Stated Meeting, June 5, 2014

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 5, 2014 11:04 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. 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.)

We will start now. Ask for the -- our guests and visitors to please retire behind the rail, the members will take their seats. We'll get started. Thank you so much. And I apologize for being a little tardy to our guests today. We had some business we had to take care of prior to our starting today. So, I want to apologize for being a little late. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes the Reverend Renee McKenzie, Vicar of George W. South Memorial Church of the Advocate. She is here today as my guest. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Members and guests rise.)

Let us pray. Dear Lord, you called this group of men and women to serve in this place to be your eyes and ears, hearts and minds, arms and legs in the City of Philadelphia. Empower us this day to live as fully as possible into this moment of love. Let us see it not as a burden, but as an opportunity. Open our very presence so that the insight that comes from your wisdom will infuse our being. And out of that wisdom, we will hear from you actions that will be made and decisions which will be taken and we will hear each other. Let us treasure this day as a gift to receive and a gift to be given, a service to be rendered in the name of all that is good, holy and pure we pray this morning. Amen. (Amen.)

Thank you so much for those inspiring words. Council be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Thank you so much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the Meeting of Thursday, May 22, 2014. Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 22, 2014 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the Meeting of Thursday, May 22, 2014 stand approved. All those in favor? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.) Ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is request for leave of absence. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no request for leaves of absence today.

Chair thanks the gentleman. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the minority, there are no requests for leaves of absence.

Chair thanks the gentlemen. At this time, I will dispense with the regular order of business, and I would like to thank everyone who has taken time out of their day to come down and witness their government in action. We really appreciate the fact that you thought it would be important enough for you to come and see us do our jobs and provide the service to the citizens of the City of Philadelphia. We really hope you enjoy it. We anticipate a number of things happening today. All of them good, by the way. We really hope that you appreciate it so much so you please come back again. So again, thank you for being here today. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney who will present a resolution recognizing Wawa. Would Chris Gheysens and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And joining Councilman Kenney, we have Councilwoman Reynolds Brown and Councilman Mark Squilla.

And Councilman O'Neill.

And Councilman O'Neill.

Thank you, Mr. President. This is a resolution recognizing and honoring Wawa Incorporated on the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the first Wawa convenience store and for Wawa's many investments in the Philadelphia area.

Whereas, the Wawa Dairy was founded in 1902 by George Wood in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The Dairy produced pasteurized and doctor-certified raw milk products and distributed them to customers in the City from a milk depot in West Philadelphia and later from Allegheny Avenue. Whereas, in late 1950, a popularity of supermarket shopping eroded the home delivery business and Wood's grandson Graham sought an alternate retail outlet for the Wawa Dairy. The first Wawa Food Market opened on April 16, 1964 at 1212 MacDade Boulevard in Folsom, Pennsylvania; and

Whereas, Wawa's chain of stores has continued to grow over the last 50 years. Wawa now operates 650 stores including over 40 stores in the City of Philadelphia. Wawa employs over 22,000 people and serves more than 600 million people every year. Had to look at that twice. Whereas, Wawa is known for the service it provides to its customers and for its commitment to all its employees. A Harvard business review study found Wawa's employment turnover rate to be 22 percent, substantially lower than the retail sector average. Wawa encourages their employees to pursue a college education. And offers tuition reimbursement at several colleges. Wawa employees are also able to earn stock through an ESOP, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, based on company performance; and

Whereas, Wawa is known for their community engagement and support. Wawa since 2010 has been the title sponsor for Philadelphia's Welcome America Fourth of July Celebration, which is an annual week long festival including America's largest -- largest free concert and fireworks and other free community activities celebrating America's birthday in America's birth place. Since Wawa opened its first store in 1964, community relationships have been a priority. Wawa provides financial grants to charitable organizations throughout its operating area and Wawa employees volunteer at major charitable events. In tandem with its 50th Anniversary and to strengthen its support to communities, Wawa announced the creation of the Wawa Foundation. The goal of Wawa and the Wawa Foundation is to commit 50 million in five years to causes in support of the Foundation's focus area which includes health, hunger and everyday heroes; and

Whereas, from a small dairy company to a flourishing convenience retail operation, Wawa has been the ultimate Delaware Valley success story. The Wood family and all Wawa leadership should be praised for their dedication to the Philadelphia area and to their employees and customers. Now therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that Council does hereby recognize, honor and commend Wawa on its 50th Anniversary of the opening of the first Wawa convenience store and for their many investments in the Philadelphia area. Thank you and congratulations. (Applause.)

Chair recognizes Mr. Gheysens for remarks.

