Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 21, 2018 11:20 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 21, 2018
Good morning, everybody. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum is present here in this City Council Chambers, and Council will now come to order. Members, would you please take your seat. Visitors, if you will retire to your seats outside of the rails before the proceedings. I would ask all those who are present, please put your cell phones on silent or vibrant. And I appreciate that. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Pastor John Babowitch of Our Lady of Calvary. He is here today as the guest of Councilman O'Neill, and I would ask that all members and guests please rise. (Councilmembers, guests, and visitors rise.)
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, God is love. There's a desire to make us share in his love. He Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 the world to come to our aid and in gentle kindness to help those who are weak, sick or unfortunate. In his love for all of us, Christ said that whatever we do for the least among us, we do for him. He called those who show mercy blessed of his father and promised an eternal life. Let us pray to the Lord's richest blessings. All the members of City Council who are devoted to helping their brothers and sisters, let us pray. Blessed are you, Lord God of Mercy, who through your son gave a marvelous example of charity. Bless all our members of City Council and their families as they work for the wonderful work of the City of Philadelphia. Bless them and strengthen them in every way. Bless all life, born and unborn. Bless all of us here present. Bless all of their aides, all those that serve to make this Council a wonderful working model, and who through the great Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 us a marvelous example of charity and set the commandment of love for one another. Send down your blessings on these, your servants, who generously devote themselves to helping others. When they are called on in times of need, let them faithfully serve you and their neighbor. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. The Lord be with you. May almighty God bless you all, in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you. The Chair thanks the Pastor for his invocation. The Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 14th, 2018. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 14th, 2018 be approved.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 14th, 2018 stand approved. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business will be requests of leave of absence. The Chair recognizes Councilman Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leave of absence today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair will now dispense with its regular order of business and recognize that the guests and visitors that are joining us here today in our great Chambers of the City of Philadelphia. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you all to our Council session. We appreciate you taking your time out to join us and Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 in all its affairs for the City of Philadelphia and certainly invite you to come back soon. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones, who will present a resolution recognizing Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse. Would Meg Wise and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee, Councilman O'Neill, Councilman Oh, Councilman Taubenberger, and Councilman Green.
So for the past 120 years, if you've ever approached that giant wooden sliding board, you couldn't help but find the kid, the inner kid, within you. I remember my first time on that wooden sliding board, and all the sudden, wheeee. That's all you can do. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 years ago, I took my staff back out. We have a thing called Freedom Friday where we explore parts of the district that we need to see so that there is a frame of reference to that particular place. Now, I will admit that the sliding board somehow has gotten smaller in my mind over the years, but when my staff went down it, everybody to a person said, wheeee. So that has not changed. Smith Playground has had over 200,000 visitors a year from every part of Philadelphia, every district, but not just in Philadelphia but outside, and is what I call a regional asset. It's one of those things that doesn't belong to one Councilperson. It belongs to all Councilpeople. And I'd like to say -
It's in the Fourth, though. I was going to get to that. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 the individuals up here have decided to make Smith Playground their own, meaning they put their money where their mouth is and contributed to Smith Playground, for which I am truly grateful. And I know on firsthand Councilman Johnson took his children there. And was the wheeee factor in effect?
Sliding board, the whole nine. And if we keep regional assets well maintained, we are better off as Philadelphians, because when people come to visit us, they remember those places that they experienced. And if it was a dump, they remember that. But if it's well kept as a treasure as it should be, that's what they remember. So without further adieu, recognizing and honoring Smith Memorial Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 & Playhouse, for providing Philadelphia children and families with a free, open, safe play space for the past 120 years.
