Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 15, 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 June 15, 2017
Good morning. We're going to start now. If the visitors will retire behind the rail and members take their seat, we'll get started. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes the Reverend Terrence D. Griffith, Pastor of First African Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Allan Domb. I would ask all members, guests, and visitors to please rise. (Councilmembers, guests, and visitors rise.)
Let us pray. Father and our God, the God of Finnegan, Tate, Ortona, Schwartz, Coleman, Street and Verna, the God of Darrell Clarke, we first forced to acknowledge you as our maker and our king. We pay homage to you because you are God and God alone. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 seasons, set up kings and queens, prime ministers and presidents, governors and mayors, and depose them. You give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. For this we praise your name and bow in humble submission to your will. As we gather today, we pray for the congressmen and officers who were shot on yesterday. We ponder this unspeakable atrocity and the violence that sometimes plague our city, state, and country. And, God, in our frustration, we know that we cannot live like this anymore. Breathe your spirit of change throughout this land, for we are in perpetual pain. We desire a country where machetes are beaten into pruning hooks and our guns into scrap metal. And in this Pentecost season, we desire the outpouring of your spirit on all flesh. Thank you, God, for this great City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 President Darrell Clarke and breathe your divine benediction on all our legislators. We are eternally grateful, God, for this great democracy that we live in that has been a beacon to the rest of the world. Protect the nation from the selfish and the selfless. May we ever be a lighthouse to the wary travelers on the stormy seas of our global village. May we ever be the breadbasket for the hungry. May we continue to be that nation where freedom reigns in every nook and cranny, in every village and town, in every bar and city, and in every state and region. Continue to crown the good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. Protect us, Lord, from those who seek to destroy our democracy. Protect us from those who see this business of governing as child's play. And now, Father, as Council deliberate today, give each Councilperson the wisdom of Solomon, the patience of Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Job, the faith of Abraham, the honesty of Joseph, the fortitude of Jacob, the meekness of Moses. And when Council is adjourned today and each Councilperson lays down to rest tonight, may they sleep with a clear conscience that they did what is right. Then, God, we look forward to the day when we will join you for that great Council meeting in the heavens, where you will be the President of Council, where there will be no nays but ayes. Thank you, Lord, and we are mindful and careful to give you the praise, the honor, and the glory. In Jesus' name. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much, Reverend, for those inspiring words. (Council at ease.)
Thank you very much. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Thank you, Council President, for this special order. It is really my honor to introduce the leadership of the Philadelphia disabled community. They are here marking Disabled Week. It is also marking the parade that will take place from the Constitution Center to City Hall on Saturday. I urge all my colleagues to participate, and I also thank my colleague Councilman Derek Green for his availability and his co-sponsorship in all these endeavors, and I thank him. And I would urge my Councilmembers for a nice round of applause for the leadership of the disabled community. (Applause.)
And welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. This morning I get a chance to introduce the intern that joined us during caucus. We should know that she is the Vice Chair of our Philadelphia Youth Commission, and she chairs the Youth Commission's Policy Committee. More importantly, she is what I want to be when I grow up and, that is, an author of books. She's the co-author of the forthcoming book Math Renaissance: Growing Math Circles, Changing Classrooms, and Creating Sustainable Math Education. She's a young activist and an author and a Benjamin Franklin Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. Let's celebrate this rising star, Rachel Steinig. (Applause.)
Thank you, Council Lady. And good job in caucus this morning. Congratulations. The next order of business is approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 8th, 2017, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 8th, 2017 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 8th, 2017 stand approved. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
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The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests of leave of absence today.
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 dispense with the regular order of business and I would like to welcome everyone who has come down today to Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 action. We hope your stay here today is a knowledgeable one but, more importantly, a pleasurable one, so much so that you come back again. Again, thank you so much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass, who will present a resolution recognizing Mastery Charter School North Women's Basketball Team. Would Ayanna Mazyck and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
And joining Councilwoman Bass, we have Councilman Oh, Councilman Jones, Councilman Johnson, and Councilwoman Blackwell and Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Good morning. Well, let's give a round of applause to our championship winning Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Pumas Basketball Team. (Applause.)
