COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday June 12, 2014 11:05 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 JAMES KENNEY COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER,
Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)
Welcome. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Pastor Patricia Neale of Saint John Lutheran Church - Feast of Justice. She is here today as the guest of Councilman Bobby Henon. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Members and guests rise.)
Please bow your heads and pray with me. Gracious and loving God, first this morning let me say thank you on behalf of all who are gathered here today. Thank you, Lord, for waking us up this morning. Thank you, Lord, for giving us life and breath and strength. Thank you, Lord, for giving us the to be involved in useful work. Thank you, Lord, for the honor of bearing appropriate responsibilities. Thank you, Lord, for your boundless love, knowing that you have given us more than we need, enough to share with others in every decision we make, every action we complete. But just as we come to you with thanks, Lord, we also come recognizing the deep needs that exist. Every one of us today comes in with the concerns of those we represent. And aside from the business of this meeting, we carry those issues in our hearts. Today, Lord, I carry the anxieties as a parent of a child in the Philadelphia School District calling out for appropriate funding for our schools. I carry the anxiety as a director of one of Philadelphia's 700 food cupboards calling out for the relief for the Philadelphians who suffer trying to find a source of their next meal. I carry the serving in a community in the 6th District calling out for heal and hope for the breaking and broken parts of our communities. And that is just me, Lord. In this room, whether in the hearts of the staff or the Council or the guests, our hearts are heavy and our burdens are great. But, Lord, with those burdens, we know that you have a promise. As was said in the prophet Isaiah, there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and the branch from his roots shall bear fruit, and the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, and his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see or decide disputes by what his ears hear, but with righteousness he shall judge and decide with equity. And so, Lord, I ask for your are gathered today that all of our ears, minds, and hearts might be open to one another's concerns, hurts, and anxieties. But most especially, Lord, we pray for our leaders, for our Mayor, and for other elected officials and for this City Council. For those who are making the decisions on this day, I ask that you would grant them wisdom to govern amidst the conflicting interests and issues that they face; that you would grant them a love for those who live and work in the City, especially those who are often overlooked or forgotten; that you grant them a deep hunger for justice and peace; that you grant them the ability to work together even when there is honest disagreement; and above all, that they are able to follow the call to do justice, love, kindness, and walk humbly with our Lord. I pray for the full agenda set before them today, knowing, Lord, that our actions will be fruitful without your hand of blessing. We now ask that you be with all of us now, and we ask all of this in your precious name. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much, Pastor, for those inspiring words. (Council at ease.)
Thank you so much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 5th, 2014. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 5th, 2014 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
moved and properly approved that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 5th stand approved. All those in favor say 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.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the democrats, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair 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 I would like to welcome and thank everyone who has come down to witness your government in action today. We hope that your stay here is informative. We hope that it is a pleasurable stay, so much so that you come back. So, again, thank you all so much for coming in today. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee, who will present a resolution on my behalf to Project H.O.M.E. Would Sister Mary and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium.
Thank you, Mr. President. I wanted to just introduce a student, a 10th grader at Edison High School who is shadowing me today. Poor thing. She's getting an education. But she is a very bright young girl and I think a future leader in this city, and so I wanted to introduce Samara Sanchez, who is sitting right there. Stand up, Samara. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilman. Sister Mary. And joining Councilman Greenlee, we have Councilwoman Cindy Bass.
And Councilwoman Blackwell and Councilman Squilla also.
Thank you, Mr. President. It's an honor to present this resolution honoring, recognizing and congratulating Project H.O.M.E. for achieving 25 years of providing exceptional services to the homeless population in the City of Philadelphia. Whereas, since its beginning in 1989, Project H.O.M.E. has been a leader in providing comprehensive and effective services to persons who experience chronic homelessness; and Whereas, using a holistic approach to tackling homelessness and poverty, the acronym H.O.M.E. stands for Housing, Opportunities for Employment, Medical Care, and Education; and
Whereas, headquartered at 1515 Fairmount in North Philadelphia, the internationally known agency has developed more than 600 housing units, provided housing for approximately 760 residents, has helped 8,000 people get off the streets, kick their addictions, find jobs and new housing and employs about 290 individuals, almost 30 percent of them former clients; and Whereas, Project H.O.M.E. is used by many cities and organizations across the country as a model for combatting homelessness and has drawn praises from the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Whereas, the mission of the Project H.O.M.E. is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society; and
Whereas, founded by Joan Dawson McConnon and Sister Mary Scullion, both Philadelphia natives, the two began to work together 1988 on a project called the Night Winter Coalition, working with a team of volunteers taking to the streets to ask chronically homeless men to come in from the cold to a temporary shelter in a vacant recreation center donated by the City of Philadelphia; Whereas, in 2009, Time Magazine named Sister Mary as one of the World's Most 100 Influential People, among the likes of President Obama, Oprah Winfrey and the late Senator Ted Kennedy; Whereas, in 2011, Sister Mary and Joan received the University of Notre Dame's 2011 Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics for their efforts on ending homelessness; and
I'd like to say I wasn't here during all those things, but I was right here in my office during that time. Whereas, due to the work of Project H.O.M.E. and other alike organizations, Philadelphia's homeless population declined by 2.3 percent in 2013 -- I'm sorry. It's probably this Drexel issue that gave it to me -Philadelphia's homeless population declined by 2.3 percent in 2013 from its 2012 level; and Whereas, Project H.O.M.E. operates facilities throughout North Philadelphia, Center City and West Philadelphia, including the Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs, in North Philadelphia, offering both adult-education and after-school programs for children and teens; and Whereas, most recently, Project H.O.M.E. opened the JBL Soul Homes, a 55 unit facility for low-income tenants and the formerly homeless. Next year, Project H.O.M.E. expects to open a healthcare center, the Stephen Klein Wellness Center, at 21st Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue which will have doctors from the Thomas Jefferson University YMCA;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby honor, recognize and congratulate Project H.O.M.E. for providing 25 great years of exceptional service to the City's most vulnerable population. Be it further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Sister Mary Scullion and the staff of Project H.O.M.E. as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. This resolution was introduced by Council President Darrell L. Clarke and it's co-sponsored by all members of City Council. Sister Mary, thank you for all you do. (Applause.) SISTER MARY: We're deeply humbled and grateful, and on everybody's desk is a candle that was made by the for the City Council with the four words of our 25th Anniversary of "dignity, community, transformation" and, in a very special way to you, "gratitude" for being with us and refusing to accept homelessness as an inevitable part of our urban landscape. We need your leadership. We deeply appreciate everything. You've been with us for these past 25 years for everyone on City Council, but I have to say in a very special way for Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. (Applause.) SISTER MARY: And for the best Councilman -- we're from the 5th District -- and Council President, Darrell Clarke, who just made so much of our work possible over these past 25 years, and thanks to everyone here. And we also recognize that the single most important thing to preventing homelessness in the future is a quality education for every single child. (Applause.)
