Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:55 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN ALLAN DOMB COUNCILMAN DEREK S. GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILWOMAN HELEN GYM COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN CHERELLE L. PARKER COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILMAN AL TAUBENBERGER MICHAEL A. DECKER, CHIEF CLERK Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
We're going to start now. I'd ask all the guests and visitors to please retire behind the rail, and as soon as the members take their seats, we'll get started. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Reverend William Shaw of White Rock Baptist Church of Philadelphia. He is here today -somebody giving shout-outs? (Applause.)
He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Blackwell. I would ask all members, guests, and visitors to please rise. (Councilmembers and guests rise.)
Council Chairperson, Councilmembers, White Rock, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 guests, let us pray. From the founding documents of our country we hear, we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights. To secure these rights, government is instituted among men. Our city identifies herself by name as a people, place of brotherly love. The noted late black theologian Howard Thurman said challengingly that love is the willing of the well-being of the other and that hate is the willing of the none being of the other. Oh, Gracious God, under the umbrella of these ideals, we pray the presence of your spirit and power within and upon the governing people and places of this country and city and, at this moment especially, upon the people and places of this legislative Chamber, to the end that the moral claims of the country's and the City's very being and Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 imperatives of the faiths that are represented here will be boldly and consistently affirmed and never ignored or contradicted; that the brighter nature of our better beings and the impact of the individual and collective actions of this body show forth light and not darkness and cause well-being to all and never none being to any. We pray all this in the name of Jesus. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much, Pastor. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Thank you. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 30th, 2017, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of Thursday, March 30th, 2017 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 30th, 2017 stand approved. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests of leave Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone who has taken time out of their busy day to come down to witness their government in action. We really appreciate you coming down. We hope your stay here today is a pleasurable one and a knowledgeable one, so much so that you come back again. So, again, thank you so much for being here today. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell, who will present a resolution honoring Reverend J. Shaw -- actually, we're Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Shaw Way to the street signs on the 100 and 200 blocks of South 53rd Street. Would Reverend Shaw and those accompanying him please join the Councilwoman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
And joining the Councilwoman, we have Councilman Oh, Councilwoman Gym, Councilman Jones, Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, and Councilman Green.
Mr. President and members of Council, I have one question to ask. Is White Rock in the house? (Applause.)
Stand so they can see who you are. (White Rock guests standing.)
Say to my colleagues, that whole section behind us is all White Rock. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 say that I had something to do with this, but let me tell you that before Lucien Blackwell was Thomas W. Blackwell, and his father was the one who helped forge the relationship between White Rock and the Blackwell family. So I am truly honored that all of you are here. And let me say, Reverend and Mrs. James S. Allen, Vine Memorial, raise your hand so they know. (Applause.)
Everybody knows them as well. So I am sure on this past weekend in Coatesville was funeralized the last Blackwell of that generation, Jean Foster, and your pastor, as all of you know, was there. No matter what happens, we are always together. And I know all nine of them and the two who died early are up there looking down saying thank you and being honored that we are all here together. God bless you Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 you, White Rock, and thank you to the Shaw family. Thank you. (Applause.)
Resolution adding Reverend William J. Shaw Way to the street signs on the 100 and 200 blocks of South 53rd Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets in recognition of Reverend Shaw's 60 remarkable years of ministry and service to the West Philadelphia Community.
That's three blocks outside my district, but maker of presidents, governors, mayors, councilpeople, and state reps. Whereas, William J. Shaw was born in Marshall, Texas as the youngest of six children. At a young age, he dedicated his life to serving God. He was baptized at the age of seven, served as supply pastor to his home church at the age of fifteen and was ordained as Pastor of Oak Hill Baptist Church by seventeen; and Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
Whereas, Reverend Shaw considers his work as a Pastor his highest calling. In 1956 he was called to serve as Pastor of the White Rock Baptist Church in Philadelphia, a position he still maintains after 60 years; and
Whereas, on September 9th, 1999, Dr. Shaw was elected the sixteenth President of The National Baptist Convention USA, Incorporated. Dr. Shaw was reelected to the Convention presidency in September 2004. Dr. Shaw completed his second term as President of the Convention in 2009; and
Whereas, Reverend Shaw has been recognized nationally and internationally for his service. In 2009 our President, President Barack H. Obama, appointed Dr. Shaw to the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and in 2010 appointed him as Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. Dr. Shaw was reappointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 to serve a second term as a Commissioner on the USCIRF Committee; and
Whereas, in addition to his work as Pastor, Reverend Shaw has been recognized as a leader in other areas. He serves as the Chairman of the Trustee Board of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and is a member ex officio on the Board of Penn Medicine. He served on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Delaware Valley, Incorporated. He has membership in the Philadelphia Rotary; Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellows in Black Church Studies; Community Legal Services in Philadelphia; and the Airport Advisory Board. He has also served as Executive Director of the Opportunities Industrialization Center; and
Whereas, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 to Camellia L. Shaw. They are the parents to one son, Timothy, grandparents to two daughters, Lillian and Brittany, and great-grandparents to two great-granddaughters, Zanaira and Nyela; and
Whereas, above all else, Reverend Shaw is a man of God that seeks to serve God daily. Despite his many achievements, Reverend Shaw has consistently maintained that his highest and most sacred calling has been as Pastor to the people of God.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Philadelphia City Council hereby adds Reverend William J. Shaw Way to the street sign on the 100 and 200 blocks of South 53rd Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets in recognition of Reverend Shaw's 60 remarkable years of ministry and service to the West Philadelphia Community.
And I want Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 an honor to have the opportunity to participate in honoring Reverend Shaw, who I had the opportunity to learn about his leadership in the faith-based community and organizing here in the City of Philadelphia under my mentor, the former State Senator Hardy Williams, and also my Pastor, James A. Lovett from Tasker Street Baptist Church. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Reverend William J. Shaw and his family as a sincere expression of the Philadelphia City Council's gratitude and recognition. And say congratulations. (Standing ovation.)
And at this time, the Chair recognizes Reverend Shaw for remarks.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and to all the Councilmembers and to the members of the church and others who may be present. I Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 this action of the Council. I said to the White Rock Church when they told me of this that I am comfortable with my name on the street sign, because on that same corner there is a name and a symbol above the church and, therefore, above us all. On the tower of the church there's the name White Rock Baptist, but above the tower is a cross. So that my name is beneath that church name and beneath the church -- above the church name is the symbol of our faith. And so in that spirit, I say thank you, and thank you very much to Councilwoman Blackwell. The Blackwell family has been a vital part of the White Rock Church throughout my years there. The tower name and the tower cross were presented to the church by the son, a member of the Blackwell family, Charles Blackwell. So that whenever we look, we see a reminder of our heritage. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 that heritage. God's blessings be upon you. God's blessings be upon this Chamber, that your work will be a work that brings good to all people, bad to none, unless they're evil. And may you find joy and fulfillment in all that you do. Blessings on you. Thank you so very much. I'm grateful that my family is with me. (Applause.)
Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.) (Applause.)
Mr. President, I forgot to mention they even have a room in the church named after Lu's father.
Oh, wow. All right. Thank you. Can I have a little quiet, please. Thank you. The next order of business is Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 communications, and the Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. And before the Chief Clerk reads those messages, I would like to recognize Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to be recorded as voting aye for all bills and resolutions. I have to join the Mayor in my district for some special announcements. I've also asked Councilman Green to introduce my legislative initiatives this week. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Leave shall be granted. Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Well, I wanted to recognize Mr. and Mrs. Bain from White Rock who was here, but when Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 happened, I guess they left. So they could watch it on the replay on Comcast. All right? They were here with White Rock, and they live in my district.
Sorry for my delay in recognizing you, Councilman. Okay. Mr. Decker, please read those messages.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on April 4, 2017, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on March 30, 2017: Bill Nos. 170164, 170165, 170166, and 170167. And I am transmitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017 from the General Fund and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Fund, the Water Fund, and the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; and An ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a professional services agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City; and An ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for provision of payroll banking services to the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, sir. Do you have any additional communications?
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The next order of business is Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Good morning, Mr. President. I offer one resolution co-sponsored by Councilmembers Green, Jones, Henon, Greenlee, Squilla, Parker, Blackwell, Domb, and Taubenberger. Thank you, Mr. President.
A privileged resolution Congratulating and Honoring Chief Linda Long and Chief Crystal Yates on Their Historical Promotion within the Philadelphia Fire Department.
This week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer two bills and one non-privileged resolution, and I wish to be recognized after the Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 title of the resolution is read for a motion.
An ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for provision of payroll banking services to the City.
And an ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a professional services agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City.
