Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 11, 2015 10:45 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN ED NEILSON COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER, CHIEF CLERK Stated Meeting June 11, 2015
We have a packed house today. It is all good. I'd ask the guests and visitors to retire behind the rail. We have a quorum. We're going to get started. Folks, can I ask you all to please keep your voices down. Thank you. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Reverend Edward Casey of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Jones. I would ask all guests and visitors and members to please rise. (Councilmembers and guests rise.)
Thank you, Mr. Council President. I want to thank Councilman Jones for the invitation to come here today and lead us in prayer. We place ourselves in God's Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 we ask his blessing. God in heaven, we give you thanks for all the good things you have given us in our lives. We especially give you thanks for the beauty of creation and the marvel and miracle of human life. Come to us, remain with us, and enlighten our hearts. Give us the light and strength to know your will, to make it our own, and to live it in our lives. Guide us by your wisdom, support us by your power, for you are God. You desire justice for all. Enable us to uphold the rights of others. Do not allow us to be misled by ignorance or corrupted by fear or favor. Unite us to yourself in the bond of love and keep us faithful to all that is true. We ask your blessing this morning on our Mayor, Michael Nutter, for the various levels of civil and City officials who serve the common good and, Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 particular, for this assembled Council. I am asking that you would graciously grant them wisdom to govern amid the conflicting interests and issues of our times, a sense of the welfare and awareness of the true needs of our people, a keen thirst for justice and righteousness, confidence in what is good and fitting, the ability to work together in harmony even when there is honest disagreement, and personal peace in our lives and in the joy of their task. Our representatives gathered here today, intent on doing good work, they seek to represent fairly and well those who have given them this task. May their efforts be blessed with insight and guided by understanding and wisdom. Keep them always in your love. We ask this of all things in your name and we pray. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much for those inspiring words. (Council at ease.)
Thank you. Folks, I'm going to have to ask you all to please be quiet. We have business to conduct. Thank you. The next order of business is approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 4th, 2015. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 4th, 2015 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 4th, 2015 stand approved. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Mr. President, on behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Oh, leave of absence on behalf of the minority.
Yes. Thank you very much, Council President. On behalf of the minority, there's one request for leave of absence for Councilman -- never Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 all back. Thank you.
Take it back. All right. The Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I would like to dispense with the regular order of business and I would like to welcome and thank everyone who has come down today to witness their government in action. We hope your stay here and your experience is a pleasurable one, so much so that you come back again. So, again, thank you all very much for your participation. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla, who will present a resolution congratulating Roman Catholic High School Basketball Team -jeez, another one -- would Dan Hoban and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
And joining the Councilman, we have Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Johnson. Folks, can you please keep your voices down. We have to have quiet so we can conduct business. Thank you. Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I just want to say again as we're up here celebrating another state champion, that last time that we mentioned this that Constitution was here as a District 12 representative representing my district, my Councilmanic district winning the State Championship, which is a great honor for me, and I want to say for Roman, obviously also in my district, that beat alma mater, Neumann, and me and Councilman Greenlee were at the game that night and it was a great game and a well-deserved fought-out victory, and this is just exciting for me to be able to be here to honor these great athletes and what it means for us in Philadelphia and for the schools. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 deserve all the credit in the world. This is not an easy task, and to have all District 12 represented as State Champions is something that will probably never be accomplished again. So this is a great honor. (Applause.)
Resolution honoring and congratulating Roman Catholic High School Basketball Team, the Cahillites, on winning the 2015 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, The PIAA AAAA State Championship and The District 12 City Title for the AAAA Classification.
Whereas, the Cahillites, led by Head Coach Chris McNesby, named AP Coach of the Year in Pennsylvania, finished with a record of 29 and 2; and Whereas, the Varsity Basketball Program at Roman Catholic High School finished the season ranked 14 overall by Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Today; and Whereas, the Cahillites defeated Martin Luther King High School to win the State Championship by a score of 62 to 45 on March 21st, 2015; and
Whereas, based on their past performance, it is safe to assume that the Cahillites from Roman Catholic High School Basketball Team will only get better with time; now, therefore, be it Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby congratulate Roman Catholic High School Boys Basketball Team on winning the 2015 PIAA State AAAA Championship and The District 12 City Title for the AAAA Classification.
Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Roman Catholic High School Boys Basketball Team, further evidencing the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 (Applause.)
