COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, May 1, 2014 10:50 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER,
Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)
The hour has come. We have a quorum. I'd ask all guests and visitors to please take their seats and retire behind the rail. Thank you so much for your cooperation. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes the Reverend Richard Harris of Firm Hope Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Mark Squilla. I'd ask that all members and guests and visitors please rise. (Members and guests rise.)
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we humble ourselves in your presence this morning and, Lord, we bow to first to say thank you. We thank you for all of your grace and for all of your mercy. We thank you, God, for peace and rest as we slept last a new day, Lord, a day that we've not seen before, nor will we ever see again. We give you thanks, because so many did not see this day. We ask today, Lord, for your lead and we ask today for your mercy. We ask today, God, for wisdom. We ask for understanding and knowledge upon this Council. We thank you, Lord, for the jobs that they do, and, Lord, we pray for continued guidance in the name of your son. We ask that you bless every district, ask, God, that you bless every Councilperson, every leader, every constituent. God, we ask that you bless this city that it would truly become the City of Brotherly Love. We know that you're able to do exceedingly abundantly above all, that we're able to ask or to think according to the mighty working of your power that work within us. Bless the President of this great Council. Do it to your glory and, Lord, we'll give you all the praise. It's in the name of the father, son, and the holy spirit that we pray. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you, Reverend, for those inspiring words. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Thank you. Thank you so much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, April 24th, 2014. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, April 24th, 2014 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and Journal of the meeting of Thursday, April 24th, 2014 stand approved. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
Thank you. And 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 give our heartfelt appreciation to you for coming down to witness your government in action today. It is extremely important for the citizens of the City of Philadelphia and those who are outside the City to come down and see their government at work. We really appreciate you being here, and we hope that you really enjoy yourself so much today that you come back again. So, again, thank you very much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell, who will present a resolution recognizing former five-time champion boxer, the Honorable Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde. Would Judge Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde and the Champ and those accompanying her please the podium. (Applause.)
We see President Judge Neifield, Judge Frederica Massiah-Jackson, Boxing Commissioner Rudy Battle, Vernoca from Blue Horizon, so many. We see so many champs who are here. I won't name them all. We're going to leave that to Judge Jacqui Frazier-Lyde to mention everybody I didn't. City Council, City of Philadelphia -- and Pete Lyde is here some place. He's always the tallest man. There he is. City Council, City of Philadelphia citation honoring and recognizing former five-time champion boxer, the Honorable Jacqui Frazier-Lyde. (Applause.)
The Council of the City of Philadelphia is honor and recognize former five-time champion boxer, the Honorable Jacqui Frazier-Lyde, for being the first female to be inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame. (Applause.)
Whereas, Judge Jacqui Frazier-Lyde is a passionate action figure facilitating humanity, born December 2nd in Beaufort, South Carolina to Lady Florence Smith-Frazier and boxing icon, former world heavyweight champion, Smokin' Joe Frazier. She graduated from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School where she was voted Class President, Most Likely to Succeed, and Best Personality. Judge Frazier-Lyde earned her Bachelor of Arts in justice from the American University in Washington, DC on a four-year scholarship via the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA. She is an American University Sports Hall of Famer, former Team Captain and Most Valuable 5th in the steals and 7th in scoring among American University women's basketball all-time players. Judge Frazier-Lyde received her Juris Doctorate degree from Villanova University School of Law and served over 25 years to improve the law, the legal system, and further the administration of justice; and
And whereas, Judge Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde, whose boxing name is "Sister Smoke," is a former five-time world champion boxer and Martial Arts Hall of Famer, winning championships in three different weight classes - as a super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight champion. Sister Smoke and her father, Smokin' Joe Frazier, are the first father and daughter in history to win world championship boxing titles, which occurred at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on December 1st, 2001. Judge Frazier-Lyde is one of the many champion Frazier's Gym in Philadelphia, which was declared a United States Historical Site on April 30th, 2013. Judge Frazier-Lyde continues the Joe Frazier's Gym motto "No Excuses; Get the Job Done" by mentoring and facilitating youth worldwide. Judge Frazier-Lyde is a former world championship boxing columnist and one of two boxers ever to be on the cover of TV Guide, accomplishing milestones in Pay Per View broadcasts and intellectual property ownership; and
Whereas, on May 1st, 2014, Jacqui Frazier-Lyde is the first female to be inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame, joining her legendary father, forever champion boxer, Smokin' Joe Frazier, and her brother, United States National Champion -- you got to say that right, right -- National Boxing Champion, Marvis Frazier. Judge Frazier-Lyde and her husband, world champion boxing promoter, representative, political consultant, Peter Lyde, celebrated 25 years of marriage. (Applause.)