And a non-privileged resolution adopting the report issued by City Council's Joint Committee on Education and Housing, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Neighborhood Development and the Homeless approving a Scheduled School Closing Meals Pilot Program that will feed school children in the Third Councilmanic District Recreation Centers during the spring break, April 10 through 13, 2017, and expand city-wide in the Fall of 2017.
Thank you, Mr. President. The two resolutions were co-sponsored by Councilwoman Bass and agreed to by the members of Council, and I ask that -- I move to suspend the rules of Council so as to permit consideration of these resolutions on today's Final Passage Calendar. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution will be heard on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer one bill and one resolution.
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, 20th Street, Sedgley Avenue, and 22nd Street.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Mr. President, I have two privileged, one non-privileged resolution on your behalf Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 co-sponsored by all members of Council.
A privileged resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Dawn Staley, coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks for winning the 2017 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship.
And that will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Gina Snyder on 14 years as Executive Director of East Falls Development Corporation.
And that will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution also naming the 3400 block of Vine Street as "Crystal Bird Fauset Way" in honor of former State Representative Crystal Bird Fauset. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Council President, I have one privileged resolution and this is primary co-sponsored by my colleague from the Northwest, Councilwoman Cindy Bass.
A privileged resolution honoring and commemorating the legacy of William T. Coleman, Jr. Esquire, former U.S. Transportation Secretary, pioneering figure in the movement for racial equality in the United States, and native of Philadelphia, who passed away at 96 years old on March 31, 2017.
From Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Germantown too. Excuse me.
From Germantown. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President. On behalf of Councilwoman Sanchez, I'm introducing four non-privileged resolutions, one privileged resolution, and two bills. And on my behalf, I have one bill.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Referred to committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Adams Avenue, Arrott Street, Oxford Avenue and Oxford Circle.
And a privileged resolution Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Frankford Chargers Sports and Mentoring Association on their 50th anniversary of dedicated service to the Frankford Community.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Nineteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privilege resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," by adding a provision authorizing the Commission on Human Relations to order a respondent to cease operations as a remedial measure.
Referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill co-sponsored by Councilwoman Sanchez and Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commerce," to provide for the preparation and distribution of Project Information Forms with respect to certain development projects; to revise the Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 requirements for neighborhood notice and meetings; and to make related changes.
Referred to committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.
Good morning, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Good morning, Council President. No bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Good morning, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one resolution on behalf of myself and all members of Council co-sponsored by Councilman Domb.
A privileged resolution in solemn recognition during the week of April 23 to 30, 2017 as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs, Who Perished During The Holocaust.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Councilman. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
An ordinance amending Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Vehicle Parking," to provide for a time limit on the moratorium on new electric vehicle parking spaces.
And that bill will be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much. I offer three privileged resolutions co-sponsored by Councilmembers Bass, Taubenberger, and Domb. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
A privileged resolution declaring May 2017 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia."
And a privileged resolution Commemorating The 100th Anniversary Of The United States Entry Into World War I on April 6, 2017, And Honoring The Sacrifices of Philadelphia's Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Civilians.
And a privileged resolution recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a Symbol of the Contributions of the Vietnamese-American Community in the City of Philadelphia.
Also on this week's Final Passage Calendar. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 of bills and resolutions, and we will now move to our reports from committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports 12 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 160718, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/CTR, Center City Overlay District,' by adding a new area entitled 'Society Hill Area,' adding additional standards concerning green roofs, and making Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 changes"; and Bill No. 161003, entitled "An ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes"; and Bill No. 161004, 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 State Road, Pennypack Path, the Delaware River, and Bleigh Street (extended)"; and Bill No. 161112, 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 6th Street, South Street, the Delaware Expressway, and Washington Avenue"; and Bill No. 170005, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 of land located within an area bounded by North Broad Street, Girard Avenue, Ridge Avenue and Cecil B Moore Avenue"; and Bill No. 170006, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Overlay Zoning Districts,' by amending Section 14-504 entitled '/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,' by further regulating the placement of parking garages in the Ridge Park Roxborough/NCO"; and Bill No. 170007, 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 Shurs Lane, Walnut Lane, Henry Avenue, Lincoln Drive, Ridge Avenue, and Main Street"; and Bill No. 170008, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Overlay Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Districts,' by amending the subsection entitled '/NCA, Ridge Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay,' and making related changes"; and Bill No. 170019, 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 Clearfield Street, Kensington Avenue, Frankford Creek and Aramingo Avenue"; and Bill No. 170021, 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 Wayne Avenue, Berkley Street, Morris Street, and West Logan Street (extended)"; and Bill No. 170107, 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 Dauphin Street, 31st Street, Susquehanna Avenue, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Avenue, and 32nd Street"; and Bill No. 170140, 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, 9th Street, Brown Street, 8th Street, Spring Garden Street, and Broad Street," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
The 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 12 bills that were just read into the record by Mr. Decker.
Can I get a second? (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
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. 160718, 161003, 161004, 161112, 170005, 170006, 170007, 170008, 170019, 170021, 170107, 170140. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports three bills with a favorable Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 161060, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels that constitute the Waverly Street Community Garden, located in the area bounded by 12th Street, Waverly Street, South Quince Street, and Pine Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fairmount Park System,' to include the Waverly Street Community Garden among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System"; and Bill No. 170263, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire from the Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Development certain land along the Schuylkill River in the vicinity of 49th Street and Botanic Avenue, and making the property part of Schuylkill River Park"; and Bill No. 170291, entitled "An ordinance authorizing a Concession Agreement for the Mobile Food and Beverage Garden Program in the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation System between the City of Philadelphia and 13RIVER15 (doing business as Morgan's Pier)," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 161060, 170263, and 170291. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 (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. 161060, 170263, and 170291. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the joint Committee on Education and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless.
Thank you, Mr. President. The joint Committee on Education and Housing, Neighborhood Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 issues a report pursuant to Resolution No. 160077.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The joint Committees on Education and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless, to which was referred Resolution No. 160077, entitled "Resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Education and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold public hearings to examine the feasibility of having a pilot program in Philadelphia to feed needy children when schools are closed due to emergencies," respectfully reports that the Committee held the hearing as authorized by Resolution No. 160077 on March 14, 2016 and that the Committee issues to the Council the attached report on the matters discussed at the hearings. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 2ND READING
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. That concludes our committee reports, and we will now move to consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with a suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.
Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Bill Nos. 170312, 170313, 170317, 170318, 170319; 170320, 170018-A, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 170093-A, 170091-A, and 170193. All other resolutions and bills are being held.
Thank you, Councilman. Before considering these bills and resolutions on our Final Passage Calendar today, 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 that is on the Final Passage Calendar today, if you have not already done so, you may sign at the table to my left. When your name is called, you will go to the middle of the Council Chambers where there is a podium. There's a device on that podium. When the light turns green, it will be your time to speak. When the light turns yellow, you will have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks. When the light turns red, we'd ask that you please Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 adhere to our guidelines and conclude your remarks. You will be given three minutes to testify. Mr. Decker -- thank you very much for your cooperation. Mr. Decker, please call the name of the first witness.
I'm sorry. Hold on one second. I'm sorry, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. Before we get into public -- to the public having their chance to testify, I just want to go on the record, I'm going to be excused for the remaining Council due to district business and I want to be recorded aye on all votes.
Thank you, Councilman. Leave shall be granted and the record shall reflect that. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 (Witness approached podium.)
My name is Jeff Braff. I am here on behalf of the Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition, a group of 23 civic associations. We've been here before. We submitted testimony on March 30 in support of Bill 170093. Since that time, we've seen lots of headlines by environmental groups, "Clean Cars Under Attack," "Anti-Clean Car Legislation," "Bill 170093 Will Gut Philadelphia's Electric Vehicle Parking Law." The Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition supports Bill 170093-A. We are not opposed to electric vehicles. We believe that use of electric vehicles should be encouraged. The problem is that the existing legislation takes a public good, an on-street parking place, and effectively privatizes it for the use of a single person, the person who controls the electric switch. We would have no problem with Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 establishing charging stations throughout the City, including on-street parking spots, provided that those stations could be used by any electric vehicle. We believe that the proposed moratorium would present an opportunity to investigate best practices for electric vehicle infrastructure that balances the desire to promote fuel-efficient, non-polluting vehicles with the needs of all City residents. Thank you. (Applause.)
Debra Lutz, commenting on 170093-A. (Witness approached podium.)
