Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, May 3, 2018 11:00 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN ALLAN DOMB COUNCILMAN DEREK S. GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILWOMAN HELEN GYM COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN CHERELLE L. PARKER COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILMAN AL TAUBENBERGER MICHAEL A. DECKER, CHIEF CLERK Stated Meeting May 3, 2018
Good morning. If the members will take their seats and visitors retire behind the rail, we're going to get started. Before we start, if anybody has a cell phone or any other device that makes noise, please turn it off. Thank you. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Pastor Eric Larsen of Pilgrim Church. The Pastor is here today as the guest of Councilman Jones. I would ask all members, guests, and visitors to please rise. (Councilmembers, guests, and visitors rise.)
Thank you, Council President Clarke, and thank you, Councilman Jones. This is an honor. Greetings from Pilgrim Church, set just off Ridge Avenue up the hill from the Wissahickon Transfer Station in Councilman Jones' District 4, area code -- I'm sorry; zip code 19128. Our Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 Roxborough, Wissahickon, Manayunk, and some suburbs. I also send greetings from the Philadelphia Presbyterian -- the Presbyterian Church in America, of which we are members, as well as the Northwest Christian Alliance, an informal gathering of pastors and ministry team leads along Ridge Avenue in Roxborough. Each month we at Pilgrim Church pray for our leaders in government during our worship service by name. The apostle Paul in the first century wrote in his letter to the Romans, Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves, for rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. You want to be free from fear of Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 authority? Then do what is right, and you will be commended, for the one in authority is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God's servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities not only because of possible punishment but as a matter of conscience. That's also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants who give their full time to governing. Give to everyone, therefore, what you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay taxes. If revenue, then revenue. If respect, then respect. If honor, then honor. Now, as your willing and your conscience allows, please join me in prayer to this God. We praise and thank you today, kind Father, that you have granted the people of our region a representative Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 honor both those who honor the law and respond in justice to those who don't. Oversee today's convening of City Council with your eternal arm of justice and your inability to be biased in any way. Give success to the support staff working both here in these Chambers and in the offices behind us, the security detail, the sergeant-at-arms, and others present here to report, record, and respond. I ask you, King Jesus, that these, my neighbors, would buy their vowels upon entering office, know your discerning wisdom today, would speak and vote, if necessary, in humility and grace, assuming the best of each other and the many agencies, courts, corporations, congregations of faith, citizens, and children of this large and growing city, and to speak outside of these Chambers with the same humility and grace to constituents, press, and their Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 pray especially for our Councilpersons' health and their households, as the burdens which are many of governing real people and real time often spill into our homes and close relationships. Last, King Jesus, send your spirit to inform their consciences and bind them together in unity for the sake of this place, that their work be so deeply rooted in what is true, just, and good, that future councilors may build on their work when these are done with their work here. And I pray this in the name of above all names, Jesus Messiah. Amen. (Amen.)
Pastor, thank you so much for those inspiring words. We really appreciate it. (Council at ease.) Stated Meeting May 3, 2018
Thank you. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, April 26, 2018, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, April 26th, 2018 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, April 26, 2018 stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests of leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I would like to dispense with the regular order of business and would like to thank everyone who has come to witness their government in action today. We truly hope that you appreciate your stay here. We hope it is also a very knowledgeable one. So, Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 again, thank you so much for being here today. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee finally, who will present a resolution honoring and congratulating Bill "Speedy" Morris. Would Mr. Morris and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
And joining Councilman Greenlee, we have Councilman Henon and Councilman O'Neill and Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. In past sessions, we've honored icons in this Chamber, and I'd say we're certainly honoring an icon today in the college and high school coaching ranks. And while we're honoring Coach Morris on winning 1,000 games, he hasn't stopped since that time. He's now up to 1,009 Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 next season. So I'm proud to introduce a resolution Honoring and Congratulating Bill "Speedy" Morris on Winning 1,000 Games as a College and High School Basketball Coach.