Because everybody loves a winner. Isn't that right, Councilman Jones? And so we have a resolution that we'd like to read in honor of them and the stellar work and the performance that they've done, not just in their academic studies but also in the field of basketball and sports. And we want to recognize our young people when they're doing something great, don't we? So let's celebrate them today. The resolution reads: Recognizing and honoring the Mastery Charter School North women's basketball team for winning the 2017 Philadelphia Public League Championship title.
Whereas, on February 25th, 2017, Mastery Charter School's "Lady Pumas" won the Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 title in a very close game by beating Imhotep Charter 57 to 55; and
Whereas, the win was particularly meaningful for Mastery Charter because they had lost to Imhotep in the previous two years playoffs; and
Whereas, forward Jayme Byers was named the game's Most Valuable Player for her aggressive play, for scoring 12 points including a critical steal. Byers was ably assisted by her teammate Devia Terry who contributed an impressive nine points, 18 rebounds and four assists; and
Whereas, Mastery Charter North coach, Damien Abrams, was overjoyed at the effort of the entire team that never once gave up. As a result on March 3rd, Mastery Charter will go on to play Archbishop Wood for the all-city title; now, therefore, be it Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby honor and recognize the future, the Mastery Charter School North women's basketball team for winning the 2017 Philadelphia Public League Championship title. (Applause.)
Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Mastery Charter North coach Damien Abrams as evidence of the high esteem and deep admiration of this legislative body. And we would like to say congratulations. (Applause.)
Hi, everyone. My name is Nia Reed and I am a Ladies Puma alum from the graduating class of 2016. (Applause.)
I am currently Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 College, and I would like to say a few words in front of you guys today. When I think about basketball, I think about a sisterhood, stronger than steel. Through hard work and dedication, a bond forms that connects us together, and it shows on and off the court. My sisters here have shown what our sisterhood can accomplish. I'm extremely proud of them and our coaching staff this year. I have not always been the confident young woman that stands before you. I wasn't always truly accepted in high school, but my sisters loved me for me. I commend young girls who struggle through the stereotypes of being a female athlete, because playing a sport does not make you one of the guys. You are playing like a girl, and that is better than playing like one of the guys. (Applause.) Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
There are no limitations to what a determined woman can do. Through the encouragement of my many coaches, I have cycled, run track and cross country, and even won a few awards in triathlons, but all the sports that I have played helped me not only stay fit and healthy, but they helped me create relationships that will last a lifetime. Thank you. (Applause.)
Council will be at ease. Hold on. We have one more speaker. COACH ABRAMS: How you doing? My name is Coach Damien Abrams. On the behalf of Mastery Charter School and the Lady Pumas, I'd like to thank you for this recognition. Thank you. (Applause.)
Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 ease. (Council at ease.)
At this time, the Chair will recognize Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, who will present a resolution recognizing Wanda Paul. Would Ms. Paul and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
I'd like to invite up the Chairman of the Board of the Philadelphia Visitors and Convention Bureau and the brilliant leadership of Julie Coker Graham to the podium, please. Chairman DeBenedictis, Patrick Paul to the podium, please. (Guests approached podium.)
So how many of us got a chance to enjoy the NFL Draft festivities? (Applause.)
Councilman Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Johnson, do you look forward to the fall Army-Navy game?