On behalf of the Wawa associates that are here and the entire Wawa family, I want to thank the Members of City Council for honoring us here and inviting us here today. This is a wonderful recognition and it's a milestone year for Wawa as you've heard. This year we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in retail and the creation of the Wawa Foundation. At Wawa, we believe we have a small role in making our world and the communities that we serve a better place. We exist to fulfil our customer's lives each and every day. And since the opening of our first store in 1964, those community relationships have been at the heart of who we are, from championing important causes to raising funds in store and volunteering at numerous community events. This is what led to the launch of the Wawa Foundation. It's our new not-for-profit organization which all of our giving and charitable activities will be channeled and funneled through. And while we've been integrally really a part of causes near and dear to our customers and associates' hearts for years, the Wawa Foundation gives us an opportunity to make a bigger impact right here in our local communities including Philadelphia. Its mission is to support causes related really in three primary areas: Health, hunger and every day heroes. Over the next five years, you just heard we've committed $50 million back to the local communities that we serve, especially those right here in our home town of Philadelphia. We consider the City of Philadelphia our home town, so this resolution really is particularly special to us. I believe much of the City's personality actually is alive and well in the culture of Wawa and plays itself out in our stores every day. Our associates have a passion for their community, they work hard and they take care of their friends and neighbors both in their stores and well beyond. These are the bonds that make Philadelphia unique and also a part of the Wawa way. So, as we gear up to celebrate our next big event right here, Wawa Welcome America, I want to thank our associates, those who are here and those who are not who enabled really the success we've had in the last 50 years. They are the face of our brand, and they are aligned with the long term goals of Wawa because as you heard, they are also owners. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan owns more than 40 percent of Wawa today. And it's been in place for decades. We are committed to sharing ownership with all of our associates because that's what matters to us. And we are proud to say that our ESOP is one of the largest in the country. Heading into the next 50 years, we remain committed to delivering that same belief that we do have a small role in making our local communities in the world a better place. Thank you for memorializing Wawa's place in the city and also in our customers hearts. Thanks so much. (Applause.)

Thank you. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Thank you very much. Before we call our next presentation, the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Yeah. Thank you, Mr. President. I just want to acknowledge one of the most outstanding charter schools in the 2nd Councilmatic District. Today, we have Ms. Courtney Taylor and students from the Southwest Leadership Academy. Can they please stand so we can acknowledge them. They will be observing us in session today. (Applause.)

That's our future. And so, I just want to thank all of the young men from Southwest Leadership Academy for being here today. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you and welcome. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon who will present a resolution recognizing Carl Goldenberg. Would Sam and David Goldenberg and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And we have Councilman Jones and Councilwoman Blackwell also joining Councilman Henon.

Good morning, everybody. And as you know, with the resurgence and renaissance of manufacturing, it's certainly an honor to be able to make a presentation to an established family in commitment to Philadelphia when we were once and we still remain the workshop of the world when it comes to manufacturing. You know, its slogan in Peanut Chews has come back. We are trying. They are revitalizing their market in Philadelphia and in the area and in the region. And they are "Chewing" it old school. And its commitment to Philadelphia is certainly a privilege and it is an honor here today to present them with this resolution and their family in their honor of Mr. Goldenberg who has recently passed. Proclaiming that the City of Philadelphia recognizes the life of Carl Goldenberg, the third generation of operators of the Goldenberg Candy Company, the original of Goldenberg's Peanut Chews. Whereas, in 1980 -- or 1890, my apology, the Goldenberg Candy Company was founded by Carl Goldenberg's grandfather David, a Romanian immigrant, in the Kensington section of Philadelphia; and

Whereas, in 1917, the Goldenberg Candy Company began producing Goldenberg's Peanut Chews, which were used by the U.S. Military as ration bars during World War I. And which followed, the Second World War became the sole focus of the Goldenberg confectionary. And whereas, Peanut Chews were produced in a plant on Wyoming Avenue in Feltonville for 50 years before the company moved to a larger facility on State Road in the Northeast section of Philadelphia in 1997; and

Whereas, Carl Goldenberg, the third-generation operator of the Goldenberg Candy Company graduated from Penn State University with a degree in economics in 1950. And whereas, following a four-year stint as a Lieutenant in the Air Force during the Korean War, Goldenberg -Mr. Goldenberg returned to his home town and joined the family candy business in Northeast Philadelphia. And whereas, Mr. Goldenberg, a native Philadelphian, managed the Goldenberg Candy Company for 55 years. And whereas, in 1986, Mr. Carl Goldenberg received Candy Industry's Kettle Award in recognition for his accomplishments as an executive and his service to the industry. And whereas, following the sale of Goldenberg Candy Company to Just Born, Inc., in 2003, the name Goldenberg was removed from the Peanut Chews only to be restored after sales dropped; and

