CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · April 28, 2022
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, April 28, 2022
PRESENT: 16 - Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones,
Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks,
Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Council met, a quorum being present.
Father John Kelly of Assumption BVM Church was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of April 21, 2022.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
COMMUNICATIONS
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1210,
1212 and 1214 S. 27th Street, 2723, 2725, 2727, 2729, 2731, 2733, 2735, 2737
and 2739 Ingram Street, 2704, 2706, 2710, 2712, 2716, 2720, 2724, 2726, 2738
and 2740 Manton Street, 2705 and 2720 Oakford Street located in the 2nd
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code. (File No. 220375)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting 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 interest from
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to all or a portion of a parcel
or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by 56th Street, Lindbergh
Boulevard, 61st Street, Passyunk Avenue, and the Schuylkill River and to grant an
easement to PAID for access across the parcel for the construction and maintenance of
an accessway, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 220376)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into a guaranteed
energy savings contract for the evaluation and implementation of energy conservation
and efficiency measures designed to reduce energy, or other measurable consumption
or operating costs of the City’s municipal street lighting system, all under certain terms
and conditions. (File No. 220377)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks
and Recreation, on behalf of the City, to execute a lease with CP 2023, a Pennsylvania
nonprofit corporation, under which CP 2023 would design, construct, operate,
maintain, and repair a museum building on the southerly side of Benjamin Franklin
Parkway between the Vine Street Expressway, 21st Street, and 22nd Street, to
display works of art by Alexander Calder and the Calder family of artists, all at no cost
or expense to the City; and exempting the lease from the requirements of Philadelphia
Code Chapter 15-100 regarding parks and outdoor spaces; all under certain terms
and conditions. (File No. 220378)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Bill No. 220357: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the Temple University
Master Plan in the area bounded by Montgomery Avenue, 13th Street, Polett Walk
and 12th Street, related to the new College of Health building at 1801-59 North 13th
Street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
Bill No. 220358: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Section 14-503, “/NCA,
Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District,” related to the Ridge Avenue /NCA
district and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
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Resolution No. 220367: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia
Children’s Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their
collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child sexual abuse in
Philadelphia and declaring April 2022 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City
of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Sponsored by Councilmember Green:
Bill No. 220359: An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into a
guaranteed energy savings contract for the evaluation and implementation of energy
conservation and efficiency measures designed to reduce energy, or other measurable
consumption or operating costs of the City’s municipal street lighting system, all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Green, Gauthier, Gym and Squilla:
Bill No. 220360: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code
(“Standards of Conduct and Ethics”) by revising and extending the prohibition on
retaliation and adding protections against interference with Board of Ethics
proceedings, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Green and Squilla:
Bill No. 220361: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia
Code (“Political Contributions and Expenditures”) to revise provisions and to make
technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Green, Domb, Gauthier and Squilla:
Bill No. 220362: 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 establishing of a Redistricting Commission to carry duties related to
the reapportionment of Council districts, as approved by Resolution of the City
Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of
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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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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. 220368: Resolution Authorizing hearings regarding the operations of
Philadelphia Gas Works, including but not limited to, its facilities, workforce and the
sustainability and diversification of its products and services.