Those type of experiences don't happen because we dream it or wish it. There is a think tank of genius hospitality professionals that make that happen. A couple of facts about the hospitality and tourism industry. We need to know that hospitality and leisure is the fastest growing sector of employment in Philadelphia. Councilman Green would know that very well. With jobs up 23 percent since 2010. Just last year, we all know that we had a chance to enjoy the DNC, and ultimately the DNC and all of the 19 conventions in our city pushed attendance to one million people. That happens because of this agency. This year we're going to enjoy 23 convention and trade shows that are Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Convention and Visitors Bureau, and it happens because of leadership and professionals and technicians who make things happen. This morning it's a wonderful pleasure for me to celebrate one of those leaders in that think tank. Hubert Humphrey said that one of the greatest gifts of life is friendship, and I have received it from Wanda Paul. So this morning we are recognizing and honoring Wanda D. Paul for her extraordinary dedication, tireless advocacy, and lifetime of service to the citizens of Philadelphia. Whereas, Wanda D. Paul was born and raised in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Effectiveness and is the proud graduate of the Temple University Fox School of Business; and Whereas, Mrs. Paul began her career as an auditor with Deloitte Haskins and Sells in 1979, and went on to serve under the Administration of our Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Mayor, W. Wilson Goode, from 1983 to 1985, before transitioning to the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau; and
Whereas, Mrs. Paul has represented the City of Philadelphia with distinction for nearly 30 years as a leader with the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, the official Tourism Promotion Agency for the City of Philadelphia across the globe. Mrs. Paul currently serves as Senior Vice President, where she is responsible for administration of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau budget, oversight of the organization's financial operations, technological improvements, and personnel administration, among many other responsibilities; and
Whereas, Mrs. Paul used her time and talents to improve the quality of life in the city she loves. She serves on the boards of Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Philadelphians, including Steppingstone Scholars, Broad Street Ministry, the National Adoption Center and Urban League of Philadelphia Advisory Board, and is also a member of the International Association of Hospitality Accountants, the Philadelphia Bureau of Investigation Community Service Partnership, the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners and the Destination Management Association International; and
Whereas, Mrs. Paul has showed particular devotion in advancing the cause of the Urban League of Philadelphia, a historic civil rights organization celebrating its centennial year in 2017. Mrs. Paul is a lifetime member of the League and the first and only woman chairperson of its Board of Directors. Mrs. Paul has received the organization's Whitney M. Young Community Service and Volunteer of the Year awards and will be a Centennial Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 League's 2017 Empowerment Dinner; and
Whereas, the extraordinary contributions of Mrs. Paul have led to the receipt of numerous awards and accolades, including the Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Distinction Award, the International Visitors Council Citizens Diplomacy Award, the Urban Education Gimper Award, the Temple University Hall of Fame Award; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia, does hereby honor, recognize, celebrate and say thank you to Wanda D. Paul for your extraordinary dedication, tireless advocacy, and lifetime of service to the citizens of Philadelphia. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this citation be presented to you as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 is an exceptional human being. Let's salute her. (Applause.)
Thank you. Thank you, Blondell. Thank you, Councilmembers. I have the heart of appreciation for three things, three major things today. One is for City Council for this honor. I really appreciate it. Thank you so very much. But, more importantly, thank you for everything you do for this great city. Philadelphia is the city it is because of the tireless efforts of servants like you, so thank you. The Councilpeople that I'm about to mention - Council President Darrell Clarke, Councilwoman Marian Tasco, Councilman Brian O'Neill, and my personal friend, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown - have all served on our boards during my tenure. Thank you for Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 leadership, for your service, and for your support over the years. I also have a heart of appreciation for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. I've served under three CEOs during my 31 and a half year tenure. They are Tom Muldoon, Jack Ferguson, and the incomparable Nick DeBenedictis as Chairman of the Board of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. I'm sorry. Julie Coker Graham is the incomparable CEO that I'm currently serving under. Bill Giles, Bruce Crawley, and Nick DeBenedictis are the Chairmen that I served under. As you can imagine, only three CEOs in 31 years and three Chairmen in 31 years. They stick around for a reason. They stick around because it is, by far, the best Convention and Visitors Bureau in the country, and what helps make it the best -- Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 (Applause.)
-- are the staff members that are behind me, the team that makes up the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. They are tireless workers who do their very best to make the Convention and Visitors Bureau the best in the country. And, lastly, please indulge me by thanking -- by saying that I've hit the husband lottery. I married Patrick Paul 20 years ago. He has been a rock and an inspiration to me over those 20 years. So allow me, indulge me to thank my husband, Patrick Paul, being a great husband. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
Thank you, Mr. President. I just want to take a moment and acknowledge I have students here from Greenfield Elementary School. Can y'all stand up? They're here observing us in City Council today. (Applause.)
They are the future of our city. So we just want to acknowledge them. Welcome to City Council, everyone. Thank you very much, Mr. President.
Thank you. Well, at this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones, who will present a resolution recognizing Brent "Rudy" Edwards. Would Brent "Rudy" Edwards and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.) Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker, Councilman Green, Councilman Taubenberger, Councilwoman Gym, and Council Lady Blondell Reynolds Brown.