Thank you. Congratulations. The Chair recognizes Mr. Hoban for remarks.
Good morning. Thank you, Mr. Council President, Councilman Squilla, esteemed members of Philadelphia City Council. Thank you for allowing us to join you here in City Hall today. My name is Dan Hoban. I'm lucky to be the voice of Roman Catholic Basketball for the past 25 seasons and a 1992 alum. I have been asked to present to you Roman Catholic High School 2015 Philadelphia Catholic League City and PIAA AAAA State Champions. The team compiled a 29 win and 2 loss overall record, a record win-loss percentage in the school's 125-year history. In capturing the school's 29th Philadelphia Catholic League Title, the third consecutive District 12 City Title and Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 first State Title in the history, the team was recognized as the Team of the Year by the Philadelphia Inquirer, the No. 1 team in the State by USA Today and the Associated Press, and national recognition as the No. 14 team in the country by USA Today and No. 15 by MaxPreps. In December, the team proved that they would be a force to be reckoned with nationally by capturing the very prestigious Gonzaga DC Classic and the National Division of the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic in Binghamton, New York. During the team's run, they started off the season with 14 straight wins and concluded their historic campaign with ten straight wins, including nine playoff win-or-go-home victories. Several players earned major honors. Junior point guard Tony Carr was named First Team All-Catholic by the coaches and the Philadelphia Daily News -- Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 (Applause.)
-- First Team All-City and Player of the Year by the Daily News, Associated Press First Team All-State, and the AAAA Player of the Year, as well as MVP of the Gonzaga DC Classic and First Team All-Tournament at the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic. He currently has 25 NCAA Division 1 scholarship offers. (Applause.)
Senior guard Gemil Holbrook, who will be playing his college basketball at Rider University next year, was the team's leading scorer, First Team All-Catholic by the coaches, Third Team All-Catholic from the Daily News, Honorable Mention All-City from the Daily News, and 13 All-State by the Associated Press. Gemil was also the MVP in the STOP-DWI Holiday Classic, as well as being All-Tournament in the Gonzaga DC Classic. Junior guard Nazeer Bostick Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 State University, had 23 points and 13 rebounds in our victory in the PCL title game over Neumann-Goretti before a sold-out Palestra. He was also the Second Team All-Catholic by the coaches, First Team All-Catholic by the Daily News, and Second Team All-City, as well as being Third Team All-State by the Associated Press. Senior forward Manny Taylor is headed to Rutgers on a football scholarship next year, All-Tournament in the Gonzaga DC Classic, Third Team All-Catholic by the coaches, honorable mention All-Catholic by the Daily News, and All-Tournament at the Gonzaga DC Classic. And sophomore D'Andre Vilmar was also Third Team All-Catholic by the Daily News. It should be recognized that this team won every title without a starting player from the previous year. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 was lost for the season with a devastating knee injury, but the good news is TreVaughn will be heading to the University of Hartford next year on a basketball scholarship. (Applause.)
And last, but not least -- and he will be mad at me for adding this -- Coach Chris McNesby, a '95 alum and a man who bleeds purple and gold, was honored as the Associated Press, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Daily News Coach of the Year in the State of Pennsylvania. (Applause.)
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present to you the 2015 Roman Catholic High School Basketball Team, the Philadelphia Catholic League, City, and State Champions. Thank you very much for having us today. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 (Applause.)
Thank you. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson, who will present a resolution commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Odunde Festival. Would Bumi Fernandez and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
And joining Councilman Johnson, we have Councilman David Oh and also Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and Councilman Mark Squilla.