They have three children, Sable, John-Joseph, and their late son, Peter Safique Lyde, Jr., departed this life by gun violence as an innocent bystander at the age of 25 May 31st, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Therefore, by virtue of this citation, the Council of the City of Philadelphia does hereby honor and recognize former five-time champion boxer, the Honorable Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde, for being the first female to be inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame. We commend Judge Frazier-Lyde on this great accomplishment and extend to her the sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body. And as we extend this in love and appreciation, we say that all members this wonderful honor, and it is with great pride that we present it. (Applause.) MR. DiSANTO: My name is John DiSanto and I'm the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame, and I'm joined here today by Charles Sgrillo, who is the President of the Veteran Boxers Association, and Fred Druding, who is an officer of the same organization. And we're here to join in on this day and to present an exciting and a fun piece of business and, that is, to officially induct Jacqui Frazier-Lyde into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame. You've heard about her accomplishments. She's got an impressive pro career, 13 and 1 with 9 knockouts, five championship belts in three weight classes, and also been alluded to she's really part of one of the true royal families of boxing, especially here in Philadelphia, and today she joins her father, Smokin' Joe Frazier, and brother, Marvis, as a Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. And as you've heard, she is the very first female to be inducted into this Hall of Fame. Our organization has been around for almost 50 years and there's been about 300 inductions. So she has the distinction of being the first woman to enter the Hall, and we're very proud to have her and congratulate her. (Applause.) MR. DiSANTO: Presenting the plaque is Charles Sgrillo from the Veterans Boxers. JUDGE FRAZIER-LYDE: I'm being inducted right now; is that right? Because I couldn't have been a tenured event because I'm with the court. Thank you so much for allowing that.
It's my pleasure and my honor to present you, Jacqueline Frazier-Lyde, congratulations in finding your induction into the Pennsylvania Fame, May 1st, 2014. JUDGE FRAZIER-LYDE: Thank you so much, Charlie. Thank you. (Applause.) JUDGE FRAZIER-LYDE: Thank you, everyone. Thank you.
The Chair recognizes Judge Lyde for remarks. JUDGE FRAZIER-LYDE: Thank you very much. I know that City Council has a lot of business, President. Thank you, President Clarke, Honorable Jannie Blackwell, for this opportunity. I just wanted to recognize our Commissioner. We have the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Athletic Commissioner, Rudy Battle here. I'm not sure where he is. Commissioner, thank you so much for being here. I have Madam President Neifield here, who runs the court and made it possible for me to be here. I thank you so much, Madam President. I also wanted to recognize my Mazie, who is over there. There she is. She's my father's older sister. Joe Frazier followed my Aunt Mazie from Beaufort, South Carolina. I love you, Auntie, and I thank you very much. I thank the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame for inducting me. There's a lot of great women that have contributed to boxing, including Danoka Michaels (ph), Diane Fischer, the great Lynne Carter, Ali Stevenson, a whole lot of people. So I just wanted to say that I hope that I get a chance to vote so I can get some more women into Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame. I'd like to recognize everyone that's here, my friends and family, and I would like to at this point make a presentation. Thank you. This is my son, John-Joseph, and my daughter, Sable. Peter, would you step up. I have to say that Philadelphia is the City of champions, and I thank God would not be able to do a lot of things if it was not for him being a member of the Laborers Local 332. Honey, I thank you so much for not only building buildings in this city, but also building people. I love you and I love your union. And in the spirit of the late boxer President Nelson Mandela, who was released in 1990 from prison, I'm going to follow the tradition of my great father, Smokin' Joe Frazier, because we're giving, loving people, and that's what the legacy of our championship stands for, loving people, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. And with that, I'm going to do like my father did to Nelson Mandela, because you are a man of humanity, and I present you with my first belt, and I thank you. Also in memory of our late son, Peter. I love you. (Standing ovation.) JUDGE FRAZIER-LYDE: Thank you. And, City Council, I thank you for all God bless you, and thank you very much.