Whereas, Carl Goldenberg, was the last president of the Philadelphia Manufacturers of Confectionery and Chocolate, a professional association of manufacturers of Goobers, Raisinets, Sno-Caps, Good & Plenty and the Fifth Avenue Bar, all candies that were at one time manufactured in Philadelphia. And whereas, Goldenberg ensured that his world famous Peanut Chews continued to be produced in Philadelphia as they have for almost 100 years. And whereas, Carl Goldenberg passed away on October 14, 2013 in Philadelphia at the age of 85. Now therefore, be it

Be it resolved by the City Council of Philadelphia that celebrates the life and accomplishments of Carl Goldenberg, third-generation operator of the Goldenberg Candy Company, which created the world's famous Peanut Chews that has been manufactured in the City of Philadelphia in 1917. Its commitment -- the family's commitment, Carl's commitment to "Chewing" it old school, and remaining in Philadelphia, I can't state enough how proud and privileged we all are to have them in the City of Philadelphia. So, I thank them for his accomplishments and the family's commitment to all of us here today. Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Chair recognizes Mr. Goldenberg for remarks.

Council President Clarke, Councilman Henon, Councilwoman Blackwell, Councilman Jones and O'Brien, Members of City Council, our family is pleased to be with you today as you honor the life of my father Carl. I chose to join our family business in 1977. I wasn't raised to be a candy maker, but I think my dad was. The story of Goldenberg Candy begins in a small store at 2510 Kensington Avenue, and that set of stores and homes still exist today. Dad's grandfather David, my namesake, started his business making candy, ice cream and baked goods. Everything sold in the store, they made. In 1921, David Goldenberg focused exclusively on making candy. And they made every type of candy you can imagine. The entire family, David and his wife Martha my great grandparents and their seven children in order, Dan, Rose, Lee, Ethel, Florence, Edith and the youngest Harry, my grandfather and dad's father, all worked together. It's a great American story. Future husband and wife emigrate to the land of opportunity from Europe in the mid 1800's, find each other, get married, set up shop doing what they know best, invest sweet equity and every penny they have to make it, produce something that's really good -really good stuff. First, second, third and fourth generation family members get involved, make good decisions. And I get to stand before this honored body 124 years later to tell the story. My dad loved what he did. He loved going to work every day. As you heard, he graduated from Penn State in 1950. And at the same time, he spent four years in ROTC at the Air Force at State. With that under his belt, he entered active duty during the Korean War and served in an air base in Japan as a First Lieutenant supply officer. In 1953, he married mom. They spent their first year as husband and wife at an air base in Tennessee. Dad returned to run the family business with his father in 1954. And with the exception of the war and post war, dad worked and lived all of his years in this great City of Philadelphia. As I said, he was raised to be a candy maker. We used to say he was raised to be a "Chew." The candy industry was in his blood. As a manager, a leader, he was always accessible. He felt a sense of responsibility to everyone that worked at the company. In the mid '90s, we were growing. Our plan at 161 West Wyoming Avenue could no longer support the growth we were experiencing and the projected demand. Our international distribution, which my Uncle Ed developed, was expanding. We started looking at new sites not only in the City but in Bucks County and Southern New Jersey, too. Dad wanted to stay in the City of Philadelphia, and we followed his lead. We purchased the building at 7701 State Road and converted it into a food plant. That's where the plant operates still today. When we decided to sell our business in 2003, it was important to dad as well as my uncle, cousin and myself to find a company that would sustain the business in Philadelphia and continue to employ the folks that helped us make it what it had become. We were successful. Our associates kept all of their seniority. Not one machine was moved. We had people that worked with us for 10, 20 over 30 years. This was bigger than Goldenberg Candy Company. My dad felt the weight of those lives in the decision to sell, and he did not fail them. He never sought pats on the back. He'd probably be uncomfortable with this recognition. He was humble. He was a great guy and we miss him. Thank you very much for remembering my father. (Applause.)

Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Thank you. Before we call on our next presentation, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez and then Councilman Kenney.

Thank you, Council President. Over the years, this Council body has welcomed many members, former members of the House of Representatives. In fact, we will be joined very soon by the newly elected Ed Neilson, Councilman Neilson. And from time to time, Council sends its talent to Harrisburg. We did so in the great leader that Cherelle Parker is, having been a Council aide to my mentor Marian Tasco. And today we are joined by a young man that I've watched his tenacity over the last six years that he's worked with me, not only get bitten by the public service bug, but really has demonstrated a commitment to his Frankford community. And he joins us this morning as the Democratic nominee for the House Seat of the 179th District. And I just wanted him -- to welcome him back to Council. And we look forward to him going to Harrisburg and being a real champion for Philadelphia as we face these issues around education and other things. So, please, help me welcome Jason Dawkins back to our Council chambers. (Applause.)