Thank you so much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla, who will present a resolution honoring Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls Varsity Bowling Team. Would Ed and Jane Lampugnani and those accompanying them please join the Councilman at the podium. And joining Councilman Squilla, we have Councilman Kenney and Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, and it's a great honor for me to present this. It's been a year of championships here for the City of Philadelphia schools, so this has been really a good process for us. Flower Catholic High School for Girls Varsity Bowling Team on their back to back Catholic League Championships. Whereas, Little Flower Varsity Bowling Team has won back to back bowling titles and has also won 4 out of the last 5 Catholic League Titles; Whereas, led by their coach Mr. Jack Rooney and Mr. Ed Lampugnani -I should know that being Italian -- the members of the Little Flower High School Varsity Bowling Team; Alanis Cruz, Maria Lampugnani, Kiera McMonagle and Erin Pierson were all named 1st Team All Catholic and were the League Champions for the second consecutive year; and
Whereas, the team had a Division Record of 52 and 4, a team average of 677, a Team High Single of 795 and a Team High 3 Game Series of 2235 giving them first place in each of these categories; Whereas, Alanis Cruz was the an Individual High Average of 186, Individual High Single of 247, the League MVP and the All Catholic Tournament Champion; and Whereas, Maria Lampugnani took first place in the Individual High 3 Game Series with a 636 and also set a League High 3 Game Series record of 742;
And whereas, Kiera McMonagle finished 11th out of 148 participants at the Eastern Regional High School Championship Tournament, the highest finish of any Archdiocesan School Student this year and the first female Archdiocesan student to make it to the State Individual Finals in Pittsburgh where she finished 23rd; and Whereas, Erin Pierson along with her teammates represented Little Flower in the Eastern Regional State High School Championship Tournament held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where they finished 11th out of 28 teams, the highest of any Archdiocesan School this year; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, hereby honors and congratulates the Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls Varsity Bowling Team on their back to back Catholic League Championships and look forward to seeing them here again next year to celebrate their 3-peat. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Little Flower High School Varsity Bowling Team, as further evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. Signed by myself and Council President Darrell Clarke and the rest of the members of Council. Thank you. (Applause.)
I want to thank the Council for recognizing the bowling team. They did a lot of hard work this year. It was a lot of games. They were -- let me see what it was. It was 52 and 4. So they won most of their matches, and they plan to do it again. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
I'm sorry. Just one more thing before we stop. We had a very good coach at Little Flower that passed away this year, Jack Rooney. He was everything to this program. He put his girls before anything, and I hope he's up there watching for us and he's going to help us next year and every other year from now. Thank you. (Applause.)
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla, who will present a resolution congratulating the Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls Swim Team. (Applause.)
Would Sean Clothier and those accompanying him join the Councilman at the podium. Joining Councilman Squilla is Councilwoman Bass and Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you again. I see not only did they win back-to-back championships in bowling, but now we have a swimming championship. So congratulations to Little Flower on the Catholic League High School for Girls Swim Team on winning the District 12 Championship and Catholic League Title. Whereas, Little Flower Swim Team's 2013-14 season was made up of both individual and team accomplishments led Coleman, Emma Coyle, Rose Pisacano, Catherine Spreckley and Rachel Wisniewski; and
Whereas, Sarah Coleman was named 1st Team All Catholic in both the 200 and 400 meter Freestyle Relays and 2nd Team All Catholic in the 50 meter Freestyle. Rose Pisacano was named 2nd Team All Catholic in the 100 meter Backstroke and Catherine Spreckley was named 2nd Team All Catholic in the 100 meter Breaststroke; and Whereas, Juniors, Allyson McHugh was selected 1st Team All Catholic in the 200 meter Freestyle, the 200 and 400 meter Freestyle Relays, the 100 meter Breaststroke and Jessica Seiple was named 2nd Team All Catholic in the 100 meter Breaststroke; and Whereas, Sophomores, Jillian Blaney was named 1st Team All Catholic in both the 200 and 400 meter Freestyle Relays and Megan Campbell was named 2nd Team All Catholic in the 100 meter Backstroke; and
Whereas, Freshman, Kelley McHugh was named 1st Team All Catholic in both the 200 and 400 meter Freestyle Relays, the 500 meter Freestyle and the 200 meter Relay; and Whereas, at the States Kelley McHugh finished 32nd in the 100 meter Backstroke and Allyson McHugh finished 7th in the 200 meter Freestyle earning her a spot on the All-Star State Team; and Whereas, Sarah Coleman, Jillian Blaney, Jennifer Campbell and Kelley McHugh finished 32nd in the 400 meter Freestyle Relay and the team finished 33rd overall in the State Finals and were the highest finisher in the Philadelphia Catholic League; and Whereas, we expect to see a lot more of Little Flower High School Girls Swim Team in the future as they are only losing a few of their members to graduation this year; now, therefore, be
By the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby honor and congratulate Little Flower High School for Girls Swim Team on the District 12 Championship and Catholic League Title. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Little Flower High School Swim Team, further evidencing the sincere sentiments of this legislative body, from myself and Council President Clarke and all members of Council. Congratulations. (Applause.)
On behalf of this amazing group of girls behind me, the parents who have come here today, and our school administration, I'd like to thank Council for having us here. This is a truly great honor. the girls this year. They gave us even more back in return. We had an undefeated 10 and 0 regular season, which culminated in two of our first ever championships, the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District 12 Championship. It was a truly perfect season in every way, all due to these girls behind me and unfortunately the seniors who could not make it today, but thank you very much. We hope to be here again next year. (Applause.)
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown, who will present a resolution recognizing the 2014 Next Generation of Leaders: Rising Stars. Would Danielle Jeter and those accompanying her please the podium.