And it's always an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to have gracing with the Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse stakeholders, newly elected State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta. Thank you for being here with us today. Whereas, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse was built with a bequest from Richard and Sarah Smith, and was dedicated to the memory of their adult son, Stanfield; and
Whereas, Smith's beautiful 16,000 square foot Playhouse was designed solely as a play space for children by one of Philadelphia's most prominent late 19th Century architects, James H. Windrim; and
Whereas, Smith remains a welcoming, safe and Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 200,000 Philadelphians annually where differences are valued. Smith facilitates education and interaction among children and families of different backgrounds in order to promote understanding and acceptance of diversity; and
On a personal note, I'd like to thank the leadership of Smith Playground for hosting our Annual Autism Play Date, which will be August 11th of this year, and thank you for hosting autistic families from all over the City of Philadelphia. Whereas, Smith maintains a long tradition of free admission for families and develops relationships with community organizations in an effort to further the development of healthy children, strong families, and safe communities; and
Whereas, Smith provides opportunities for children in the Philadelphia Area, and beyond, to Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 physically, emotionally, and intellectually; and
Whereas, Smith is active in an integrated, collaborative group of East Fairmount Park stakeholders, and works to increase access to the park and draw visitors to the area, including residents and tourists, for a variety of outdoor and play-inspired activities and learning; and
Councilman Jones, now I know who the kids were complaining about. Whereas, Smith provides year-round urban nature play, maximizing the natural resources available to Smith in its unique location, and enabling children and families to enjoy their offerings throughout all four seasons. Smith is a steward of its park and woods, and purposefully shapes programs around its tremendous asset; and
Whereas, Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 like "Play-A-Palooza," "Kidchella Music Festival," "Healthy Halloween," and "Winter Wonderland" to provide children and families an opportunity to make new friends and participate in fun activities while learning about the importance of play; and Whereas, Smith's reach is national, but it has a special commitment to and relationship with the families and children in the surrounding neighborhoods. Smith's 200,000 visitors come from 500-plus zip codes to see the Playground every year, but Smith feels a sense of belonging to the local community in particular and serving them is a priority; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it hereby recognizes and honors Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse for providing Philadelphia children and families with free, open and Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 past 120 years. (Applause.)
Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution -- I'm doing my job here -- be presented to the staff -- and that's important -- to the staff and board of Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse as further evidence of the sincere admiration and appreciation of this legislative body. Congratulations. (Applause.)
Thank you all so much. I also want to thank my board members who are up here with me, Malcolm Kenyatta and Betty Pettine. Thank you. (Applause.)
And my Smith staff members, Kate Zmich, Cheryl Carson, and Shadirah Myrick are also with me. Thank you. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 (Applause.)
Everything I would have wanted to tell you about what a treasure and a civic asset Smith is was already summed up in the resolution. We're so proud and we're so grateful to City Council for recognizing how Smith serves children and families. As Councilman Jones said, our visitors to Smith come from every Council district throughout the City and close to 200,000 every year. They come free of charge, and they come to Smith to set a foundation for children to grow up to be happy, healthy, ready to learn, and ready to engage in civic society. Children spending time in play is the most important way that parents can help their children grow up, and I'm really proud and grateful that all of our elected officials up here with us recognize the importance of that time spent for children. So thank you all so much. I Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 that Councilman Jones has been just an absolute champion for Smith. We're very proud to be in the Fourth District, and we're very honored that we are serving all of the families of Philadelphia. I also want to give a special thank you to other people who have been super supportive of Smith, including Council President Clarke, Councilman Squilla, Councilman Johnson, Councilwoman Blackwell, Councilwoman Parker, and Councilman Green and Greenlee and Oh. So thank you all so much, and please come visit Smith. If it's been a while, it's better than ever. So I hope to see you out there on the slide. And wheeee. (Applause.)
Thank you for your remarks. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
At this Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, who will present a resolution recognizing the Office of Special Events. I think this should be pretty special today. Would Jazelle Jones and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
The Chair also recognizes that Councilman Greenlee, Councilman Jones, Councilman Oh, Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez, Councilwoman Blackwell, Councilwoman Gym, Councilwoman Parker are also joined and waving hello from Councilman Taubenberger.
I think we're joined by all members of Council, all for Jaz.
Councilman Brian O'Neill and I had the good fortune Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 board of the Philadelphia Visitors and Convention Bureau, and our membership on that board affords us the opportunity to listen, learn, and to be excited on a regular basis about how well Philadelphia is doing in the hospitality and tourism community. In fact, just yesterday the Philadelphia Visitors and Convention Bureau released its new motto called Frankly Philadelphia. And if you consider that, along with the fact that increasingly national professional organizations that work closely or look closely at hospitality and tourism are looking at the second largest city on the East Coast, naturally -- increasingly they're looking at our city, the first planned city in North America, and we all know it to be the first birthplace of America. We're being recognized as a city where you can walk through history, enjoy the local flavor of vibrant restaurants, as well as enjoy the culturally rich arts and culture Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 that, it's my pleasure this morning to honor and recognize the Office of Special Events on the occasion of the City of Philadelphia being recognized as the 2017 World Festival & Event City Award recipient.