I wish I could say I'm happy about being here today, but I'm not. This is the end of what has been an exhausting three-week effort to educate Council on what the current EV program Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 does and how the abrupt cancelling harms the growth of EVs in Philadelphia. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind, and I've worked to oppose Bill 179003 [sic] as written, and I appreciate the advice of the legislative staff. The most important lesson I've learned is that the details of this bill should have been hammered out in committee with the bill sponsors. The hard work to correct a commonsense bill was never done, and the voices most knowledgeable regarding EV use and the impact of this moratorium were never invited to the table. The most harmful piece of this bill altering the ten-year established EV parking program hours was done in a haphazard fashion without thinking through the implications to current and future EV use with two last-minute amendments. Crosstown Coalition's support is often cited as a reason to approve Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 this bill as written. The member civics supporting the moratorium were never properly informed of its hardship to current EV use or its citywide impact to charger installations. The 23 civics out of those 14 simply voted for an end to the installation of private chargers in public spaces, which I agree is a program that cannot continue. While that is a majority of the organization, two civics in densely crowded areas did not support this. Passyunk Square abstained and East Point Breeze voted no. Seven weren't able to vote. Citing unanimous support of the Crosstown Coalition does not fairly represent the members of that organization. The cited logic that this moratorium is needed to implement a future program is a smoke screen. Nothing is preventing the creation of robust shared EV charging infrastructure today other than a commitment to do so. When national politicians use Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 shenanigans like this with legislation, we have no trouble calling it as we see it. It should be no different with our City officials. The PPA is not accepting new applications, so taking a few weeks to create a thoughtful moratorium bill that preserves the current progress made for EVs and protects the future's success of the new program makes good common sense. Cancelling the EV program today without safeguarding a future replacement program is bad policy and sends a clear message to the EV industry that Philadelphia is not committed to expanding its EV infrastructure and is not a safe bet for them to invest in. Today we have simple rules to finding EV parking when it's needed and the PPA to enforce it as intended. I am begging you to consider your vote carefully. If the bill before you today was a good one, one you should vote for, why is there opposition? Why have two Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 additional bills cropped up to address its shortcoming? Why have your colleagues refused to include reasonable compromises with this bill to build an end date to the moratorium, allow the EV charging permits to proceed citywide, and preserve the 24-hour EV parking access? EV cars in Philadelphia cannot be lost to a neighborhood turf war over parking. Cleaning up pollution that is plaguing our city is more important.
Lorna Katz-Lawson, commenting on 170093-A. (Witness approached podium.)
My name is Lorna Katz-Lawson and I'm a member -- a Board member of the Society Hill Civic Association, which is also a member of the Crosstown Coalition who did support Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 this amendment. We'd like to thank Council President Clarke, members of Council, especially Councilman Mark Squilla and David Oh, for this opportunity to testify on behalf of the electric vehicle parking permit moratorium. You've both strongly supported us in this current situation. We'd like to point out that we enthusiastically support clean vehicles, incentivizing them in the City and all the efforts to achieve cleaner water and air, but we also support the proposed moratorium for the reasons that were previously noted, that it's a very undemocratic allocation and it's not an equal opportunity type of situation. We believe that this bill is just a starter for a conversation to get very -- in a good grasp on issues across the City on parking, because in every neighborhood it's an issue, and to find ways to make public access as most other cities, more sophisticated cities, have Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 done considering the newer developments and technology that we now have. Our neighborhood in particular has had impacts that some blocks have three or four spaces in front of private homes. We have cases where residents needing handicap parking have been turned down because the permits for the number of EV spaces already on the block have taken up the spaces. Our residents have been loud and clear on this appropriation of public good for private use should not continue. I'll skip my other thing here since I'm out of time. In closing, we support the moratorium and the creation of an infrastructure of public off-street charging stations available to all residents. We look forward to an opportunity to review and comment on future recommendations.
Thank you for your testimony, ma'am. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
Thank you. And I think you already have the testimony up there.
Davis Dure, commenting on 170093-A. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning. There is a curbside EV charging station on East Gorgas Lane in Mount Airy near where I live. It has no reserved parking signs, just a single post the size of a parking meter. What I learned about this charging station, I realized that even though I didn't have a garage or driveway, I could still have an electric car. Then when I learned about the new Chevy Bolt, Motor Trend's 2017 Car of the Year, I realized now was the time. Then I learned about this moratorium and that it applies to me even Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 though I don't need a reserved space. I have always been able to park in the same spot right in front of our house. I called my Councilwoman and Councilman David Oh to ask for an exemption in this moratorium for people who don't need a reserved space. As a result, I understand that a separate bill has been introduced that would allow this. However, I think that the bill you're voting on today should include this provision in the spirit of repeal and replace in the same bill. Thank you. (Applause.)
Adam Garber, commenting on 170093-A. (Witness approached podium.)
Thank you. My name is Adam Garber. I'm the Deputy Director for PennEnvironment. We are opposed to 170093-A as it currently stands, and on behalf of our 20,000 supporters inside the City, we hope you Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 will go back and revisit it. The issue here in many ways is about air pollution. Today our report showed that 79 days in Philadelphia are unsafe to breathe the air in one year. That's one out of every four days we are causing asthma attacks, heart attacks, respiratory problems, and a significant amount of that pollution comes from cars and light trucks on our roads. We as a city need to be moving forward full steam on reducing emissions by encouraging electric vehicles, not standing in the way of the progress in front of us. And while I understand as a resident of South Philadelphia the concerns over parking, as having I drove around for 20 minutes last night looking for a parking spot, the reality is this idea of putting in place a moratorium will not solve this problem. The existing 60 parking spots we are talking about will still be there on the streets of people's concern, and Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 in the meantime, there will be no way to encourage new electric vehicle parking spots. We would hope that City Council would hold the legislation and come up, as the previous speaker said, with a repeal maybe and replace, but something that actually solves the problem and allows us to move forward on the electric vehicles that every single speaker today has said they support. Can we put in public electric vehicle charging spots throughout every part of every neighborhood in the City? That would be a good process, and then end this program. But until such proposals are considered, discussed, debated, bringing in outside stakeholders and citizens, we should not put an end to the only option for getting cleaner cars on the road to make sure that everyone in the City can breathe a little bit easier. So we hope you will vote against this bill or put it on hold so Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 those discussions and a full solution to the electric vehicle charging station issue within the City can be decided upon that will allow us to get cleaner cars. Thank you. (Applause.)
Gretchen Dahlkemper, commenting on 170093-A. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning. My name is Gretchen Dahlkemper, and as the Director of Clean Air Moms Action, I represent over one million parents across the United States united to protect our children from toxic air pollution. Most importantly, I'm a mom in Point Breeze to three kids - Reinaldo, Fiona, and Declan. Fiona is five years old and she suffered her first asthma attack at just ten months. Watching your baby turn blue and struggle to breathe is something that no parent should ever witness. We lived just two blocks from Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 I-95 in Pennsport, Councilman Squilla's district. As we talked to health professionals and our doctor, we realized that the air pollution from the cars and I-95 was going to make the increase -possibly cause increases in asthma attacks in my baby. So we moved to Point Breeze, and I'm happily represented now by Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. We moved there so that we can eliminate that close proximity to the highway and decrease the pollution from cars. But we still receive a failing grade all across Philadelphia. I fully acknowledge that the current law needs to be revised and improved, as the EV market has changed drastically over the past ten years, but putting a permanent moratorium without a plan in place is totally irresponsible of this body and it sends a message to the industry that Pennsylvania, the entire state, is closed for business if the largest city eliminates the pathway, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 however imperfect, for EV ownership without a new plan in place. My son is seven. He attends public school in South Philly. Like his mom, he finds it nearly impossible to sit down and be quite, but because he has amazing teachers, he has special considerations put in place. He gets to stand up if he's feeling antsy so that he can stay in the classroom and learn. But we always have to reevaluate his behavior, as things change, as circumstances change, but we don't stop the rules. We don't stop the circumstances, special circumstances, for the other kids with ADHD in his class as we reevaluate his behavior. We reevaluate it together and then we come up with a new plan and implement it. That's all we're asking you to do here today. This bill eliminates the pathway, flawed as it is, the pathway nonetheless, for Philadelphia residents Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 to buy an electric vehicle. It eliminates the pathway without first bringing the stakeholders to the table. I spoke with Tesla on Friday. I spoke with them on Monday. I spoke with them on Tuesday. They can get here next week. I've asked Councilman Oh to hold the bill until Tesla, arguably one of the most famous electric vehicle car manufacturers, can come to Philadelphia and talk to members of Council from California, and he has refused. Bring the stakeholders to the table before you vote on this bill. I ask City Council to vote no and work with the stakeholders here today, industry, the residents who are impacted. This maybe is an issue in certain areas. It is not an issue in Point Breeze, but I hope that we can come up with a plan that for residents like myself in Point Breeze, that we can have a comprehensive plan that works for everyone, whether they own an electric Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 vehicle or not. Thank you. (Applause.)