Thank you, Majority Leader. Good morning. It's my wonderful pleasure to once again bring to you an assembled group of women who are going to be moving in and moving up and running our corporations, our businesses, our religious institutions, and universities. Recognizing and congratulating the 2014 Next Generation of Leaders, what we know as Rising Stars here in the City of Philadelphia. Whereas, since 2005, my office has honored the Next Generation of Leaders and Rising Stars; and Whereas, the celebration honors women between the ages of twenty one and thirty nine, who are on the incline of their careers while making a difference in their respective communities; and Whereas, in 2014, my office will recognize ten young women who embody a Rising Star in their chosen field of employment and community service; and Whereas, my office is pleased and proud to announce the 2014 recipients of the Next Generation of Rising Stars; Whereas, Ajeenah Amir continues to nurture a growing career as a communications strategist, policy enthusiast and public servant. As Communications Director with the Majority Leader of the City Council, Ajeenah strategizes and leads all communications and marketing efforts for the office, and serves as constituent services liaison to three civic organizations. Her work has led to increased recognition by the Majority Leader among key stakeholders in Philadelphia policy and politics, an enhanced and exponentially expanded social media presence, and a refined brand of thoughtful, active and engaged leadership; and Whereas, Ajeenah currently Committeeperson of the 21st Ward in Philadelphia, giving back in a way where there's no compensation; Whereas, Alaysha Claiborne, also from Councilman Jones' office, was the youngest Pennsylvania Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention, for her faith and commitment in the political process, the youngest Pennsylvania Delegate to the 2012 DNC. Ms. Claiborne was introduced by Senator Bob Casey who shared the honor of announcing Pennsylvania's 242 delegate votes for President Barack Obama. Ms. Claiborne is the daughter of two Navy veterans and is currently a student at Temple University; and
Whereas, Katherine Correa was born and raised in California but moved to Philadelphia to continue her higher education and jump-start her career in 2012. As a Marketing and French student of Latino heritage, Katherine is interested in gaining experience in international business development and marketing, global networking, event coordinating, and community outreach. Katherine joined the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce team in March of 2013 and has enjoyed working in the fast-paced world of a highly productive non-profit. The GPHCC has helped develop Katherine into a well-rounded professional with invaluable experience in creating professional business relationships, planning events, and technical assistance. On her free time, Katherine enjoys working out, dancing, singing and playing the piano; and Whereas, "visionary, ambitious, and tenacious" are just a few words used to describe Ms. Danielle P. Jeter. Jeter's a 2010 graduate of Spelman College where she majored in History. After serving as Director of Marketing with several Atlanta based companies, her leadership skills and develop her business. Jeter founded Affairs of Isis Events in 2009, a full service communications firm in Philadelphia specializing in event production and public relations. As a sought after social innovator and civic leader in Philadelphia and South Jersey, she's instrumental in founding Impact Hub Philadelphia, a part of an international network of collaborators focused on making a global positive impact. The African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware named Jeter The 2014 Young Professional of the Year, where she serves as the Young Professional Lead. Jeter was instrumental in founding the Young Professional Network at the AACC. Passionate about social change, Jeter is devoted to developing the next generation of leaders, women's empowerment, and making sure that good stories about great people doing impactful work is shared;
Whereas, Diana Jih is the Community Relations Specialist at New Kensington Community Development Corporation. Diana manages community relations and digital media. It is an honor for her to tell the stories of the inspiring residents, clients, and staff, who work tirelessly in the 19125 and 19134 neighborhoods, which I represent. Prior to being at NKCDC, Diana worked on community greening at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society as well as in New Orleans where she built and designed a community garden for an arts center and community space. She has also published pieces as an arts and cultural blogger for TheArtBlog in Philadelphia and assisted a talented ceramicist and molecular gastronomy chef. She is originally from San Francisco. Thank you. She's one of our millennials that we are proud to have stayed. And even though she's not here today, she's at an out-of-town wedding, my own Jennifer Kates, who is an attorney and a Legislative Assistant in our office. She's a graduate of Penn Law and Temple University, and studied at Bard College at Simon's Rock and Oxford University. Her work in Council primarily focuses on law and policy of housing, community development, land use, and equitable property taxation. Jennifer would take anybody home with her. She advocates for increased access for justice for low-income Philadelphians and the City's immigrant communities. She's an active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Committee on Real Property, Civic Engagement and Fraudulent Conveyance. She serves on the boards of the Philadelphia Land Bank, the Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia, and the historic Fairhill grounds in North Philadelphia. She is a past board member of Finanta, a Community Development Financial Institution. though she's not here. Whereas, Alysia Lee is a singer with a mission. In 2012, Lee founded Sister Cities Girlchoir, the girl empowerment choral academy serving girls in low-income communities in Philadelphia and in Camden. SCG builds communities of music makers that empower at-risk girls to occupy their unique advantage in transforming our world. Thank you, Ms. Lee; and Whereas, Zeyna Rodriguez, who formerly worked with our Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, is a graduate of Philadelphia schools and Eastern University. Ms. Rodriguez has more than fifteen years experience in the non-profit and government industries and has, as I said, served on City Council as a staffer. Ms. Rodriguez is a valued team member at the Aspira High School at Olney where she expanded her skills in the educational arena. Zeyna is a proud children; and
Whereas, Dominique "Dom" Streeter won season 12 of the Emmy Award-winning television series Project Runway. Her fashion-forward designs made use of bold and daring color and prints, taking her straight to the top of the competition. Dom's aesthetic is defined and inspired by both the natural and urban worlds around her, combining a symphony of graphic prints and chic silhouettes. Dom was born and raised in West Philadelphia and earned a Bachelor's degree in fashion design from Moore College of Art and Design. She currently designs for her self-titled line and freelance clients from her studio in Philly. Wonderful; and Whereas, Stephanie R. Taylor, MBA, the Director of Client Resources and Solutions at Dunleavy and Associates, has a keen ability to implement organizational change initiatives within capacities, equipped with analytical and financial management acumen, experienced team leader with success directing the execution of strategic visions, producing desired results, effective and persuasive with diverse audiences through invaluable interpersonal skills. She's successful in developing profitable relationships to solve problems and increase value. She is also a highly capable presenter, trainer and writer; and
Whereas, Gloria Yu is an attorney in the Philadelphia region and currently works for Aetna in their Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Department. Her previous positions include Staff Attorney at the Pennsylvania Health Law Project Philadelphia Office and Legal and Policy Researcher at Solutions for Progress. Gloria is currently President of the Asian American Women's Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to the advancement in the Greater Philadelphia Area. She previously served on the Executive Committee of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania and on the board of the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia. She received her BA from Cornell University and her JD from Temple University Beasley School of Law; and now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby recognize and congratulate the dynamic class of 2014 Next Generation of Women Leaders: Rising Stars. Further resolved, that an grossed copy of this resolution be presented to each of these young women as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. Join me in saluting Philadelphia's Next Generation of Women Leaders. (Applause.)