Today I am Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 to have the opportunity to present this citation to the oldest and now the only solely African American cultural festival here in the City of Philadelphia that has sustained the test of time for over the past 40 years, and I'm proud that it's actually hosted in the 2nd Councilmanic District. So at this particular time, I want to thank all my colleagues for joining me in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Odunde Festival. And the citation reads: Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Odunde Festival. Whereas, Odunde was created in 1975 by Lois Fernandez and Arthur Ruth and now Oshunbumi Fernandez is currently the CEO of Odunde, Incorporated; and Whereas, the festival takes place the second Sunday every June covering 12 City blocks; and
Whereas, Odunde provides opportunities for people from Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 meet, engage, cultivate, and learn about the African Diaspora's heritage, communities, leadership and arts; and Whereas, the Odunde Festival has vendors from around the world who offer African artifacts, clothing and crafts, and African, Caribbean and Soul foods; and Whereas, the festival's concept originated from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and West Africa and celebrates the many cultures and traditions of the African Diaspora; and
Whereas, one of the many highlights of the festival is the procession from 23rd and South Streets to the Schuylkill River to offer fruit and flowers to Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of the river; and Whereas, Odunde365 is an initiative that was created as a way to provide cultural programming all year round in addition to the festival through Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 classes, African dance classes for children and adults, and Zumba classes; and Whereas, Odunde365 works with the programs such as I AM B.U.M.I. that teaches young ladies ages five to eighteen the importance of hygiene, etiquette, self-love and self-motivation; and
Whereas, Ms. Oshunbumi Fernandez has been honored by the Philadelphia Tribune as one of the Top 10 People Under 40 to watch in 2011, and was named in 2012 as one of the most influential leaders of 2012; and Whereas, Ms. Fernandez was a member of Tom Corbett's trade mission delegation to Brazil and Chile and is a member of the Mayor's Commission on African and Caribbean Business Affairs; and Whereas, Oshunbumi Fernandez has dedicated her professional life to Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 through Odunde; and
Whereas, Odunde is the largest African American street festival in the country attracting up to 500,000 people annually; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia, hereby commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Odunde Festival. On behalf of the members of City Council, we just want to say congratulations, Bumi, and keep up the good work. (Applause.)
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Ms. Fernandez for remarks.
Thank you, Council President Clarke, City Council. Thank you so much, everyone present. It's so funny that 40 years ago I was Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 back when she created Odunde, and to be here 40 years later and have known how much my mother has physically sacrificed. Some days my mother can't lift up her arms. I got to help her get washed and dressed. I've been taking care of my mama full time since I've been 16 years old, with no help. So when people say they want to stop Odunde or move Odunde because of the Eagles, the first thing I'm thinking, I'm gonna crack you in your face. You understand me? God has put me in this skinny frame to throw people off. I'm a beast. You understand me? My mother has sacrificed so much. I hope that everyone comes to Odunde this Sunday, because Odunde is for everybody. Thank you to Councilwoman Blackwell, who has been providing sponsorship for our VIP reception and our African delegates to come in, along with Mr. Stan Straughter. My Board members, Rahim Islam, Mr. Kenny Gamble, and Stan Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Straughter, has supported Odunde. Councilman Johnson, who is just as gangsta as I am when it comes to Odunde staying on South Street. Thank you, Councilman. Councilman Oh, who was the reason why Odunde was in the public school system. Odunde365 was in the public school system is because of Councilman Oh and Councilman Squilla and Councilman Kenney. But the entire City Council, who last year signed a citation that Odunde shall remain on South Street, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. (Applause.)
I do. So I just want to say thank you. Odunde, we are more than just a festival. We are a cultural movement. We are the largest African American street festival in the country. We done have -- half of Africa's ambassadors have been to Odunde. So this Sunday when you come, for those who cannot get to the beautiful Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Africa, we bring Africa to you. Thank you. (Applause.) (Council at ease.)
Thank you very much. At this time, the Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson, who will present a resolution recognizing June 2015 as Re-Entry Month in the City of Philadelphia. Would Tracey Fisher and those accompanying him please join Councilman Johnson at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
And joining Councilman Johnson, we have Councilman Jones, Councilwoman Blackwell, and Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez and Councilman Goode.
