To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 160839, 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 30th Street, Chestnut Street, 31st Street (extended), Market Street, 32nd Street, and Arch Street (extended)"; and Bill No. 161104, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-516 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "West Overlay Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 District"; and Bill No. 170162, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District,' and Section 14-702, entitled 'Floor Area and Height Bonuses,' all to revise requirements relating to the Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District"; and Bill No. 170192, 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 Spruce Street, South 40th Street, Locust Street, and South 41st Street. Further to adopt the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania"; and Bill No. 170266, 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 Filbert Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Street, 59th Street, Market Street, and Salford Street"; and Bill No. 170398, 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 40th Street, Girard Avenue, 34th Street, Mantua Avenue, 31st Street, Spring Garden Street, and Lancaster Avenue"; and Bill No. 170399, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,' by adding new areas entitled 'Powelton Village Zone 1' and 'Powelton Village Zone 2'"; and Bill No. 170402, entitled "An ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising certain provisions of Section 14-600, entitled 'Use Regulations'"; and Bill No. 170403, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Clearfield Street, Shedwick Street, Lippincott Street, and 34th Street"; and Bill No. 170404, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' to prohibit medical marijuana dispensary locations within 500 feet of any day care"; and Bill No. 170406, entitled "An ordinance continuing the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue and for which Mt. Airy Improvement District, Incorporated, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 District"; and Bill No. 170428, 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 Diamond Street, Tenth Street, Berks Street, Eleventh Street, Norris Street, and Marvine Street"; and Bill No. 170430, 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 Cambria Street, Kensington Avenue, Allegheny Avenue, Jasper Street, Clearfield Street, Helen Street, Elkhart Street, Emerald Street, Stella Street, and Frankford Avenue"; and Bill No.
170436, 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 Knights Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Road, Red Lion Road, East Keswick Road, Morrell Avenue, and Byberry Creek"; and Bill No. 170463, 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 Linden Avenue (extended), Academy Road, Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, the Poquessing Creek, and the Delaware River"; and Bill No. 170465, 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 Gates Street, Henry Avenue, Roxborough Avenue, Magdalena Street, Walnut Lane, Henry Avenue, Kingsley Street, Houghton Street, Walnut Lane, Shurs Lane, Tower Street, Levering Street, Silverwood Street, Leverington Avenue, Silverwood Street, Fountain Street, and Ridge Avenue"; and Bill No. 170468, entitled "An ordinance establishing a business Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of the City of Philadelphia, to be known as the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District; designating the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District Corporation to serve as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed programs and services related to the development and promotion of the hotel and tourism industry in the City"; and Bill No. 170469, entitled "An ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising certain provisions of Section 14-500, entitled 'Overlay Zoning Districts,' for the amendment of the North Delaware Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District"; and Bill No. 170476, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, the Delaware Expressway, Laurel Street, Canal Street, and Poplar Street"; and Bill No. 170495, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled 'Use Regulations,' by amending the green roof calculations"; and Bill No. 170496, 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, 41st Street, Parkside Avenue, Girard Avenue, and Railroad Right of Way"; and Bill No. 170498, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-202 of The Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 'Rules of Measurements' by providing for further measurement exclusions; amending Section 14-502 entitled '/CTR, Center City Overlay District' by modifying the subsection entitled 'Rittenhouse Square' and adding new bulk and massing controls for the area"; and Bill No. 170500, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Master Plan for Temple University, and to approve the proposed addition to 1810 Liacouras Walk"; and Bill No. 170501, 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 Cottman Avenue, Crispin Street, Frankford Avenue, Cheltenham Avenue, Bustleton Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard"; and Bill No.
