CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · June 25, 2020
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, June 25, 2020
PRESENT: 17 - Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones,
Council President Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill,
Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Council met, a quorum being present.
A silent moment of prayer and reflection was observed and deemed appropriate.
of the meeting of June 18, 2020.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
June 25, 2020
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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. 200082
Bill No. 200144
Bill No. 200145
Bill No. 200146
Bill No. 200148
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Bill No. 200158
Bill No. 200160
Bill No. 200161
Bill No. 200188
Bill No. 200260
Bill No. 200345
Bill No. 200346
Bill No. 200349 45-day Review Requested
Bill No. 200350 45-day Review Requested
Bill No. 200355
Respectfully submitted
James F. Kenney
MAYOR (File No. 200410)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Parker, Council
President Clarke, Gilmore Richardson, Green, Henon, Gauthier, Thomas, Squilla, Johnson,
Quiñones Sánchez, Brooks and Jones:
Bill No. 200387: An Ordinance Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new
Section, entitled “Good Parking Jobs for Philadelphia Review Committee,” to provide
for the creation of an advisory body to consider the quality of jobs and opportunities
for workers in the parking industry and the potential to make adjustments to the
Parking Tax, including with respect to the goal of reducing the parking tax to seventeen
percent by July 1, 2022, based on a review of working conditions in the parking
industry, and to provide reports related thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council
President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Bill No. 200388: An Ordinance Authorizing RPG Hamilton, LLC c/o Radnor
Property Group, LLC (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain both existing and
proposed pedestrian-scale street lights at 440 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA
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19130 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 200393: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to enter
into a lease with Avenue North Renaissance, as tenant, for certain properties located in
the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the
Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 200394: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Children and
Youth to conduct hearings to investigate the status of children in Philadelphia during
and post-COVID-19.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 200395: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to
conduct hearings to investigate curriculum realignment opportunities within the School
District of Philadelphia to ensure preparedness for Post-COVID-19 career
opportunities based upon Philadelphia’s labor market forecast.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final
Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember
Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 200396: Resolution Calling on the United States Senate to Adopt the
Funding Enhancements to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) as
Provided in the HEROES Act HR 6800.
Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gym and Jones:
Resolution No. 200397: Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on
Public Safety to hold hearings to review the City’s response to protests in support of
ending systemic racism in policing and of the Black Lives Matter movement, and to
provide residents with a forum to share their experiences and make recommendations
for safer and non-discriminatory policing.
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Councilmember Gym Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym:
Resolution No. 200398: Resolution Urging the U.S. Congress to appropriate funds
to sustain the U.S. Postal Service, and to ensure the Postal Service continues to
function as a universal public service.
Bill No. 200389: An Ordinance Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement
District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of
Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of
Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford
Avenue and for which the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania
nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management
Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of
proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to
be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of
Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Mayfair Business
Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Mayfair 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.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Henon Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Henon:
Resolution No. 200399: Resolution Initiating action to continue the Mayfair Business
Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both
sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side
of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford
Avenue; and for which Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania
nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management
Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and
authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all
actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act, prior to
enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the District.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
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Bill No. 200390: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by providing that if a taxpayer enters into an
installment payment agreement authorized by Section 19-1305, the City shall not place
a lien on such property unless and until the taxpayer has fallen into material
non-compliance with the agreement; and further providing for the removal of any lien
that has been placed on such property in connection with an installment payment
agreement, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council
President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Bill No. 200391: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13-100 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rates,” to provide a discount on
water rates and charges for landlord-properties rented to low-income tenants, all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Resolution No. 200400: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Erika James as the first
woman and person of color to become dean of The Wharton School at the University
of Pennsylvania.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Resolution No. 200401: Resolution Authorizing the Committees on Appropriations
and Finance to hold hearings to consider an independent analysis of the Business
Income and Receipts Tax structure and rates.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Resolution No. 200402: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold
hearings to consider a program that provides broadband internet for Philadelphians to
access quality schools and quality jobs.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
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Resolution No. 200403: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and
Human Services to continue to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia’s
efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director’s Office and human services
departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of
opioids; and to assess the City’s response to the 2020 Restorative Investment Plan for
Kensington Residents.
