CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · February 11, 2021
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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 3 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 you support or oppose 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
200533
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution calling on Comcast Spectacor to reconsider its naming rights agreement with Wells Fargo
based on its history of unethical banking practices.
200580
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym
Resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bill 526, ending the use of
taxpayer funds to pay for cyber charter education when local school districts offer their own full-time
cyber school programs.
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210010
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement to adopt
Environmental Social Governance criteria and request and disclose climate risk information from all
relevant parties.
210084
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution commending the Philadelphia 76ers in creating the Buy Black Program to support
Black-owned small businesses.
210086
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia natives Sinceré Harris and Erin Wilson for their
new positions as White House Liaison for the Environmental Protection Agency and Special Assistant
to the President and Deputy Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs and Strategy.
210087
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution recognizing February 2021 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awareness Month
in Philadelphia.
210088
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym
Resolution commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Russell Meddin, whose tireless
advocacy for vibrant public space and public bike share led to millions of Philadelphians enjoying and
celebrating the City of Philadelphia’s public trails and provided a powerful model of civic engagement
for the nation and the world.
210092
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb
Resolution honoring Stephanie Resnick on her receipt of the prestigious Judge Learned Hand Award
from the American Jewish Committee in Philadelphia for her distinguished legal career.
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210093
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb
Resolution recognizing the work of William R. Sasso upon his transition from his role as Chairman of
Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young to Chairman Emeritus.
210094
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution appointing Andrew Goodman to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
210096
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring and congratulating the St Joseph’s Preparatory School Football Team, on their
successful 2020 season and overall 6-0 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
210097
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution thanking Congress for passing the Save Our Stages Act and urging the Small Business
Administration to equitably promote and distribute funds while continuing to support and invest in the
arts and culture sector.
210104
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution recognizing February 7, 2021 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and honoring
the work of Bebashi in providing access to culturally sensitive high-quality healthcare, HIV/AIDS
services, health education, and social services.
210105
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution recognizing the week of February 1, 2021 to February 7, 2021 as National Gun Violence
Survivors Week to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence, and uplift the
resilient voices of survivors in Philadelphia.
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210106
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution expressing support for longtime Philadelphia news anchor Ukee Washington, and standing
with all impacted employees at CBS3, amid reports of gross misconduct at the network.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
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.
200604
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain
areas of the land located within an area bounded by Byberry Road, Woodhaven Road, the
Poquessing Creek, and adjacent land south of Franklin Mills Circle.
200658
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and
Berks Street.
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