Whereas, Bill "Speedy" Morris, a lifelong Roxborough resident, began his coaching career at Roman Catholic High School in 1968; and Whereas, in his 14 seasons at Roman, Speedy won six Catholic League Championships and holds the best winning percentage record as a coach in school history; and
Whereas, Speedy then went on to win the Inter-AC Championship at Penn Charter High School and a league championship and a NCAA Tournament appearance as a LaSalle University Women's Coach; Whereas, he began a 15-year stint at LaSalle's Men's Basketball Coach Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 238 games, the most in school history, while compiling four league championships, four NCAA and two NIT Tournament appearances; and
Whereas, for the last 17 seasons, Speedy has been the Head Coach at St. Joseph's Prep where he has won two Catholic League Titles, one 4A City Championship and was a PIAA State Semifinalist in 2013 while also being the winningest coach in school history; and Whereas on Friday, January 12th, 2018, the Prep defeated Lansdale Catholic 63-42 at Kelly Fieldhouse giving Speedy his 1,000th career victory; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the City Council of Philadelphia hereby congratulates Coach Bill "Speedy" Morris on his 1,000 victories as a college and high school basketball coach and also on the positive influence he has had on so many young people during his Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 50-year career. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Morris as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. And this resolution is signed by Council President Clarke and all members of Council. It was particularly sponsored by myself, Councilman Jones, Councilman O'Neill, and Councilman Henon. Coach, it took us a while to get you in here, but congratulations on your milestone victories. (Applause.) COACH MORRIS: Thank you. President Clarke, members of City Council, Councilman Greenlee, Councilman O'Neill, Councilman Jones, Councilman Henon, thank you for this great honor, one I really appreciate and look forward to continuing to coach. Fifty years is a long time, and you certainly can't do it without a lot Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 1,442 games I coached and only missed three or four, so you got to thank God, number one, for giving me the health to coach for 50 years. And then certainly couldn't do it without great players. I've been inspired to coach so many young people. We're not afraid to make the necessary sacrifices needed to be a winner, great kids, super kids. I'm indebted to them. And, of course, can't do it without good coaches. I'm not smart enough to win all those games without good coaches, and I've been blessed by many good coaches. With me right now is my son, Keith, who is Associate Head Coach; Randy Monroe, who is like a son to me. I coached him at Roman and then he became head coach at UMBC. That was the team that just beat Virginia, 16 ranked team to 1 ranked team. Randy was the first coach to take UMBC to an NCAA tournament, and he's back now with me. He coached with me at Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 back with me at the Prep. Then we got Jim Parrella, who is the head JV coach, does a great job, does a lot for me, and Mac Ryan, who is assistant varsity and JV coach, who has been terrific. So I want to thank the coaches for all they've done for me, and I would not be nearly as successful without them. Also, you can't do it without a great wife, and my wife, Mimi, is here. We'll be married 49 years in September, half of them have been very happy. And I just want to say thank you, Mimi. She's my best friend. Thank her for all she does. And, finally, the four schools, Roman Catholic High School, Penn Charter, LaSalle University, and now St. Joe's Prep, they've all been great. I've loved every one of them, but I'm at the Prep now, where it is my favorite school. And I got Brian O'Neill and Councilman Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 of the Prep, and they could tell you what a great school it is. Men for others, and they got a great President, Father Swope; great AD, Dennis Hart; great principal, John Petruzzelli; and a great public relations director in Bill Avington, who is here today. So, again, I want to thank Council for this award, which I'll cherish, and I appreciate it very much. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you, and congratulations. The next order of business is communications, and the Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Mr. Decker, please read those Stated Meeting May 3, 2018
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on May 2, 2018, I signed the remaining bills which were passed by Council at its session on April 19, 2018. And I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank; and A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank; Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to establish licensing and other requirements regarding the placement of bicycles and other small vehicles in the public right-of-way for the purpose of rental of such vehicles; authorizing the adoption of regulations in connection with such a licensing program; and amending Chapter 12-800 of the Code, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," to establish parking and related rules for bicycles and other small vehicles, including those used in connection with such licenses; all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. Do you have any additional communications?
Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 Thank you very much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you very much. I have one privileged resolution I introduce on your behalf and then mine.
A privileged resolution hereby proclaiming May 11, 2018 as AAL Day for Temple University's Academy of Adult Learning Program that has provided students with intellectual Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 disabilities the opportunity to have a fulfilling and authentic college experience.
And that will be on this week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer two resolutions.
A privileged resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing the Masterman School Team for Being Named World Finalists in the Odyssey of the Mind International Competition.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2201 North 27th Street (2603 through 51 West Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 Susquehanna Avenue), 2219 through 21 North 27th Street, 2223 North 27th Street, 2225 North 27th Street, 2227 North 27th Street and 2610 through 16 West Fletcher Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District.
And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. I offer two bills and one privileged resolution signed by all members of Council. Thank you.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Delaware River, Pennypack Street (extended), State Road, Rhawn Street, Frankford Avenue, Academy Road, and Linden Avenue (extended). Stated Meeting May 3, 2018
And an ordinance amending Section 14-603 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Specific Standards," by amending the number of curb cuts for certain zoning districts.
And a privileged resolution recognizing May 13, 2018 to May 20, 2018 as National Police Week in Philadelphia.
And that will be on this week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
A privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Smith Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 Memorial Playground & Playhouse, for providing Philadelphia children and families with a free, open and safe play space for the past 120 years.