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Domb:
Resolution No. 200405: Resolution Honoring the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for
providing immediate financial assistance through forgivable loans to small businesses
locally and statewide during the COVID-19 crisis and encouraging Philadelphia’s small
businesses to apply for the program.
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Domb:
Resolution No. 200406: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability
and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings that include monthly
reporting requirements, to discuss the fiscal position and overarching social impact
goals of the City, including and as related to the Five-Year Plan and the reporting
requirements set forth in the Quarterly City Manager’s Report (“QCMR”) and as
submitted to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (“PICA”).
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Domb:
Resolution No. 200407: Resolution Authorizing the City Council of Philadelphia to
create a Special Committee on the Future Economy of Philadelphia to develop policy
and hold hearings to promote economic competitiveness, expansion, and opportunities
for the City and all Philadelphians.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 200408: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council
Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold public
hearings on the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness, evictions, and residential
foreclosures and the City’s efforts to combat homelessness, evictions, and residential
foreclosures.
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Councilmember Bass Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:
Resolution No. 200409: Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to
reverse the legalization of the sale of “consumer fireworks” in the State of Pennsylvania.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Bill No. 200392: An Ordinance Amending Section 10-403 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Prohibited Conduct,” by prohibiting the use of consumer fireworks and
providing certain penalties, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
SPECIAL BUSINESS
Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Green:
Resolution No. 200404: Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill
No. 200298, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at
public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal
purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the
payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or
liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain
other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the
indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding
the election for obtaining such consent," for the purpose of reconsideration by the
Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
THE RESOLUTION WAS READ.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
The Sergeant -at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
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To The President And Members Of
The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia:
I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No.
200298, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at
public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal
purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the
payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or
liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain
other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the
indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding
the election for obtaining such consent," for the purpose of reconsideration by the
Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Respectfully,
James F. Kenney,
Mayor
(File No. 200411)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Councilmember Green moved that the vote by which bill no. 200298 passed council be Reconsidered
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
Bill No. 200298: An Ordinance Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at
public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal
purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the
payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or
liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain
other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the
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indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding
the election for obtaining such consent.
THE BILL WAS RECONSIDERED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
THE BILL AGAIN, BEING BEFORE THE COUNCIL, COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO
PLACE BILL ON FINAL PASSAGE
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
Bill No. 200298: An Ordinance Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at
public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal
purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the
payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or
liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain
other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the
indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding
the election for obtaining such consent.
THE Bill WAS DULY SECONDED, BUT DID NOT CARRY.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 0
Nays: 0
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS
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
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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.
Bill No. 200345: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by
purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or
otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and in the bed of the former
Kensington & Tacony Railroad, under certain terms and conditions.
Bill No. 200354: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an Amendment to a Joint-Use
Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to which certain parcels
of real estate constituting the I-95 right-of-way, located beneath the elevated highway
between the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Walt Whitman Bridge, are leased to the
City of Philadelphia by the Commonwealth, subleased by the Interstate Land
Management Corporation; all under certain terms and conditions.
COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS
Bill No. 200365, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-2500 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fire Suppression System Workers,” to provide for
additional licensing requirements for fire suppression system workers, all under certain
terms and conditions.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bill No. 200303, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4100 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces,” to establish
leave time for public health emergencies, modify existing provisions concerning the paid
sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Bill No. 200364-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by adding a new Chapter
17-2300, entitled “Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement
with City Workers Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To
The Workers’ Terms And Conditions Of Employment,” by establishing certain
definitions; and requiring a public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City
entering into or amending a labor agreement with City workers represented by the
Fraternal Order of Police, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Bill No. 200368-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding
a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled “Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers,” to
prevent unnecessary death or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain physical
contact by peace officers, all under certain terms and conditions.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR
BILLS ON FIRST READING
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following persons provided public comment on June 25, 2020:
Name and Comment Subject
Madeline Shikomba (200285,200286,200287, and 200288)
Paul Prescott (200398)
Monica Harmon (200306)
Chanel Saunders (200287)
Jeeva Muhil (200328)
Melissa Bova (200344)
Judy Ni (200344)
Michael Schulson (200344)
Jeff Benjamin (200344)
Tootsie Lovine (200344)
Tiffany Green (200370,200352 and 200351)
Chelsie DeFoe (200328)
Kaylee McGuffin (200328)
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
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Please note that this meeting will be held remotely using
Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on
Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or
http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/. Public comment may
be received with regard to those matters printed on the agenda
on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in
public comment must call 215-686-3406 by 5 p.m. on the
Wednesday before the Council session and submit the
following information:
• Full name
• Callback telephone number where you can be reached
• Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be
addressed
• State whether your comments are for, or against, that
particular bill or resolution.