Thank you. Thank you so much. JUDGE FRAZIER-LYDE: Thank you. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones, who will present a resolution recognizing the week of May 5th, 2014 as Correctional Employees Week. Would Prison Commissioner Louis Giorla and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And joining Councilman Jones, we have Councilman Henon, Councilman Johnson, Councilwoman Tasco, and Councilman Squilla and Councilman O'Brien.
This morning I am pleased to present a resolution to Commissioner Giorla and all of the staff who won the Employee of the Year representing the department division this year. We are also here with the Honor Guard to help us commemorate this great occasion. It was a lot of judges in the last presentation, and sometimes every now and then, our education system fails our youth. Sometimes our parents even fail their own kids. Even spiritual guidance doesn't always take hold when it should, and unfortunately, sometimes tragically when that happens, there's the need for corrections and correctional officers. Correctional officers step in and do sometimes a thankless job of guiding offenders to rehabilitation, providing a structure and boundaries that keeps the individual and society safe. I've heard many correctional you're doing this job, you're doing time too. Commissioner laughed a little bit. But every now and then when an individual that unfortunately is there in their custody finally gets it and finds his or her way back to the straight and narrow path to becoming a good citizen, they get their thanks. COs help save individuals by providing that incarcerated time so that they can be better citizens when they are released. Today we stand to recognize these civil servants who are on the front lines of justice. Whereas, recognizing the week of May 5th, 2014 as Correctional Employees Week for the City of Philadelphia for these dedicated employees for their tireless work within the City of Philadelphia's Prison System.
Whereas, more than 25,000 citizens of Philadelphia the City Charter, the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Constitution of the United States through the work with the Philadelphia Prison System; and
Whereas, these employees, who are employed as correctional officers, social workers, medical personnel, maintenance employees, food workers, and administrative staff, work hard to foster values of service and integrity within their workplace; and
Whereas, correctional officers and employees strive to protect our communities by ensuring the security and welfare of over 9,000 people in the custody of the Philadelphia Prison System; and
Whereas, correctional personnel help to ensure that inmates are afforded access to education, vocational, and religious programs that respect the dignity of incarcerated persons, while providing return to the community as better prepared for life challenges than when they left that community; and
Whereas, correctional programs and services administered by correctional officers promote an environment in which people can change their lives and become law abiding, productive residents of the City of Philadelphia; and
Whereas, correctional workers also work in many of our neighborhoods and in organizations to build a citywide network of coordinated assistance to help returning citizens achieve successful reintegration into our communities; and Whereas, we would like to encourage all citizens to recognize the vital and beneficial work that correctional officers perform in carrying out their duties; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by Philadelphia, that we honor and recognize this week of May 5th, 2014 as Correctional Employees Week in the City of Philadelphia. For correctional officers and employees, we deeply appreciate their tireless efforts and numerous contributions within the Philadelphia Prison System. (Applause.)
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Commissioner Giorla for remarks. COMMISSIONER GIORLA: Good morning, Council President Clarke, Councilman Jones, members of Council. On behalf of the men and women who work in the Philadelphia Prison System in all capacities, I'm honored and I'm humbled to be here today before you. I thank you for this proclamation. I would like you to keep in mind our brothers and sisters in Pensacola, Florida. There was a county a gas explosion this morning. Several correctional staff and inmates are injured, and they don't know the true extent of the problem at this time. It just brings to light the potential and the always unseen danger to work in corrections. Today I'm joined by our Honor Guard and most of the individuals who are being honored this year as Employees of the Year during Correctional Employee Week. I say "most" because many of them are still on duty. And I'd like you to just keep in mind one thing. Reminiscent of the movie It's a Wonderful Life where they say, Every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings, I'd like to say frequently the correctional staff work with only their hands, their wits, and the only tools they have, which are a set of keys. I'd like to ask you every time you hear a set of keys jingle, keep in mind and pray for the correctional staff in this country and, most notably, those (Applause.)