On behalf of the Rising Stars 2014, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown. We are honored and very appreciative of this distinct award. It is because of women like Councilwoman who is dedicated to investing in the lives of the next generation by preparing us with the tools to lead, we have opportunities to be empowered and successful. Again, thank you, Councilwoman, and please continue to do the impactful work that you contribute every day on behalf of the City of Philadelphia. Thank you. (Applause.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 140407, 140412, 140436, 140437, 140439, 140440, 140442, 140444, 140446, 140447, 140450; 140454, 140481, 140482, 140483, 140484, 140485, 140490, and 140491; and I am pleased to advise you that on June 11, 2014, I signed the following bill which was passed by Council at its 5, 2014: Bill No. 130955; and I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the appointment of Julia Danzy as a member of the Board of Philadelphia Housing Authority; and A resolution appointing Romulo L. Diaz, Jr., to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1414 through 24, 1426 through 32, 1500, 1502 through 24, 1528 through 38, 1540 through 42 North Twentieth Street, 2001 through 05 Jefferson Street, 1507 through 43 North Woodstock Street including 2002 through 04 Redner Street, 2106 through 16, 2120 through 24, 2128 through 36, and 2142 44 Harlan Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2426 Frankford Avenue; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Strawberry Mansion Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2459 North Thirty-Second Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2008 South Salford Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. Those messages will be printed in today's Journal. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional messages?
Thank you so much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduce two non-privileged resolutions.
A privileged resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings on increasing resources to expand the production and preservation of affordable housing in the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar -- I'm sorry, Councilwoman. That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the appointment of Julia Danzy as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
That bill will be referred to committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer five resolutions.
A privileged resolution honoring, recognizing and congratulating Project H.O.M.E. for achieving 25 years of providing exceptional services to the homeless population in the City of Philadelphia.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Strawberry Mansion Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2459 North Thirty-Second Street.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1414 through 24 North Twentieth Street, 1426 through 32 North Twentieth Street, 1500 North Twentieth Street, 1502 through 24 North Twentieth Street, 1528 through 38 North Twentieth Street, 1540 through 42 North Twentieth Street, and 2001 through 2005 Jefferson Street.
And that resolution 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 Twenty-Ninth and Forty-Seventh 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 City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixteenth and Twenty-Eighth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
That will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
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 that resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2008 South Salford Street.
Next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. 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 Twenty-Fifth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution 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, Nineteenth and Thirty-First Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
And that resolution will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged resolution co-sponsored by Councilwoman Tasco.
A privileged resolution recognizing June 19th, 2014 as Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Day in Philadelphia.
And that resolution will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have two non-privileged resolutions today.
A privileged resolution honoring the rich life and loving memory of Sergeant Daryl Giles Sr. who served this city with honor and distinction as a Philadelphia School Police Officer for 19 years.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution also naming the unit block of Lehigh Avenue from 28th Street to 29th as "Van R. Thomas Way."
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have two non-privileged resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2426 Frankford Avenue.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution appointing Romulo L. Diaz, Jr., to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
And that will be referred to committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged resolution co-sponsored by Councilman Squilla and Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown.
A privileged resolution honoring Maria Frizelle Roberts on the occasion of her being named Eastern Pennsylvania Small Business Person of the Year by the Philadelphia District of the Small Business Administration.
That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two privileged resolutions and one non-privileged resolution. The privileged resolution is being co-sponsored by -- one by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and the two others by Councilman Blondell Reynolds Brown. Thank you.
A privileged resolution recognizing and honoring the heroism of Michael Eugene, Isaiah Palmer, and Damien Fuller.
That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings on the level of care and backlog of services for veterans in the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution urging the United States Department of Education and Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, to reconsider the "Gainful Employment" rule that as proposed could derail the educational careers of millions of Americans and have a disproportionately negative effect on low-income and minority students who want to attend college.
And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And that concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions, and we will now have reports from committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 140437, 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 Powelton Avenue, Lancaster Avenue, 37th Street, Warren Street, 36th Street, Filbert Street and 38th Street, and by revising use and dimensional regulations in that area of the City," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 140437. (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 Bill No. 140437. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Finance reports out four bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 140443, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fees of Commissioner of Records,' to raise the fee for recording documents"; and Bill No. 140445, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer to enter into an amendment agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for provision of payroll banking services to the City"; and Bill No. 140511, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private 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 provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with the issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions"; and Bill No. 140512, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of additional operating funds for the School District of Philadelphia, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bond, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to finance such additional operating funds; and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement," respectfully reports it has considered and amended 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 Bills No. 140443, 140445, and 140512. (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. 140443, 140445, and 140512. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Bill No. 140511 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Law and Government.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Law and Government reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, sir. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 130922, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,' to clarify that it is discrimination based on sex and therefore an unlawful business practice for any employer to fail to accommodate an individual's reasonable need to express breast milk"; and Bill No. 140377, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,' by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled 'Marijuana Possession,' to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violations of such provisions, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 130922 and 140377. (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 Bill No. 130922 and Bill No. 140377. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Squilla for a report from the Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports 15 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 130950, entitled "An ordinance amending The Philadelphia Code to provide for the authorization of certain pedestrian enhancements to occupy, by license, a portion of the right-of-way"; and Bill No. 140382, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Farmers' Markets,' by amending the permissible locations"; and Bill No. 140386, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Philadelphia construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way on Arch Street, Filbert Street, and Eighth Street"; and Bill No. 140387, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Vendors in Center City,' by adding new and eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City"; and Bill No. 140388, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Lifestyle Wealth Management, to construct, own and maintain two glass and metal awning encroachments to be located at 1646 through 48 South 12th Street, on the west sidewalk of South 12th Street, and the north sidewalk of Morris Street"; and Bill No. 140389, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Tiffin Bistro to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1100 Federal Street"; and 140412, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing external steel stairs to the second and third floors encroaching on the public right-of-way at 3066 E Street"; and Bill No. 140415, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Watts Street and Porter Street; Juniper Street and Mifflin Street; Emily Street and 11th Street; Mifflin Street and 11th Street; 13th Street and Oregon Avenue; and 13th Street and Ellsworth Street"; and Bill No. 140441, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 12-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations,' by providing further regarding procedures for appealing adjudications of parking violations"; and Bill No. 140446, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing fence and flag poles, and approval to construct, and maintain a new fence, and the public right-of-way at 4300 Tacony Street"; and Bill No. 140454, entitled "An ordinance granting permission to ABEER, owner of the property Oak Lane Diner, 6528 North Broad Street, to legalize a one-story concrete masonry construction"; and Bill No. 140482, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 63 of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes, water main purposes, and gas main purposes, over former Hamilton Street, between Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street"; and Bill No. 140483, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a variable width portion of the southerly footway of Vine Street from Seventeenth Street to a point approximately three-hundred four feet therefrom"; and Bill No. 140490, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Cafe Italiano to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1871 Cottman Avenue"; and Bill No. 140492, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Permit Parking Districts,' to revise the definition of 'vehicle' to include motor-driven cycles, to specify the manner in which the number of vehicles in a household is to be calculated, and to further provide with respect to the fee for the issuance of residential parking permits to motorcycles and motor-driven cycles," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the first reading this day of the 15 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 reading this day of the 15 bills that were just reported from the Committee of Streets and Services. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will all be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes report from the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 140417, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to establish a Free Library Programs and Facilities Fund in which revenue generated from competitively awarded agreements for the use of areas or facilities in the Free Library system may be deposited for use to pay expenses for programs and facilities in the Free Library system"; 140450, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement to lease to Temple University an interior portion of the East Park Canoe House, located on Kelly Drive, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 140417 and 140450. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended this day so as to permit first reading of Bills No. 140417 and 140450. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee on Economic Development.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 140448, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' by adding a new Chapter 19-4000, entitled 'Income Inequality Initiative - Earned Income Tax Credit,' providing for the implementation of a policy and procedures to enable all Philadelphia residents who are eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to apply for and receive the maximum credit to which they are entitled, with particular focus on the approximately 40,000 EITC-eligible Philadelphians who have not yet applied"; and Bill No. 140488, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard,' by further providing with of the minimum wage and benefits standard to contractors, subcontractors, recipients of financial assistance, and subrecipients of financial assistance; and by revising the required Minimum Wage Standard; all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 140448 and 140488. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be as to permit first reading of Bills No. 140448 and 140488. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Johnson for a report from the Committee of Transportation and Public Utilities.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, to which was referred Bill No. 140141, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into purchase obligations for the delivery of electric, natural gas and motor fuel energy supplies for use by facilities owned and leased by the City, including agreements that obligate payments for delivery of such energy supplies in future years"; and Bill No. 140449, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems for the delivery of a bicycle sharing system, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 140141 and 140449. (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. 140141 and 140449. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will also be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee on Public Health and Human Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Public Health and Human Services reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 140452, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, known as the 'Health Code,' by amending Section 6-103, entitled 'Penalties and Cease Operations Orders,' by adding a new Chapter 6-1100, entitled 'Nuisance Health Establishments,' and by amending Section 19-2602, entitled 'Licenses,' providing for identification and closure of establishments, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill 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 the first reading this day of Bill No. 140452. (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 Bill No. 140452. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless, to which was referred Bill No. 140274, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 21-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, 'Housing Trust Fund,' to provide annual operating support for affordable rental units that are developed using the 4% federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit; all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 140274. (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 Bill No. 140274. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will also be placed on our First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown for a report from the Committee on the Environment.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on the Environment reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on the Environment, to which was referred Bill No. 140510, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 3-207 of The Code, entitled 'Sale of Fuel Oil,' by adding requirements for commercial fuel oil content and emissions to take effect at a future date, and deleting superseded standards, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 140510. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended this day so as to permit first reading of Bill No. 140510. favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Before we proceed, the Chair would like to recognize Councilwoman Blackwell at this time for a motion regarding Bill No. 140437.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to Bill No. 140437 at this time. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and again the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 140437 has been amended. Bill No. 140437, as amended, will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar today, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for the purpose of calling up resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following resolutions on Final Passage Calendar: Resolutions No. 140521, 140522, 140524, 140529, 140530, 140531, 140532, 140533, 140537, 140538, 140539, 140541, 140545, 140546, and 140548. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the resolutions just read by Councilman Jones. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, the motion carries, and we will consider the resolutions on the Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Again, thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following bills on Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar: Nos. 140341-A, 140144-A, 140145-A, 140383, 140148, 140489, 140311, 140315, 140338, 140407, 140410, 140413, 140416, 140436, 140439, 140447, 130486, 140278, 140345, 140346, 140411, 140310, 140348, 140380, 140384, 140385, 140409, 140440, 140481, 140484, 140485, and 140491. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the bills just read by Councilman Jones. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, the motion carries, and we will consider the Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones for the purpose of 2ND READING calling up bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Mr. President. In addition to the resolutions and bills being considered on the Consent Agendas, the following resolutions and bills are being called up from Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Nos. 140146, 140408, 140438, 140442, and 140444. All other bills and resolutions are being held.
Thank you very much, Councilman. Before considering the bills and resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, we will have our public comment session. The public comment session will go as follows: You will be given three minutes to testify on a bill or resolution that is on the Final Passage Calendar. If you have not already signed up, you can sign up to the table to my left. When your name is called, you will go to the podium in the middle of the Council. There's a device on the table. When the light on the device turns green, it is time for you to speak. When it turns yellow, you will have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks, and when it turns red, we'd ask that you please adhere to the guidelines and conclude your remarks. Thank you very much. Mr. Decker, please call the name of the first individual who is interested in testifying today.
Rebecka Hess, commenting on 140521. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning. Hello. Thank you for the opportunity to speak here today about Bill 140522 as it relates to Philadelphia school funding. I would like to address a comment made by a Philadelphia City official during a recent NPR interview. This Philadelphia City official stated, We are not here to budget a school district. We are here --
Ma'am, hold on one second. Whoever's phone or whatever electronic device is going off, can you please cut it off. Matter of fact, if anybody else has an electronic device, please turn it on silent. Thank you. Ma'am, conclude your remarks. Sorry about that.
This Philadelphia City official stated, We are not here to budget a school district. We are here to budget a city. I would like to propose that budgeting for and creating an excellent educational system would not burden the City's budget, but would actually boost it. Here is a small example: I live in West Philadelphia. When I bought my home, the neighborhood was different than what it is today. In the mornings at Clark Park, it was my son and I alone but for a couple of police cars. There was the turtle to climb on, but otherwise a rusty and littered playground was really too dangerous for play. Today the police cars are gone. They have moved to neighborhoods that do not have a good school. Two top-notch playgrounds and a bustling mass of kids are enveloped by parents who spend money in the City. These parents create City jobs and spend on piano lessons, karate, ballet, drama school, family, theatre memberships, rock climbing, cinemas, parking, parking tickets, gas, SEPTA, groceries, clothing, pet accessories, contractors, handymen and, of course, housing. Why have all of these people chosen to spend their money in West Philadelphia? Why have property values quadrupled there in the past 15 years? Why are homes selling within days of being placed on the market even through the recession? Why is the City now collecting higher property taxes from the neighborhood? It is because of the Penn Alexander School. This is such a good example of how a good school can help the City budget. So let's build on the success. The Penn Alexander School now truncates at 8th grade. It should go through 12th. There is plenty more land to build on at the school and it can be made larger. More families are sure to move in. More properties will be bought. The boarded-up houses will continue to disappear, and the City will prosper. There's no reason to stop there. The Temple School of Education could start its own university-assisted school modeled after Penn Alexander in North Philly. The Drexel University School of Education can do the same in South Philly. Let us not flee to Cherry Hill and the Main Line as scores before us have done in search of good schools. Let us stay, buy, develop, purchase, invest, create jobs, and help this City prosper. We can only do it if each and every City kid can attend an excellent school. Investing in the School District of Philadelphia is the best financial strategy this City can undertake to balance its budget. Thank you.