Councilwoman, I think he had a better seat when he worked here. Thank you. Councilman Kenney.

Thank you, Mr. President. I was remiss during the Wawa presentation to announce that Wawa has -has brought a lot of food here today for everyone in the chamber. After -- after session, they are welcome to go across to the Caucus Room and have a nice hoagie. Thank you.

Thank you, Councilman. Thank you. And at this time, Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell who will do a presentation to the Educators to Africa. Would Mr. Bill Green and those accompanying him, please join the Councilwoman at the podium. And joining Councilwoman Blackwell we have Councilman Oh and Councilman Johnson.

Thank you. Sheridan Gillison also and Stephanie March, would you come forward. Thank you very much. City Council, City of Philadelphia citation, recognizing the African-American Heritage Group, Educators to Africa. We are proud to recognize the significant work of the African-American Heritage Group, Education -- Educators to Africa as they advocate and implement beneficial initiatives concerning various political, cultural and academ -- and economic affairs. Whereas, Educators to Africa (ETA) is a common interest organization that was formed in 1970 after unique six-week study tour to four West African countries whose purpose was to create a closer link with the peoples of Africa, to educate the American public about the political, cultural and economic affairs of Africa, to organize a cultural exchange program with nations of Africa, support African nations in their efforts to achieve economic and political viability, offer scholarships and other forms of financial aid to qualified African students in their efforts to secure a university education in the Philadelphia region, sponsor cultural and educational activities that would create a greater interest, awareness and appreciation of African history and culture and support the Black liberation movements of African people on the continent and in the Diaspora; and

Whereas, ETA membership has always been composed of individuals from many walks of life who have cultivated a love for Africa and their African heritage. And whereas, ETA has lived up to its stated purpose by planning and implementing many interesting programs, projects and activities that have stimulated public awareness in Africa and, at the same time, have created closer links with African people on the continent and throughout the world. And whereas, since ETA's founding, they have sponsored annual seminars, symposiums which have brought some of the brightest minds in the African-American community before the general public such as Dr. Asa Hilliard, III, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Reverend Dr. Cain Hope Felder, Dr. Ivan van Sertima and Dr. Molefi K. Asante; and

Whereas, under the leader of Dr. Molefi K. Asante, the world's first Ph.D. program in African-American Studies was launched at Temple University in 1988. And in 1991, ETA established the John Henrik Clarke Educational Endowment Fund to aid students enrolled in the Ph.D. program. And whereas, in an emotionally moving ceremony at Temple University's Sullivan Hall on May 18, 2011, ETA donated 40 years of historical documents and papers to the archives of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection for future research purposes; and

Whereas, historically all groups of newly arrived immigrants have maintained links with their homeland and have supported their native lands rights to political, social and economic self-determination. And whereas, the members of the ETA believe that Africa's children who are snatched away from the continent hundreds of years ago and survived the degradation of the Middle Passage and the chattels of slavery should recognize and strengthen our connection to the motherland and work on this side of the Atlantic to help reclaim her great past; now therefore, be it

Resolved by the City Council of the City of Philadelphia that we recognize the significant work of the African-American Heritage Group Educators to Africa as they advocate and implement beneficial initiatives concerning various political, cultural and economic affairs. Let me say on behalf of all of City Council, we are pleased to make this presentation and honored that they are with us today. Thank you. (Applause.)

Thank you. Chair recognizes Mr. Green for remarks.

Greetings, Council President, Members of City Council and friends. We, the members of Educators to Africa, thank City Hall for this significant recognition. On July 8, 1970, 38 elementary and secondary teachers embarked on a six-week study tour of West African nations including Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria. It was a rich and rewarding experience. Many of the participants stated that it was a life changing experience. And some of you may say the same if you visit this magnificent continent. As noted, this group has made a significant impact in the teaching of African and African-American history and culture. Some of the charter members are here today with us. We honor and recognize their commitment and the commitment of others who have made this organization a viable one. Thanks again, City Council members, for this single recognition. (Applause.)

Thank you. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Thank you. The next order of business is the communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief clerk. Mr. Decker, please read those messages.

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Section 2-303 of the Home Rule Charter, and today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to Bill No. 140144 and Bill No. 140145, the FY2015 Capital Program and Budget; and Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, and today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 140311, 140314, 140315, 140338, 140339, 140352, 140378, 140380, 140385, 140389, 140408, 140409, 140410, 140413, 140416 and 140438; and I am pleased to advise you that on June 4, 2014, I signed the remaining bills which were passed by Council at its session on May 15, 2014. And that on May 28, 2014 and June 4, 2014, I signed all of the bills which were passed by Council at its session on May 22, 2014; and I am transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration of your honorable body the following five resolutions for appointees to the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia; namely, Dennis S. Pickeral, Gwang Han, Kathleen N. Paulmier, Justin DiBerardinis and Jania Daniels; and Also, a resolution approving the appointment of Ethel M.