170503, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 of land located within an area bounded by Bridge Street, Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, Hegerman Street, Devereaux Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, Robbins Street, Vandike Avenue, Unruh Avenue, Keystone Street, Devereaux Avenue (extended), and the Delaware Expressway"; and Bill No. 170504, entitled "An ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising certain provisions of Sections 14-200, entitled 'Definitions,' and 14-900, entitled 'Signs'"; and Bill No. 170512, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District Master Plan in the area bounded by Darien Street, Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, and Pattison Avenue, by approving the proposed Ballpark Services building at the intersection of Hartranft and Darien Streets"; and Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 170516, 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 3rd Street, Berks Street, 6th Street, and Lehigh Avenue," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading this day of the 28 bills that were just read into the record by the Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 day of the 28 bills that were just read into the record by Mr. Decker. All those in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez for -- no. Okay. We'll go to the next one. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee on Public Works and Public Property reports 12 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilman. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 170287, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Linden Avenue, State Road, Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, and I-95 for further conveyance"; and Bill No. 170358, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with Beech Interplex for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1514 Cecil B. Moore Avenue"; and Bill No. 170397, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 at 1620 South 49th Street and 4900 Grays Ferry Avenue"; and Bill No. 170437, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by East Ontario Street, Weikel Street, Tulip Street, and East Tioga Street, for further conveyance"; and Bill No. 170506, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Washington Service Corporation, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 8747 Frankford Avenue"; and Bill No. 170507, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 the City of a portion of the premises located at 1425 Arch Street"; and Bill No. 170511, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Market Street, North Salford Street, Filbert Street, and North 59th Street, for further conveyance"; and Bill No. 170513, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Grays Ferry Partners by its agent Korman Commercial Properties for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 3009 Grays Ferry Avenue"; and Bill No. 170557, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest by purchase, condemnation or Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 otherwise, in parcels of land generally in the area bounded by Susquehanna, Lambert, Norris, 22nd, Diamond and 21st Streets, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent"; and Bill No. 170559, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 400 North Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street"; and Bill No. 170593, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to provide for the acquisition of Bigbelly waste and recycling receptacles, related maintenance and software licensing, and authorizing an advertising Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 concession, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as so to permit the first reading of this day the 12 bills that were just read into the record by the Clerk.
It has been moved and properly seconded 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. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez for a report from the Committee on Appropriations.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Committee on Appropriations reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred Bill No. 170558, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 170195 (approved in June of 2017), entitled 'An ordinance to Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 for the six Fiscal Years 2018 through 2023 inclusive,' by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Council Bill No. 170558. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 170558. All those in favor will say Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Squilla for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Committee on Streets and Services reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 170594, entitled "An ordinance regulating the direction of Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Lawrence Street between Ontario Street and Westmoreland Street"; and Bill No. 170595, entitled "An ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading this day of Bills No. 170594 and 170595. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 day of Bill Nos. 170594 and 170595. All those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Bill No. 170464, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute a Concession Agreement with Treetop Quest, Inc., or its wholly-owned subsidiary, for an aerial adventure park in West Fairmount Park, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 170464. (Duly seconded.)
It has Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 170464. All those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now again recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee on Public Health and Human Services.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee on Public Health and Human Services reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017
The Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 161111, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Professions,' to add a new Section 9-903, entitled 'Conversion Therapy,' adding definitions and prohibiting the practice of conversion therapy by mental health providers on patients under 18 years of age"; and Bill No. 170470, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Air Management Code,' by amending Chapter 3-200 thereof, entitled 'Prohibited Conduct,' to add a new section prohibiting the cutting of rubber tires by any person, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the first reading this day of Bills No. 161111 and 170470. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 161111 and 170470. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 1ST READING committee with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. Mr. Decker, will you please read any other bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 170553, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 3001 through 3023 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions."
The Chair agrees. This bill will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.
Thank you, Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the Consent Agenda of the following bills and the Second Reading and the Final Passage Calendars today: Bill Nos. 170196-A, 170242, 170289, 170195, 170197, 170432, 170433, 170434, 170438, 170515, 170519, 170555, 170204, 170410, 170564, 170012, 170359, 170360, 170361, 170362, 170400, 170435, 170461, 170462, 170466, 170472, 170473, 170475, 170497, 170499, 170509, 170510, 170518, 170554, 170556, 170561, 170562, 170565, 170566, 170366, and 170514.
Just for the record, one of the bills being called up is Bill 170401. I think it was read as 410. 170401 is part of the -
It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 2ND READING Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the bills just read by Councilman Henon. All in favor please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, the motion carries, and we will consider the Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In addition to the bills being considered on the Consent Agenda, the following resolutions and bills are being called up from the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Bill Nos. 170599, 170602, 170603, 170604, Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 170609, 170611, 170306, and 170474. All other bills and resolutions are being held.
Thank you, Councilman. Before considering these resolutions and bills, we will consider public comment, with the rules as follows: Your public comment must concern matters on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for possible action at today's Council session. All speakers must sign up in order to testify. If you've not already signed up, please do so by giving your name to the Sergeant-of-Arms at the table to my left. You will be called in the order in which your name appears on the sign-up sheet. You will have three minutes to speak. Please, in order to be fair to all those wishing to speak, please limit your comments to three minutes. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 When you begin speaking, you will see a green light on the podium. When there are 30 seconds remaining to your time, the light will turn yellow, which is your reminder to conclude your remarks. Once three minutes have passed, we appreciate you passing on the mic to the next speaker. I also reserve the right pursuant to our rules to limit repetitious matters on the same bills. I would ask Mr. Decker please read the name of our first speaker.