I would also like to add to the record, I have a letter from 16 different organizations, faith, public health, parents, and environmental organizations representing over 100,000 people here in the City of Philadelphia. (Applause.)
Hello. I'm Mary Pisculli, and I have already provided testimony showing that the hours restrictions would restrict the ability for me to use my vehicle, as it requires charging twice a day. But I have also provided written testimony and I have several other owners showing that given Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 our cars' technology and the warnings that come with our vehicles' manuals, that proper maintenance of our cars to maintain a charge during cold weather. This means the car has to remain plugged in when it's freezing temperatures or the battery can be irreversibly damaged. We also have a similar warning in hot weather. And if you'll know, these weather extremes are about more than half the year in Philadelphia. These time restrictions are not merely an inconvenience. They are incompatible with EV ownership in the City and all its environmental benefits. These proposed restrictions were not based on parking needs or on prior testimony even from ChargePoint. When I e-mailed the sponsors, I was told the policy has become a draw essentially for those interested in owning a parking space more so than they are interested in owning an electric vehicle. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 To me that sounds like this restriction was meant to be punitive, and I am not sure how they know what my motivation was to buy a car. I have put my money where my conscience is. I have put my money where my mouth is. It is not lip service to want cleaner air for all when we consider paying more for electric vehicles, when we consider paying more for electricity through an energy co-op that uses wind farm energy than the default less costly PECO provider. By undoing this program, EVs will exclusively be owned, by the way these bills are set up, by people who live either outside the City and have driveways or have the means to a private garage. Electric vehicles support the greater good of cleaner air. I know this was made clear by my colleagues who have spoken today. This Council made a commitment to all citizens by supporting Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 electric vehicles. This amendment and bill are shortsighted. They undercut this promise. It undercuts the credibility of this Council when it sponsors an initiative. Citizens respond to the call and then the Council pulls the rug out from underneath them. Please stand firm in your promise of a cleaner Philadelphia. Please vote against this bill and amendment. (Applause.)
Matt Walker, commenting on 170093-A. (Witness approached podium.)
Hi. My name is Matt Walker and I'm the Advocacy Director for Clean Air Council. The Council is a non-profit environmental health organization whose mission is to protect everyone's right to breathe clean air. The Council has 8,000 paying members and almost 30,000 advocates, including many in Philadelphia. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Council Bill 170093, which you are being asked to vote on today, will gut Philadelphia's electric vehicle parking law, which currently allows residents to pay for and install an electrical vehicle charging station in their neighborhood. This tool is critical to create the infrastructure we need to expand electric vehicles. Council Bill 170093 is an anti-environmental and anti-public health bill. We live in a country, state, and city where the cars came. Yet the car is also one of the main sources of air pollution that harms Philadelphia residents. Cars and truck pollution contribute to ground level ozone, which is the main component of smog, particulate pollution, hazardous air pollution, and greenhouse gases. Encouraging electric cars should be a high priority for this legislative body. Clean Air Council received Councilman Oh's justification for why he is Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 determined to move forward with this legislation. Respectfully, the justification does not make any sense. Certainly the sponsors of this bill are right that much more needs to be done to allow for the orderly expansion of electric cars in the City, but doing away with the one program that presently incentivizes electric cars in Philadelphia while hoping some day to come up with a better and more comprehensive plan -- and that's a quote -- makes absolutely no sense at all. The Council urges you to not kill this program simply because one day you hope to come up with a better one. Our challenge, the City Council today, is to do your homework and develop the better plan that's called for to expand electric cars in Philadelphia and then implement that program as quickly as possible. Until then, leave the existing program in place. The Council will Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 gladly work with members of City Council in developing a more comprehensive program for electric cars. At a time when we are seeing the environment under constant attack by President Trump, it is deeply disappointing that we have to come here today to urge Philadelphia City Council to not roll back an existing environmental program. (Applause.)
I'm attaching as part of my testimony an article from reporter Inga Saffron that does a good job of covering the issue. I handed it in up front. So please take a look, and thank you for your time and consideration. (Applause.)
Richard Yoka, commenting on 170093-A. (Witness approached podium.) Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
Good morning. Good morning, Council. Thank you for having me. I want to thank Councilman David Oh, Councilman Squilla for agreeing to put this amendment forth. Ten years this law has been into place, from what I've heard this morning, and I want to thank everyone who testified. Good points. The fact of the matter is, we have people buying cars to have parking spots in front of their houses. We'll hear all the testimony you want. Clean air, I'm all for it. I walk to work. My phone tells me I've done three miles each day. But I also drive around with my mother-in-law, who is 80 years old, when we're delivering groceries to her home because we can't get a parking spot in the Fairmount community. I'm not saying do away with electric parking or charging stations, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 but what complex -- what is complexing about this law is why does someone need seven days a week, 24 hours a day to charge their car? The vehicles today, they don't need that long -- that duration to charge. Give them two days. Let them pick two days. Thank you so much for your time today. (Applause.)
Joe Danihel, commenting on 170320. (Witness approached podium.)
Good afternoon. This is an official decree of the people in writ of mandamus quo warranto and, as such, requires immediate action. It is tax time. The people expect the government to spend wisely, but the RDA, as you well know for the Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 year and a half I've been testifying, receives boatloads of money from the federal and state coffers. You elected -- you are elected to monitor these funds and required by the oath to obey, defend, and support the Constitutions and laws. Why in the face of numerous allegations of laws violated does Council and the Mayor not act? They're sitting there acting like stuffed animals and not doing a damn thing. This is not what you are paid handsomely to do. Jefferson stated in 1804, When corruption has prevailed in these offices, be alive to bring punishment and the brand of eternal disgrace to every man guilty of it, whatsoever his station. Following the rule of law is not optional. The Constitution requires immediate remedy of the breach of law. Your oath of office requires you to act or go to prison. 42 USC 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 1987, 18 USC 241, 242, 2381, 2384, PA Constitution, Article I, Sections 1 through 11, 26 PA CSA 703, 708, 709, 712, 713, 716, other laws listed in SCOTUS 15-8965, 14-1330, 14-4056 appear violated. I call for the federal and Commonwealth governments to perform their constitutional obligations to investigate and prosecute all involved in the theft and illegal deed transfer of my home, 1038 West Wyoming. The denial of God-given 42 USC 1982 property rights for 23 years is egregious, extraordinary, oath-violating, and requires immediate remedy. A just government must obey the rule of law. This color of law government must have its Charter to govern revoked until a constitutionally compliant government is installed. Public servants cannot refuse their sworn duty to act any more than a fireman can refuse to fight a fire. The Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 sovereign people require the Constitution and laws be enforced. Jail is required for all who violate oath of law. It takes a lot of cooperation to create and allow monumental corruption.
Thank you for your testimony. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones. Councilman, you need to be recognized?
Benjamin Lerner, commenting on 170318-A. (Witness approached podium.) JUDGE LERNER: Thank you. Good Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 afternoon, Mr. Council President, Councilmembers. My name is Benjamin Lerner. I am the Deputy Managing Director for Criminal Justice, and I appreciate the opportunity to speak briefly here today in support of Council's resolution urging the Pennsylvania Legislature to reject the current proposal to renew mandatory minimum sentencing laws for Pennsylvania. Mandatory minimum sentencing laws have had their day in this state and around the country, and what we've learned from them is basically two things. One is that they do absolutely nothing to further public safety. They don't make our communities any safer. What they do instead is to make our jails and prisons overflow with individuals who, from the point of view of public safety, do not need to be locked up. Throughout this country and here in Philadelphia, Council, the Administration, the criminal justice Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 partners are engaged in efforts to reverse the effects, the long-term effects, of over-incarceration. Mandatory minimum -- a return to mandatory minimum sentencing runs directly counter to those efforts. What we've proved with mandatory minimum sentencing is that by taking sentencing discretion away from courts and putting it exclusively in the hands of prosecutors, we do not improve either justice or safety. Our sentencing system in this country requires that the sentencer, the judicial authority, in a public proceeding consider not only the seriousness of the offense for which an offender has been convicted, but that that sentencing authority consider everything there is to know about the offender and that the sentencing be appropriate not only to the crime but to the offender. Mandatory minimum sentencing Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 takes that power away from judges and puts it solely in the hands of the prosecutor, and nobody benefits from that. I can say that on the basis of a substantial amount of experience in various criminal justice positions. Thank you for your time. (Applause.)
Thank you for your testimony. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Council President. I just wanted to take a moment to thank Judge Lerner for taking time out of his busy schedule just to come down here and be supportive of the resolution but, most importantly, providing insight from his expertise in serving as a judge and being on the bench as to the ramifications of reinstituting mandatory sentences here in the State of Pennsylvania. Thank you very much, Council Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 President.
Angus Love, commenting on 170318. (Witness approached podium.)