Wise as a board -as a member of the board of the Philadelphia Housing Authority; and A resolution approving the appointment of Aisha Coney as a member of the board of the Philadelphia Housing Authority; and A resolution approving the annual program statement and budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds for Fiscal Year 2015; and A resolution approving -- authorizing the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing to apply for the 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant Program Funding with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Nicetown Urban Renewal area, identified by house number and street address as 1927 Brunner 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 numbers and street addresses as 1306 through 08 Crease Street; and 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 to allow revised concept drawings as the plans by which the property will be redeveloped; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and 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 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 numbers and street addresses as 6024 through 26 Greenway Avenue; 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 2414 East Gordon 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 2068 Boston Street; and An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds, authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with the issuance of the bonds; and certain other actions providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent; and 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 bonds, 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 Philadelphia to pay in full when due the service fee and other amounts payable under the service agreement, all under certain terms and conditions.

Thank you, Mr. Decker. You have any additional communications?

I have none, Mr. President.

Thank you so much. We will now move to introduction of bills and resolutions. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill and two non-privileged resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance amending Section 11-612 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk and Roadway Lane Closures," by amending the penalty and enforcement provisions.

That bill will be referred to committee.

And a non-privileged 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 that resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged 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, a nearly 100-year-old group who provides needed support for Philadelphia's First Responders.

That resolution will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduced one privileged resolution cosponsored by Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Blondell Reynolds Brown and Kenyatta Johnson as well as one bill and three non-privileged resolutions. I also introduction on your behalf, two non-privileged resolutions and one bill.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

An ordinance providing for the submission of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia's schools.

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones," by designating the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Housing Opportunity Zones pursuant to the 1,500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative.

And that ordinance will also be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a privileged resolution honoring and recognizing Mark Temple for his leadership and lifelong dedication to the children and youth in Philadelphia on this occasion of his retirement after 34 years of service to the Philadelphia Department of Services.

That will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to file a proposal for 2014 Emergency Solutions Grant Program Funding with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the appointment of Aisha Coney as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

And that resolution will be referred to committee.

And a resolution approving the appointment of Ethel M. Wise as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

And that will be referred to committee.

And a resolution submitting to the electors of the City -the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to abolish the School Reform Commission and return local control of Philadelphia schools as proposed by a petition filed with the Council.

And that will be referred to committee.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the annual program statement and budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds for Fiscal Year 2015.

And that will be referred to committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer five resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

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 addresses 1306 through 08 Crease Street.

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, situated in the Fifteenth and Eighteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

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, situated in the Forty-Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

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, situated in the Forty-Seventh [sic] Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged 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 that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged resolution today.

Thank you, Councilman.

A privileged resolution honoring and congratulating Dietz and Watson on the occasion of their 75th Anniversary.

And that will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Tasco.

Mr. President, I have two bills on your behalf; one on behalf of Administration and one on resolution.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

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 bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance such additional operating funds.

And that will be referred to committee.

And an ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sales to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes providing for appropriations of the Sinking Fund Commission of 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.

Refer to committee.

And an ordinance amending Section 10-602 of the Philadelphia Code, known as, "The Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," by providing for a limited period of time during which certain private clubs may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the section prohibiting smoking in certain places.

Refer to committee.

And a privileged resolution honoring the career of John Meyerson.

And that will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill and four non-privileged resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

You're welcome.

An ordinance providing for the submission of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposals set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish a Department of Aviation and to transfer the function of the certain agencies with respect to the expansion, maintenance and operation of City airports.

That bill will be referred to committee.

And a non-privileged resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation and to transfer the functions of certain city agencies with respect to the expansion, maintenance and operation of City airports to the Department of Aviation.

That resolution will also be referred to committee.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal portion of Eastwick Urban Renewal area, identified by house number and street addresses 7936 through 40 Buist Avenue.

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 Kingsessing Urban Renewal area, identified by house number and street addresses 6024 through 26 Greenway Avenue.

Next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution to authorize 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, situated in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Thank you, Mr. President. No bills or resolutions today.

Thank you, Councilwoman. Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.

Thank you, Councilman. Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.

Thank you, Councilman. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Good morning, Mr. President. I offer three -one bill and three resolutions; one cosponsored by colleague Councilman Kenney, the Rising Star Resolution, cosponsored by Members Quinones-Sanchez and Jones; and the Maya Angelou Resolution cosponsored by all sixteen members of City Council. And I would ask to speak on that resolution, Mr. President.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

An ordinance amending Section 3-207 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Fuel Oil," by adding requirements for commercial fuel, content and emissions to take effect at a future date and deleting superceded standards.