Good afternoon. I'd like to thank City Council for the resolution honoring Emlen Tunnell and Councilwoman Brown for doing this. It's a great honor. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 August 5th will be the 50th anniversary of Emlen Tunnell as being the first African American in the country inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's from right down the street in the suburb of Radnor, Garrett Hill section, Class of '42, Radnor High School. Not only was he a great football player, 14 years in the NFL, missed one game, he was also a great military hero, served in World War II and saved two people's lives. There's a movement afoot to honor him with a 7 foot bronze statue and to bring other honors in attention. We'd like to get him to the Mount Rushmore of athletes and American heroes. Thank you so much for your resolution today.
Joe Danihel, Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 commenting on 170602, 170555, 170603, and 170604. (Witness approached podium.)
Okay. Good afternoon. This is an official decree of the people in writ of mandamus quo warranto and, as such, requires immediate action and remedy. Every week this Council and Mayor transfers private property to the government, possibly illegally. Trust and loyalty are required by the people of their government. So the people require the oath of office. I do solemnly swear and affirm that I will support, obey, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth and law -- of the United States, the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth, and I will discharge my duties of my office with fidelity. Any person refusing to take this oath shall forfeit their office. Ben Franklin and Patrick Henry Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 noted the Bill of Rights and constitutions were designed to protect the people by restraining the government. If a man's home is his castle, how can the government take this castle without trial by jury, payment or due process? If the governments colluded to allow and perpetrate this apparent violation of Constitution and laws, why has no one been prosecuted? Are oath-bound officials above the law? Recent prosecutions in New Jersey and Flint, Michigan say no. When did "by the people and for the people" become screw the people? The constitutions require immediate remedy of this breach of law. Your oath of office requires you to act or face prison. 42 USC 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 18 USC 241, 242, 2381, 2384, PA Constitution, Article I, Section 1 through 11, 26 PA CSA 703, 705, 708, 709, 712, 713, 716, and other laws listed in SCOTUS 15-8965, 14-1330, 14-4056 appear Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 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 sovereign people require Constitution and laws be enforced. Jail is required for all who violate oath or law. It takes a lot of cooperation to create and allow monumental Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 corruption.
Good afternoon. I represent Express Yourself Urban Crisis Response Center.
Terry Starks. I'm just here today to let all the Councilmen know that we have a strong ground pursuit with this violence that's going on in the City of Philadelphia, and we just plan to work diligently with all of the Councilmen and let them know that we're here to service each of they legislative districts and we just want the full support from the Councilmen. And that's all.
Okay. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Thank you, sir. Thank you. Mr. Decker.
Clarc King, commenting on 170599. (Witness approached podium.)
Thank you, Council President, and thank you, Councilmembers, for your time. Yes, I am commenting on Resolution 170599. Climate change is employed to distract from the national priorities of the political system. Poverty caused by Wall Street is the national security crisis ignored. Communicable diseases, chronic drug abuse, homelessness, crisis unemployment are indicative of the national failure that Congress never voted on the Paris Accord. The then-President acted unilaterally as if the prince of state. The U.S. political system that is Congress is not going to comply with Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 climate change diktats and economic and population contraction policy with monetary financial controls, taxes and such. It is antithetical to every child is precious. It is antithetical to every worker is essential. Today, Franklin Delano Roosevelt can instruct us. The redevelopment of North America cannot be avoided any longer. Good, high-wage jobs are crucial to family and community formation. Great and grand national infrastructure projects will make America prosperous. Some Americans will get rich, improving and reducing the cost of living, manufacture, industry, and business. The local Federal Reserve Bank must be transitioned into a public bank funding government operations, infrastructure, and industry. We cannot forget how much money Philadelphia lost in swaps, over a billion dollars. Meanwhile trillions of dollars are Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 distributed through bailouts and quantitative easing 1, 2, 3, 4. Where did this money go and who benefited? It must be investigated by Congress and assessed. The Wall Street system is control of the government, instructing Congress on the budget process, scolding Congress for deficit spending that may impede on the bankers' profits. And they are also creating the U.S. medical system to be profitable to Wall Street, expanded control of the U.S. money system. Climate change taxes, tax deferrals, tax swaps, et cetera, there's nothing about the child or worker in all of this climate change business.
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. Chairman.