Full disclosure, I know her. Second disclosure, she's worked for City government longer than me. Third disclosure, most people in City government like her better than me. (Applause.)
Whereas, the International Festival and Event Association's (IFEA) World Festival & Event City Award is given to those cities who have worked diligently to maintain an environment conducive to successful festivals and events; and Whereas, IFEA World Festival & Event City Award provides a platform from which to recognize the valiant work of Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 City of Philadelphia's community in bringing about a successful execution of extraordinary events; and
Whereas, the City of Philadelphia has been honored as the 2017 recipient of the IFEA World Festival & Event City Award; and
Whereas, this is the fourth consecutive year the City of Philadelphia has received this award. Only Sydney, Australia can be said to have matched its accomplishment; and
Whereas, the consistent excellence in the field of events is due in large part to the tireless efforts of the Office of Special Events under the stewardship of The Honorable Jazelle M. Jones; and
Whereas, the Honorable Jazelle Jones has served as Deputy Managing Director and Director of Operations for the City of Philadelphia since 2005. In October 2017, Ms. Jones Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Tom Wolf as Judge of the Court of Judicial Discipline in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as a member of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council and a member of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, her volunteer work. Ms. Jones was originally appointed by Mayor Street as Director of Planning for the Mayor's Office of Community Service, the City's Anti-Poverty Agency, in 2001. Prior to joining City government, Ms. Jones held numerous managerial positions in the private sector. She is the recipient of the Governor's Award for Local Government Excellence, the American Red Cross Humanitarian Award, the Mayor's MVP Award, and the NAACP National Voter Fund Award; and
And I would be remiss just to shortly briefly acknowledge that when the Pope came here to the City of Philadelphia, her and her team built that. When the Super Bowl, Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 to the City of Philadelphia, her and her team built that. Made in America, Beyonce's Jay Z came here to the City of Philadelphia, her and her team built that. So any great festival that you see taking place here in the City of Philadelphia, her and her team built that. And so I just wanted to acknowledge your hard work and dedication, with Mechelle in the background. Whereas, the Honorable Jones in that capacity has proven herself responsible for the overwhelmingly successful coordination and execution of hundreds of parades, festivals, concerts, and other City events;
Whereas, in recent years, the City of Philadelphia has been the platform for veritable explosions in the magnitude and ambition of staged events, including two National Security Special Events, including the 2015 World Meeting of Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Visit and the 2016 Democratic National Convention; and
Whereas, the World Meeting of Families took place over six days in September of 2015 and was highlighted by the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia. Preparation and planning for this event was a monumental task, but the Office of Special Events worked with other City and outside agencies to ensure it went off without a hitch. The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau placed the direct economic impact of the World Meeting of Families Congress at more than 29 million, and this figure does not even account for the Papal Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, where it drew an estimated one million people to the City of Philadelphia; and
Whereas, the Democratic National Convention brought tens of thousands of delegates and visitors to Philadelphia in July of 2016. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Events served on the front lines of the City's efforts in conceptualizing and carrying out this event, the total regional economic impact of which The U.S. Travel Association estimates at 180 million; and
Whereas, the City of Philadelphia hosted the 2017 NFL Draft Experience from April 27th to April 29th, the largest outdoor festival footprint ever created by the NFL, and way better than Dallas, way better. Widely lauded as a great success, the event was attended by more than 250,000 people and had a total economic impact of $94.9 million according to a study by the PHLCVB; and
Whereas, the Office of Special Events managed a number of operations for the 2017 Philly Free Streets event, a people-powered initiative of the City of Philadelphia, temporarily closing streets to cars, inviting people to walk, bike, and play. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 3.6 mile route from 3rd and Chestnut Streets to 5th and Indiana Avenue, Philly's Free Streets saw a participation of around 40,000 people, a 25 percent increase from 2016; and
Whereas, the Office of Special Events was responsible for the comprehensive operations plan for the 2018 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Championship Parade. Well, we saw this. I saw it -you looked good. I saw you on TV here. An event of this scale usually requires six months of planning; under the leadership of the Office of Special Events, the City finalized plans in a matter of weeks. Total attendance is estimated at more than one million people; and