Speakers who submitted the above information within the
required time frame will be telephoned during the council
session and invited to the remote meeting. They will have up to
three minutes to speak; the Council President, however,
reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a
different time limit. The Council President may also limit
repetitious comments or limit the scope of testimony to only
certain items on the agenda, which could affect callbacks for
public comment at the meeting.
Resolution No. 200261: Resolution Encouraging the National Committee of the
Young Democrats of America to hold their 2021 Biennial Convention in the City of
Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200262: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1421 Letterly Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance
with the terms of Chapter 16-700 and Chapter 16-404 of The Philadelphia Code.
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THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200379: Resolution Calling upon the City of Philadelphia to invest in
a Black stimulus package for our neighborhoods, to include $500 million in capital
investments for affordable housing and commercial corridors, in addition to operating
investments in a Poverty Action Fund for rent subsidy, basic income, benefits access,
and job training stipends; and further authorizing the Committee on Appropriations and
the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to consider
the City’s Black stimulus.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200383-A: Resolution Ratifying the Mayor’s Declaration of
Emergency Related to the COVID-19 health emergency.
THE RESOLUTION WAS READ.
Resolution No. 200383-A, as Resolution Ratifying
amended: the Mayor’s
Declaration of Emergency Related to the COVID-19 health emergency.
THE RESOLUTION WAS AMENDED.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 0
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 200384: Resolution Calling upon the Congress to allocate fair and
direct federal support to all of America’s communities, regardless of population size.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200385: Resolution Calling upon the Congress to enact and fund a
national, sustainable water affordability plan similar to the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (“LIHEAP”).
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200331: Resolution Approving the Director of Finance’s Budget
Stabilization Reserve Fund Withdrawal Certification for purposes of allowing utilization
of $34,276,000 in the Reserve Fund for General Fund purposes in connection with the
FY2021 Operating Budget.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200080: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia
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Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of
unconstitutional stop and frisk; and providing for the submission of the proposed
amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 200216, as amended: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Victim
Advocate, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of
Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 200377, as amended: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Citizens Police
Oversight Commission, and to authorize City Council by ordinance to determine the
composition, powers, and duties of the Commission; and providing for the submission
of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and
Thomas
Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill
Bill No. 200296-A: An Ordinance Constituting the Fifteenth Supplemental Ordinance
to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the “1998 General
Ordinance”); authorizing the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the “City”) to sell,
either at public or private sale, one or more series of Gas Works Revenue Bonds and
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Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund such Bonds (the “Bonds”); to pay the costs of
certain capital projects and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit
enhancement for any Series of the Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants
relating to Gas Works Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and
authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds;
all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200329-A: An Ordinance Approving a Substantial Amendment to the
Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $40,410,779 in Federal Coronavirus Aid,
Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 200394: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Children and
Youth to conduct hearings to investigate the status of children in Philadelphia during
and post-COVID-19.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200395: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to
conduct hearings to investigate curriculum realignment opportunities within the School
District of Philadelphia to ensure preparedness for Post-COVID-19 career
opportunities based upon Philadelphia’s labor market forecast.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200396: Resolution Calling on the United States Senate to Adopt the
Funding Enhancements to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) as
Provided in the HEROES Act HR 6800.
