CITY COUNCIL

City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, February 18, 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. 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. 210123 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution honoring Dr. Ala Stanford and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium for their contribution to health and equity during the COVID-19 pandemic. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 18, 2021 210124 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution commending Dr. Brenda A. Allen for being named one of the 10 most dominant historically black college leaders for 2021, and congratulating Lincoln University for earning the historic gift of $20 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. 210125 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing February 2021 as Environmental Justice Month in the City of Philadelphia. 210127 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon Resolution honoring and recognizing Russell Kolins for his dedication to Philadelphia through his extensive work in security and risk management, and for his efforts to improve the safety and security of Philadelphia’s bars, restaurants, and nightclubs through advocacy and training. 210129 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution celebrating the life and honoring the memory of John Chaney, as we recognize his groundbreaking accomplishments in the sport of basketball and his many contributions to our beloved City. 210130 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution supporting the City’s plan to prioritize vaccinations for returning teachers, administrators, and school employees at large, and urging the City to follow through on the plan in a responsible and efficient manner in order to regain public trust. 210131 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution calling on President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the 117th United States Congress to immediately implement President Biden’s plan to end the gun violence epidemic in cities and begin to appropriate the $900 million in funds President Biden pledged to cities with the highest rates of homicides. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 18, 2021 210132 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating the Academy at Palumbo’s robotics team, the RoboGriffins, on their success at the 2021 CoderZ League Pro competition, where the robotics team was declared the world champions. 210133 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing February 2021 as Love Your Library Month to honor libraries and the resources they provide communities, to show appreciation for library users, and to encourage Philadelphians to engage with their local libraries. 200715 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution appointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment. 200716 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution confirming the appointment of Diana P. Cortes, Esq., as the City Solicitor. 210031 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution confirming the appointment of Cecilia Thompson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. 210032 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Salley to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 18, 2021 210033 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution confirming the appointment of Reginald L. Streater, Esq., to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. 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. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 18, 2021 210004 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refunding of certain bonds previously issued to finance and/or refinance Alternative Funding Mechanisms for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System implemented pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to refund such bonds; authorizing and approving the City’s obligation to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; covenanting that the City will make timely payments of the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; authorizing and approving the Director of Finance and other City officers to take such actions, if any, as may be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intent and purpose of this Ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions. 210006 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements,” by amending Section 19-201, entitled “City Depositories,” by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Santander Bank, National Association, under certain terms and conditions. 200656 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones 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 Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions. 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