So it's truly an honor and a privilege to recognize this month as Re-Entry Month, Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 about the work that I do regarding those who are either incarcerated or returning to our society, I think about a young man who grew up in the streets of Point Breeze, South Philadelphia and, through the grace of God, had a chance to change his life and go away to the University of Pennsylvania and make a commitment to come back and change his neighborhood. And so I believe that all individuals deserve a second chance regardless of the poor choices that they have made in their lives. Everyone should have the opportunity for redemption. And so over four years ago, with the support of the Council President and my Majority Leader, Councilman Curtis Jones, I created the Peace Not Guns Youth Gun Violence Task Force when I first arrived here as a Councilmember, and I had a chance to meet an outstanding young man who was focusing on the issue of re-entry and making sure as a City that Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 to help young men have an opportunity to get gainful employment as opposed to staying on the corner and selling drugs, to help young men have an opportunity to go on and get a quality education as opposed to picking up a gun. And so it's truly an honor and a privilege to name this month as Re-Entry Month but, most importantly, acknowledge a young man by the name of Tracey Fisher, who was the founder of an organization called Gateway to Re-Entry, who started this movement and has been moving forward and making sure that in this great City of Philadelphia everyone has a chance to go on and do great things regardless of choices that they may have made in the past. And so at this time, I want to thank my colleagues for joining me as we name the month of June Re-Entry Month. Whereas, re-entry and Returning Citizens are a part of Philadelphia and Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 landscape; and Whereas, according to Impact Services, a job services organization based in Kensington, 35,000 people return to Philadelphia from federal, state, and local prisons each year;
My, my, my. Whereas, according to a 2013 Pennsylvania Department of Corrections report, Philadelphia has a 3-year overall recidivism rate of 65.5 percent, the second highest in the state; and Whereas, Philadelphia's Gateway to Re-Entry is working tirelessly to lower the recidivism rate and help ex-offenders stay out of prison; and
And whereas, Philadelphia's Gateway to Re-Entry has greatly influenced the implementation of laws established within the judicial system; and Whereas, re-entry and the Work Release Programs have encouraged and motivated our returning citizens; and Stated Meeting June 11, 2015
Whereas, re-entry, when fully implemented, helps shape a positive narrative of the experience; and Whereas, re-entry provides human dignity and respect which impacts the thinking and mental acuity of each individual; and
Whereas, re-entry gives Returning Citizens a voice and a vehicle for the expression of their humanity here in Philadelphia and throughout the nation; and Whereas, Gateway to Re-Entry has provided ex-offenders with resources such as voter education workshops; and Whereas, Gateway to Re-Entry has teamed up with a dozen private sector companies to help guarantee job placement for the ex-offenders it aims to help; and
Whereas, Gateway to Re-Entry has already provided 150 male and female ex-offenders with Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Convention Center, the Kimmel Center, and Penns Landing; and Whereas, Philadelphia's Gateway to Re-Entry program is celebrating its third year helping ex-offenders reintegrate as productive members of our society; and
Whereas, re-entry supporters throughout the nation have banded together to sponsor June 2015 as Re-Entry Month in the City of Philadelphia, as a time to remind us that returning citizens should always be afforded the full rights of a citizen; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia, hereby recognizes June 2015 as Re-Entry Month. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the founder of Gateway to Re-Entry, Mr. Tracey L. Fisher and his team. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 (Applause.)
Thank everyone, Council. This is my Chief of Staff, Dr. Carol Simmons. Hard work, dedication, commitment got us here today. I served 22 years in the penitentiary, and right before I came home, I wrote Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. I didn't know her. I knew of her as well as her husband. She wrote me back, but I didn't think I was going to get a response, so when it came back and it said City Hall, I thought I had a new indictment. I did. And she said to me, When you get out, come see me. And I went to go see Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, and we sat in her office and ate Christmas cookies and drunk water, and she introduced me to an organization, Southwest District Service, which I became a member of. And she spoke with me about being patient, but when you first come home, patience -I've been doing patience for 22 years. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 like, Councilwoman, I got to do this. She said, Patience. Be patient. And I met Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, and we hit it off immediately. I never liked South Philly. I'm from West Philly, growing up. It is what it is, growing up. And when I met Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, he said something to me. I went to his office to get some copies of something he was doing, and he said to me, You changed my opinion of a lot of things, but I don't allow anyone to come home from jail and make excuses. He said, The moment they come in my office complaining or making any excuses, I mention you and I try to introduce them to you. I say that to say this: I'm standing here with people behind me that works for free. That's a team, when you don't receive a paycheck and you there every day all day long. And I formed Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 with Darrell Choates Construction, Mike Brown 360 out of the Naval Yard. I just formed a relationship with John Dodd and his team. This is about unity, bringing the community together. This is what this is about. Re-entry affects everyone. I don't care who you are. You know somebody that was incarcerated. You yourself might have been incarcerated. Re-entry affects everyone. But this is not just being done here in Philadelphia. What we did simultaneously, we got together with different cities - Chicago, New York, Jersey, Delaware, Pittsburgh, Alabama, South Carolina, and you name them, about 15 of them - and we created Re-Entry Month. For now on until the end of time, June is Re-Entry Month. Why? Because it brings awareness. (Applause.)