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THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200397: Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on
Public Safety to hold hearings to review the City’s response to protests in support of
ending systemic racism in policing and of the Black Lives Matter movement, and to
provide residents with a forum to share their experiences and make recommendations
for safer and non-discriminatory policing.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200398: Resolution Urging the U.S. Congress to appropriate funds
to sustain the U.S. Postal Service, and to ensure the Postal Service continues to
function as a universal public service.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200399: Resolution Initiating action to continue the Mayfair Business
Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both
sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side
of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford
Avenue; and for which Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania
nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management
Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and
authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all
actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act, prior to
enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200400: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Erika James as the first
woman and person of color to become dean of The Wharton School at the University
of Pennsylvania.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200401: Resolution Authorizing the Committees on Appropriations
and Finance to hold hearings to consider an independent analysis of the Business
Income and Receipts Tax structure and rates.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200402: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold
hearings to consider a program that provides broadband internet for Philadelphians to
access quality schools and quality jobs.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 200403: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and
Human Services to continue to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia’s
efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director’s Office and human services
departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of
opioids; and to assess the City’s response to the 2020 Restorative Investment Plan for
Kensington Residents.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200404: Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill
No. 200298, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at
public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal
purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the
payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or
liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain
other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the
indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding
the election for obtaining such consent," for the purpose of reconsideration by the
Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200405: Resolution Honoring the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for
providing immediate financial assistance through forgivable loans to small businesses
locally and statewide during the COVID-19 crisis and encouraging Philadelphia’s small
businesses to apply for the program.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200406: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability
and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings that include monthly
reporting requirements, to discuss the fiscal position and overarching social impact
goals of the City, including and as related to the Five-Year Plan and the reporting
requirements set forth in the Quarterly City Manager’s Report (“QCMR”) and as
submitted to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (“PICA”).
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200407: Resolution Authorizing the City Council of Philadelphia to
create a Special Committee on the Future Economy of Philadelphia to develop policy
and hold hearings to promote economic competitiveness, expansion, and opportunities
for the City and all Philadelphians.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 200408: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council
Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold public
hearings on the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness, evictions, and residential
foreclosures and the City’s efforts to combat homelessness, evictions, and residential
foreclosures.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200409: Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to
reverse the legalization of the sale of “consumer fireworks” in the State of Pennsylvania.
ROLL CALL
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
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 PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
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 PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
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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 PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200116, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM
(“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish requirements for managers of
certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist responders
during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200147: An Ordinance Amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Fire Code,” to establish
limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
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Bill No. 200285: An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years
2021-2026 inclusive.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200286: An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Absent: 1 Councilmember Domb
Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson
and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200287, as amended: An Ordinance Adopting the Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 2021.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 3 Councilmembers Oh, O'Neill and Brooks
Bill No. 200288, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and
Thomas
Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill
Abstain: 1 Councilmember Domb
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Bill No. 200290: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates,
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200291, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates,
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and
Thomas
Nays: 2 Councilmembers Oh and O'Neill
Bill No. 200292: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” to eliminate the discount for early payment of real
estate taxes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
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
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Philadelphia.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200346: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 56th
Street, Arch Street, Conestoga Street, and Market Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200347: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and
Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits,
for the purpose of facilitating economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, all
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, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and
Thomas
Nays: 1 Councilmember Brooks
Bill No. 200076: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors
of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter
calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and
frisk, 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 AND PASSED.
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The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200208: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors
of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter
providing for the creation of the Office of the Victim Advocate, 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 AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200328, as amended: An Ordinance Amending The Philadelphia Code to
add a new Chapter, entitled “Employee Protections in Connection with COVID-19
Emergency Health Order,” to provide workplace protections in emergency health
orders and regulations, provide protections for employees against retaliatory actions
both for the disclosure of information related to employer non-compliance with such
orders and for refusal to work under unsafe conditions caused by non-compliance with
such orders, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200355: An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 180293), entitled
“An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan
Nos. 34-S and 41-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open
portions of Packer Avenue from Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the Pierhead
Line of the Delaware River and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way
for sewer and drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes
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within the lines of Packer Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the
grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.”
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200363: An Ordinance Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Residence Requirements,” by restoring the requirement that no person shall be
appointed as an employee in the civil service, including but not limited to police officers,
unless he or she has been a bona fide resident of the City for at least one year prior to
appointment.