And that bill will be referred to committee.

And A privileged resolution recognizing and congratulating the 2014 next generation of leaders Rising Stars.

Today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution supporting the Environmental Protection Agency and the army corps of engineers proposed definitions 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 increase the Clean Water Acts Program predictability and consistency by increasing clarity as to the scope of waters of the United States protected under the act.

Next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a privileged resolution celebrating and honoring the life and accomplishments of Dr. Maya Angelou, a treasure of American culture. Dr. Angelou was world renowned for her work as an actress, singer, dancer, film director, essayist, inaugural poet and Pulitzer-Prize nominated poet, the author of more than thirty-five books, a dozen volumes of poetry and countless essays. Dr. Angelou passed away on Wednesday, May 28 at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where she had a lifetime appointment at Wake Forest University. Dr. Angelou is survived by her son Guy B. Johnson along with her two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

That will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. Councilwoman?

Yes.

Do you want to speak now or at the time of vote?

Refer to my guru. At the time of vote, Mr. President. Thank you.

Thank you, Councilwoman. Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two non-privileged resolutions, one cosponsored by Councilman Kenney, Blackwell, Henon and Sanchez. And the other cosponsored by all members of council. And I, like my colleague at the time of the vote, would like to be recognized.

Thank you, Councilman.

A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing the Father's Day Rally Committee, FDRC, for promoting positive fatherhood and male development programs for African-Americans across Philadelphia and the nation for 25 years, and celebrating Father's Day Week from June 8 through the 15, 2014 with a week filled with community events including the annual Fatherhood Award Reception.

That will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a privileged resolution authorizing the Special Investigating Committee on Demolition Practices to conduct public hearings to review the execution, progress and efficacy of demolition policy reforms enacted as a result of the tragic collapse of buildings at 22nd and Market Streets in Philadelphia which resulted in catastrophic injury and loss of lives on this day June 5 one year ago.

That will also be in today's Final Passage Calendar. And Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

I have no bills or resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman. Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill and two non-privileged resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-502 to further provide for requirements within the Center City Overlay district to make technical changes.

That bill will be referred to committee.

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 New Kensington Urban Renewal area, identified by house number and street address at 2068 Boston 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 portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal area, identified by house number and street address as 2414 East Gordon Street.

Next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill and I have one privileged resolution cosponsored with Councilman Blackwell and six non-privileged resolutions requiring a hearing for five.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

An ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers Markets," by adding the corner of Pleasant Street and Chew Avenue abutting the Pleasant Playground as a permissible location.

That bill will be referred to committee.

And a privileged resolution honoring the life and mourning the death of Matthew Saad Muhammad, boxer and advocate for the homeless.

And that will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal portion of the Nicetown Urban Renewal area, identified by house number and street address as 1927 Brunner Street.

Next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a resolution appointing Jania Daniels to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District; and a resolution appointing Dennis S. Pickeral to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Special Services District; and a resolution appointing Gwang Han to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District; and a resolution appointing Justin DiBerardinis to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Special Services District; and a resolution appointing Kathleen N. Paulmier to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District.

Thank you. All five resolutions just read by Mr. Decker will be referred to committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman. That concludes the introduction of bills and resolutions. And the next order of business is reports on committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee of the Whole.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 140146, 140147, 140148 and 140489. Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of Whole reports four bills with favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole to which is referred Bill No. 140146, entitled "An ordinance adopting the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2015;" and Bill No. 140147, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-1806 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,' to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia; and Bill 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 within the City of Philadelphia; 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 revenue shall be used, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same, and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. And the Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.

And I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 140146, 140147, 140148 and 140489. (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. 140146, 140147, 140148 and 140489. All those in favor say aye. (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it. Those bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee of Rules.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports fifteen bills with a favorable recommendation.

Wow. Mr. Decker, please read that report.

The Committee on Rules, which has referred Bill No. 140277 entitled, "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lindbergh Boulevard, Suffolk Avenue and Island Avenue"; 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 Zoning Maps 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 Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, 3801-3803 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. 140408, 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 Girard Avenue, Taney Street, Poplar Street and 27th Street"; 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 Vine 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 Market Street"; and Bill No. 140438, entitled "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 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. 140442, 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 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 23rd Street, Cherry Street and the Schuylkill River"; and Bill No. 140444, 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 Spring Garden Street, 5th Street, Girard Avenue, 2nd Street, Brown Street and 3rd Street"; and Bill No. 140447, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Frankford Creek, Kensington Avenue, Adams Avenue, Griscom Street, Wakeling Street and the Northeast Corridor Railroad Right-Of-Way," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same, and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 15 bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 140277, 140311, 140315, 140338, 140407, 140408, 140410, 140413, 140416, 140436, 140438, 140439, 140442, 140444 and 140447. All those in favor please say aye. (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it. These bills will be on our First Reading Calendar today. Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for report on the Committee on Finance.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Finance reports six bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read that report.