Thank you very much. And for our last presentation, the Chair recognizes Councilman Bobby Henon, who will present a resolution recognizing May, 2014 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Would Vanessa Briggs and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium. And joining Councilman Henon, we have Councilman Oh, Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, Councilwoman Bass, and Councilwoman Tasco.
Good morning, everybody. Today we are launching City Council's Philly Play Summer Challenge and designating May as National Physical Activity Month. We all health of Philadelphia kids, and we know that kids just aren't getting enough exercise. To me this problem has two main parts access and education. Every parent or guardian wants the best for their kids. It doesn't matter where you come from. It doesn't matter what you look like. It doesn't matter what education you have. If you are a parent, you want your kids to be healthy. I can afford to put my kids in sports activities and activities that cost some money, but it's because I work in this building. It's because I have access to those resources. But not every parent does and not every child has that same access. That's why Philly Play is so important. Because a lot of parents when you're working two jobs, when you're trying to make ends meet, sometimes you just don't know where to go for support, and sometimes spending a little extra isn't an option. Parks and Recreation, the Health Promotion Council, Independence Blue Cross, and others are already doing the work that will change the lives of the future of our kids. Philly Play is City Council's way of contributing to their efforts. Philly Play is a pilot. This Council can make educated funding and policy decisions related to kids along healthcare and health with our recreation facilities and the programs for years to come. Today is just the beginning of Philly Play. Our original plan was to host an event outside, right outside City Hall where kids could play. Council President Clarke, Councilman O'Neill, and I were going to race up a rock climbing wall. But thankfully, thankfully the weather did not cooperate. My mother has eyes behind her head. I think I do too. our collective partnership in this program, and I want to personally acknowledge the Departments of Rec and -- Departments of Parks and Recs and their leadership and all the partners that we have here. I want to thank all the people and institutions and organizations that are working along with this Philly Play project, and I think we will all be proud of the outcome. Recognizing May, 2014 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Whereas, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition was started in 1956 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Initially, the Council was specific to the fitness of minors and was named the President's Council of Youth Fitness but over the years evolved to become the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition; and
Whereas, the month of May has been recognized as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month since 1983; and Whereas, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition as well as businesses, municipalities and companies nationwide honor May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, providing awareness not only for a healthy month but also a healthy life; and
Whereas, in recognition of May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, City Council, in partnership with Health Promotion Council and the Department of Parks and Recreation, will launch Philly Play on May 1st on the plaza of the Municipal Services Building. Its mission is to promote fun accessible family fitness and wellness. The program will focus on providing both children and adults access to free and low cost physical activity recreation centers. Philly Play will communicate the importance of physical activity as a preventative health measure to elementary aged children and their parents; and
By encouraging families to make small changes to increase their activity levels, they can achieve healthier lifestyles. To realize these positive lifestyle changes, the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month encourages families to lead more physically active lives by accessing the many active living resources throughout Philadelphia. Philly Play will also encourage young people and adults alike to better utilize our City's recreational resources and innovative programming, specifically as it relates to our recreation centers; now, therefore
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we May, 2014 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Resolved further, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of the Health Promotion Council and the Department of Parks and Recreation for their outstanding efforts in bringing attention to the need for healthy choices and healthy lifestyles.