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, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and
Thomas
Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill
Bill No. 200367: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors
of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by
Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to
the creation of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; and authorizing the
appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special
election; all 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, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and
Thomas
Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill
Bill No. 200370, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement
Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Bicycle
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Transit Systems, Inc. for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a bicycle sharing
system, an essential service during the COVID-19 period, under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200351, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the operation of sidewalk
cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City
where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and
allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations, all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200352: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “General Provisions,” to authorize the Streets Department to permit
closure of the public right-of-way, including on street parking spaces, for public health,
welfare and safety purposes during the COVID-19 public health emergency until
December 31, 2020, including expansion of business uses that cannot operate in
indoor environment or have limited indoor capacity and/or service due to the Covid-19
emergency, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200293: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by making
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revisions, including but not limited to, the exception for emergency contracting; all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200344, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia
Code to create a new Chapter 9-5000, entitled “Food Delivery Services,” to regulate
third-party food delivery services, require certain disclosures to consumers, and
provide for a limitation on certain fees charged to consumers; all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 200306, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4100 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces,” by adding
new definitions and requirements to ensure that certain health care employees are
compensated for lost wages and medical expenses in the event they contract a
communicable disease at work during a pandemic or epidemic event, all under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Thomas
Nays: 0
SPECIAL BUSINESS
SPEECHES
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COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Please note that this meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be
viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/. Public comment
may be received with regard to those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers
interested in participating in public comment must call 215-686-3406 by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before the
Council session and submit the following information:
• Full name
• Callback telephone number where you can be reached
• Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed
• State whether your comments are for, or against, that particular bill or resolution.
Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the
council session and invited to the remote meeting. They will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council
President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council
President may also limit repetitious comments or limit the scope of testimony to only certain items on the
agenda, which could affect callbacks for public comment at the meeting.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
200261
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Squilla and Green
Resolution encouraging the National Committee of the Young Democrats of America to hold their
2021 Biennial Convention in the City of Philadelphia.
200262
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1421 Letterly Street located in the
Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 and Chapter 16-404 of
The Philadelphia Code.
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200379
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution calling upon the City of Philadelphia to invest in a Black stimulus package for our
neighborhoods, to include $500 million in capital investments for affordable housing and commercial
corridors, in addition to operating investments in a Poverty Action Fund for rent subsidy, basic
income, benefits access, and job training stipends; and further authorizing the Committee on
Appropriations and the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to
consider the City’s Black stimulus.
200383
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
Resolution ratifying the Mayor’s Declaration of Emergency Related to the COVID-19 health
emergency.
200384
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green and O'Neill
Resolution calling upon the Congress to allocate fair and direct federal support to all of America’s
communities, regardless of population size.
200385
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
Resolution calling upon the Congress to enact and fund a national, sustainable water affordability plan
similar to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (“LIHEAP”).
200331
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
Resolution approving the Director of Finance’s Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Withdrawal
Certification for purposes of allowing utilization of $34,276,000 in the Reserve Fund for General
Fund purposes in connection with the FY2021 Operating Budget.
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200080
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Council President Clarke, Jones, Johnson, Gilmore
Richardson, Thomas, Brooks and Gauthier
Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police
Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk; and providing for the
submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200216
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Council President Clarke, Jones, Gilmore
Richardson, Brooks and Green
Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the
creation of the Office of the Victim Advocate, and providing for the submission of the amendment to
the electors of Philadelphia.
200377
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the
creation of a Citizens Police Oversight Commission, and to authorize City Council by ordinance to
determine the composition, powers, and duties of the Commission; and providing for the submission
of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200296-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance constituting the Fifteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue
Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the “1998 General Ordinance”); authorizing the City of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania (the “City”) to sell, either at public or private sale, one or more series of Gas Works
Revenue Bonds and Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund such Bonds (the “Bonds”); to pay the
costs of certain capital projects and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit
enhancement for any Series of the Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to
Gas Works Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and
actions in order that the Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; all under certain terms and conditions.