The Committee on Finance, which is referred by Bill No. 130486, entitled "An ordinance amending the ordinance approved July 12, 1968 is 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, clarify the operation thereof, and has certain provisions as required by the Internal Revenue Code"; and Bill No. 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"; and Bill No. 140411, entitled "An ordinance amending 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, nonprofit organizations engaged in developing and implementing healthy food initiatives and nonprofit intermediaries"; and Bill No. 140434, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program and for housing opportunities for persons with AIDS Grant; respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. 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. 130486, 140278, 140345, 140346, 140411 and 140434. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded, that the Rules of Council be suspended this day so as to permit the first reading of Bills No. 130486, 140278, 140345, 140346, 140411 and 140434. All those in favor, please say aye. (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and these bills will be on our First Reading Calendar for today. Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon for a report from the Committee of Public Property and Public Works.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of Public Property and Public Works reports 16 bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thanks, sir.

That's 1-6, 16.

Mr. Decker, please read the report. (Laughter.)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which is referred Bill No. 140222, entitled, "An ordinance amending Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, 'Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones,' by designating the Mantua Housing Opportunity Zones pursuant to the 1500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative"; and Bill No. 140226, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones,' by designating the Francisville and Brewerytown Housing Opportunity Zones pursuant to the 1500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative"; and Bill No. 140227, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones,' by designating the Point Breeze and Gray's Ferry Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones pursuant to the 1500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative"; and Bill No. 140231, entitled "An ordinance establishing a new Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones, authorizing the designation of Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones; establishing definitions; authorizing disposition of publicly-owned zone properties for nominal consideration pursuant to the 1500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative"; 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 east side 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. 140354, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 16-800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled 'Philadelphia Affordable Housing Opportunity Zones,' by designating the area bounded by Hunting Park Avenue to the north, Lehigh Avenue to the south, Broad Street to the east and 24th Street to the west as a Housing Opportunity Zone pursuant to the 1500 New Affordable Housing Units Initiative"; and Bill No. 140380, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a part of a parcel of land, with any improvements thereon, located a 1823-35 Callowhill Street, for further conveyance"; 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 Public Property 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, for further conveyance"; and Bill No. 140409, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey that certain parcel or parcels of City-owned land, together with buildings and improvements located thereon, commonly known as the Family Court Building bonded by 18th Street, Vine Street, 19th Street and Wood Street 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 ordinance authorizing 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 2100-06 Cecil B. Moore Avenue"; and Bill No. 140485, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, 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. 140491, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Commissioner of Public Property to lease to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, for sublease to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, for further sublease, property along the Delaware River including Piers 27 North through 35 North and certain adjacent property to the south; and to lease associated riverbed rights from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sublease those rights to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for sublease to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, for further sublease; respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. And the Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the first reading of this day of the 16 bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 140222, 140226, 140227, 140231, 140310, 140348, 140354, 140380, 140384, 140385, 140409, 140440, 140481, 140484, 140485 and 140491. All those in favor, please say aye. (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it, and these bills will also be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. And that concludes our reports from committee. And next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I note that those bills just reported from committee with the suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for purpose of calling on bills and resolutions on Final Passage Calendar.

Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Nos. 140494, 140496, 140497, 140498, 140501, 130955, 140341, 140352, 140378, 140140, 140144 and 140145. All of the resolutions and bills are being held.

Thank you. I will go to the next segment, but I've been told we have no public comment, but I must read the script. Before considering any of the bills and resolutions, we will have our Public Comment session. The Public Comment session will go as follows: If you are interested in testifying on a bill or resolution today that is on the Final Passage Calendar, we'd ask that you please sign up to the table to my left. If you have already done so, your name will be called. You will be given three minutes for your testimony. We will go to the podium in the middle of the Council. On that is a device. That device has a light. When it's your time to speak, the light will turn green. When it turns yellow, you will have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks. When it turns red, we ask that you please conclude your remarks and adhere to the guidelines. Thank you very much. Mr. Decker, please call the name of the first witness.

There are no speakers on Public Comment list, Mr. President.

I knew you were going to say that. Thank you very much. We will now consider the resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. And Mr. Decker, if you can please read the title of 140494.

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 cert City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvement thereon, situate in the Sixth, Forty-Sixth and Fifty-First Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

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

Been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it, and 140494 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140496.

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 1312 North Sixteenth Street and 1314 North Sixteenth Street.