Thank you, President Clarke and Councilman Henon and all other Councilmembers. I'm Vanessa Briggs from the Health Promotion Council, and we are exactly excited for Philly Play and the vision that Councilman Henon has put forth in Philly Play, recognizing that nutrition is part of the puzzle, but also physical activity is the other side order to keep our children healthy in Philadelphia. Health Promotion Council is excited that you selected us to sort of lead this initiative in partnership with Parks and Rec and our host of other partners throughout the City of Philadelphia, and I am actually looking forward to seeing President Clarke and Councilman Henon on the rock climbing wall. I think an event is coming up soon. So please look out for these Philly Play T-shirts. And, again, thank you so much for this resolution. (Applause.) UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: Good morning, everyone. I just want to give a special thanks to our Council President Clarke and all the Councilmembers today. On behalf of Parks and Rec, we would like to say thank you. We also would just like to thank Bobby Henon for all of his leadership and efforts in recognizing what we do, our daily work, how valuable daily basis. Thank you. (Applause.) UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER 2: We at Parks and Rec truly value the close working relationships we have with all the City Council members. We're really excited for Philly Play, and we're looking forward to working with each of you and our new friends at HPC to make this a great and memorable program for Philadelphia kids this summer. The opportunity we have here to promote all of our available resources that are within our system to demonstrate the large-scale benefits of creating and sustaining meaningful partnerships that benefit our communities and, most of all, providing youth and families in neighborhoods throughout the City with the chance to stay fit through fun this summer is invaluable. Yesterday we at Parks and Rec were here launching our new brand Find Path, and we really feel that Philly Play is a great opportunity to help kids in the City find their path to our facilities, to fitness, and to fun. So, again, thank you for your support, and we hope to see all of you out on the field this summer. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you. Thank you so much. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-Of-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Mr. Decker, would you please read those messages.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am transmitting for the body a resolution approving the Agreement of Agency Designation pursuant to the Redevelopment Cooperation Law between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Housing Authority for the purpose of considering the acquisition of property by the Philadelphia Housing Authority to support its Blumberg Project; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority as landlord and the City as tenant for office space located at 1234 Market Street; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a part of a parcel of land, with any improvements thereon, located at 1823 through 35 Callowhill Street; and Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land and any improvements located at 611 North 2nd Street; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Streets, the Department of Public Property and the Law Department; and An ordinance amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to raise the fee for recording documents, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. Do you have any additional communications?
Thank you so much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill and one privileged resolution.
An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to create a civil penalty for the possession of certain items and to provide for penalties and enforcement procedures for violation of such provisions.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring The DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation for their recent donation of $250,000 to the School District of Philadelphia and for their commitment to support sports programming through their Sports Matter campaign.
And that resolution will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduce one bill.
An ordinance authorizing Wishbone Restaurant to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 4034 Walnut Street.
That bill will be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer two bills and two resolutions.
An ordinance authorizing Robert Ullman and Vann Ou to construct, own, and maintain a wheelchair lift and planter encroachment at 2323 Fairmount Avenue.
And 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, with any improvements thereon, located at 1823 through 35 Callowhill Street.
And a privileged resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing the Julia R. Masterman School and its Students for winning the Regional and State Odyssey of the Mind Championship.
And that resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the Agreement of Agency Designation pursuant to the Redevelopment Cooperation Law between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Housing Authority for the purpose of considering the acquisition of property by the Philadelphia Housing Authority to support its Blumberg Project.
That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," by providing requirements, relating to the retail sale of certain animals.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by amending the permissible locations.
That bill will be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one non-privileged resolution.
A non-privileged resolution honoring the memory of Samara Salina Banks, and renaming the crosswalk at Second Street and Roosevelt Boulevard to memorialize her spirit and character and serve as a reminder for cars and pedestrians to always travel safely.
And that resolution will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
It will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one privileged resolution today.
A privileged resolution recognizing May 4, 2014 as Mental Health and Dignity Day in the City of Philadelphia.
And that resolution will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill on behalf of the Administration.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Streets, the Department of Public Property and the Law Department.
And that bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
A privileged resolution Proclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month and Celebrating and Recognizing May 15, 2014, as "Put on Purple Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and congratulating the Mu Omega Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated on hosting its 79th Grand Conclave in Philadelphia.
And that resolution will also be on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two privileged resolutions co-sponsored by Blackwell, Tasco, Bass, Johnson, Greenlee, and that's it.
A privileged resolution proclaiming and celebrating May as "Older Americans Month" to recognize the diversity and contributions that older Philadelphians have made and to increase awareness of long-term strategies for safe, healthy living for older citizens in Philadelphia.
And that resolution will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings concerning the efficacy, public safety, and economic impact of installing and maintaining a network of public emergency call boxes in high-crime areas of the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will also be on this week'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.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority as landlord and the City of Philadelphia as tenant for office space located at 1234 Market Street.