So as a proud alumnus of Overbrook High School, the school on the hill, we haven't seen a basketball championship, Councilwoman Bass, Councilman Green, in a minute. We haven't seen a football championship in a while from West. You know, they win the Turkey Bowl. But what we do real well at Overbrook is grow heroes. All right? And let me just check, see if I see an S on his chest or an O on his chest. It's Overbrook, not Superman. But I want to recognize somebody that -- all too often if you watch the media, they depict our young people in a negative way. All too often when you watch television, you only see the negative side of what young people represent. But what I'm showing you Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 of what we can expect from our youth in this country and definitely in this city. Because everybody at some point in their life is afraid. I don't care what you say. At some point in life, you had to look yourself in the mirror and find out where courage lives. And at that time when you're afraid, what you do next determines the measure of the person. I want to introduce to some and reacquaint to others and recognize the heroism of Brent "Rudy" Edwards that occurred on the morning of Saturday, May 27th, 2017 when he rescued his 1-year-old nephew from a fire in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia. Whereas, on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a fire started inside a toaster oven at a row home on the 1000 block of Flanders Road in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia. Eight family members were inside the residence at the time; and Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
Whereas, as the family escaped, they realized their 1-year-old relative, Bryce, was still inside as flames billowed out of the window. That is when Brent "Rudy" Edwards, a sophomore at Councilman Jones' alma mater, Overbrook High School, ran into the house to rescue his 1-year-old nephew; and Whereas, the house was overcome with smoke as Edwards ran in. He couldn't see anything as he searched frantically for his nephew, then suddenly he heard a sound, a baby's cough. Edwards reached out, grabbed the tiny arm, and scooped up his nephew Bryce. Holding him close to his chest, Edwards staggered back outside, where he gave the baby to his mother and collapsed on the landing; and
Whereas, overcome by smoke inhalation, Edwards was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He was released the Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 recovers, he is grateful that his baby nephew is alive and well; and Whereas
In the words of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige and even his life for the welfare of others"; and
Whereas, too often, Philadelphia's "everyday heroes" go unacknowledged when they step up and act on someone else's behalf. More often these days, we hear about the selfishness of young people. The actions of Brent "Rudy" Edwards is an example of altruism, selflessness, compassion and bravery;
Whereas, it is a pleasure and a great privilege to be able to acknowledge a City of Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the well-being and safety of another individual; now, therefore
Be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it hereby recognizes the heroism of Brent "Rudy" Edwards that occurred on Saturday, May 27, 2017 when he rescued his 1-year-old nephew from a fire in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Brent "Rudy" Edwards as evidence of our sincere respect and appreciation of this legislative body. Will you join me in welcoming Rudy here today as our hero. (Standing ovation.)
The Chair now recognizes Brent "Rudy" Edwards for some remarks, as well as Principal Jackson. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
I am honored everybody took the time today just to reward me today, but I saved my nephew out of love. Thank you. (Applause.) PRINCIPAL JACKSON: On behalf of Brent's mother, who could not be here today, and definitely Overbrook High School, we thank you for recognizing this young man, who is definitely an asset to our community every day. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
Thank you. The next order of business is communications, and the Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms delivers the messages to the Chief Clerk from the Mayor. Mr. Decker, please read those Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 170461, 170472, 170473, 170474, 170475, 170499, 170509, 170510, 170518, 170556, 170565, and 170566. And I am pleased to advise you that on June 14, 2017, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 8, 2017: Bill Nos. 170198, 170199, 170200, and 170285. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Central Tioga Urban Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Area, identified by house number and street address as 1621 through 1631 West Venango Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 6161 West Girard Avenue; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 and 3, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 5901 through 5913 Market Street, 5915 through 5917 Market Street, 5919 Market Street, 5921 Market Street, 5923 through 31 Market Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3715 Mount Vernon Street; and An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. Do you have any Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 additional messages?
Thank you very much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Good morning, Mr. President. I am pleased to offer three privileged resolutions, and after the readings of the title, I would like to speak very, very briefly on the resolution saluting Emlen Tunnell. And I want to say thank you to Councilmembers Parker, Squilla, Bass, Taubenberger, Green, Domb, Blackwell, Jones, and Oh for co-sponsoring any one or all three of the resolutions.