Resolution No. 220369: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia
Home Rule Charter relating to the reapportionment of Council districts; and providing
for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmember Gauthier:
Bill No. 220363: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
South Street, the Schuylkill River, 34th Street, University Avenue, Civic Center
Boulevard, and Health Sciences Drive; and to approve amendments to the University
of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by South Street, the Schuylkill River,
34th Street, University Avenue, Civic Center Boulevard, and Health Sciences Drive,
related to the proposed Ott Center building at 2910 South Street and other previously
approved minor amendments.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 220370: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 1834, 1837, 1840, 1846, 1848 S. Allison Street in the Third
Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to
such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
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Bill No. 220364: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail Establishments,” to
require retail establishments to charge a fee for the provision of a bag to customers for
removal of purchased items, and further defining what bags are prohibited at check out,
all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
Bill No. 220365: An Ordinance Continuing the Port Richmond Industrial
Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination
date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue, the west
side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and East Westmoreland Street, the
south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300 Agate Street and
the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street between
Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west side of
Tulip Street between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street, the
back of properties facing west on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and
Venango Streets, the back of properties facing south along the north side of Venango
Street, including the property located at 2301-07 East Venango Street, and the back
of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well as the properties
located at 2066-80 East Tioga and 2082 East Tioga Streets; continuing the Port
Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit
corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for
the District; approving a final 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 Port Richmond Industrial
Development Enterprise, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Port Richmond
Industrial Development Enterprise, Inc. to assess certain property owners within the
District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved
final 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 Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
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Resolution No. 220371: Resolution Initiating action to continue the Port Richmond
Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its
termination date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue,
the west side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and East Westmoreland
Street, the south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300 Agate
Street and the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street
between Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west
side of Tulip Street between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street,
the back of properties facing west on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and
Venango Streets, the back of properties facing south along the north side of Venango
Street, including the property located at 2301-07 East Venango Street, and the back
of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well as the properties
located at 2066-80 East Tioga and 2082 East Tioga Streets; and for which Port
Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise, 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 continue the District.
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:
Bill No. 220366: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of
Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City, to execute a lease with CP 2023, a
Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, under which CP 2023 would design, construct,
operate, maintain, and repair a museum building on the southerly side of Benjamin
Franklin Parkway between the Vine Street Expressway, 21st Street, and 22nd Street,
to display works of art by Alexander Calder and the Calder family of artists, all at no
cost or expense to the City; and exempting the lease from the requirements of
Philadelphia Code Chapter 15-100 regarding parks and outdoor spaces; all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL
AFFAIRS.
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. 220372: Resolution Recognizing May 1, 2022, as National School
Principal’s Day in the City of Philadelphia.
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Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Oh and Bass:
Resolution No. 220373: Resolution Declaring May 2022 to be Hepatitis Awareness
Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of “Hep B United
Philadelphia” and “Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia” coalitions aimed at raising
awareness of the link between viral hepatitis and liver cancer and the importance of
elimination activities.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Resolution No. 220374: Resolution Recognizing Black Enterprise for hosting its 11th
Annual Black Entrepreneurs Summit - the nation’s largest annual gathering of Black
business owners, entrepreneurs, and wealth creators - in Philadelphia.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
Bill No. 210933, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Snyder Avenue, Weccacoe Avenue, Wolf Street and Swanson
Street.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210933, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220112: An Ordinance Adopting an amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation of the Manayunk Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the
term of that Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220112.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220113: An Ordinance Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed
method of assessment of the Manayunk Special Services District for and concerning
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business improvements and administrative services to the Manayunk business district of
the City of Philadelphia.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220113.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220224, as amended: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the Drexel
University Master Plan in the area bounded by 34th Street, Cherry Street, 33rd Street,
and Powelton Avenue, related to the Kelly Hall building at 203 N 34th Street.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220224, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220298, as amended: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Master Plan related to a new Proton Therapy Center
building at 10800 Knights Road.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220298, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Bill No. 220291, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations
for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
COUNCILMEMBER QUIÑONES SÁNCHEZ MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220291, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
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CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR
BILLS ON FIRST READING
Bill No. 210933, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Snyder Avenue, Weccacoe Avenue, Wolf Street and Swanson
Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220112: An Ordinance Adopting an amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation of the Manayunk Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the
term of that Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220113: An Ordinance Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed
method of assessment of the Manayunk Special Services District for and concerning
business improvements and administrative services to the Manayunk business district of
the City of Philadelphia.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220224, as amended: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the Drexel
University Master Plan in the area bounded by 34th Street, Cherry Street, 33rd Street,
and Powelton Avenue, related to the Kelly Hall building at 203 N 34th Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220298, as amended: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Master Plan related to a new Proton Therapy Center
building at 10800 Knights Road.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220291, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations
for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all
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City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following persons provided public comment on April 28, 2022
Name and Comment Subject
Cecilia Thompson (220329)
Kelli Mickens (220344)
Sam Koffa (220344)
Elijah Lee-Kirton (220344)
Samyayah Dent-Moore (220344)
William Nettles (220344)
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
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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 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.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION
Note: Some items do not occur at every session:
Invocation.
Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting.
Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from
the session.
Reading of communications from the Mayor.
Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to
appropriate Committees of Council).
Reports from Committees of Council.
Special business.
Bills on first reading.
Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second
Reading and Final Passage Calendars – titles are printed below.
Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the
Mayor for reconsideration.
Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading
and Final Passage Calendars.
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Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.
Speeches by Councilmembers.
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
Resolution No. 220329: Resolution Recognizing April 2022 as Autism Acceptance
& Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and commending the creators of the
Autism 365 Collection at the Wynnefield Library.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220339: Resolution Approving the appointment of Debra McCarty
to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220340: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 3438 West Allegheny Avenue in the Fourth Councilmanic District of
the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such property
pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220341: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Attorney Michael
Sklaroff for his profound imprint on the legal history of Pennsylvania and the
development of the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of his retirement.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220342: Resolution Honoring the life of Bobby Rydell and
recognizing his lifetime of achievement in entertainment which delighted millions and
made Philadelphia proud.
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THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220343: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champion of the
Week, scientists Taku Kambayashi and Ruth Choa from the University of
Pennsylvania’s Biomedical Research Team, on their victory in the STAT Madness
competition.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220344: Resolution Calling on The Pennsylvania Legislature to use
Federal COVID-19 Relief Money to fund Freedom Schools across the state, and in
Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220345: Resolution Also naming 5th Street between Cantrell Street
and Snyder Avenue as “Rev. Enos Mackey Way”.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220264: Resolution Appointing Afroza Hossain to the Citizens Police
Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220265: Resolution Appointing Benjamin Lerner to the Citizens
Police Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220266: Resolution Appointing Haakim Peay to the Citizens Police
Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220267: Resolution Appointing Hassan Bennett to the Citizens Police
Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220268: Resolution Appointing Jahlee Hatchett to the Citizens Police
Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220269: Resolution Appointing John Solomon to the Citizens Police
Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 220270: Resolution Appointing Maryelis Santiago to the Citizens
Police Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220271: Resolution Appointing Melanie DeBouse to the Citizens
Police Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220272: Resolution Appointing Rosaura Torres-Thomas to the
Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
Bill No. 211020, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the
nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 762 South 10th Street, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson
and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220190: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by revising the annual fee for neighborhood
sanitation and cleaning services and exempting owner-occupied duplexes from the
annual neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services fee requirements; 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson
and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220222: An Ordinance Authorizing the relocation of the southwesterly
curbline of Ridge Avenue, from Calumet Street to a point northwestwardly therefrom,
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and the northwesterly curbline of Calumet Street, from Ridge Avenue to Kelly Drive,
on City Plan No. 163, authorizing the plotting on said City Plan of an area for public
pedestrian use extending along the northwesterly side of Calumet Street, from Ridge
Avenue to a point southwestwardly therefrom, and authorizing acceptance of the grant
to the City of the said area for public pedestrian use, 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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson
and Thomas
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220223: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on South
61st Street, both sides between Lindbergh Boulevard to just past Eastwick Avenue.
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, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson
and Thomas
Nays: 0
Resolution No. 220368: Resolution Authorizing hearings regarding the operations of
Philadelphia Gas Works, including but not limited to, its facilities, workforce and the
sustainability and diversification of its products and services.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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Agenda
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City Council Calendar
Thursday, April 28, 2022
PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION
Note: Some items do not occur at every session:
Invocation.
Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting.
Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session.
Reading of communications from the Mayor.
Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of
Council).
Reports from Committees of Council.
Special business.
Bills on first reading.
Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage
Calendars – titles are printed below.
Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration.
Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.
Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.
Speeches by Councilmembers.
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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.
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.
210913
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution authorizing City Council to retain legal counsel to file a lawsuit to require the Administration
to implement and enforce Bill Number 200425, an ordinance duly enacted by the City Council of
Philadelphia which became law on January 28, 2021.
