Philadelphia City Council / 2020 Stated Meetings of Philadelphia City Council

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held December 10, 2020.

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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 3, 2020:

Councilmember Allan Domb (At Large) speaks on the need to support Philadelphia area restaurants and small businesses survive the restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 3, 2020:

Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson (At Large) speaks on the impact of climate change n Philadelphia; potential closures of the Hallahan and McDevitt schools.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, December 3, 2020:

Councilmember Derek Green (At Large) details some of Council's efforts to support small businesses during the pandemic.

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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 29, 2020:

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) introduced a resolution calling for hearings on ghost guns.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 29, 2020:

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) makes remarks on the city passing the grim milestone of 400 homicides in 2020.
https://6abc.com/400th-homicide-recorded-in-philly/7369946/

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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 8, 2020:

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) discusses the City's lawsuit against the Commonwealth over preemption of gun safety laws.

Read more: http://phlcouncil.com/city-officials-announce-major-legal-action-against-commonwealth-over-preemption-of-gun-safety-laws/

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 8, 2020:

Councilmember Cindy Bass (8th District) discusses the need to support victims of gun violence in Philadelphia.

More info on the Commonwealth Gun Law Preemption Lawsuit:
http://phlcouncil.com/city-officials-announce-major-legal-action-against-commonwealth-over-preemption-of-gun-safety-laws/

More info on the election ballot questions: https://seventy.org/publications/elections-voting/build-your-ballot#PHL%20BALLOT%20QUESTIONS

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, October 8, 2020:

Councilmember Derek Green (At Large) discusses the need to support victims of gun violence in Philadelphia.

More info on the Commonwealth Gun Law Preemption Lawsuit:
http://phlcouncil.com/city-officials-announce-major-legal-action-against-commonwealth-over-preemption-of-gun-safety-laws/

More info on the election ballot questions: https://seventy.org/publications/elections-voting/build-your-ballot#PHL%20BALLOT%20QUESTIONS

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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, September 24, 2020:

Councilmember Allan Domb (At Large) introduces a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Read the resolution: http://phlcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CM-Domb-RBG-Resolution-09_24_20.pdf

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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, September 17, 2020:

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) speaks after passage of his legislation prohibiting the use of restraints or other physical contact that present a substantial risk of asphyxiation by a peace officer to detain someone. Prohibited restraints include chokeholds, hogtying, and placement of body weight on the head, face, neck, chest or back.

The bill, No. 200368-A, passed unanimously.

He also speaks on rising gun violence in the City.

Read more: http://phlcouncil.com/council-approves-councilman-johnsons-let-philly-breathe-bill-to-ban-the-use-of-chokeholds-and-other-dangerous-restraints-by-law-enforcement/

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia held Thursday, September 17, 2020,
Councilmember Maria Quiñones Sánchez discusses the need for a plan for Puerto Rico's future.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE

200364-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Johnson, Thomas, Parker, Jones,
Squilla, Green, Quiñones Sánchez, Domb, Gauthier, Brooks and Bass
An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,”by adding a new Chapter 17-2300, entitled “Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor
Agreement with City Workers Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To The Workers’ Terms And Conditions Of Employment,” by establishing certain definitions; and requiring a public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City entering into or amending a labor agreement with City workers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, all under certain terms and conditions.

200368-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Jones, Parker, Squilla, Gilmore Richardson, Henon, Gym, Domb, Gauthier, Thomas and Green
An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled “Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers,” to prevent unnecessary death or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain
physical contact by peace officers, all under certain terms and conditions.

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.

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.

200349
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to
amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the
“/AME, American Street Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.

200350
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of
certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Norris Street, American Street, Berks
Street, and 3rd Street; and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and
Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by
creating the “/BNA, Berks and American Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.

200188
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Councilmember O'Neill
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 to all or a portion of a parcel
or parcels of land located in the vicinity of Calera Road between Red Lion Road and Chalfont
Drive, commonly known as the Liberty Bell Youth Organization Recreation Center.

200345
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
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 Delaware River and
in the bed of the former Kensington & Tacony Railroad, under certain terms and conditions.

200354
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to enter into an Amendment to a Joint-Use Agreement with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania pursuant to which certain parcels of real estate constituting the I-95 right-of-way,
located beneath the elevated highway between the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Walt Whitman
Bridge, are leased to the City of Philadelphia by the Commonwealth, subleased by the Interstate
Land Management Corporation; all under certain terms and conditions.

200365
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fire Suppression
System Workers,” to provide for additional licensing requirements for fire suppression system
workers, all under certain terms and conditions.

200303
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Henon and Gym
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Promoting Healthy
Families and Workplaces,” to establish leave time for public health emergencies, modify existing
provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.