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200329-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add
$40,410,779 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, all
under certain terms and conditions.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
200145
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between
Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions.
200146
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
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.
200148
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
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.
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200116
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance
Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish
requirements for managers of certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist
responders during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.
200147
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Gilmore Richardson and Gym
An Ordinance amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia
Fire Code,” to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under
certain terms and conditions.
200189
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
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.
200285
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.
200286
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.
200287
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
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200288
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Tax,” by
revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200290
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and
Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200291
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits
Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200292
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” to
eliminate the discount for early payment of real estate taxes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200183
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
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.
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200346
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 56th Street, Arch Street, Conestoga Street, and
Market Street.
200349
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend
certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/AME,
American Street Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
200350
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Norris Street, American Street, Berks Street, and
3rd Street; and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend
certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/BNA,
Berks and American Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
200347
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity
Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional
extensions of certain benefits, for the purpose of facilitating economic recovery from the COVID-19
pandemic, all under certain terms and conditions.
200076
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Council President Clarke, Jones, Gilmore
Richardson, Thomas, Brooks, Gauthier, Gym, Johnson and Domb
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an
amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the
practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk, 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.
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200208
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Council President Clarke, Jones, Gilmore
Richardson, Green, Gym, Domb, Squilla and Brooks
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an
amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the
Victim Advocate, 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.
200328
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gym, Squilla, Johnson, Gauthier, Jones, Henon, Quiñones
Sánchez, Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
An Ordinance amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new Chapter, entitled “Employee
Protections in Connection with COVID-19 Emergency Health Order,” to provide workplace
protections in emergency health orders and regulations, provide protections for employees against
retaliatory actions both for the disclosure of information related to employer non-compliance with
such orders and for refusal to work under unsafe conditions caused by non-compliance with such
orders, all under certain terms and conditions.
200355
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 180293), entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the
revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 34-S and 41-S by striking from the City
Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Packer Avenue from Christopher Columbus Boulevard
to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way
for sewer and drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes within the lines of
Packer Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said
right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.”
200363
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker for Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson,
Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Domb, Jones, Quiñones Sánchez, Thomas, Bass, Henon, Oh,
Gym and Green
An Ordinance amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Residence
Requirements,” by restoring the requirement that no person shall be appointed as an employee in the
civil service, including but not limited to police officers, unless he or she has been a bona fide resident
of the City for at least one year prior to appointment.
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200367
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez,
Parker, Squilla, Domb, Johnson, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Green
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the
proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia
Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; and
authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special
election; all under certain terms and conditions.
200370
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Gauthier, Johnson, Green, Gilmore Richardson,
Thomas and Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a
concession agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc. for the operation, maintenance and
expansion of a bicycle sharing system, an essential service during the COVID-19 period, under
certain terms and conditions.
200351
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Henon, Johnson, Oh, Jones, Quiñones Sánchez,
Squilla, Green, Parker and Gilmore Richardson
An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until
December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized
by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations,
all under certain terms and conditions.
200352
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Henon, Johnson, Oh, Jones, Quiñones Sánchez,
Squilla, Green, Parker and Gilmore Richardson
An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “General Provisions,” to
authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way, including on street
parking spaces, for public health, welfare and safety purposes during the COVID-19 public health
emergency until December 31, 2020, including expansion of business uses that cannot operate in
indoor environment or have limited indoor capacity and/or service due to the Covid-19 emergency, all
under certain terms and conditions.
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200293
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively
Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by making revisions, including but not limited to, the exception
for emergency contracting; all under certain terms and conditions.
200344
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Squilla, Jones, Domb, Green, Quiñones Sánchez,
O'Neill and Henon
An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 9-5000, entitled
“Food Delivery Services,” to regulate third-party food delivery services, require certain disclosures to
consumers, and provide for a limitation on certain fees charged to consumers; all under certain terms
and conditions.
200306
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Promoting Healthy
Families and Workplaces,” by adding new definitions and requirements to ensure that certain health
care employees are compensated for lost wages and medical expenses in the event they contract a
communicable disease at work during a pandemic or epidemic event, all under certain terms and
conditions.
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