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. At this time, we will move forward with our Consent Agenda, and I ask Mr. Decker please read the titles of all the resolutions on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of any resolution on the Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection, the resolution will immediately be removed from the Consent Agenda, without debate, and placed on today's regular Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, would you now read the titles of the resolutions on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 140521, entitled "A resolution urging the Pennsylvania Lottery to allow for the creation of a Philadelphia specific lottery game with all revenue generated from the game to be dedicated to the Philadelphia School District"; and Resolution No. 140522, entitled "A resolution urging the Philadelphia Civil Service Commission to adopt regulations to provide additional examination credits for Fire and Police Department related positions to the members of the Philadelphia Second Alarmers Association"; and Resolution No. 140524, entitled "A resolution authorizing the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing to file a proposal for the 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant Program funding with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development"; and Resolution No. 140529, entitled "A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1306 through 08 Crease Street"; and Resolution No. 140530, entitled "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 Fifteenth and the Eighteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia"; and Resolution No. 140531, entitled "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 Forty-Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia"; and Resolution No. 140532, entitled "A resolution authorizing the 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 Forty-Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia"; and Resolution No. 140533, entitled "A resolution approving a further amendment to the amended and restated redevelopment contract between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Redeveloper, for a portion of the Franklin Town Project, identified by house number and street address as 1601 Vine Street"; and Resolution No. 140537, entitled "A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the urban renewal of a portion of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 7936 through 40 Buist Avenue"; and Resolution No. 140538, entitled "A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 6024 through 26 Greenway Avenue"; and Resolution No. 140539, entitled "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 Thirty-Sixth Ward of the Philadelphia"; and Resolution No.
140541, entitled "A resolution supporting the Environmental Protection Agencies' and the Army Corps of Engineers' proposed definition of 'Waters of the United States' under the Clean Water Act to help enhance the protection of our nation's public health and aquatic resources"; and Resolution No. 140545, entitled "A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2068 Boston Street"; and Resolution No. 140546, entitled "A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Area, identified by house number and street address as 2414 East Gordon Street"; and Resolution No. "
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion to adopt each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda today.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda. That was a tongue twister. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that each of the resolutions on the Consent Agenda be adopted. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and each of the resolutions on the Consent Agenda have been adopted. We will now consider today's Bill Consent Agenda, and I would ask that Mr. Decker read the titles of all of the bills on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on the Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection, without debate, the bill will be pulled off of the Consent Agenda and placed on the regular Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, can you now please read the titles of the bills on the Consent Agenda.
Bill No. 140341-A, 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 Tacony Street, Comly Street extended, the Delaware River, Frankford Creek, and Bridge Street"; and Bill No. 140144-A, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2015 through 2020 inclusive"; and Bill No. 140145-A, an ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget"; and Bill No. 140383, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Streets, the Department of Public Property and the Law Department"; No. 140148, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia 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"; and Bill No. 140489, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sales and Use Tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax,' by providing for additional sales and use tax and for the manner in which the tax revenues shall be used"; and Bill No. 140311, 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 Lehigh Avenue, Fairhill Street, Huntingdon Street, and 5th Street"; and Bill No. 140315, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 7th Street, Arch Street, 13th Street, and Callowhill Street"; and Bill No. 140338, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, 3801 through 03 Locust Walk for the construction of the Perry World House Building"; and Bill No. 140407, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by providing that zoning permits, issued as of right, be posted on the Department of Licenses and Inspections official website"; and Bill No. 140410, 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 18th Street, Wood Street, 19th Street, and Street"; and Bill No. 140413, 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 the Roosevelt Boulevard, Oxford Avenue, Dyre Street, Frankford Avenue, and Bustleton Avenue"; and Bill No. 140416, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by creating a new Center City East /NCA Overlay District in the area bounded by the Delaware River, Spring Garden Street, Broad Street and Spruce Street, and prohibiting Personal Credit Establishments within the District"; and Bill No. 140436, 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 50th Street, Spruce Street, 45th Street, and Street"; and Bill No. 140439, entitled "An ordinance to amend Section 14-502 of the Zoning Code, entitled 'CTR, Center City Overlay,' and to amend Section 14-602 of the Zoning Code, entitled 'Use Tables'; and Bill No.
140447, 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 the Frankford Creek, Kensington Avenue, Adams Avenue, Griscom Street, Wakeling Street, and the Northeast Corridor Railroad Right-of-Way"; and Bill No. 130486, entitled "An ordinance amending the Ordinance approved July 12, 1968, as last amended December 21, 2011 relating to pension benefits for employees working on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works by revising the Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan to incorporate amendments thereto"; and 140278, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' by expanding access to property tax relief programs for owner-occupants"; and Bill No. 140345, entitled "An ordinance further amending Bill No. 130325, entitled 'An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works,' as previously amended by Bill No. 130583, by approving a further amended Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2014"; and Bill No. 140346, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2015 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 Bill No. 140411, entitled "An Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Income and Receipts Tax,' by clarifying the timing of payments relating to the Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Non-Profit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Healthy Food Initiatives and Non-Profit Intermediaries"; and Bill No. 140310, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard"; and Bill No. 140348, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioners of the Department of Public Property and the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a license agreement between PECO Energy Company as Licensor and the City of Philadelphia as Licensee for a certain strip of land located along the of the Schuylkill River between Christian Street and a point approximately 612 feet northeast of Christian Street to be used for an extension of the Schuylkill River recreational trail"; and Bill No. 140380, 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, with any improvements thereon, located at 1823 through 35 Callowhill Street"; and Bill No. 140384, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority as landlord and the City of Philadelphia as tenant for office space at 1234 Market Street"; and Bill No. 140385, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land and any improvements located at 611 North 2nd Street"; and Bill No. 140409, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey that certain parcel or parcels of City-owned land, together with the buildings and improvements located thereon, commonly known as the Family Court Building bounded by 18th Street, Vine Street, 19th Street and Wood Street and known as 1801 Vine Street"; and Bill No.