Good afternoon or morning, whatever it is. I thank you for the opportunity to speak. Angus Love in support of Councilmember Johnson's Resolution 170318. I'm the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project. We provide free civil legal services to the institutionalized people in Pennsylvania, of which there are over 100,000 persons in over 100 facilities. We are part of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network. I have been in this position for quite some time, and during that period, I have become familiar with many of the problems Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 that occur in our prisons and to the people held therein. Since 1980, the biggest problem facing the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is prison overcrowding. Upon my first visit to the state correctional institute in 1980 at Graterford, there were 1,600 inmates in a 2,000-bed facility. If an inmate had a problem with a sink or a toilet, he just moved to another empty cell. All inmates were single-celled at that time. There were eight state prisons and the budget was $200 million. Through the passage of mandatory sentencing, sentencing guidelines, and the war on drugs, that population has grown over sixfold, from 8,000 to over 50,000. There are now 26 facilities with an annual budget of $2.2 billion. Most inmates are double-celled, and in Philadelphia some are tripled-celled. The burden falls most frequently on people of color, who Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 comprise two-thirds of this population. The tremendous strain on the prison system and staff have created many problems, such as poor sanitation, medical care, mental healthcare, and levels of violence. Mandatory sentencing is the single most driving force behind mass incarceration. The legislators in Pennsylvania and around the country mistakenly believed that judges were too soft and not buying into the new war on drugs. Thus, the all-important sentencing function was taken from judges. In my law school days many years ago, drugs and alcohol were viewed as public health problems and treated accordingly. President Richard Nixon, himself a convicted felon, started the war on drugs. Decades later there is near unanimous opinion that the so-called war is an extremely costly failure and a financial disaster. The 2008 recession Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 forced individuals to reexamine this issue. Recently Todd Stephens reintroduced House Bill 741, which seeks to reinstate mandatory sentencing, which was struck down by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court. We strongly urge that this legislation be defeated. As Judge Lerner pointed out, it has nothing to do with public safety and will only end up costing us more money. Thank you. (Applause.)
Liz Randol, commenting on 170318. (Witness approached podium.)
Good afternoon, Council President Clarke and members of the Philadelphia City Council. My name is Elizabeth Randol. I'm the Legislative Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 Director for the ACLU of Pennsylvania. We thank you on behalf of our 44,000 members. We thank you for the opportunity to provide some testimony today. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation yesterday to restore the Commonwealth's mandatory minimum sentences. Introduced by Representative Todd Stephens of Montgomery County, House Bill 741 reinstates many mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses and for violent crimes. Mandatory minimums were invalidated in 2015 after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, following the lead of the U.S. Supreme Court, ruled that the process used to impose them in criminal trials was constitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania opposes House Bill 741 for the following five reasons: First, mandatory minimums Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 impede judicial discretion. Legislating mandatory minimum sentences prevents judges from performing their most fundamental role, making decisions based on the case before them. Judges do not need minimum sentence requirements. They look to Pennsylvania's existing sentencing guidelines for direction and apply those guidelines 90 percent of the time. Two, there is also no evidence that mandatory minimums deter crime or prevent recidivism. The 2009 Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing report concluded that it does neither of those. It does not deter crime nor prevent recidivism. Among their findings was that most Pennsylvanians cannot name a single offense that carries a mandatory minimum sentence nor the sentence that accompanies such an offense. And if 66 percent of your fellow Pennsylvanians can't name such an offense, then it defies reason and established research Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 that mandatory minimums deter crime. Three, mandatory minimums balloon the prison population and increase costs. Last session the House Appropriations Committee estimated the fiscal impact of reinstating mandatory minimums could increase costs to the Commonwealth by as much as $85 million annually due to approximately 2,200 inmates having their sentences increased by four to six months as a result of the reinstatement of mandatory minimums. Four, the school zone provision disproportionately punishes people in cities. This bill includes the controversial school zone mandatory minimum sentence, which is triggered when drug offenses occur within 1,000 feet of the property of a school or university. It disproportionately affects people when crimes happen in cities. House Bill 741 moves Pennsylvania backwards. This throwback bill puts Pennsylvania on a collision course with evidence-based Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 reform efforts that are now standard across the United States. The courts gave us a gift when they overturned our mandatory minimum sentencing process. After several decades abusing mandatories, the evidence is in. They don't make the public safer, they are expensive, and they disproportionately impact people of color. We're not going to resolve issues of public safety by resurrecting an ineffective sentencing regime that attempts to arrest our way out of a problem. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, I wish to be excused to attend a Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 longstanding off-site legislative meeting, but I wish to be recorded as voting aye for all bills and resolutions.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The record shall reflect leave has been granted.
Ellen Greenlee, commenting on 170318. (Witness approached podium.)
-- and members of City Council. I'm Ellen Greenlee, a Board member and former Board Chair of the Pennsylvania Prison Society here in support of Councilman Johnson's resolution in opposition to House Bill 741, which would restore certain mandatory minimum sentences in Pennsylvania. Since 1787 -- this is our 230th year -- the Pennsylvania Prison Society Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 has advocated on behalf of people in prison and their families. The Society promotes humane and restorative corrections by serving thousands of returning citizens and their family members each year through direct services and programs. I am here today to lend our support to this resolution urging the Legislature to reject House Bill 741, which would reintroduce certain mandatories. For more than 30 years, the state has had a sentencing commission and sentencing guidelines to assist judges in fashioning an appropriate sentence for anyone convicted of a crime. In my 41 years as a Public Defender in Philadelphia, I never observed any judge incapable of imposing a sentence without the use of mandatory minimums. In this era of increasing concern about mass incarceration, which disproportionately affects our citizens of color, we have finally seen a decline Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 in our state prison population, in part due to the end of mandatory minimums, as confirmed by John Wetzel, the Secretary of Corrections. Creditable research over the years suggest that mandatory minimum sentences do not deter crime. They do not enhance public safety. Rather, they increase sentence lengths and tremendous costs to the criminal justice system and innumerable Pennsylvania families. Restoring mandatory minimums will turn back the tide of our declining prison population at a time when there is no evidence that mandatories are effective in terms of public safety. At this time, while they are off the books, crime rates have not gone up. So it makes no sense to bring them back, only to needlessly and expensively fill prison cells. We at the Prison Society join in opposition to the reintroduction of mandatory minimum sentences with our City Council representatives, the Pennsylvania Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Department of Corrections, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Foundation, the ACLU, the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project, and Families Against Mandatory Minimums. We urge the Pennsylvania Legislature to reject House Bill 741. Thank you.
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. We will now continue with our Calendar, and Mr. Decker, if you can read the title of 170312.
Resolution urging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Enact Senate Bill 234 titled "Property Assessed Clean Energy Program" (PACE).
The Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. 170312 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170313.
Resolution also naming Swain Street from Taney Street to 26th Street as "Patty Ward Way."
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 170313 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170317.
Resolution urging Congress to adopt S. 573, also known as the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, which proposes to establish a national commission for criminal justice reform.
I move for the adoption of the resolution, Council President. (Duly seconded.)
It's Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 170317 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 170318.
A resolution urging the Pennsylvania state legislature to reject H.B. 741, which seeks to reintroduce certain mandatory minimum sentences in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Council President, I'd like to make a statement on the resolution before I -
The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Council President. Council President, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts' report published in 2015, they issued a research brief stating, Federal drug sentencing laws bring high cost, low return. Penalty increases enacted in the 1980s and 1990s have not reduced drug use or recidivism. I'd like to take a moment to underscore the importance of this issue and to acknowledge the broad coalition working on it. Mandatory minimums lead directly to mass incarceration. The evidence is that they not only fail to enhance public safety, they also undermine it. Too many lives and too many taxpayer dollars are wasted on warehousing men and women who simply need guidance and support and opportunity. I want to take a moment to personally acknowledge my colleague Councilman Curtis Jones, who is Chairman Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING of the Public Safety Committee but also Chairman of the Criminal Justice Reform Committee, who has been a tireless voice for criminal justice reform here in Philadelphia and across the state. I want to also acknowledge Mayor Kenney and also Council President Darrell Clarke, who has made mass incarceration a central focus of not only the Council body but also the Administration and has already achieved significant reductions in Philadelphia's prison population. Finally, to all the advocates, those who are most important, who are the boots on the ground advocating on fighting to address this issue, who wake up every day to push the ball forward on criminal justice reform. Some of them are here today and you just heard them. I want to personally take a moment to thank all of them for taking time out of their schedule and highlighting this issue. Thank you very much, Council Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING President.
Thank you, Councilman. Councilman Jones, did you not want to be recognized on that?
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 170318 is Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. Mr. Decker, 170319.