A resolution recognizing June 19, 2017 as World Sickle Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Cell Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring photographer Michael Nichols for his award-winning career and documentation of wildlife conservation.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Emlen Tunnell for his courageous military service during World War II and his historic achievement as the first African American inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame.
And that will be on this week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr. President. To Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 the football enthusiasts among us and to those of us who care about achievements of African Americans, I'll call to your attention on your desk a postcard which speaks to Emlen Tunnell, the first African American member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. NPR calls him, and I quote, "a casualty of the unfamiliarity football often has with its past." He continues to be honored for helping to break the color barrier in professional football, and decades later in 2011, he was awarded the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal for his acts of heroism during the 1940s. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduce one bill on your behalf and seven non-privileged resolutions. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds.
And a non-privileged resolution adding "Muhammad Ali Way" to the street signs on 52nd Street between Parkside and Paschal Avenues.
Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
And a non-privileged resolution adding "Saddiq's Water Ice Way" to the street signs on South 60th Street between Locust and Spruce Streets.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3715 Mount Vernon Street.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Third 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 Fifty-First Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 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 Fifty-First 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 Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Also on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer six resolutions.
A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing June 12th through the 19th, 2017 as "Disarm Hate Week" in 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 Sixteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 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 Forty-Third Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the 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.
Next Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 week's Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1405 Jefferson Street and 1407 Jefferson Street.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1029 through 1031 Mount Vernon Street, 1026 Lemon Street and 1028 Lemon Street.
And Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have two privileged, four non-privileged resolutions, one co-sponsored by Taubenberger, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Parker, Johnson, Bass, and Reynolds Brown.
A privileged resolution recognizing the accomplishments and the collaborative efforts of Philadelphia's criminal justice partners for successfully reducing the local jail population by Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 almost 20 percent since July of 2015 with the implementation of programs under the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge.
Just briefly, Mr. President, thank you for the indulgence. Julie Wertheimer, who comes in these Chambers all the time, is here from the Managing Director's Office, who is the tip of the spear for the reduction in the prison population. Can you stand up. Stop hiding behind that pole. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilman. And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing, honoring and commemorating Juneteenth in Philadelphia Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 as the day when slaves were freed in the United States of America more than 150 years ago and further celebrating National Juneteenth Independence Day, which is also known as Freedom Day, on Monday, June 19, 2017.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 and 3, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 5901 through 13 Market Street, 5915 through 5917 Market Street, 5919 Market Street, 5921 Market Street and 5923 through 5931 Market Street.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 6161 West Girard Avenue.
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 Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Stated Meeting June 15, 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-Eighth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Also on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Council President, I have one non-privileged resolution.
A non-privileged resolution also naming South 31st Street between Grays Ferry Avenue and Wharton Street "Lillian Ray Way."
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have two non-privileged resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eighteenth 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 Stated Meeting June 15, 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.
Also next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have two resolutions, one privileged resolution and one non-privileged resolution. I request a motion to suspend the rules on the non-privileged resolution so it can be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the provision of behavioral health services for people of color and the state of mental health and Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 mental health awareness in the black community and other communities of color.
And a non-privileged resolution calling upon the School Reform Commission to reject Resolution 7: Alternative Special Education Program for students with disabilities in grades K through 12 that seeks to establish a new segregated school for certain students with disabilities and to insist that the School District provide a quality inclusive education to every child.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so this non-privileged resolution can be on today's Final Passage Calendar. (Duly seconded.)
It's been Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 moved and seconded. All in favor? (Aye.)
Hearing none, the resolution will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have one privileged resolution co-sponsored by Councilmembers Johnson and Blackwell, Henon, Brown, Gym, and Bass.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the title of the resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Cheryl Lee on the occasion of her Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 retirement from Laborers Local No. 332.
That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Yes, Mr. Chair. I have one non-privileged resolution and just want to make brief remarks.