We are human beings. We made a mistake. We home now. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 hard on us. We're back. We're human beings. Whether you like it or not, we're going to be right next door to you. We're going to work in the schools with you. We're going to work in the jobs with you, everywhere. We next to you. Some of us dating your daughters or dating your sons. We there. We're here. You can't get rid of us, so you might as well embrace us. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you so much. 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, do you have any messages? Stated Meeting June 11, 2015
Thank you very much. Do you have any additional communications?
Thank you very much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduce two resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the Annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2016.
And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Council President. I would like to request a leave of absence on behalf of the minority for Councilman Brian Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf I offer one bill and four resolutions.
An ordinance authorizing Liberty Property 18th and Arch to install, own and maintain two newsstands on the 1800 block of Arch Street and to construct, use and maintain conduits in, under and across Arch Street for the purpose of supplying electrical, telephone, water and sewer service to the newsstands.
That Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the agreement of sale of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, to convey certain portions of property identified by house number and street address as 1600 through 1636 North Broad Street.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-Eighth Ward of the Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 City of Philadelphia.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twentieth and Twenty-Eighth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifth, Twenty-Eighth and Thirty-Second Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Council Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 President, I have two non-privileged resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And that will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have eight resolutions and one bill.
An ordinance authorizing the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work in a proposed right-of-way, required to alleviate unsanitary conditions in a portion of Waterloo Street.
That will be referred to the appropriate Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 committee.
And a privileged resolution authorizing the Council of the City of Philadelphia to -- a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Council of the City of Philadelphia to work with the Pennsylvania Auditor General to comprehensively assess the financial and operational health of the School District of Philadelphia by the fall of 2015.
And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh, Eighteenth, Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Nineteenth and Thirty-Third Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Dr. Luis J. Montaner for his outstanding and groundbreaking research to foster a cure for HIV.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Muslim Community and acknowledging June as holy month of Ramadan as we celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.
And a privileged Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 resolution recognizing and celebrating The Robolancers on qualifying for the World Championship.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring the outstanding service of Inspector Sonia Velazquez to the City of Philadelphia.
That will also be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Neilson.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have two privileged and one non-privileged on your behalf.
A privileged resolution mourning the death and honoring the memory of the life of Police Officer Walter J. DeWitt III, a Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Philadelphia Police Officer for 33 years who passed away June 5, 2015 while undergoing surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital.
That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring the legacy of Joseph Robinette "Beau" Biden III, who served as an Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, a Major in the Delaware Army National Guard, and the Attorney General of Delaware.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution calling upon the Governor and the Mayor to jointly issue an Executive Order establishing an intergovernmental fiscal oversight entity for the School District of Philadelphia.
And Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 that will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Good morning, Mr. President. No bills or resolutions this morning.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Jones.
Mr. President, one bill, two resolutions, one privileged.
Co-sponsored by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown and Councilman Goode.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on African-American Males; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on.
That will be referred to the appropriate Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 committee.
And a non-privileged resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Commission on African-American Males.
And a privileged resolution honoring and celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education for its pioneering environmental education and arts programs located on 340 acres of preserved natural habitat in the 4th Councilmanic District.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill and three Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 resolutions.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 130355) approved June 17, 2013, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the plotting upon a portion of City Plan No. 58 of a two feet wide area for public pedestrian use extending along the southerly side of Pearl Street, from Tenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred thirty-eight feet westwardly therefrom."
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring our neighbors from Harrowgate and the Philadelphia Firefighters and Police Officers first responders for their quick response to the devastating Amtrak train derailment that took place on May 12, 2015. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings regarding treatment of opioid dependency for Medicaid beneficiaries and the cash business model around this treatment that fosters overprescribing, medication abuse, misuse and diversion by patients not committed to recovery.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 situate in the Twenty-Ninth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Council President. I offer one non-privileged resolution.
A non-privileged resolution recommending the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to implement local hiring goals for contract opportunities for federally Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 taking advantage of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Local Labor Hiring Pilot Program.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. Thank you.
The next order of business will be reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee instead of Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee of the Whole reports out nine bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report from the Committee of the Whole. Councilman, I believe there's eight.
Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Chairman, I misspoke. I'm reporting out -- we're reporting out right now eight bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilman. Will the Clerk please read the bills reported out of Committee of the Whole.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Bill No. 150162, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2016 through 2021 inclusive"; and Bill No. 150163, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2016 Capital Budget"; and Bill No. 150164, entitled "An ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016"; and Bill No. 150165, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-1801 of The Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Code, entitled 'Authorization of Tax,' to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, to provide for an increase in the tax"; and Bill No. 150167, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Wage and Net Profits Tax,' by revising certain tax rates"; and Bill No. 150533, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Real Estate Taxes,' by establishing a tax rate for City real estate tax"; and Bill No. 150534, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Parking Tax,' by establishing a rate of taxation on parking transactions for fiscal year 2016 and thereafter"; and Bill No. 150535, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,' to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia and to set the rate for such tax, and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 150162, 150163, 150164, 150165, 150167, 150533, 150534, and 150535.
Is there a second? Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 (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. 150162, 150163, 150164, 150165, 150167, 150533, 150534, and 150535. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee on Rules reports 19 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 please read the report from committee.
The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 150215, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Norris Street, Frankford Avenue, and Oxford Street"; and Bill No. 150232, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, by allowing for the complete renovation of the Mellon Building located at 3457 through 59 Walnut Street"; and Bill No. 150236, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Terrace Street, Shurs Lane, Cresson Street, Rector Street, Silverwood Street, and Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Street"; and Bill No. 150284, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Tulip Street, Tucker Street, Memphis Street, and Albert Street"; and Bill No. 150285, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-517 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/UED Urban Experiential Display Overlay Control District,' to provide for further regulations regarding urban experiential displays"; and Bill No. 150288, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Mifflin Street, 8th Street, Dudley Street, and 9th Street"; and Bill No. 150289, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Amber Street, Hagert Street, Frankford Avenue, York Street, Aramingo Avenue, Cumberland Street (extended), the Delaware River, Shackamaxon Street (extended), Delaware Avenue, Frankford Avenue, and Laurel Street"; and Bill No. 150350, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Dauphin Street, Watts Street, and Susquehanna Avenue"; and Bill No. 150351, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street, 4th Street, Girard Avenue, and Lawrence Street"; and Bill No. 150409, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Housing Authority to acquire by condemnation fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 19th Street to the east, 28th Street to the west, Cecil B. Moore Avenue to the north, and College Avenue to the south"; and Bill No. 150473, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Spring Garden Street, and Third Street"; and Bill No. 150487, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Newtown Avenue, Godfrey Avenue, Allengrove Street, Tabor Avenue, Foulkrod Street, and Adams Avenue"; and Bill No. 150488, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Disston Street, Whitaker Avenue, Brighton Street, Pennway Street, Saint Vincent Street, and Algon Avenue"; and Bill No.
150489, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hagys Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, Lare Street, Summit Avenue, Eva Street, Shawmont Avenue, Umbria Street, Railroad Right of Way, and the County Line"; and Bill No. 150490, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hunting Park Avenue, Pacific Street, 22nd Street, Venango Street, and Wissahickon Avenue"; and Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 150491, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Priscilla Street, West Coulter Street, Midvale Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, and West Queen Lane to Priscilla Street"; and Bill No. 150492, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Chapter 14-800, entitled 'Parking and Loading,' by amending Section 14-806, entitled 'Off-Street Loading,' by providing certain exceptions to the maximum curb cut width"; and Bill No. 150493, entitled "An ordinance to amend Section 14-802(3) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Required Parking in Commercial Districts,' by changing the parking requirements for lots designated CMX-3"; and Bill No. 150494, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Arizona Street, Emerald Street, York Street, and Coral Street," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 19 bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so to permit first reading of these bills this day, Nos. 150215, 150232, 150236, 150284, 150285, 150288, 150289, 150350, 150351, 150409, 150473, 150487, 150488, 150489, Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 150490, 150491, 150492, 150493, and 150494. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on the First Reading Calendar today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee of Finance.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee on Finance reports ten bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 140607, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' Chapter 1600, entitled 'Water and Sewer Rents,' by providing for installment payment agreements"; and Bill No. 150265, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Real Estate Taxes,' by authorizing, for the benefit of the School District of Philadelphia, the assignment or transfer of real estate tax liens on commercial property either absolutely or as collateral security, for an amount to be determined by the Department"; and Bill No. 150442, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021"; and Bill No. 150443, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the extension of a program authorized by Bill No. 110109 under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation to enter into certain contracts and transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, distribution, transportation and/or transmission of natural and other gas supply on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works"; and Bill No. 150445, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,' by clarifying that once the 'deemed certified market value' is set for purposes of the Longtime Owner Occupants Program, it shall remain at that value regardless of whether the property is subsequently Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 market value that is higher or lower than the certified market value that was originally used to calculate the 'deemed certified market value'"; and Bill No. 150466, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant"; and Bill No. 150507, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with the issuance of the bonds"; and Bill No. 150508, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City"; and Bill No. 150509, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for provision of payroll banking services to the City"; and Bill No.
