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Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 4, 2017

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 4, 2017

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Organizations mentioned

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye. Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170142.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of the premises located at the Callowhill Center, 421 North 7th Street.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye. Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170168.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of the premises located at 1101 Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Market Street.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye. Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170309.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by East Bristol Street, O Street, Lepier Street and the Frankford Creek.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye. Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Aye. Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions? Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to Hold Hearings Reviewing the Impact of Permanently Prohibiting the Suspension of Elementary-Aged Students from the First through Fifth Grades in the School District of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing Julia R. Masterman School Students for Being Crowned World Finalists in the Odyssey of the Mind International Competition, introduced by Councilman Greenlee on behalf of Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Actually, Blackwell. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution declaring May 2017 "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" and further recognizing Philadelphia resident Jennifer Pownall for her efforts to raise awareness about brain tumors, introduced by Councilman Henon.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety, Public Health & Human Services, and the Environment to hold public hearings reviewing and investigating major planned construction by PECO to build a massive electric substation at 2000 North 59th Street in West Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing and honoring Mellanie Lassiter on her departure from PECO after more than a decade of dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Parker.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

And a resolution designating May 10, 2017, as World Lupus Day, on which lupus organizations around the world call for an increase in publicand 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, introduced by Councilwoman Parker.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings to examine the City's Annual Reports requirement as it relates to every City office, department, board and commission that issues any permit, licenses or other document for which a fee is charged in order to ascertain and discuss with the Administration the current availability of these reports and going forward, a schedule which sets out when these reports can be made available to Council for this fiscal year and every fiscal year thereafter, introduced by Councilman Domb.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing June 10th, 2017 as the 20 year Anniversary of Philly Shipyard in South Philadelphia and honoring its excellence in the art of ship building, which continues the legacy of shipbuilding within our region and nation, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing May 19, 2017 as the 200th Anniversary of the admittance of the First Patient at Friends Hospital in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Friends Hospital as being a steadfast leader in the moral treatment movement and providing recovery oriented care to hundreds of thousands of people in need, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

I Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution declaring May 4, 2017 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia's Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov, and Greg Vernick as Winners of the 2017 James Beard Awards, introduced by Councilman Oh.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you very much. Along with Councilman Domb, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 5/4/17 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution Honoring And Thanking The University Of The Sciences Philadelphia College of Pharmacy's GenerationRx Student Chapter For Its Vision, Leadership, And Commitment In Developing And Successfully Implementing A Program To Educate Philadelphia Area Pharmacists About Increased Access To Naloxone, introduced by Councilman Oh.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's Stated Meeting May 4, 2017 seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.