140440, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire title from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to a certain tract of land at the southeast corner of North 16th and Seybert Streets, known as 1312 North 16th Street and 1314 North 16th Street"; and Bill No. 140481, entitled "An the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel of land generally situate at 669 Hutchinson Street"; and Bill No. 140484, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire all or part of a parcel of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, with any improvements thereon, located at 2100 through 06 Cecil B. Moore Avenue"; and Bill No. 140485, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to accept title to certain real property owned by the School District of Philadelphia and to convey the same to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for further conveyance"; and Bill No. "
Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Decker. These bills having been read on two different days, the question for each bill now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker shall call the roll, and upon being called, each Councilmember shall vote aye on each of the bills, nay on each of the bills or indicate those bills for which the member is voting aye and those bills for which the member is Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye on all bills. A majority of members having voted in the affirmative for each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, can you please read the title of 140146. 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
An ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015.
We have an offer of an amendment. Let's do Councilman Oh. Councilman Oh, you want to offer an amendment?
Yes. Thank you, Council President. I would like to offer an amendment to this bill, a copy of which has been circulated electronically and a hard copy has been distributed to each Councilmember. And I'd like to be heard on the amendment, Mr. President.
Thank you very much. This amendment offers a fallback position in case the cigarette tax does not pass in Harrisburg and the Philadelphia schools do not receive the estimated $75 million per year. The 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING choice at that time will be to either fund the schools with a tax increase or to not fund them. And I have been a strong advocate of improving the quality of education and the fiscal responsibility of the School District, but in that, we need to have a School District operating in order for it to be improved, and the condition of the schools are inseparable from the economic health and quality of life in our city. At the same time, we are unfortunately America's poorest large city, and we are also America's highest taxed large city. The people of Philadelphia have already been suffering under the weight of high taxes and a high cost of living, and we do need more jobs and opportunities that come with new and expanding employment and investment. This amendment offers a third option, which is also a very hard choice. It would offer the opportunity to cut into the budget by sending $74 million of 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING what appears to be funds in excess of need to the schools on two conditions. One, only if the cigarette tax does not pass in Harrisburg and, two, that the SRC waives maintenance of effort and is legally able to do so. Otherwise, the funds will remain in the budget. I believe that the fund balance will allow the Administration to draw on the money it needs to replenish the 74 million if it needs to do so, and I offer this as a way of funding our schools without raising taxes upon the citizens of Philadelphia. Thank you very much.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move to lay Councilman Oh's amendment to Bill No. 140146 on the table. (Duly seconded.) 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
There's been a motion to table Councilman Oh's amendment to Bill No. 140146. All in favor of that motion? (Aye.)
All right. The motion to table Bill No. 140146 has been approved. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for an amendment to Bill No. 140146.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 140146. A copy of that amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.) 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 140146 be adopted. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 140146, as amended, has been adopted and, as amended, will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Technical correction. It will not only go on our next reading Final Passage Calendar, it will go on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. I think I may have said our next session, but it will be our Final Passage. Thank you. Mr. Decker, can you please read the title of 140408. 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, Taney Street, Poplar Street, and 27th street.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to this bill. The amendment has been circulated, and I move for the adoption of that amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to 140408 be approved. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 140408 is amended 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING and it will placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 140438.
An ordinance to amend the Institutional (Special Purpose) District Master Plan of Drexel University, in the vicinity of 33rd Street and Chestnut Street, for the construction of a new hotel with retail space.
And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to Bill No. -- no; an amendment to Bill No. 140438. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 140438 be adopted. All those in favor? 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill 140438, as amended, will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 140442.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 23rd Street, Cherry Street and the Schuylkill River.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to this bill. The amendment has been circulated, and I move for the adoption of the amendment. 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 140442 be amended. All in favor of the amendment to that bill say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill 140442, as amended, will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 140444.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 5th Street, Girard Avenue, 2nd Street, Brown Street, and 3rd Street. 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to this bill. The amendment has been circulated, and I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
There's been a motion to amend Bill No. 140444. All those in favor of that motion? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 140444 has been amended and it will be placed on our next session of Council for final passage. It appears that we are ready to move on to resolutions. Mr. Decker, do you have any 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING additional resolutions.
A resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings on increasing resources to expand the production and preservation of affordable housing in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution honoring, recognizing and congratulating Project H.O.M.E. for achieving 25 years of providing exceptional services to the homeless population in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Greenlee for Council President Clarke.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING recognizing June 19th, 2014 as Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Day in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption, co-sponsored by my colleague Councilwoman Tasco again. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that that resolution be approved. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING honoring the rich life and loving memory of Sergeant Daryl Giles Sr. who served the City with honor and distinction as a Philadelphia School Police Officer for 19 years, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring Maria Frizelle Roberts on the occasion of her being named Eastern Pennsylvania Small Business Person of the 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Year by the Philadelphia District of the Small Business Administration, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.
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? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring the heroism of Michael Eugene, Isaiah Palmer, and Damien Fuller, introduced by Councilman Oh.
The 6/12/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings on the level of care and backlog of services for veterans in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration, Mr. President.