And that will be on this week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Council President, I have three bills and two non-privileged resolutions.
An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Elmwood Avenue from South 68th Street to South 70th Street.
And an ordinance authorizing The Phillies to construct, Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 install, own and maintain encroachments consisting of security bollards, permanent operable barricades, and removable barricades with permanent foundations along and adjacent to Citizens Bank Park located at 1 Citizens Bank Way.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, 10th Street, Citizens Bank Way, Pattison Avenue, and Broad Street.
And a non-privileged resolution also naming South Street, between 23rd and 24th Streets, "Lois Fernandez Way."
And that will be on next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have two non-privileged resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2860 North Leithgow Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District.
Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2776 through 2778 Emerald Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District.
Also next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President. I do not have any bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution designating May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day, on which lupus Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 organizations around the world call for an increase in public- and private-sector funding for medical research on lupus; education programs for health professionals, patients, and the public; and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue.
This week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.
Good morning, Council President. I have one privileged resolution co-sponsored by Councilmembers Jones, Henon, Green, Parker, Oh, Reynolds Brown, Bass, and Gym.
A privileged resolution recognizing and proclaiming the week of May 6th through May 12th as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating all of the men and women who have answered Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 the call to serve our City and our communities as government employees.
This week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Thank you very much, Council President. No bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Good morning, Council President. I have one privileged resolution. Thank you.
A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing the Girl Scouts of America's 106th Birthday, and their dedication to improving the lives of the children of Philadelphia through character development, gaining Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 leadership experience, and unleashing their inner G.I.R.L.
This week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dunks Ferry Road, the Poquessing Creek, Knights Road, Mechanicsvile Road, Medford Road, and Lester Road.
And an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow away regulation on Black Lake Place from McNulty Road to its terminus further Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 southwardly therefrom.
Referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill and one resolution.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to establish licensing and other requirements regarding the placement of bicycles and other small vehicles in the public right-of-way for the purpose of rental of such vehicles.
And a privileged resolution Honoring and Congratulating The Constitution High School Boys Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 Basketball Team, The Generals, on winning the 2018 PIAA State Championship for the AA Classification.
And that will be on this week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions this week.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Council President. I offer one bill co-sponsored by Councilmembers Bass, Blackwell, Domb, Henon, Green, O'Neill, and Squilla and two privileged resolutions, one non-privileged resolution co-sponsored by Green, Bass, Henon, Domb, Quinones-Sanchez, Reynolds Brown, and Gym. Thank you.
Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 Thank you, Councilman.
An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," Chapter 10-800, "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-840, "Criminal and Defiant Trespassers," establishing and clarifying procedures to remove criminal and defiant trespassers from real property.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Old Pine Street Church on the Occasion of its 250th Anniversary.
And a privileged resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the 2018 Philippine Independence Week Celebration from June 2nd to June 16th.
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And a non-privileged resolution encouraging the United States Army to locate the Army Futures Command in the City of Philadelphia.
Also on this week's Calendar. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions, and the next order of business is reports from committee. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.
Council President, can I defer for a moment? I think Councilwoman Gym wanted a point of personal privilege.
Thank you very much, Majority Leader. I apologize. I have Council business outside of Chambers. I would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions.
So noted, Councilwoman. Thank you. Councilman Henon.
The Committee of Public Property and Public Works reports nine bills out with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 171084, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by North Broad Street, Noble Street, 13th Street, and the building known as 401 North Broad Street"; and Bill No. 180011, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 16-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sales, Leases and Other Grants of City-Owned Buildings and Facilities,' by requiring appraisals as a condition of approval of certain acquisitions and dispositions of real estate"; and Bill No. 180104, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 130 West Westmoreland Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance"; and Bill No. 180105, entitled "An Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 3300 North Front Street"; and Bill No. 180106, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Spring Del Associates for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 520 North Delaware Avenue"; and Bill No. 180177, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Roxborough Development Corporation, for use by the Corporation of all or a portion of the premises located at 463 through 65 Leverington Avenue"; and Bill No. 180237, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent"; and Bill No. 180239, entitled "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 and about the area bounded by Norwitch Street, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street"; and Bill No. 180350, entitled "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 Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of this day for the nine bills that were just read into the record by the Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 171084, 180011, 180104, 180105, 180106, Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 180177, 180237, 180239, and 180350. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from this committee with a suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. There are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon for the purpose of calling up resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 2ND READING
Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: 180400, 180401, 180404, 180405, 180411, 180305, 180306, 170241, and 180010. All other resolutions and bills are being held.