150510, entitled "An ordinance constituting the Fourteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue and sell one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds of the City of Philadelphia," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the ten bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 140607, 150265, 150442, 150443, 150445, 150466, 150507, 150508, 150509, and 150510. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be reported out of committee and they will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon for a report from the Committee of Public Property.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of Public Property and Public Works reports four bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 150370, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 2800 South 20th Street"; and Bill No. 150469, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land bounded by West Westmoreland Street, North Hope Street, West Ontario Street, and North Front Street, for further conveyance"; and Bill No. 150501, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Market Street, 11th Street, Chestnut Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 12th Street"; and Bill No. 150512, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commerce Director and the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire an approximately 27-acre property known as International Plaza, located on Route 291 and Tinicum Island Road," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of this day on Bill Nos. 150469, 150501, and 150512. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 150469, 150501, 150512. All those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be place on our First Reading Calendar for today. Bill No. 150370 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar at the next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Squilla for a report from the Committee of Streets and Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports 24 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, sir. Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 Decker, please read the very long report.
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 150213, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations,' by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 26th Street and Penrose Avenue"; and Bill No. 150267, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Street Vendors,' by permitting street vending on the 5500 block of North 13th Street"; and Bill No. 150405, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Farmers' Markets,' by adding to the permissible locations"; and Bill No. 150507 -- I'm sorry; Bill No. 150407, entitled "An ordinance Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 253 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Kerper Place from Kerper Street to its terminus as a cul-de-sac turnaround northeastwardly therefrom"; and Bill No. 150410, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on the south side of Callowhill Street, from 2nd Street/I-95 Off-Ramp to just past the Bus Parking driveway at 114 Callowhill Street"; and Bill No. 150411, entitled "An ordinance establishing a two-way regulation on Callowhill Street, from 2nd Street to Columbus Boulevard"; and Bill No. 150412, entitled "An ordinance establishing a two-way regulation on Spruce Street, from Front Street to Columbus Boulevard"; and Bill No. 150413, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Michael Betancourt for AION Partners, to construct, own, and Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 One South Broad Street"; and Bill No. 150414, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on the south side of Spruce Street, from Columbus Boulevard west for approximately 50 feet"; and Bill No. 150439, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts,' by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending"; and Bill No. 150444, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Norcom Road and Nature Road"; and Bill No. 150467, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Roland Kassis to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 816 North 4th Street"; and Bill No. 150468, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Farmers' Markets,' by adding as a permissible location the north side of West Tabor Road from North Park Avenue to North 13th Street"; and Bill No. 150474, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Streets,' by adding a new Section establishing requirements for block parties and non-block party events"; and Bill No. 150495, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Drexel University, to construct, own, and maintain step and planter encroachments at 3175 JFK Boulevard"; and Bill No. 150496, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Park Avenue to Ridge Avenue"; and Bill No. 150498, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts,' by creating the Temple University District"; and Bill No. 150503, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Farmers' Markets,' by amending and further clarifying the definitions section"; and Bill No. 150504, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No.
238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly two feet wide portion of Washington Avenue from Front Street to Alter Street"; and Bill No. 150506, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way on Arch Street, Filbert Street, and Eighth Street"; and Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 150513, entitled "An ordinance authorizing John Duffy, to construct, own, and maintain a bay window encroachment at 215 South Bonsall Street"; and Bill No. 150514, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Eva Street and Port Royal Avenue"; and Bill No. 150515, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Jason Cohen, to construct, own, and maintain a banner pole encroachment at 4165 Ridge Avenue"; and Bill No. 150516, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Richard Barnhart, to construct, own, and maintain a banner pole encroachment at 4341 Ridge Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Stated Meeting June 11, 2015 you, Mr. Decker. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of the 24 bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of the 24 bills just read into the record by the Clerk. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair recognizes Councilman Stated Meeting June 11, 2015
Thank you, Mr. President. A point of personal privilege. I just wanted to make an announcement that Bill No. 150406, which I introduced on behalf of the Administration, I will be holding for today. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez for a report from the Committee of License and Inspection.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspection reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.