A resolution urging the Pennsylvania state legislature to reject S.B. 166 due to the bills' negative impact on the ability of public sector unions to effectively advocate on behalf of their membership.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 170319 is adopted. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, 170320.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2501 through 2525 North American Street.
Thank you, Council President. On behalf of Councilwoman Sanchez, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and 170320 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170018-A.
An ordinance authorizing Adam Harbin to construct, own and maintain various planter box encroachments at 339 North Broad Street.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilman Greenlee. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Parker is voting aye. Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Councilman Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Taubenberger.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170093-A.
An ordinance amending Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Vehicle Parking," to impose a moratorium on new electric vehicle parking spaces.
Thank you, Mr. President. Pretty much my policy is that when a District Councilperson introduces something, that I truly trust their judgment on it. When people dedicate time to an issue, I respect the due diligence that they put in to bring Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING that issue to this body. But when that policy impacts a wider audience, which in my case is the Fourth Councilmanic District, I have to speak up. If you want to be a green city and you want to be a clean green city, then you can't use the M word, and the M word in this case is moratorium on electric cars. If we are going to keep up with our promise to make this city the kind of city that is a beacon of hope and promise for others, then you have to do it citywide. I recognize that the impact of electric cars has been more present in Center City than it has in East Falls, Roxborough, Manayunk, West Philly, Overbrook Park or others, but the promise of it going there can't be stifled by a moratorium. Thus in some parts of my district, there are driveways, garages where you can easily install, but in other parts of my district, it is every bit as impacted as Center City. In fact, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING in Manayunk and Roxborough and parts of Wynnefield even, parking is an issue. But if we're ever going to expand alternatives to fossil fuel, then we have to build the infrastructure and deal with the hiccups that we're dealing with and figure ways around that. I do not think a moratorium does that, and so I will not be voting aye on this bill. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Council President. I want to make a request of information to Councilman Squilla regarding the bill he introduced today, because I know that impacts this bill that's up for a vote. So I'd like to get some additional information regarding the bill that he introduced Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING today and the impact of that legislation, because that does impact this bill that's up for a vote.
The question was -- would you like that information verbally?
Just a request for information, if he could explain the bill he introduced today, because that does impact some members' decisions on today's vote, because it does touch on the same topic.
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Councilman Green. The bill introduced today from meeting with some of the environmentalists were concerned that the moratorium did not have an end date. So there was no plan moving forward. So what we introduced today is to put a Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING sunset on the moratorium, to have a plan in place before the 24-month period moving forward, and to have an interim plan in place before an infrastructure plan would then be able to be put into place here in the City of Philadelphia. Knowing the concerns that we heard from some of the environmental groups and knowing Philadelphia to be a green city, my concern obviously for introducing this bill is knowing that the plan we have in place right now just doesn't work, and since it doesn't work, it doesn't work for several reasons, and, one, because in the denser areas of the City, which a lot of them that I represent, is involved with parking. So the issue involves both green, electric vehicles, and parking. You can't separate them. They're all together. So this moratorium will allow us to then move forward with a plan. We also have met during this process with a lot of people in the EV manufacturer Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING business. We met with ChargePoint and other manufacturers. We met with PECO. Understanding the Volkswagen lawsuit settlement, this is a perfect time to actually move forward with a plan to grow our city's infrastructure so we could grow EVs in our city. This is the time to do that. We've had this plan for almost ten years, just about ten years, and nobody is looking at anything else but this plan. So by keeping this plan in place, we're setting ourselves up continually to fail with this program, because we already have a program. Forcing this plan now for a moratorium allows us to force Council, put everybody on call, the Mayor, the Administration, the City, the Streets Department, DVRPC, who had a plan in place and we never acted on it. So this will now force us to make the changes necessary to move forward to really grow Philadelphia to be Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING a true green city instead of what it is today, is a trickle city that allows a couple people to have EVs in front of their homes. Thank you. (Applause.)
Yes. Thank you, Councilman Clarke. Thank you, Councilman Squilla, for giving that information regarding legislation that you introduced today. I appreciate the work that you and Councilman Oh have done to this bill to amend the bill to make it more palatable to address an issue that a number of people in the City have been concerned about from a quality of life perspective. Electric vehicles came to the City through legislation ten years ago, and as anyone knows, technology changes very quickly. However, my concern is Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING what type of message does this send to not only across the nation but also other industries in reference to how we can grow the City of Philadelphia from a jobs perspective. Just this week as we're taking a debate on this bill, the stock price of Tesla surpassed Ford and is in striking distance of GM. So electronic vehicles and a lot of other type of electric products will be coming and are coming and is having impact in reference to the growth from a stock market perspective and therefor. My concern is when we pass legislation without putting together a plan, it sends a chilling effect on the industry, and it reminds me of what's happening in DC when you have a repeal, then replace. And my concern is is the process of which we could have done all of this legislation in one bill to address the issues raised by a number of civic organizations and constituents Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING around the City but at the same point, not just doing a blanket moratorium without having a replacement that's going to happen sometime in the future. I commend Councilman Squilla for his bill he introduced today, but based on those concerns and the fact we'll be voting on a moratorium today, I cannot support the bill in its current form. Thank you. (Applause.)
Councilman Squilla, is your light on in response to that or is it based on your -
It was based on the bill. Let them speak and then I'll speak.
Okay. Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Council President. We've been grappling over this issue over the last two weeks, and I remember either when I served in the capacity of a State Representative or when I first arrived in Council, I remember hosting a hearing in this Chamber about the future of electronic vehicles here in the City of Philadelphia but, most importantly, electronic charging stations and how we should be on the forefront as a city making sure that we have an infrastructure plan for charging stations all throughout the City, and if we would have moved on it at that particular time, we probably wouldn't be in the position that we're in right now. But, however, I'm going to be supportive of my two colleagues who worked on this issue. As Chairman of Transportation and Public Utilities, I want to just make sure -- and I have talked to both of them -- that there's a commitment that I believe that they're Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING sincerely going to work on this issue to address the issues, putting together a working group with all the stakeholders so we can have a plan that's effective for the whole City of Philadelphia as we move forward. And so I just wanted to state what my position is for the record, but I believe wholeheartedly in the leadership of the Chairman of the Streets Committee as well as the work of Councilman David Oh to make sure that we get this right. So I wanted to make sure that my statement is read in the record, but I will be voting for the bill.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. In listening to this debate, I am reminded in a delightful way of the two-year effort around lead and the -- the three-year effort around lead Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING and the two-year effort around menu labeling. They were big, huge issues that had citywide impact, and there was no way we could piecemeal either of those issues and arrive at a place that would engender 12-plus votes and/or support from the advocates and the champions who live and breathe these issues every day. The suggestion that a task force be created, I would suggest, is essential for this huge issue, because electric vehicles are the future and it behooves us to be thoughtful, deliberative, and very, very circumspect in how we wrap our arms around this elephant. Just this morning, Councilman Green had a press conference with PennEnvironment about the release of a major report focused on improving air quality. So there are multiple confluence of factors involved with this. Given that and given that it is an issue that really requires stakeholders to be Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING around the table, not in three or four months, it may take a year to adequately and comprehensively look to see how we do this, get it right the first time, not do it quickly but do it right, as we try to take electric vehicles and make that a citywide opportunity. So as Chair of the Committee on the Environment and Sustainability who actually brought up the notion of electric vehicles more than ten years ago, I think it's imperative that we do take a more holistic, thoughtful, deliberative approach to this. And with that in mind, for that reason and all the others stated, I will be voting no on this bill. Thank you, Mr. President. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President. I have to ask permission to leave to be at another meeting on an important topic of stop-and-go's, but I want to be recorded voting no on Bill No. 170093-A.
Yes, Councilman. Leave shall be granted and the record will reflect your vote on 170093-A. The Chair recognizes -- and you're voting aye on everything else, Councilman?
Just for the record, say you're voting aye on all other bills and resolutions.
I'll be voting aye on all other bills and resolutions, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Thank you Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING very much, Council President. So I think that embarking in a new industry is always very difficult, and the transition over into new energy and new energy solutions will always pose challenges. When the law was first introduced over a decade ago, it certainly had the visionary hopes that we see starting to come to fruition today. It obviously has a lot of improvements that need to be made, but I in particular want to salute the pioneers of a new movement and the new energy movement who put forward a lot of their own efforts, their resources, their hopes and investments in this future that they're trying to bring to our city. And because of that, I think it's really important that, again -- I want to thank my colleagues for all the work that they've put in. I'm very hopeful about any plan that they may put in place, but today we are not voting on a bill that has a sunset. We are voting on one without a Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING sunset, and for that reason, I do not believe in a moratorium. I do believe that we can figure this out without the moratorium being put in place. We'll certainly be supportive of all plans that move forward to address this area, but at this point, I agree with my Council colleague. There's no repeal without a replacement. So I'll be voting no on Bill No. 170093-A. I'd also like to be recorded as voting aye on all other bills and resolutions, as I have to also leave.