And the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

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

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it, 140496 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140497.

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.

Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

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

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it, 140497 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140498.

A resolution approving the conveyance of a certain property from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to the City of Philadelphia, which are located in the Model Cities Urban Renewal area, and identified by house number and street address as 2800-50 West Dauphin Street.

Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

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

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it, 140498 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140501.

A resolution also naming Vollmer Street between 4th and 5th Street as "Don Ly Way."

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

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

It's been moved and properly second. All those in favor? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it. 140501 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130955.

An ordinance continuing the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District in the area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 7640 to 8705, certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue, and both sides of Bethlehem Pike from 10 to 105; approving an extension to the boundaries of the District and continuing Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the district.

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

Councilwoman Bass.

Aye.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Henon.

Aye.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kenney.

Aye.

Councilman O'Brien.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilman Oh.

Aye.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Squilla.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Clarke.

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. Majority of the members present voting in the affirmative. The bill passes. Mr. Decker, please call the title of 140341.

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 the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 140341. The copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. And I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly second. All those in favor of the amendment? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it. Bill No. 140341 is amended, and will be placed on our Second and Final Reading Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 140352.

An ordinance authorizing Moonshine Philly to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1825 East Moyamensing Street.

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

Councilwoman Bass.

Aye.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Henon.

Aye.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kenney.

Aye.

Councilman O'Brien.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilman Oh.

Aye.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Squilla.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Clarke.

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. The majority of the members present voting in the affirmative. The bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140378.

An ordinance authorizing Wishbone Restaurant to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 4034 Walnut Street.

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

Councilwoman Bass.

Aye.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Henon.

Aye.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kenney.

Aye.

Councilman O'Brien.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilman Oh.

Aye.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Squilla.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Clarke.

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. The majority of the members present voting in the affirmative. The bill passes. Mr. Decker, call the title 140140.

An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing the rate or rates of the tax imposed upon certain low income persons, providing for refunds of excess taxes paid, directing the Revenue Department to develop procedures and forms whereby eligible taxpayers can obtain such refunds and requiring employers to provide refund forms to employees.

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

Councilwoman Bass.

Aye.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Henon.

Aye.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kenney.

Aye.

Councilman O'Brien.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilman Oh.

Aye.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Squilla.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Clarke.

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. Majority of the members present voting in the affirmative. The bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140144.

An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2015-2020 inclusive.

Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. I will be offering amendments to the Capital Program and Capital Budget that will provide capital funding to the Betsy Ross House Philadelphia, History Museum formerly known as Atwater Kent Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia. I would like to explain the reason for offering these amendments. Thank you, Mr. President. As submitted to Council, the proposed Capital Budget for Capital Budget year FY15 authorized no funding for the Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia History Museum and the Free Library of Philadelphia. These amendments that I will offer will add $2 million -- $2.9 million in new dollars to FY15 Capital Program and Capital Budget. And allocate in the following manner: 250,000 for the Betsy Ross House, a city-owned historic landmark by, among other things, replacing the chiller and air conditioning units; number two, upgrade the fire security system; and number three, installing new emergency lighting; number four, renovating public restrooms and making improvements to the handicap accessible areas in the main part of the buildings annex. Another 250,000 for the Philadelphia History Museum, a city-owned historic landmark by, among other things; one, preserving the historic buildings exterior which dates back to 1826; increasing exterior security; and three, repurposing the museum's garden to a multipurpose education performance space. 2.4 million for the Free Library of Philadelphia to match the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Grant that will launch the 21st Century Library's Initiative, resulting in the renovation of every neighborhood library. Every neighborhood library. I will say it a third time, every neighborhood library. This funding will allow for construction that will begin simultaneously for four branch, providing handicap accessibility to the facilities, a mix of private communal spaces that will allow patrons to take full advantage of the Free Library's healthcare, education and job search resources and improve children spaces in the newly designated teen area. With that said, Mr. President, I offer the amendment to Bill No. 140144. A copy of this amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. And I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that 140144 be amended. All those in favor? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it. Bill No. 140144 as amended will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 140145.

An ordinance to adopt the Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget.

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 140145. A copy of this amendment has been circulated to all Members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it. Bill No. 140145 as amended 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.

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to move for suspension of the rules to allow for introduction of a bill at this time. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor for rule suspension? (Ayes.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

Ayes have it. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. The rule suspension has been approved for the purpose of introducing a bill.

Thank you, Mr. President.

An ordinance establishing a new chapter of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Affordable Workforce Housing Opportunity Zones," authorizing the designation of the City, in whole or in part, as a Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone, establishing definitions and authorizing disposition of publicly-owned zoned properties for nominal consideration, all under certain terms and conditions.

Mr. President?

Yes.