Thank Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 you, Mr. Decker. We will now consider today's Bill Consent Agenda. I will ask Mr. Decker to read the titles of all the bills on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on the Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without debate, the bill will be immediately removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on our Final Regular Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, will you now please read the titles of the bills on the Consent Agenda.
Bill No. 170196, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget"; and Bill No. 170242, entitled "An ordinance granting permission to Stephen Ngo, owner and operator of Royal Tea Food Truck located in the right-of-way on the north side of Norris Street between 13th Street and Broad Street, to install, use Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under and over the right-of-way on the north side of Norris Street between 13th Street and Broad Street, for the purpose of supplying electricity to said lunch truck," and Bill No. 170289, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Bicycle Lanes,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate bicycle lanes, in both directions, on American Street from Jefferson Street to Lehigh Avenue and for the removal of a travel lane on American Street, in the same limits"; and Bill No. 170195, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018 through 2023 inclusive"; and Bill No. 170197, entitled "An ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018"; and Bill No. 170432, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 the Fourteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998; authorizing the City of Philadelphia to sell, either at public or private sale, one or more series of Gas Works Revenue Bonds and Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund such Bonds"; and Bill No. 170433, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith)"; and Bill No. 170434, entitled "An ordinance authorizing, generally, the continuation and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue Notes of the City, prescribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment, pledging certain revenues of the Gas Works as security, adopting a rate covenant and directing the Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 collection of rates and charges sufficient to comply therewith"; and Bill No. 170438, entitled "An ordinance approving a Lease Agreement between the Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and Germantown Realty Investment Group for certain premises located at 212 through 214 West Chelten Avenue"; and Bill No. 170515, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,' to provide for extension of certain benefits"; and Bill No. 170519, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Real Estate Taxes,' by creating a tax foreclosure Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 that requires housing and counseling assistance, updating tax installment payment agreements to help taxpayers with financial hardships, and other related items"; and Bill No. 170555, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant"; and Bill No. 170204, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Ethnic Intimidation and Institutional Vandalism,' to clarify and revise its scope and related penalties"; and Bill No.
170401, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Section 17-2102 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Council Review of Contracts with Certain Entities,' to restore the exemption from Council review provided in the Home Rule Charter for certain contracts between the City and the Support Center for Child Advocates"; and Bill No. 170564, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officers; Powers and Duties,' by further providing with respect to the manner in which assessments are determined for certain properties that are subject to rent restrictions, affordability requirements and other related restrictions"; and Bill No. 170012, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Carpenter Street, Broad Street and Washington Avenue"; and Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 170359, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 2800 and 2900 blocks of East Allegheny Avenue, both sides"; and Bill No. 170360, entitled "An ordinance terminating a no parking regulation on Burnside Street between Tower Street and a point 140 feet west thereof, north side"; and Bill No. 170361, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on Fox Street between Roberts Avenue and Abbottsford Avenue, east side"; and Bill No. 170362, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on the Flat Rock Road between Leverington Avenue and Fountain Street, east side"; and Bill No. 170400, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Designation of Bicycle Lanes,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 lane, in the eastbound direction, on Chestnut Street from South 45th Street to South 34th Street, and to remove a travel lane on Chestnut Street in the same limits"; and Bill No. 170435, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing deck and fence encroachment at 5200 C Street"; and Bill No. 170461, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Route 34 Group, to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 5021 through 5023 Baltimore Avenue"; and Bill No. 170462, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Boyd's Realty Partnership, to install, own and maintain concrete planter encroachments at 1818 Chestnut Street"; and Bill No. 170466, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of the 4400 through 4500 block of Castor Avenue from Wyoming Avenue to East Cayuga Street"; and Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 170472, entitled "An ordinance authorizing 2732 Donna's Bar Inc. to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 2732 East Allegheny Avenue"; and Bill No. 170473, entitled "An ordinance authorizing B1 Holdings to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 767 South 9th Street"; and Bill No. 170475, entitled "An ordinance authorizing WT Restaurant Holdings to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 743 South 4th Street"; and Bill No. 170497, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Cobbs Creek Parkway between Hazel and Cedar Avenues, both sides"; and Bill No. 170499, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly eighteen Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 portion of Vine Street from Eighteenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred fifty feet eastwardly therefrom"; and Bill No. 170509, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos.