A non-privileged resolution to commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Baltazar "Bal" Pinguel, a former political prisoner who Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 braved imprisonment and death threats to challenge authoritarian regimes in the Philippines and around the globe and became a tireless activist for peace and justice and a radical voice for Democratic People's Movement.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. This week a great light for peace and justice went out in the world and in our city. Baltazar "Bal" Pinguel was a great freedom fighter in his home country of the Philippines. He was -- he not only was one of the leaders of the largest youth and student organization in the Philippines that at one point gathered 75,000 members in 1971, he is also a founding officer of Bayan, which was People's Movement, that eventually toppled the Ferdinand Marcos regime that had imposed martial law in the Philippines. Bal went to prison for his Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 beliefs. He was tortured in prison and came out and kept organizing. He kept organizing to demand that authoritarian regimes could not have a place or a voice in a rising democracy and that the best counter to authoritarianism and oppression within a democracy were the voices of ordinary people, including our youth. Bal did not stop his work and in his belief in revolutionary ideas and ideals. We were fortunate that he came to the United States, raised his three sons here, devoted his life to peace and justice, worked through the American Friends Service Committee, and continued to speak out about his experiences. He demanded a better -- he demanded demilitarization. He called for anti-war. He wanted to see immigrant groups and immigrant movements rise to the forefront, and he always used his incredible intellect, passion, humor, and warmth to train and nurture many Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 activists in the tools and habits of resistance. He was a hero to everybody who knew him. He was a champion of Asian America, and he was a champion to countless other activists around the globe who believed that there is a voice for peace and justice today. And I think that at this time as we ask questions about ourselves every day in a democracy where we have the privilege to speak out, we have a true commitment to continue Bal's legacy, and I hope that this resolution will be considered by my members for their co-sponsorship. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Councilwoman. I understand from Mr. Decker that is a privileged resolution, so that will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Chairman Greenlee, good morning. I have no bills or resolutions this morning.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I offer one resolution. It is privileged. It's co-sponsored by Greenlee and all Councilmembers -- I think all Councilmembers.
Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the title.
A non-privileged resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to stand with Nabisco workers and protect American jobs by Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 supporting a no-buy policy of Nabisco Mondelez products manufactured outside the U.S.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I offer one privileged resolution on behalf of President Clarke and one non-privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Streets and Services to hold public hearings examining the implementation of Vision Zero in the City of Philadelphia.
And a Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-First Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I offer two privileged resolutions and one bill.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the titles.
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Germantown Avenue, west side, West Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Phil-Ellena Street - Westview Avenue.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Central Tioga Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1621 through 1631 West Venango Street.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eleventh Ward of the City Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 of Philadelphia.
Next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I offer two non-privileged resolutions co-sponsored by Councilmembers Cindy Bass, Mark Squilla, and one bill, and may I be heard after the title of the bill is read?
Yes, sir. Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the title of the bill and then the resolutions.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding Subsection 17-510(b) providing for the oversight by the City Council Appropriations Committee of compliance with all Economic Opportunity Plans for the participation Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 of minority and female workers, Minority-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Female-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Disabled-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
Thank you very much. I would like to offer this subsection to amend 17-510, which is entitled "Enforcement." Unfortunately enforcement in the history of our City when it comes to diversity and inclusion has been woeful, and I think one of the reasons is because it is very hard to enforce something within the Administration itself. And so Subsection (b) provides oversight by City Council through the Appropriations Committee that will monitor compliance with all Economic Opportunity Plans to ensure participation of minority and female workers are as Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 required according to the Disparity Study and, if not, the Committee may recommend to City Council the suspension of payments to contractors where it is not satisfied with the contractor's performance under the EOP, or the Economic Opportunity Plan, until such time as the Committee is satisfied that the contractor will comply with the EOP and recommend to City Council that it reinstate such payments. And this action will be done by resolution. I offer this as a possible solution to the lack of teeth in enforcement. I'm certainly open to further discussions with my colleagues and interested in any other opportunities to ensure that we are enforcing the goals that we set before this body for our city. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Councilman. That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
And a non-privileged resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bill 1446, the Pennsylvania Clean Transportation Infrastructure Networks Act, to promote well-planned clean transportation infrastructure.
And a non-privileged resolution urging the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to maintain Philadelphia refineries by applying access to Western Pennsylvania markets by denying Laurel Pipeline Company application, thereby supporting jobs and economic growth in Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Next week's Final Passage Calendar. The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee on Rules reports 28 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report. This will take a while.