200364
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Johnson, Thomas, Parker, Jones,
Squilla, Green, Quiñones Sánchez, Domb, Gauthier, Brooks and Bass
An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,”
by adding a new Chapter 17-2300, entitled “Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor
Agreement with City Workers Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To The
Workers’ Terms And Conditions Of Employment,” by establishing certain definitions; and
requiring a public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City entering into or amending a
labor agreement with City workers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, all under certain
terms and conditions.

200368
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Jones, Parker, Squilla, Gilmore Richardson,
Henon, Gym, Domb, Gauthier, Thomas and Green
An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual
Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled “Prohibited Physical Contact by
Peace Officers,” to prevent unnecessary death or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain
physical contact by peace officers, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Amended Remote Stated Meeting due to COVID-19.

Agenda Limited to Bill No. 200258
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director and to the General Fund, to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

Amended Meeting due to COVID-19.

Agenda Limited to Bill No. 200258
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director and to the General Fund, to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

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AGENDA
COUNCIL SESSION
MARCH 12, 2020

INVOCATION: MISTER RESHAUN CARLTON OF CHURCH OF CHRISTIAN COMPASSION (GUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE-RICHARDSON)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL: THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020

LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

PRESENTATIONS: NONE

MAYOR’S MESSAGES:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: Licenses and Inspections; Public Health and Human Services

BILLS ON FIRST READING:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 200226, 200227, 200145, 200146, 200148, and 200010.

ADJOURNMENT: THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020, AT 10 A.M.

INVOCATION: MONSIGNOR JOSEPH GARVIN OF ST. CHRISTOPHER’S PARISH (GUEST OF COUNCILMAN O’NEILL)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

LEAVES OF ABSENCE: NONE

PRESENTATIONS: NONE

MAYOR’S MESSAGES:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: Public Property and Public Works

BILLS ON FIRST READING:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 200040, 200195, 200006-A, 200007, 200013, 200019, 200004, 200020, 200021, 200023, 200024, 200087, 200091, 200092, 200120, 200145, 200146, 200148, and 200090.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia held Thursday, February 27, 2020:

Councilmember Allan Domb' (At large) makes remarks after passage of his bill offering wage tax relief for low-income Philadelphians.

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From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia held Thursday, February 27, 2020:

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) voices his objections to the proposed South Philadelphia safe injection site.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia held Thursday, February 27, 2020:

Councilmember David Oh (At Large) introducing legislation regarding future safe injection sites in the City of Philadelphia.

Read the legislation:
http://phlcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/AN-ORDINANCE-Safe-Injection-Site-Revised.pdf

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia held Thursday, February 27, 2020:

Councilmember Maria Quiñones Sánchez (7th District ) discusses the importance of community engagement in fighting the opioid epidemic.

AGENDA
COUNCIL SESSION
FEBRUARY 27, 2020

INVOCATION: REVEREND DOCTOR WILBERT S. RICHARDSON OF REFUGE EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH (GUEST OF COUNCILWOMAN PARKER)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020

LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

PRESENTATIONS:
(1) RESOLUTION HONORING THE BLACKHAWKS ATHLETIC CLUB ON BEING NAMED 2019 POP WARNER SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS AND THE 2019 UNITED YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. (DON RICHARDSON ACCEPTING; GUEST OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE)

MAYOR’S MESSAGES:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: Rules; Streets and Services; The Environment

BILLS ON FIRST READING:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 200040, 200174, 200176, 200006, 200016, 200117 and 200007.

ADJOURNMENT: THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020, AT 10 A.M.

AGENDA
COUNCIL SESSION
FEBRUARY 20, 2020

INVOCATION: PASTOR BRIAN GRANT OF GERMANTOWN CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY CHURCH (GUEST OF COUNCILWOMAN BASS)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020

LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

PRESENTATIONS:
(1) HONORING AND CELEBRATING PHILADELPHIA’S LIVING LEGENDS: LYNETTE BROWN-SOW, DR. CONSTANCE CLAYTON, GREGORIO PAC COJULUN, DR. NAOMI JOHNSON-BOOKER AND THE HONORABLE FREDERICA A. MASSAH-JACKSON; GUEST OF COUNCILWOMAN BASS)

(2) RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE REVEREND ROBERT H. PAUL AND THE SHEET METAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL 19 FOR OVER 15 YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH TUTORIAL PROGRAM AND THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY (REVEREND ROBERT H. PAUL ACCEPTING; GUEST OF COUNCILWOMAN BASS)



MAYOR’S MESSAGES:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: Finance; Labor and Civil Service

BILLS ON FIRST READING:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 200040, 200154, 200006.

ADJOURNMENT: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020, AT 10 A.M.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 13, 2020:

Councilmember Kendra Brooks (At Large) speaks on communications issues relating to ongoing closures of Philadelphia's public schools over asbestos contamination.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 13, 2020:

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) expresses concerns over recent news reports that Mercy Hospital Philadelphia will shut down its inpatient services.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 13, 2020:

Councilmember Helen Gym (At Large) led a presentation honoring Mabel "Chi" Chan and her lasting legacy and contributions to the Philadelphia community.