And 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 and any improvements located at 611 North 2nd Street.
And an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way on Arch Street, Filbert Street, and Eighth Street.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by adding new and eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City.
And an ordinance authorizing Lifestyle Wealth Management to construct, own and maintain two glass and metal awning encroachments to be located at 1646 through 48 South 12th Street, on the west sidewalk of South 12th Street, and the north sidewalk of Morris Street.
And an ordinance authorizing Tiffin Bistro to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1100 Federal Street.
That bill will also be referred to committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged resolution co-sponsored by Councilwomen Tasco and Bass.
A privileged resolution offering the sincere and heartfelt condolences of the people of Philadelphia to the people of Korea for the tragic loss of life as a result of the Sewol Ferry accident on April 16, 2014.
And that resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions, and we will now have reports from committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman from the Committee of Law and Government.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Law and Government reports four bills and two resolutions with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, sir. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 130878, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the Office of Sustainability"; and Bill No. 140014, entitled "An 2 of The Philadelphia Code to provide for the powers and duties of the Department of Prisons created under Section 3-100 of the Home Rule Charter; and further amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code to provide for the salary of the Commissioner of Prisons"; and Bill No. 140015, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to penal, reformatory and correctional institutions to a newly-created Department of Prisons and Board of Trustees of Philadelphia Prisons"; and Bill No. 140131, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 21-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Publication City,' by revising provisions concerning how notices of regulations proposed by departments, boards and commissions shall be published and advertised"; and Resolution No. 130884, entitled "A resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office of Sustainability"; and Resolution No. 140035, entitled "A resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Prisons, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to penal, reformatory and correctional institutions to a newly-created Department of Prisons and Board of Trustees of Philadelphia Prisons, and to provide for additional duties of the Department, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia," respectfully reports it has considered and returns the attached bills and resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 130878, 140014, 140015, and 140131. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended this day so as to permit reading this day of Bills No. 130878, 140014, 140015, and 140131. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolutions No. 130884 and 140035 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Squilla for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports eight bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 140207, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Traffic Code,' to revise the fee for the use of parking meters"; and 140236, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 5 of an ordinance (Bill No. 130463), approved July 11, 2013, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing Fond Bistro doing business as Fond Restaurant to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1537 South 11th Street,' by extending the time for compliance with the authorization conditions therein"; and Bill No. 140237, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Eleanor Street and Old York Road; 13th Street and Wyoming Avenue"; and Bill No. 140276, entitled "An ordinance establishing a one-way regulation on Greeby Street, from Walker Street to Erdrick Street, westbound"; and Bill No. 140280, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Hope Street from Laurel Street"; and Bill No. 140281, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing hot air duct encroaching on the public right-of-way at 522 Washington Avenue"; and Bill No. 140282, entitled "An ordinance establishing a one-way regulation on West Logan Street, from Germantown Avenue to Greene Street, eastbound"; and Bill No. 140314, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Property to construct, own and maintain an accessible ramp and step encroachment located at 1201 North 61st Street, 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. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading this day of the bills that were just read from the record, with the exception of Bill No. 140207. (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. 140236, 140237, 140276, 140280, 140281, 140282, and 140314. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for 140207 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee on Labor and Civil Service.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports four bills out with favorable recommendations.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which was referred Bill 140093, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Miscellaneous,' by adding a new Chapter 21-2800, entitled 'Fire Service Paramedic Safety and Health,' by adopting minimum standards to protect the health, safety and dignity of uniformed Philadelphia as fire service paramedics"; and Bill No. 140094, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by amending Subcode F (The Philadelphia Fire Code), by delineating the process to be utilized by the Philadelphia Fire Department in its consideration of temporary or permanent reductions or eliminations of fire companies"; and Bill No. 140205, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Employees Retirement Code,' to expand the Scope of 'Plan '10' and 'DC Plan' to cover additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 47"; and Bill No. 140206, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 20-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Deferred (DROP),' by revising and clarifying requirements relating to separation from employment," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 140093, 094, 140205, and 206. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended this day so as to permit first reading of Bills No. 140093, 140094, 140205, and 140206. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 140312, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, 'Annual Disparity Study and Participation Goals,' by specifying the principal formulas to be used in (1) the percentage of contracts awarded to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disabled Business Enterprises (DSBEs) (collectively known as M/W/DSBEs); and (2) participation goals for future contracts to be awarded to M/W/DSBEs; all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 140312. (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 Bill No. 140312. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. That concludes our reports from committees, and the next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be 5/1/14 - STATED - 1ST READING placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chief Clerk, Mr. Decker, please read any bills on the First Reading Calendar for today.
