redevelopment Area Plan and generally consistent with the most recent Comprehensive Plan approved by the City Planning Commission of the City of Philadelphia. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Bill No. 200184: An Ordinance Authorizing Stephen Garafolo (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Bill No. 200185: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and Essington Avenue, from Passyunk Avenue to Bartram Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -5-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Domb and Henon: Resolution No. 200193: Resolution Honoring Barry Bessler, on the occasion of his retirement as Director of Policy and Compliance for the Department of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and recognizing his 40 years of service to the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Bill No. 200186: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th Street, from Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; Grays Avenue, from 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and Lindbergh Boulevard, from Grays Avenue to Elmwood Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Bill No. 200187: An Ordinance Establishing a no parking regulation on the east side of North 31st Street, between Jefferson Street and West Thompson Street. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Councilmember O'Neill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 200188: 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 located in the vicinity of Calera Road between Red Lion Road and Chalfont Drive, commonly known as the Liberty Bell Youth Organization Recreation Center. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: City of Philadelphia -6-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 200189: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6-1100 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Nuisance Health Establishments” by adding a definition for Supervised Injection Sites, creating a presumption that they are Nuisance Health Establishments and establishing criteria to obtain the support of the community by requiring a hearing before City Council. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Oh, Thomas, Brooks and Bass: Resolution No. 200194: Resolution Honoring and Celebrating the Life of James “Pointman” Abram for his selfless dedication to his Country, his fellow Veterans, his community, and his loving family. Resolution No. 200195: Resolution Condemning the lack of transparency and community participation in the implementation of supervised heroin injection sites and urging the Mayor and Safehouse to stop further development of supervised injection sites so that the impacted residents, businesses and institutions can be informed and heard. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON RULES Bill No. 200013: 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. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200013. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200019, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-514, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200019, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia -7-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES Bill No. 200004: An Ordinance Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 120 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for various public utility purposes extending from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, south of Oxford Street, under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200004. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200020: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Chesterfield Road. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200020. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200021: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Grant Avenue. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200021. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200023: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Olney avenue and N. 15th street; Nedro avenue and Old York road; Chew avenue and N. 18th street; Abbottsford avenue and Schuyler street; Carlisle street and Duncannon street; Lindley avenue and N. 15th street; N. 19th street and Chew avenue. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200023. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. City of Philadelphia -8-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 200024: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Indiana street and Broad street; N. 15th street and Tioga street; N. 16th street and Ontario street to Butler street. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200024. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200087: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” to permit vending in certain areas in the vicinity of 56th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, 57th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, and Vine street between 56th Street and 57th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200087. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200091: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 13th street and Kimball street; Juniper street and Catharine street; Carpenter street and S. 6th street; East Passyunk avenue and Kimball street; S. 12th street and Catharine street. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200091. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200092: An Ordinance Authorizing Independence Park Hotel (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200092. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200120: An Ordinance Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 185 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes in the area lying City of Philadelphia -9-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA east of Pelham Road and southeast of Hortter Street and the plotting upon the said City Plan of a new right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes in an alternate location within the same area and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being plotted, under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200120. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200145: An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200145. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200146: An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions, under certain terms and conditions,” by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200146. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200148: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 359 by relocating the southwesterly houseline of Byberry Road approximately two feet southwestwardly between a point approximately four-hundred one feet northwest of The Roosevelt Boulevard to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, thereby widening said Byberry Road between such points, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of Byberry Road being placed on the City Plan. City of Philadelphia - 10 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200148. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. COMMITEE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Bill No. 200090: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Energy Conservation,” by amending Section 9-3403, entitled “Solar Panel Incentives,” amending certain definitions, under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200090. 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. 200013: 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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200019, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-514, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200004: An Ordinance Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 120 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for various public utility purposes extending from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, south of Oxford Street, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200020: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Chesterfield Road. City of Philadelphia - 11 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200021: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Grant Avenue. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200023: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Olney avenue and N. 15th street; Nedro avenue and Old York road; Chew avenue and N. 18th street; Abbottsford avenue and Schuyler street; Carlisle street and Duncannon street; Lindley avenue and N. 15th street; N. 19th street and Chew avenue. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200024: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Indiana street and Broad street; N. 15th street and Tioga street; N. 16th street and Ontario street to Butler street. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200087: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” to permit vending in certain areas in the vicinity of 56th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, 57th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, and Vine street between 56th Street and 57th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200091: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 13th street and Kimball street; Juniper street and Catharine street; Carpenter street and S. 6th street; East Passyunk avenue and Kimball street; S. 12th street and Catharine street. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200092: An Ordinance Authorizing Independence Park Hotel (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. City of Philadelphia - 12 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 200120: An Ordinance Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 185 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes in the area lying east of Pelham Road and southeast of Hortter Street and the plotting upon the said City Plan of a new right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes in an alternate location within the same area and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being plotted, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200145: An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200146: An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions, under certain terms and conditions,” by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200148: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 359 by relocating the southwesterly houseline of Byberry Road approximately two feet southwestwardly between a point approximately four-hundred one feet northwest of The Roosevelt Boulevard to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, thereby widening said Byberry Road between such points, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of Byberry Road being placed on the City Plan. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200090: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Energy Conservation,” by amending Section 9-3403, entitled “Solar Panel Incentives,” amending certain definitions, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. City of Philadelphia - 13 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC COMMENT The following persons provided public comment on February 27, 2020: Name and Comment Subject Joe Eastman (200006) Monty Wilson (200016) Joe Danihel (200016, 200176) Darryl Johnson (200006) Tyrone Love (200006) David Pearl (200006) Nathaniel Smith (200006) Louis Lanni (200006) Larry Holman (200006) Louis Gibson (200006) Scott Sigman (200006) See Notes of Testimony for full comment. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE Resolution No. 200174: Resolution Also naming East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street, as “Avenue of The Roots”. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 200176: Resolution Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 200191: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on the impact of sonic devices on young people on public property. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED & REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH. City of Philadelphia - 14 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 200192: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings regarding the City’s investment in expanding developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based programming for youth experiencing violence and gun violence in their communities. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED & REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Resolution No. 200193: Resolution Honoring Barry Bessler, on the occasion of his retirement as Director of Policy and Compliance for the Department of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and recognizing his 40 years of service to the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 200194: Resolution Honoring and Celebrating the Life of James “Pointman” Abram for his selfless dedication to his Country, his fellow Veterans, his community, and his loving family. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Bill No. 200006-A: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service examinations for any qualified graduate of a Career Technical Education program in the School District of Philadelphia, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. THE BILL WAS READ. COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO AMEND BILL NO. 200006 (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY). COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 200006 WAS ADOPTED. City of Philadelphia - 15 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 200006-A, as amended: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service examinations for any qualified graduate of a Career Technical Education program in the School District of Philadelphia, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. THE BILL WAS AMENDED. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.. Bill No. 200016, as amended: 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. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas Nays: 0 Bill No. 200117: An Ordinance Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025, as amended. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas Nays: 0 SPEECHES THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia - 16 -