Read the resolution: https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4326345&GUID=9B174603-25E9-4DAD-B84E-7AB145E851D9&Options=ID|Text|&Search=200122

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 13, 2020:

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) led a presentation recognizing South Philadelphia rap group Young Flames for the positive themes in their music, including the anti-violence song "Guns Down"

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AGENDA
COUNCIL SESSION
FEBRUARY 13, 2020

INVOCATION: REVEREND BONNIE CAMARDA OF THE SALVATION ARMY (GUEST OF COUNCILWOMAN SANCHEZ)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020

LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

PRESENTATIONS:
(1)RECOGNIZING SOUTH PHILADELPHIA RAP GROUP YOUNG FLAMES FOR THE POSITIVE THEMES IN THEIR MUSIC, INCLUDING THE ANTI-VIOLENCE SONG “GUNS DOWN” (CHRIS GIDDENS ACCEPTING; GUEST OF COUNCILMAN JOHNSON)

(2) HONORING MABEL “CHI” CHAN AND HER LASTING LEGACY AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY (MABEL CHAN ACCEPTING; GUEST OF COUNCILWOMAN GYM)

MAYOR’S MESSAGES:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: None

BILLS ON FIRST READING:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 200121, 200126, 200040, 200056, 200042-A, 200006, 200008, and 200015.

ADJOURNMENT: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020, AT 10 A.M.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 6, 2020:

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) introduces a resolution to hold public hearings on the enforcement of, and the expansion of protections for renters provided by, Philadelphia’s good cause residential eviction law.

Read the resolution: https://phila.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4326429&GUID=71D536AE-7323-45AF-9D49-71AE6F4F14A9&Options=ID|Text|&Search=200129

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 6, 2020:

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) comments on PHA's proposed sale of the West Park Apartments in West Philadelphia.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, February 6, 2020:

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson's (2nd District) floor remarks on the impact of gun violence.

AGENDA
COUNCIL SESSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2020

INVOCATION: PASTOR DANETTE RAY OF KINGDOM LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER (GUEST OF COUNCILMAN HENON)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL: THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020

LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

PRESENTATIONS: NONE

MAYOR’S MESSAGES:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: Law and Government

BILLS ON FIRST READING:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 200096, 200105, and 200110.

ADJOURNMENT: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020, AT 10 A.M.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson (At Large) makes remarks on her resolution to change Philadelphia's famous nickname to the "City of Sisterly Love" for 2020 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Read the resolution: http://phlcouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Resolution-to-declare-Philadelphia-as-the-city-of-sisterly-love-for-2020.pdf

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) makes remarks on the planned work of the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (At Large) reflects on the local impact of Kobe Bryant's career, on and off the court.

AGENDA
COUNCIL SESSION
JANUARY 30, 2020

INVOCATION: REVEREND ALFRED BRADLEY OF HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH (GUEST OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL: THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2020

LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

PRESENTATIONS:
(1) HONORING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN’S BOOK PROJECT ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 28TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR (VANESSE LLOYD-SGAMBATTI ACCEPTING) (GUEST OF COUNCILWOMAN GILMORE-RICHARDSON)

MAYOR’S MESSAGES:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: None

BILLS ON FIRST READING:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 200041, 200047, 200061, 200062, 200063, 200064, and 200068.

ADJOURNMENT: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020, AT 10 A.M.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held January 23, 2020:

Councilmember Cindy Bass' (8th District) floor tribute to the late Philadelphia Journalist Heshimu Jaramogi.

More information:
https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/heshimu-jaramogi-journalist-philadelphia-radio-newspaper-publisher-obituary-black-journalists-20200117.html

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held January 23, 2020:

Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson's (At Large) legislative introductions for this Stated Meeting of Council.

From the Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council held January 23, 2020:

Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson (At Large) makes remarks on the increase in gun violence in the City of Philadelphia.

AGENDA
COUNCIL SESSION
JANUARY 23, 2020

INVOCATION: PASTOR KEVIN JOHNSON OF DARE TO IMAGINE CHURCH (GUEST OF COUNCILMAN JONES)

APPROVAL OF JOURNAL: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020

LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

PRESENTATIONS: NONE

MAYOR’S MESSAGES:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE: None

BILLS ON FIRST READING:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING & FINAL PASSAGE: 200001.

ADJOURNMENT: THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020, AT 10 A.M.

The City of Philadelphia 2020 Inauguration held Monday January 6, 2020 at the Met Philadelphia.

More information: http://phlcouncil.com/inauguration2020/

Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) delivers his speech during the Inauguration Ceremony held January 6, 2019 at the Met Philadelphia.

Councilmembers take their oath during the Inauguration Ceremony held January 6, 2019 at the Met Philadelphia.