Bill No. 130948, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and Kensington and Tacony Trail.
Thank you. This bill will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. At this time, the Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion concerning the resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of Consent Agenda to consider the following resolutions on Final Passage Calendar: Resolutions Nos. 140356, 140357, 140358, 140364, 140365, 140245, 140246, 140247, 140248, 140249, 140250, 140251, 140252, 140253, 140254, 140255, 140327, and 140328. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the resolutions just read by Councilman Jones. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries, and we will consider the resolutions on the Consent Agenda shortly. 2ND READING The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones again for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Again, thank you, Mr. President. In addition to the resolutions being considered on the Consent Agenda, the following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today: Nos. 140355, 140098, 140149, 140233, 140234, 130907, 140225, and 140235. All other bills and resolutions are being held.
Thank you, Councilman. Before considering the bills and resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar today, we will have public comment. Public comment will go as follows: If you are interested in testifying on a bill or resolution that is on the Final Passage today, if you haven't already done so, I'd ask that you sign up at the table to my left. When your name is called, you will be asked to come to the podium in the middle of the Council Chambers. There's a device on that podium. There's a light. When the light turns green, it's your time to speak. When the light turns yellow, you will have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks. When it turns red, we ask that you adhere to the guidelines and conclude your remarks. You will be given three minutes to speak on each bill that you are testifying on today. Mr. Decker, please read the title of the first name.
There are no speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
So you're telling me I wasted a good speech? Thank you, sir. now ask Mr. Decker to read the titles of all of the resolutions on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the resolution -
My apologies. I'm going to go downstairs to the Mexican flag-raising ceremony, and I wanted to be recorded as voting aye on all the Consent Agenda items and additionally aye on the other bills.
Thank you. Again, I'd ask Mr. Decker to read the titles of the resolutions on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, if a member objects to the inclusion of the resolution on the Consent Agenda, without debate, that resolution will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on today's Final Passage Calendar, if you are comfortable with that. Mr. Decker will now read the titles of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 140356, entitled "A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixth, Fifty-First and Sixtieth Wards of the City of Philadelphia"; and Resolution No. 140357, entitled "A resolution authorizing the Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia"; and Resolution No. 140358, entitled "A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-Ninth and Forty-Seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia"; and Resolution No. 140364, entitled "A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to 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-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia"; and Resolution No. 140365, entitled "A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 249 West Jefferson Street"; and Resolution No. 140245, entitled "A resolution appointing Hannah DePaulis to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140246, entitled "A resolution appointing John Foy to the Board of Directors for the South Street District"; and Resolution No. 140247, entitled "A resolution appointing Sara McCorriston to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140248, entitled "A resolution appointing Dara Slott to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140249, entitled "A resolution appointing Frank DiCicco to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140250, entitled "A resolution appointing Michele Grant to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140251, entitled "A resolution appointing Ellen Owens to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140252, entitled "A resolution appointing James Weber to the Board of Directors for the South District"; and Resolution No. 140253, entitled "A resolution appointing Howard Lander to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140254, entitled "A resolution appointing Christian Dunbar to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140255, entitled "A resolution appointing Francesca Rivetti to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District"; and Resolution No. 140327, entitled "A resolution appointing Richard Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District"; and Resolution No. 140328, entitled "A resolution appointing Dan King to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District."
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman a motion to adopt each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda be adopted. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and each of the resolutions on the Consent Agenda has been adopted. We will now proceed to our regular Calendar today, and Mr. Decker, could you please read the title of 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING 140355.
