CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · March 18, 2021
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, March 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.
210209
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street, located in the
5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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210210
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson and Johnson
Resolution supporting a City of Philadelphia “Lights Out” Campaign and recognizing and honoring the
Bird Safe Philly Coalition, the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, and the Building Owners
and Managers Association Philadelphia in their collaborative effort to protect the migratory bird
population.
210211
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson and Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1,
“For the People Act”.
210212
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution recognizing and supporting working women and mothers impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic in honor of Women’s History Month and calling for a robust federal response to our
nation’s first “She-cession”.
210213
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate, for becoming the
youngest poet to ever speak at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
210214
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia's own "Smokin'" Joe Frazier on the 50th
Anniversary of his heavyweight championship win over Muhammad Ali in the "Fight of the Century".
210216
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks
Resolution commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Shawn W. Wilson, whose tireless
advocacy against gun violence and racial injustice advanced community safety and expanded a
powerful model of neighborhood engagement for former first responders and veterans in the City of
Philadelphia.
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210217
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Thomas and Henon
Resolution honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Wrestling Team for their second
consecutive win of the Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship in their 2019-2020
season.
210219
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution recognizing March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase understanding of
chronic brain injury, reduce stigma, showcase the diversity of injury across demographics, and
improve care and support.
210220
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution recognizing March 2021 as National Nutrition Month to educate Philadelphians on how to
make informed food choices, and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits, while raising
awareness of the need for accessible, nutritious food.
210122
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Henon, Gym, Bass, Gauthier, Johnson, Jones,
Quiñones Sánchez, Parker, Thomas and Gilmore Richardson
An Ordinance amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Health
Emergency Leave,” to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing
provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
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.
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200658
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and
Berks Street.
200628
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
210075
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
210078
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
210160
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Thomas, Gilmore Richardson and Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the
Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director.
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