220329
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green, Jones and Gilmore Richardson
Resolution recognizing April 2022 as Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month in the City of
Philadelphia, and commending the creators of the Autism 365 Collection at the Wynnefield Library.
220339
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
Resolution approving the appointment of Debra McCarty to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and
Storm Water Rate Board.
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220340
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3438 West Allegheny Avenue in the
Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such property
pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
220341
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb for Council President Clarke
Resolution honoring and recognizing Attorney Michael Sklaroff for his profound imprint on the legal
history of Pennsylvania and the development of the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of his
retirement.
220342
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb
Resolution honoring the life of Bobby Rydell and recognizing his lifetime of achievement in
entertainment which delighted millions and made Philadelphia proud.
220343
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, scientists Taku Kambayashi and Ruth
Choa from the University of Pennsylvania’s Biomedical Research Team, on their victory in the STAT
Madness competition.
220344
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution calling on The Pennsylvania Legislature to use Federal COVID-19 Relief Money to fund
Freedom Schools across the state, and in Philadelphia.
220345
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution also naming 5th Street between Cantrell Street and Snyder Avenue as “Rev. Enos
Mackey Way”.
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220264
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution appointing Afroza Hossain to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
220265
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution appointing Benjamin Lerner to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
220266
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones (By Request)
Resolution appointing Haakim Peay to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
220267
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution appointing Hassan Bennett to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
220268
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution appointing Jahlee Hatchett to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
220269
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution appointing John Solomon to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
220270
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution appointing Maryelis Santiago to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
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220271
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution appointing Melanie DeBouse to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
220272
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution appointing Rosaura Torres-Thomas to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
210685-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green, Squilla, Gym, Henon, Gilmore Richardson, Domb,
Brooks and Bass
An Ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The
Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending
Section A-703, entitled “Special Certificate of Inspection,” to enhance building safety requirements
for educational occupancies, all under certain terms and conditions.
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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210478
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation in the vicinity of: Frazier street and Spruce street;
Ludlow street and S. 58th street; Yewdall street and Larchwood avenue; Reinhard street and S. 47th
street; S. 48th street and Reinhard street; Baring street and N. 32nd street; Brandywine street and N.
34th street; Hamilton street and N. 35th street; Haverford avenue and N. 32nd street; Haverford
Avenue and N. 40th street; Wallace street and N. 33rd street; Mandela Way and N. 46th street;
Mount Vernon street and N. 33rd street; Preston street and Baring street; St. Malachys Way and N.
46th street; Spring Garden street and N. 40th street; N. 31st street and Hamilton street; Sansom
street and S. 49th street; S. 61st street and Walnut street; Irving street and S. 51st street; Ruby
street and Market street; Pine street and S. 46th street; Mount Vernon street and N. 32nd street; N.
42nd street and Baring street; and State street and Powelton avenue.
210800
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Parker, Brooks, Gym, Gilmore Richardson,
Domb, Squilla and Henon
An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and
Penalties,” to add a new section entitled “Parking for Qualified School Employees,” to provide
parking for certain school employees at certain locations; all under certain terms and conditions.
211020
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 762 South
10th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
220190
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering,"
by revising the annual fee for neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services and exempting
owner-occupied duplexes from the annual neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services fee
requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
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220222
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the relocation of the southwesterly curbline of Ridge Avenue, from Calumet
Street to a point northwestwardly therefrom, and the northwesterly curbline of Calumet Street, from
Ridge Avenue to Kelly Drive, on City Plan No. 163, authorizing the plotting on said City Plan of an
area for public pedestrian use extending along the northwesterly side of Calumet Street, from Ridge
Avenue to a point southwestwardly therefrom, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of
the said area for public pedestrian use, all under certain terms and conditions.
220223
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on South 61st Street, both sides between
Lindbergh Boulevard to just past Eastwick Avenue.
220368
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing hearings regarding the operations of Philadelphia Gas Works, including but not
limited to, its facilities, workforce and the sustainability and diversification of its products and services.
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