Thank you, Councilman. Before considering these bills and resolutions that are on the Final Passage Calendar today, we will have our public comment session. It will go as follows: If you are interested in testifying on a bill or resolution that is on the Final Passage Calendar today, if you have not already done so, you may sign up at the table to my left. When your name is called, you will go in the middle of the Council Chambers. There's a podium. There's a device on that podium. When the light Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 turns green on that device, it will be your time to speak. When the light turns yellow, you will have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks. When the light turns red, we ask that you please adhere to our guideline and conclude your remarks. Thank you very much for your anticipated cooperation. Mr. Decker, please call the first name.
Joe Danihel, commenting on 180400 and 180404. (Witness approached podium.)
This is an official decree of the people in writ of mandamus quo warranto and, as such, requires immediate action and remedy. Every week Council, Mayor, and others transfer private property to the government, probably illegally. Ironically last week Council celebrated Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. I, along with the Stadium Stompers and others that have been made homeless, cry foul. As victims of a RICO-style conspiracy to deny God-given rights, we are aware of the Commonwealth Attorney General's repeated inaction. Since Council, Law Department, and Attorney General conspire repeatedly to sue the federal government, it is clear to the sovereign people why no oath violations have been investigated since upwards of 100 million federal taxpayer monies are being given to a contractor to build a mall on my stolen home and no permission to transfer the deed lawfully exists. The federal government is required to prosecute oath, Constitution, and law violators. The constitutions required immediate remedy of this breach of law, breach of close, breach of fiduciary duty. Your oath of office requires you to act or face prison. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 42 USC 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 18 USC 241, 242, 2381, 2384, PA Constitution, Article I, Sections 1 through 11, 26 PA CSA 703, 705, 708, 709, 712, 713, 716, and other laws listed in SCOTUS 15-8965, 14-1330, 14-4056 appear violated. I call for the federal and Commonwealth governments to perform their constitutional obligation to investigate and prosecute all involved in the theft and illegal deed transfer of my home, 1038 West Wyoming Avenue. The denial of God-given 42 USC 1982 property rights for 24 years is egregious, extraordinary, oath-violating, and requires immediate remedy. A just government must obey the rule of law. This color of law government must have its Charter to govern revoked until a constitutionally compliant government is installed. Public servants cannot refuse their sworn duty to act any more than a Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING fireman can refuse to fire a fight. The sovereign people require oath, Constitution, and laws be enforced. Jail is required for all who violate oath, Constitution or law. I remind Council, it takes a lot of cooperation to create and allow monumental corruption.
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. We will continue with our Calendar. And, Mr. Decker, please read the title of 180400.
A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1728 Marlton Avenue located in the Third Councilmanic District.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 180400 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 180401.
A resolution calling on the United States Congress to release the necessary funding required to dredge the Schuylkill River, which is crucial in maintaining Philadelphia's status as the nation's best competitive rowing city.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
On behalf of City Council's Rowing Team, and I want you to know and put this out in the universe, we own last place. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
That's a pretty low threshold, Councilman. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 180401 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 180404.
A resolution calling on Congress to reject the proposal from HUD Secretary Ben Carson, which would triple the minimum rent cost Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING for individuals in public housing, eliminate deductions for medical and childcare costs, and allow public housing agencies and property owners to impose work requirements, impacting 4.7 million families relying on federal housing assistance.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 180404 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 180405. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
A resolution calling on the First Judicial District to develop user-friendly forms to improve access to justice for unrepresented victims of illegal possession of real property, and to facilitate an improved process for said victims to be heard by the court to address the rising level of illegal possessions of residential properties, and to address the problems with the current system, so as to prevent delayed justice and irreparable harm to homeowners.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it. 180405 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 180411.
A resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend Pennsylvania's Post Conviction Relief Act so that reliable evidence of innocence may be considered to prove that a person who is convicted of a crime is, in fact, not guilty.
Thank you very much, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 180411 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 180305.
A resolution appointing Lynette Brown Sow to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 180305 is Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. Mr. Decker, 180306.
A resolution confirming the reappointment of the Honorable Phyllis W. Beck as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2022.
Thank you, Council President. Motion to approve. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 180306 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170241.
An ordinance Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING granting permission to Houston Small and Debra Wilson, owners and operators of Tasty Eats Food Truck located in the right-of-way on the east side of 13th Street between Norris Street and Diamond Street, to install, use and maintain certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under and over the right-of-way on the east side of 13th Street between Norris Street and Diamond Street, for the purpose of supplying electricity to said lunch truck.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I move that Bill No. 170241 be withdrawn. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 170241 is withdrawn. Mr. Decker, 180010.
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 Fulton Bank, National Association.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting May 3, 2018 5/3/18 - STATED - 2ND READING