Whereas, the Office of Special Events further executed a wide variety of other projects in the 2017 calendar year, including: the 2017 Philadelphia Soul Championship Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Rally; Various Major Motion Pictures and Film Projects (GPFA); Citywide Social Media Task Force in the Mayor's Office; Monument Lab Activations and Events; Octavius Catto Statue Unveiling Ceremony; Wawa Welcome America Festival; Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade; Made in America Festival; Philadelphia Marathon Weekend; the 2018 Villanova University Championship Parade; and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Bid; and
Whereas, under the capable leadership of The Honorable Jazelle Jones, Mechelle Sabb, Ilia Ghee, Robert T. Allen, Olivia Gillison, Natalie Faragalli, Zina Van Sciver, and with special thanks to photographer William Foster, the Council sees no reason not to expect that the City of Philadelphia will once more be honored with the IFEA World Festival & Event City Award in 2018; therefore, be it
Resolved, Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby recognize, honor and celebrate the Office of Special Events on the occasion of the City of Philadelphia being recognized as a 2017 IFEA World Festival & Event City Award recipient. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Honorable Jazelle Jones and her team, Deputy Managing Director and Director of Operations of the Office of Special Events, as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. We thank you for the work that you do in lifting up our city. Congratulations. (Applause.)
It is truly an honor and a pleasure to be here this morning, and I want to say good morning Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 President, the Councilmembers, and guests. It's an honor that I stand before you here today. I am humbled and delighted that this body has formally recognized the Office of Special Events for its achievements over the past four years. On behalf of my staff gathered here with me today and all the members of the Special Events Task Force, I say thank you. The Office of Special Events does manage over 1,600 individual events per year. This impressive figure speaks to the overall health and vibrancy of Philadelphia's event landscape and hospitality industry as a whole. Special Events deliver measurable economic impact to the City and the region. They bring people together, creating lasting images and contribute immensely to the diverse tapestry that is the City of Philadelphia. I would personally like to Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 all the members of the body for your contributions and partnership in building a Philadelphia that has proven time and time again that it possesses the infrastructure, capacity, and proficiency to host large-scale signature events. And full disclosure, I would like to thank Councilman Curtis Jones, who puts up with me being out at events every weekend, and he's very patient about my time, because I really do love what I do and so does my team. Gladiators, yes, please. (Applause.)
There are only seven of us, but we're pretty mighty in what we do. We pledge to continue our tireless work with all of our partners to establish efficiencies across all facets of municipal government to ensure that the City of Philadelphia continues to remain its status as a preferred Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 producers, convention planners, and visitors from around the world. So I thank you. We thank you. We call the names, but I'd like for you to personally know who they are. This is Ilia Ghee, Zina Van Sciver, Natalie Faragalli, Mechelle Sabb, and I'm missing a few Gladiators. Robert is not here today. And I want to give a special shout-out to Bill, who makes sure that he covers everything we do. So thank you, Bill. And thank all of you. (Applause.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms please deliver to the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Clerk, would you please read the messages from the Mayor.
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. 180423, 180424, 180454, 180456, 180459, 180463, 180498, 180501, 180503, 180505, 180507, 180509, 180510, 180511, 180517, 180518, and 180519. And I am pleased to advise you that on June 20, 2018, I signed all of the bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 7, 2018.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. Chief Clerk, would you please read any other communications that are in his or your possession.
Thank you. The next order of business will be the introductions of bills and resolutions. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown.
Thank you very, very much. This morning I offer four resolutions.
A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on the Environment to Hold Hearings on The State of the Environment in 2018.
And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to Hold Hearings on Succession Planning for Appointed Officers in the City of Philadelphia.
Placed on Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 today's Final Passage.
And a privileged resolution recognizing Monique Greenwood, Chief Enjoyment Officer of Akwaaba Bed and Breakfast Inns, and her husband Glenn Pogue on the opening of Akwaaba Philadelphia.
And a privileged resolution commending the Please Touch Museum for its Launch of Pride Family Weekend.
Also be placed on today's Final Passage. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee -- or Blackwell.
Thank you very much. This morning I introduce one bill.
