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Minutes

Stated Meeting, April 3, 2014

Philadelphia City CouncilApr 3, 2014

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Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140240.

Chief Clerk

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 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140241.

Chief Clerk

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 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth and Forty-Eighth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and Resolution 140241 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140243.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING 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 Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Thirty-Third and Forty-Third Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130699-AA.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Bill No. 130699-AA be withdrawn. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 130699-AA be withdrawn. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and Bill No. 130699-AA is withdrawn. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130587.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in U.S. Bank.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Greenlee is voting aye. Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140072.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of an approximately fifteen-acre tract of land in the City 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, Haverford Avenue, and 48th Street, together with the improvements thereon, and the making of certain capital improvements to such land and improvements, including the development of a new Police Department headquarters and related parking accommodations.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee is voting aye. Councilman Henon. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

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Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140073.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, incorporated pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act (as amended from time to time) to undertake any project (as defined in the Act) that the Authority is specifically authorized to undertake from time to time by ordinance of the City Council.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been read on two separate days. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee is voting aye. Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140099.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance constituting the Seventeenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee is voting aye. Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions.

Chief Clerk

A resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Honorable President Matthew Schure for his Trailblazing Efforts in the Fields of Higher Education and Osteopathic Medicine and his Leadership at Philadelphia 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING College of Osteopathic Medicine on this Occasion of his Retirement, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution proclaiming the month of April as Financial Literacy Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution congratulating Marlene Trice on receiving the Pennsylvania AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, introduced by Councilwoman Tasco.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring, recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller and Mr. Tariq Karim El-Shabazz, Esquire for their extraordinary performance in Jeff Stetson's production The Meeting, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

That bill is also sponsored by Councilman Curtis 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Jones. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance for their commitment to promoting healing and justice for victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia, and declaring April 2014 to be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Council President Clarke

The 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing Deaf History Month in Philadelphia by honoring the valuable societal contributions by the hearing impaired and deaf community, introduced by Councilman O'Brien.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman O'Brien

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing April 2014 as Autism Awareness Month in honor of individuals living with Autism, their families and those working to improve the quality of life for the entire Autism community, introduced by Councilman O'Brien.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman O'Brien. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman O'Brien

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring the Neumann-Goretti High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team for winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship, the PIAA District 12 AA City Championship and reaching the PIAA AA State Championship game while finishing the season with an overall record of 29 to 1, introduced by Councilman Squilla. 4/3/14 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. That's also co-sponsored by Councilman Kenney. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)