Thank you very much. That concludes our calendar for today. And right now we will go to our speeches on the part of the minority. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Council President. I just want to make a comment about the lactation bill that made it out of committee. Years ago I met a young police officer, a woman who was a police officer at one of our universities. I was immediately impressed with her military bearing, her physical strength, and good attitude. What she came to me about was she was thinking about leaving her job because she had been a stellar police officer and then took a medical leave to deliver her child and when she came back, she wanted to express breast milk at work. That didn't appear to be a problem because they had two breaks, one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Anyone could take a break for any reason. But when she went to use her breast pump, she began to be harassed by her supervisors, including women, and was told that she could not pump milk at the workplace. It included when she tried to her locker room, a female locker room, the male supervisor would burst into the locker facility. She eventually did leave her job. And I was not handling the case at the time. A friend of mine did. And to my surprise, the case was dismissed because there was no federal right, there's no constitutional right. It is not gender discrimination to fire a woman for expressing milk at the workplace, even if it is on a break time. It was not until last year that a federal circuit court in Texas reversed a ruling that an employer could fire a woman for merely expressing the interest in using a pump at work. And so this bill provides that in Philadelphia women have the right to express milk in the workplace. There's a lot of confusion, and that's why I'm taking this time. There's a federal law. It is for only hourly wage earners who are women that they should be provided a milk. However, there is no teeth to that law because it's based on lost wages. If your employer does not allow you to express milk, does not provide you a reasonable and clean place, you have not lost any wages. Salary women are not protected under this law. Why it is a critical issue, Mr. President, and why I try to explain this is, it's a constitutional right as a human being to be afforded your constitutional right as an individual. If it is not hurting anybody, if it's not an undue hardship to the employer, you should be able to express milk at work. The idea that women have the same rights as men at work if they act like a man, conform themselves to the conduct of a man, I think that is the critical issue that we're facing both under the law and as a society, and especially if we want to be a competitive city. Other cities are really workplace and especially mothers in the workplace. The U.S. used to be number four in the world. We're now number 32. We have fallen behind because other countries are accommodating women for the recognition that 50 percent of their workforce, it is critical for them to be engaged, fully and fairly compensated, and happy in the workplace. And so I think this is a positive step for Philadelphia in righting a wrong that exists in our nation. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. On many occasions I've had the opportunity to watch you as you talked about your grandson, and every time inevitably a smile pops on your face, even with the weight of the City on your shoulders. On behalf of Father's Day and particularly to my colleague who is now going to be a new papa, we offer congratulations. In general, it's amazing to me that it takes 40 hours of instruction in the air to be a pilot. To drive a car you need a driver's license with some road experience. To make a burger in the City of Philadelphia, you need a food handler's preparation certificate. But to create a life, to father a child, often it comes with no instruction manual. As a Councilman and as my colleagues would also verify, we see firsthand the deep devastation that the absence of fathers brings to children's lives and ultimately to our community. I have had the privilege of meeting and knowing many good, even great fathers in different walks of life. Most of these fathers are committed to nurturing and their children, and many of them, and like yourself, are renewing their commitment to be good pop-pops. Last week I visited PICC, the Philadelphia Industrial Correction Center up on State Road, and that facility graduated over two dozen young men who for the first time, most of whom were under the age of 25, a fatherhood course, because many of them did not have fathers in their lives. These men completed that fatherhood enrichment program offered through RISE, the Mayor's Office of Reintegrated Services for Ex-Offenders, and they were proud to finally get it, to see what it takes, the commitment to sacrifice. And just last night I was at the Father's Day Rally Committee's award banquet, which I met close to, along with Councilwoman Blackwell, hundreds of dads that were doing the right thing and got it right the first time. The Fatherhood Day Rally my good friend and brother, Bilal Qayyum, and his organization celebrated 25 years in leading Philadelphia in anti-violence efforts and working to decrease mass incarceration among particularly African American males, many of whom didn't have fathers. Research shows that a child, their life outcomes are better when fathers are in their lives. Now, shout-out to the moms that have done it by themselves, but research shows that it is better outcomes for young men when fathers are in their lives. And I would say this Sunday that we must take advantage of the precious priceless time that we share with our children, because the years pass way too quick. We must take advantage of the brief window of opportunity to establish that vital connection. We can't always be their friends. We can't just be their homies sitting on the front porch. Sometimes we hard thing and say no. But more and more we find out it is not just about providing money. It's important to provide that guidance, that walking example of what they need to do when they're confronted with some of the challenges in their life. For me, I take my roles -- you know, I had a lot of titles too, CEO and all that stuff, but none of them do I take as much pride in as being a father. So I salute all of the good dads out there coming up this Sunday. I encourage all of the dads that need a little help and are a work in progress to do better so that next year they will be proud to take that mismatched tie, that cologne that you would never wear, that card that, you know, only the joke is on you, but to take it with pride and to say thank you and have that gratitude extended from your children. Thank you, Mr. President.
you, Councilman. Very good point. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I just want to publicly take the opportunity to thank our Chief Clerk, Mr. Decker, and his staff, Donna Cisowski on your staff, and anyone else who touches the flow of work, the immense flow of work that goes through here on a weekly basis. I'm watching them today moving around, keeping things even-keeled, understandable, moving in a timely fashion. I know we don't take them for granted, but sometimes I think things happen so smoothly that we don't understand how much work it takes to do that. So I just wanted to publicly thank them for every year they've been doing it, but especially now. Thank you. (Applause.)
Councilman, they have a saying in the office, don't come to Council without them. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. We should give them all a theme song as they enter into this side of the gate. But anyway, I just wanted to make an announcement that as Father's Day approaches, this Sunday is the 12th Annual Gary Papa Run. It's the walk. They have a 5K walk, 5K run. They have a one-mile fun walk for kids to raise awareness for prostate cancer. So just as breast cancer is on Mother's Day, prostate cancer, the walk to raise awareness is on Father's Day. I will be there. I have two kids, a 10-year-old and 12-year-old, my 12-year-old Matthew and my 10-year-old Zachary. Hello, if they're watching. Hey, guys. Because they are taping it. 12-year-old says to me last year, I'm going to run. I said, Oh, okay. Well, maybe. He's 11. All right. You're going to run, son. No problem. Leading up to Saturday night. The night before he says, Oh, you know what, I'm going to walk for you because you had prostate cancer, dad, tomorrow. I was like, Oh, boy. I have to run my first 5K. So he ran it with me last year. He's going to run it again with me this year. I'm asking everybody to pass the word and to come on down to the Parkway. The weather is going to break. It's going to be a real nice day. Come on down, have fun. Spread the word to all our listening constituencies to come on out and have fun and raise awareness. We have bands passed out that say "hope, courage and faith," and if you can wear it on Father's Day just as a symbol of reminder for everybody to get wellness, I would appreciate it. So enjoy. Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there.
Thank you, Councilman. Very good cause. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to thank everyone for their support today. Certainly I agree and wish all fathers the best. Thank God I still have a brother, and all of you are blessed who do have a father. And on another -- and I certainly agree with all that was said about Michael Decker, and we thank everyone. We see Jerry there, from the people who write our citations, Khalia, to all who do everything to make this body be what it can. We appreciate them all. Thank you, Christmas. I know I were still working for me.
He said did he ever leave. Well, he let's us share him. Thank you, Mr. President, for that. And thank you all, all of you who are laughing. It's true, but thank you too as well. And just on another small note, we passed out some manila envelopes today proposing an early childhood initiative that we'll be working on over the summer, and we're trying to expand that conversation in the Education Committee, and certainly look forward to working with you. Again, thank you all.
Thank you so much, Councilwoman. And that concludes the speeches on the part of the minority and majority, and with that, the Chair recognizes a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, June 19th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, June 19th, 2014, 10:00 a.m. All in favor say aye. (Aye.)
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