An ordinance authorizing the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in a portion of the 4800 block of Trinity Street.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Today I offer three bills, two on behalf of the Council President, and one is co-sponsored by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, and then on your behalf I offer four bills and two resolutions, one of the resolutions on behalf of the Council President.
An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by providing for Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 the licensing of persons responsible for the installation, repair, or maintenance of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.
And an ordinance authorizing Bridgeview Cafe and Catering to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 4600 Richmond Street.
And an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 3400 block of Oakmont Street, both sides.
And an ordinance amending Title 9, "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," of The Philadelphia Code to add a new Section 9-637, entitled "Opioid Antidote Availability," to require pharmacies to Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 stock opioid antidotes and display signs giving notice of opioid antidote availability to customers.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-610 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Massage Businesses," Section 9-611 entitled "Masseurs and Masseuses," Section 10-1103 entitled "Prohibited Conduct," and Section 14-601 entitled "Use Categories," by deleting some sections and adding new provisions regarding licensing and registration of massage therapists and massage therapy businesses including changes to prohibited conduct, fees, penalties, purpose, definitions, zoning use categories, and other related items.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing Shift Capital to install, own Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 and maintain proposed access vault encroachments at 3701 through 07 North Broad Street.
And an ordinance legalizing an existing wood deck and ramp encroachment at 1338 through 1344 Rising Sun Avenue.
And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold hearings to examine the financial condition of the City and School District of Philadelphia in light of a recent downgrade of the City's general obligation bond rating, to examine the impact that local control of the School District will have on the City's fiscal condition.
Will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
And a non-privileged resolution Also Naming the 2900 Block of Holme Avenue in Honor of Police Officer Timothy Simpson.
Will be placed on next Calendar session. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have three bills, one privileged and one non-privileged, and I'd like to be recognized after the non-privileged.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street.
Referred to the appropriate committee. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodbine Avenue, Upland Way, 54th Street, Jefferson Street, 52nd Street, Media Street, and 63rd Street.
And an ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Section 10-615, entitled "Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses," and Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to provide for certain additional offenses to be enforceable by civil penalties.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Reverend Quy K. Pham for his outstanding Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 perseverance and for his recent ordination as a Priest by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
And a non-privileged resolution also naming the 5700 block of Race Street as "Reverend Dr. A.F. Campbell Way" in honor of Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell.
Will be placed on Final Passage at the next Council session. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. This is a minor correction on my previous resolution honoring and changing the street from Dr. Wilson Goode. Mr. Leader, I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of this resolution on today's Final Passage Calendar. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. It will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Council President, I have one non-privileged resolution and would like to be recognized after the title has been read. And I would like to say that this resolution has been sponsored by all members of Council, but more specifically I want to thank Councilwoman Helen Gym and Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez for their considerable input in helping me craft this resolution, but also for Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 the record, let me go through and specifically say those individuals who are supportive, because it's not supported by all members of Council. It's supported by Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez, Councilman Derek Green, Councilwoman Cindy Bass, Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, Councilman Bobby Henon, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, Councilman Mark Squilla, Councilwoman Helen Gym, Councilman Bill Greenlee, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., and someone else who has doctor handwriting.
A non-privileged resolution condemning the Trump Administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy, which has resulted in thousands of children being separated -(Applause.)
-- which has resulted in thousands of children being Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 separated from their parents after being detained at the United States border, and opposing the use of indefinite family detention as inhumane.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson. (Audience members chanting.)
Thank you, Mr. President. A copy of the resolution just read has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move that the rules be suspended so as to permit the consideration of this resolution on today's Final Passage Calendar. (Duly seconded.)
It has properly been moved and seconded. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution will be placed Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 on today's Final Passage Calendar. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have two privileged resolutions.
A privileged resolution Honoring and Recognizing Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and Welcoming the 84th Grand Chapter Meeting to the City of Philadelphia in July 2019.
And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings regarding the threat of wasted plastics Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 to health, safety, and wellbeing of the City and residents of Philadelphia.
That resolution will also be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker. (No response.)
On behalf of Councilwoman Parker, she has no bills or resolutions today.
And on behalf of myself, Mr. Chairman, I have one privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Paul R. Levy, recipient of the 2017 Vision for Philadelphia Award, for his hard work and Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 dedication to the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Thank you very much, Council Leader. Today I offer one privileged and two non-privileged resolutions, and I wish to be recognized after the title of the resolutions are read for a motion on the resolutions.