I got to make sure we still have a quorum. We're okay. Nobody else can leave. Nobody else can leave. Sergeant-of-Arms, lock the doors. Councilwoman, you asked for a Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING leave now? Councilwoman, you asked for a leave of absence now?
The record shall reflect that. Leave shall be granted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.
Thank you, Council President. I guess my concern on this bill is 56 people who played by the rules, made an investment. Some of these investments were not inexpensive, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75,000 dollars or more and now we're changing the rules on those people. That's my biggest issue with this. I recognize the problems of the parking. I think it's a big problem. We need to address it. I'm not sure I feel comfortable taking away what we gave 56 people. And that to me is a big issue. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING So I'd like us to -- we need an overhaul of our whole parking, by the way. I mean, we have neighborhoods where people drive in from the suburbs, park their cars in our neighborhoods, and go into work, and it's ridiculous. We need to really review all parking and get this under control. But for that specific reason of the 56 people that I don't feel this is right is the reason I'm going to vote no for this bill. I do appreciate Councilman Oh and Councilman Squilla's work. They did a great job. They're doing amazing work, but that's the piece that is troubling for me. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilman. Councilman Squilla, did you want to be recognized or was that -
No. I just wanted to -- you can let Councilman Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Oh speak. I'll just say one other thing. I just want to thank everybody who did come testify. It's great to hear both sides of every argument and every story, also the environmentalists who played a role in talking to us. And I'm hoping they all will be involved in the process moving forward, the hearings that we're having, and coming up with a structure to make this happen. And I know unfortunately sometimes we make decisions that affect some people negatively, but other people are happy with that. And they're decisions we have to make all the time and they're tough decisions, but we have to represent our constituent base the best we can, and we try to do that fairly and keep dialogue open, knowing our office is always open to your concerns, complaints. Not that we're going to agree all the time, 100 percent of the time, because I know we won't, but I do appreciate you speaking your mind, hearing your voice, listening to what our Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING concerns are for our whole constituent base, and understanding that as a Councilperson, you have to look at all angles of your district and the City of Philadelphia if we really want it to continue to grow. So thank you for everybody's time, effort on this matter. Appreciate it.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Council President. A house built on stand cannot stand. There was an ordinance introduced in 2005 -- 7. I'm sorry; 2007. It simply allowed for a resident to install a charger, which was turned on inside their home, not publicly accessible, and reserved for them an exclusive parking right. It wasn't a plan. It was just an ordinance that Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING allowed that. In fact, in the ten years, there have only been 68 approvals. It's not a plan, and we cannot continue to do that without having a plan in place if we're going to seriously tackle this issue. A moratorium is not permanent. It is a stop to something that is bad, but it allows us a public opportunity to bring in experts, to bring in witnesses. And so I'm not making that decision. The thing about the legislature is, we have rules and procedures. Everything we do is public and we get public input. So on May 15th, we have scheduled tentatively a hearing on best practices for EV infrastructure. I'd like to clarify details about the Bill 170093 and how it fits into a broader strategy to encourage widespread electric vehicle or EV adoption in Philadelphia. The ultimate reason I introduced Bill 170093, which places a moratorium on the installation Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING of new EV parking spaces, is that the City's current EV process is problematic, unsustainable, and has actually hindered the development of increased EV charging infrastructure throughout the City. It does not help the current policy -- it does not help that the current policy is not supported by civic associations representing thousands of residents, many of whom have been equally or more vocal against EV parking spaces currently. And as new spaces open up in neighborhoods, that protest will only increase, because the public needs to know that when they're asked to give up something such as a parking space, that they're doing it for the best possible reason and the best public good. Right now we cannot say that. It's a haphazard process. And so I would put a moratorium on this until we've had the opportunity to hear from the industry experts and other experts. Under Philadelphia's 2007 ordinance regarding EV parking spaces, a Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING resident can be approved to install a private EV charging station in front of their home and reserve the parking space in front of their home 24 hours per day, seven days per week, as only EV parking can be there. And while this parking space is technically open to all EVs, the owner is not obligated to make their private charging station accessible to other EVs. In crowded neighborhoods where parking is at a premium and private garage parking spaces can cost $350 a month, this policy has become a draw for those more interested in essentially owning a parking space in front of their home than in owning an EV. This policy has drawn widespread opposition from community groups, civic organizations, residents, and businesses. Further, if this policy were to continue, it would severely limit the number of EVs that could be adopted. A better policy would have likely resulted in more widespread adoption of Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING EVs. Over the past ten years, only 68 applications for EV parking spaces have been approved. The current policy limits the number of EV parking spaces allowed per block. Only two residents per block in many cases may be approved for an EV parking space and any other EV owner will be denied. An additional problem is that there is a limit to the overall number of reserved parking spaces per block, opening the possibility that a person with a severe disability would not be able to obtain a disability-only parking space because of existing EV parking spaces. The moratorium in Bill No.
170093 will put a halt to a policy that has not satisfactorily resulted for people interested in encouraging EV ownership and people interested in parking their cars in their neighborhood. This moratorium is supported by the Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Streets Department, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and it was passed unanimously by City Council's Committee on Streets and Services and Global Opportunities. m. , and they don't have to move their car. m. m. However, if they move their car and that space is open or if they go on vacation for two weeks and that space is open, then their neighbors will have an opportunity to use that space for up to two hours. Addressing concerns about residential EV charging during the moratorium on EV parking spaces, last week I introduced Bill 170311, which was previously mentioned by one of the witnesses. It allows residents to install a curbside EV charging station Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING without being granted an EV parking space. It's important to note that Philadelphia City Council is moving forward to establish a citywide EV charging infrastructure. To date, there has been no public or private effort to establish publicly accessible EV charging throughout Philadelphia, and this is the effort which I am undertaking, beginning with this bill. We are the only city of which I am aware that has ever offered reserved parking for residential EV charging access. With this policy instead of one that actually encourages EV charging infrastructure, Philadelphia is already far behind peer cities in EV adoption. While Bill No. 170093 will be voted on today, my office has already taken steps, along with Councilman Mark Squilla and others, in realizing the goal of establishing a citywide EV charging infrastructure. We've researched best practices throughout the world and have Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING already consulted with ChargePoint, a global expert in EV charging infrastructure, with PECO, which is also very interested in building up an EV infrastructure in Philadelphia. In the next two months, we plan to hold hearings, the third City Council hearing this year on EVs, which will discuss best practices and EV infrastructure adoption strategies in Philadelphia. The current prevailing vision is to install or incentivize installation of a mixture of Level 2 and high-speed DC charging stations in strategic locations such as public parking facilities, commercial streets, workplaces, major transportation nodes. Again, this will be done in consultation and partnership with entities such as ChargePoint, PECO, Streets Department, and the Parking Authority. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has already published planning and policy recommendations for Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING EV adoption, and we intend to work with them as well. I have reached out to Hyundai Motor Company regarding their new EVs and the possibility of establishing a facility here in Philadelphia to receive and accessorize these EV imports. Again, City Council is very much in favor of EV adoption, and we seek to establish an intelligent plan to create a world-class EV charging infrastructure. That will take coordination among stakeholders, legislation from both the City and the state, sources of funding, and public-private partnerships. We know we can do better. What we cannot do, however, is allow a bad policy to continue while we work to establish an excellent plan with a greater public benefit. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Councilman. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING (Applause.)
The bill has been read and Bill No. 170093-A has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Gym is voting no. Councilman Henon is voting aye. Councilman Johnson.
Aye. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Parker is voting aye. Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 11 and the nays are six. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING passes. Mr. Decker, 170091-A.
An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "A" ("The Philadelphia Administrative Code") and Subcode "B" ("The Philadelphia Building Code") to add and revise certain provisions relating to the demolition of buildings and structures.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilman Domb. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Gym is voting aye. Councilman Henon is voting aye. Councilman Johnson.
Councilwoman Parker is voting aye. Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Councilman Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Squilla.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please call the title of 170193.
An ordinance authorizing Adam Harbin to construct, own and maintain various planter box encroachments at 332 through 334 North Broad Street.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment on your behalf to Bill Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING No. 170193. A 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 seconded that the amendment to 170193 be approved. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and 170193 has been amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution Congratulating and Honoring Chief Linda Long and Chief Crystal Yates on Their Historical Promotions within the Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Fire Department, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution adopting the report issued by City Council's Joint Committee on Education and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless approving a Scheduled School Closing Meals Pilot Program that will Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING feed school children in the Third Councilmanic District Recreation Centers during their spring break, April 10th through the 13th, 2017 and expand city-wide in the Fall of 2017, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Dawn Staley, coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks for winning the 2017 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship, introduced by Councilman Jones on behalf of Council President Clarke.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring Gina Snyder on 14 years as Executive Director of East Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Falls Development Corporation, introduced by Councilman Jones.
