CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · May 27, 2021
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, May 27, 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.
210257
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution recognizing and congratulating Folasade A. Olanipekun-Lewis on her election as Chair of
the Board of Trustees for the Free Library of Philadelphia.
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210215
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
Resolution submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new
section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and
the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults
aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
210396
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution calling on the Sheriff of the City of Philadelphia to request an Order from the President
Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
to temporarily stay all mortgage and tax foreclosure sales.
210434
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to implement minimum force training for all law
enforcement officers.
210485
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution recognizing and congratulating Duane H. Bumb on his retirement and 25 years of
distinguished service to the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce.
210486
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution honoring the life and legacy of James V. Nixon, Jr. and recognizing his impact on the
Philadelphia arts and culture community.
210487
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Barbara Adams as a member of the Board of the
Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2025.
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210488
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution confirming the appointment of Natalia Dominguez as a member of the Board of the
Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2027.
210489
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution confirming the reappointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the
Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2024.
210490
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution confirming the reappointment of E. Mitchell Swann as a member of the Board of the
Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2026.
210491
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution urging support for Pennsylvania House Bills 1204, 1206, 806, and 244 focused on
addressing disparities in education, strengthening career and technical education, and creating
workforce development opportunities.
210492
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution supporting the All Faiths Vaccination Campaign’s (AFVC) efforts to achieve vaccination
equity by hosting vaccination clinics in Philadelphia’s underserved Black and Brown neighborhoods.
210098
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution appointing Chris Barnes to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse
District.
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210099
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution appointing Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman to the Board of Directors for the South Street
Headhouse District.
210100
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution appointing Adam Zaken to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse
District.
210101
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution appointing Allison Harvey Hindman to the Board of Directors for the South Street
Headhouse District.
210102
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution appointing Monica Thompson to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse
District.
210103
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution appointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse
District.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
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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210206
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an
amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda
Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call
upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize,
regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical
purposes.
210074
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Police Advisory
Board,” and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the
“Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” and, as authorized by the Charter, provides for the
Commission’s appointment, the powers and duties of the Commission and the manner in which the
Commission and other officers, employees, and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities
with respect to the Commission, all under certain terms and conditions.
210331
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Thomas, Brooks, Gauthier, Gym, Henon, Gilmore
Richardson, O'Neill and Bass
An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, the “Health Code,” to add a section
establishing reporting and employment requirements related to changes in ownership or of the license
holder of long-term care facilities and hospitals; all under certain terms and conditions.
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