A privileged resolution honoring the groundbreaking civil rights legacy of the Japanese American Citizens League on the occasion of its national convention in Philadelphia, and recognizing the 30th anniversary of the organization's successful redress campaign that led to the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, providing a national apology and Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 financial reparations for Japanese Americans interned during World War II.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the creation of a Youth Residential Placement Task Force, to make recommendations and provide guidance to safely reduce both the number of Philadelphia youth in residential placements and the use of placements outside of city limits.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. First of all, I want to thank my Council colleagues, Councilman Johnson especially for his help with the establishment of the task force, which has the full support of our City agencies and specifically our Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Commissioner Cynthia Figueroa, and thank Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez for supporting the other resolution, which also has the support of members of the state delegation and is in line with a letter that they have already sent forward. As a result, I would like to move to suspend the rules of Council so as to permit consideration of each of these resolutions on today's Final Passage Calendar. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules get suspended. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
And a non-privileged resolution affirming that the imprisonment and prolonged attention of asylum-seeking children and families is in inhumane and counter to international law, and calling on Governor Wolf and -(Applause.)
-- and calling on Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to issue an emergency removal order and immediately close the Berks County Residential Center. (Applause.) (Audience members chanting.)
The Chair recognizes -- did you want to be recognized, Councilwoman?
Yes. Council President, I just wanted to make it clear that I move to suspend the rules of Council so as to permit consideration of all three resolutions on today's Final Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Passage Calendar. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. They will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. (Applause.)
And the Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Good afternoon, Council President. I have one privileged resolution and it is co-sponsored by all members of Council, and I thank my colleagues for that.
A privileged Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 resolution recognizing and celebrating the announcement of the inaugural "Sister Cities Friendly" soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt professional soccer team. A portion of the proceeds raised will assist Philadelphia students to travel to our Sister and Partnership Cities.
And that resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two bills, one co-sponsored by Derek Green, Bobby Henon, Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Blondell Reynolds Brown, Helen Gym, and Al Taubenberger.
An ordinance amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled "Special Certificate of Inspection," to provide for lead paint requirements for educational occupancies.
And an ordinance authorizing Building Bok Limited Partnership to construct, own and maintain a proposed loading dock extension encroachment at 1901 South 9th Street.
Referred to committee. And the Chair recognizes Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two bills, one on your behalf.
An ordinance authorizing the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in a portion of the 5800 block of Knox Street.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by requiring the Labor Standards Unit to monitor contractors and enforce City contract requirements for Workforce Diversity.
Also referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
Thank you very much, Council President. I offer a resolution co-sponsored by Councilmembers Blackwell, Green, Domb, and Reynolds Brown, as well as a bill co-sponsored by Councilwoman Cindy Bass.
An ordinance adding Section 19-101 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Adequate and Modern Accounting System," by Providing a Requirement for an Adequate and Modern Accounting System for the City Government and a Requirement that Material Weaknesses and Significant Deficiencies Reported by the City Controller be Addressed; and A privileged resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the availability of lab spaces and incubation facilities in the Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 are accessible to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related start-up companies.
And that will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions. Councilman, could I borrow you for one second. (Pause.)
So the next order of business is reports from the committee. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee of the Whole reports out two resolutions with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk, could you please read the report from the Committee Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Resolution No. 180657, entitled a "Resolution approving the appointment of Belinda Mayo as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority"; and Resolution No. 180658, entitled a "Resolution approving the appointment of Samuel Staten Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration of Resolution Nos. 180657 Stated Meeting June 21, 2018 180658 on today's Final Passage Calendar. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the consideration of Resolutions No. 180657, 180658 on today's Final Passage Calendar. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. This motion passes. These resolutions will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of Finance.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee on Finance reports out two bills with a favorable recommendation. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
Thank you, Councilwoman. Clerk, would you please read the report.
The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 180600, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,' by providing for further Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones"; and Bill No. 180603, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,' by providing for regulations relating to eligibility," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 180600 and 180603. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 180600 and 180603. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and they will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Johnson for a report from the Committee of Transportation and Public Utilities. Stated Meeting June 21, 2018
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.