240 and 296 by placing on the City Plan Nixon Street from the existing northwesterly terminus of Nixon Street, northwest of Shawmont Avenue, to Port Royal Avenue (not on City Plan), placing on the City Plan River Road from Port Royal Avenue (not on City Plan) to a point approximately ten feet southeast of the Philadelphia-Montgomery County Line"; and Bill No. 170510, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 311 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Westview Street from Springbank Street to Hortter Street"; and Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 170518, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Pearl Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street"; and Bill No. 170554, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Mr. Baldev Shunta, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the west side of 34th Street, 148-feet north of Convention Avenue, to construct, use, and maintain conduits in, under, and across the west side of 34th Street, 148-feet north of Convention Avenue"; and Bill No. 170556, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain sub-surface portions and certain aerial portions of Moravian Street from 19th Street to 20th Street"; and Bill No. 170561, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Designation of Bicycle Lanes,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on 15th Street between Carpenter Street and Washington Avenue; and also regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on 15th Street between Carpenter Street and Washington Avenue, and establishing no-parking regulations on both sides of 15th Street from Carpenter Street to Washington Avenue"; and Bill No. 170562, entitled "An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Granite Street, south side, Frankford Avenue to Darrah Street"; and Bill No. 170565, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Gaul & Co. Malt House to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 3133 Gaul Street"; and Bill No. 170566, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 Section 9 of an ordinance (Bill No. 150377) approved June 18, 2015, as amended by Bill No. 160566, approved June 16, 2016, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street, and authorizing the assignment of certain rights with respect to an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street west of the house line of Ninth Street to be assigned,' by extending the time for compliance with the authorization conditions therein"; and Bill No. 170366, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 21-105 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Hero Awards,' by increasing the amount that may be awarded to family members of firefighters, police officers, and prosecution detectives killed in the course of performing heroic deeds"; and Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 "
Thank you, Mr. Decker. These bills having been read on two different days, the question for each bill now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk shall call the roll, and upon being called, each Councilmember shall vote aye on each of the bills, nay on each of the bills or indicate those bills for which the member is voting aye and those bills for which the member is voting nay. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye on all bills, except for Bill No. 170565, of which I'm abstaining due to a potential business conflict.
Aye on all bills. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye on all bills. The majority of all members having voted in the affirmative for each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. Let the record reflect that Councilman Domb has abstained on Bill No. 170565. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 170306.
Bill No. 170306, entitled "An ordinance to reinstate Bill No. 140439 amending Section 14-502 of the Zoning Code, entitled 'CTR, Center City Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Overlay' and Section 14-602 of the Zoning Code, entitled 'Use Tables,' and to amend Section 14-803 'Motor Vehicle Parking Standards.'"
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to this bill. The amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment to 170306 be approved. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 170306 has been amended. It will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 170474.
An ordinance authorizing 1338 Incorporated to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1338 through 40 South 10th Street.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 170474. It has been circulated to all members of Council, and we move that amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 170474 has been Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today. We will now move to our resolutions. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 170599.
A resolution urging the President of the United States to recommit and join with the Council of the City of Philadelphia in affirming its commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Good morning, afternoon. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 170599 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170602.
Mr. President, I'd like to be recorded as voting no on that resolution.
Let the record reflect that Councilman O'Neill is a no vote. Thank you, sir. Mr. Decker, 170602.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1604 Page Street.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 170602 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170603.
A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District.
The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 170603 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170604.
A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District.
And the Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 170604 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170609.
A resolution authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention" to address Philadelphia's enduring plague of gun violence by facilitating coordination among stakeholders and formulating a comprehensive gun violence prevention strategy.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 170609 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170611.
A resolution urging Congress to oppose H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017, which would undermine crucial enforcement and compliance actions provided by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act, de-regulate financial institutions and destroy the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, therefore exposing Americans to potential threats of abuse within the financial system.
The Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
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. 170611 is adopted. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution recognizing June 19, 2017 as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING
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, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring photographer Michael Nichols for his award-winning career and documentation of wildlife conservation, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING (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 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, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING (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. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I wanted to be recorded as voting aye on bills and resolutions as I was outside of the Chamber.
Yes. Aye on all resolutions, bills, and amendments.
Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Thank you, Councilwoman. The record shall reflect that.
And a resolution honoring and recognizing June 12th through the 19th, 2017 as "Disarm Hate Week" in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Greenlee on behalf of Council President Clarke.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Green -Greenlee. I'm sorry. I thought he said Green.
I move 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 Stated Meeting June 15, 2017 6/15/17 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.
And a resolution recognizing accomplishments and collaborative efforts of Philadelphia's criminal justice partners for successfully reducing the local jail population by almost 20 percent since July of 2015 with the implementation of programs under the MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge, introduced by Councilman Jones.