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you. On behalf of Councilman Jones, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring and commemorating the legacy of William T. Coleman, Jr. Esquire, former U.S. Transportation Secretary, pioneering figure in the movement for racial Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING equality in the United States, and native of Philadelphia, who passed away at 96 years old on March 31st, 2017, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
In partnership with Councilwoman Cindy Bass, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Recognizing, Honoring, and Celebrating the Frankford Chargers Sports and Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Mentoring Association on their 50th anniversary of dedicated service to the Frankford Community, introduced by Councilman Green on behalf of Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution on behalf of Councilwoman Sanchez. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution in solemn recognition during the week of Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING April 23rd to 30th, 2017 as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs, Who Perished During The Holocaust, introduced by Councilman O'Neill.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution declaring May 2017 as Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising awareness of the link between viral hepatitis and liver cancer, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Commemorating The 100th Anniversary Of The United States Entry Into World War I on April 6th, 1917, And Honoring The Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 4/6/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Sacrifices of Philadelphia's Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Civilians, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a Symbol of the Contributions of the Vietnamese-American Community in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. Are there any speeches on behalf of the minority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Stated Meeting April 6, 2017
Thank you very much. I just wanted to echo Councilman Squilla and thank everyone for their input. Democracy means we don't always agree, but we agree on the good purpose and the public interest certainly. Everyone has represented their constituents and their conscience and everything. It's been a robust process, and we'll all work together to do the best that we can. I also wanted to thank Councilman Johnson on his introduction of his resolution. I'll say as a former prosecutor, I do not support and have not found many prosecutors who support mandatory minimum sentences. There are sentencing guidelines in order to try to ensure an evenhandedness, but mandatory minimum sentences, they are oftentimes very unjust, in that they apply a minimum sentence regardless of the circumstance, and that's why we have judges. Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 much, Council President.
Thank you, Councilman. On behalf of the majority, the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. Many may already know that the Chamber of Commerce is filing a federal lawsuit today challenging Bill No. 160840, which I sponsored along with Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, and which Council passed unanimously and was signed into law by Mayor Kenney. This law would prohibit employers from asking prospective employees about their wage history and is an attempt to deal with the wildly acknowledged wage disparity between men and women. Apparently included in their lawsuit is the allegation that the law infringes on an employer's right to free speech. So in that vein, I know we've Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 of speeches today, but please allow me to exercise my free speech right. Although I am upset at this lawsuit, my upset is tempered somewhat by the fact that to be honest with you, the Chamber of Commerce just doesn't get it. To start with, they don't even get how to oppose a bill correctly. When we took up this bill last year, the Chamber didn't even appear at the hearing, sent what I would call a rather mild opposition letter, with suggested amendments that we at least partially incorporated in the bill. Yet after we unanimously passed the bill, the Chamber, together with Comcast -- and I'll get to them in a second -- started going ballistic and threatening lawsuits, which they now have done. The Chamber just doesn't get it. The Chamber doesn't get that wage equity is a rapidly growing nationwide issue. S. Congress, and as Councilwoman Reynolds Brown stated during recent budget hearings, the issue is discussed on national morning news shows. The Chamber has stated that the law itself isn't the total problem, but it is, quote, "the straw that broke the camel's back," unquote, of laws that burden businesses. Let me first state that while no one's back is being broken by this law, I'm sure there's a lot of women's backs that ache from doing the same job as men and getting paid oftentimes significantly less. But as far as the City being anti-business, we have passed laws that have helped workers, which the Chamber doesn't get, that many of us feel is a part of our job. But we have done over the years, this Council, many, many Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 - tax abatements, TIFs, BIDs, NIDs. Overall, approximately 27 tax incentives and credits. And just to mention a few specifically very quickly, only one-third of businesses pay BIRT due to the $100,000 exemption and other tax credits that Councilwoman Sanchez championed. Wage tax rates have been slashed over 20 percent. Net profits tax rates have been slashed over 20 percent over many years. Gross tax receipts have been slashed over 56 percent. It is estimated as the years go on with the tax -- with the business-friendly actions that are planned, that the total planned business tax is projected to amount to $528 million in foregone revenue in the next five years. So, I mean, I think we have shown in lots of ways that we are certainly not business unfriendly, and I just find -- I must add that it is Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 firm that regularly represents Comcast, Comcast, is filing the lawsuit against the bill. The towering buildings that are just west of us, which we helped with significant tax breaks and incentives, I believe attest to the fact that we certainly haven't been anti-business. And it is projected that once Tower 2 is completed, that we may give as much as $160 million in tax breaks to Comcast for being here. We're glad they're here, but I think we have done our part to help them be here. So I guess I would just wrap up by saying to Comcast and to other businesses, to turn the phrase a little bit, with enemies like us, they don't need friends. But I guess, again, Chamber and Comcast just doesn't get it.
So, finally, I guess the Chamber and Comcast think that they are showing strength by putting in this lawsuit and I guess they think as the future goes on, they'll get more respect Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 this lawsuit to hold up the ability for women to get paid on an equal basis with men. Let me just finally say, but at least from this member, they won't get it. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Council President. Council President, today I started off my day in your district with the Pennsylvania Association of Fine Arts as well as the Cultural Fund where we had a press conference and rally opposing the millions of dollars of cuts to the National Endowment of the Arts, which will significantly have an impact on the cultural landscape and arts landscape here in the City of Philadelphia. And so I was proud to see different stakeholders from around the Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 for our art institutions such as the Art Museum, African American Museum, the Barnes Foundation but also, most importantly, the hundreds of non-profits that we support through the Cultural Activity Fund. So I just want to inform my colleagues to continue advocating on behalf of those arts and cultural institutions that serve as an economic boom here in the City of Philadelphia. At 3:30 I will be joining SEIU out at the Philadelphia International Airport after a hard-fought effort for the workers at the Airport to unionize, particularly those workers that work for Prospect and PrimeFlight, those who we call the wheelchair workers, the people who transport individuals around the airport, who were receiving less than a quality working wage. But we fought in this body to make sure that they're supported as well as a work environment Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 to come into work, but now they have the opportunity to unionize. And so it's a proud day for me, because I remember getting up at 5 o'clock in the morning as a new dad to go out to the Airport and stand with the workers. And so today we will be celebrating and highlighting this significant milestone. Two events I want to invite Councilmembers to participate in. One, on April the 22nd, we'll be doing our annual Point Breeze 5K run/walk, the partnership with my colleague Councilman Derek Green. I know last year Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown came out and participated. Derek actually ran. He kind of showed off. He had little short shorts on and kind of like -- I had a suit on, so he was like showing me up in my neighborhood. But nevertheless, it's a great opportunity because the cause was for -- the 5K cause Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 who suffer from pancreatic cancer. And believe it or not, quietly there are a lot of individuals who do not have the type of research support that they need that suffer from pancreatic cancer. So I want to welcome all my colleagues to sign up with a team. Come on out. If you can't run, you can walk, but it's good to get the blood flowing. And so you can get more information from my office. And also on that same day, I will be partnering with an organization called Blessed to be a Blessing Outreach Ministries, as well as the Renew organization for our Promject. We will be giving out free prom dresses on April the 22nd. We have a significant amount of them now. And so if you have young people who need a prom dress, we just encourage you to direct them to our office, because we want to make sure that people take advantage of them and have a Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 on their sophomore hop, junior prom or senior prom with a stylish dress. Thank you very much, Council President.
Thank you, Councilman. Councilman, I'm looking forward to that 3K drive so I can participate. Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.
Thank you, Council President. I just want to remind everybody, you have the water bottles on your desk. This is very non-controversial. But this is EITC, and April 18th is our deadline. We're still leaving tons of money. Just to give you the statistics one more time, single parent, 44,000 of income, two kids, can get checks up to $6,000 and file back three additional years. That's 24,000 of money from the federal government. A couple with 50,000 Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 So if we can get the word out, tell ten people, it's important. We don't want to leave $100 million in Washington, DC. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown for a motion to adjourn.
Yes. A friendly reminder to colleagues that Big Brothers Big Sisters is anxiously awaiting your attendance across the hall for their annual Legislative Day. All colleagues are invited to join Big Brothers Big Sisters for lunch. And with that said, Mr. President, I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 20th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and Stated Meeting April 6, 2017 stand adjourned until Thursday, April 20th, 2017, 10:00 a.m. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
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