A resolution urging the members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame's "Golden Era Committee" to nominate and elect former Philadelphia Phillies great Dick Allen to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2015. (Applause.)
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution and I would like a moment to speak on the resolution.
Thank you, Mr. President. Dick Allen played his A and AA ball in Elmira, New York and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, respectively, 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING showing tremendous potential specifically at the plate. In 1963, Allen was promoted to the Phillies AAA in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dick was the first black professional baseball player in Arkansas history and he faced racial epithets and degrading remarks from Opening Day on. Allen channeled his anger productively and instead of reacting to the malicious and hurtful remarks levied at him, similar to Jackie Robinson, Allen dominated the international league hitting 33 home runs and 97 RBIs. His time in Arkansas, while challenging, served as a turning point for sports in the state. African American fans began attending games for the first time and the stands were integrated in a never-before-seen way. Allen was called up to the big leagues in 1963 by then Phillies manager Gene Mauch. Dick saw limited action that September and only ten games, but the stage was set for a breakout performance 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING in 1964. The 1964 season started as a dream for the Phillies and their fans as the team stormed to a big lead in the national league. 318 with 29 home runs and 91 RBIs and played in all 162 games. The Phillies struggled down the stretch and after being up by six and a half games and only 12 to play, they finished just one game behind the St. Louis Cardinals, missing out on a World Series match-up with the New York Yankees. The sting of the Phillies fold was strong, but Allen's first season was still an undeniable success and he was named National League Rookie of the Year. Allen would play five more seasons in the first stint with the Phillies. Allen would average 30 home runs, 90 RBIs, and 150 hits per season from 1965 through 1969. Dick was voted a member of the All-Star Team three times and was fourth 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING in the MVP voting ballot in 1966. Allen would win the Most Valuable Player Award as a member of the Chicago White Sox in 1972 and then returned to the Phillies in 1975 and was part of the first division-winning team in over 20 years in 1976. Dick finished his career in 1977 as a member of the Oakland Athletics. Although overlooked for many years by the Hall of Fame voters, new statistical analyses show just how impressive Allen was during his career. During Allen's prime from 1964 to 1973, his OPS was greater than Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Willie Stargell, and Frank Robinson. Over the course of his career, Allen's OPS was higher -- plus was higher than Mays, Aaron, and Joe DiMaggio. 7 within the top 200 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING players of all time and ahead of Hall of Famer Stargell, Enos Slaughter, and Hank Greenberg. The Baseball Hall of Fame's Golden Era vote in 2015 may be, probably will be, the last opportunity for Dick Allen to be voted into the Hall of Fame. , is leading the effort to elect the now 92-year-old Allen as the culmination of his tremendous career. Allen's career statistics and the perseverance he showed in front of often rabid racism from fans should be enough for voters to finally give him this one last honor. As an all-time Phillies great, we believe Dick Allen deserves a place in Cooperstown, New York as a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. I would just like to say that I was born in 1958 and growing up in the late '50s, early '60s, and '70s, I remember but didn't understand the vicious anger and hatred that was 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING directed towards Dick Allen in the '60s as a Phillies player. The Phillies organization was the last organization in Major League Baseball to have a black player on the squad, and Dick Allen actually at some point at home had to wear his batting helmet in the outfield on the field in the defensive stance to be kept from being hit with objects thrown from the stands.
Times have wonderfully changed over the years, and if Dick Allen were playing today, he would be as big a mega star as anybody that we see in Major League Baseball today, and we should show him some love by getting behind this effort. And I want to thank and I want to introduce -- it's just wonderful for me to introduce him, the legendary Stan Hochman from the Daily News, sports writer. I'd like him to stand. )
And a 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING number of the folks that are with him from former league of the Phillies, Phillies fans, people from the region who are really wanting to see this get done. We'd like to welcome them for their effort and thank them for their effort, and with that, I'd like to urge the passage of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you, Councilman. It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 140355 has been adopted. (Applause.)
Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING 140098.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating a new Spring Garden /NCA Overlay District in the area bounded by Spring Garden Street, Broad Street, Callowhill Street, and 18th Street, and prohibiting Personal Credit Establishments within the District.
Thank you. This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140149.
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, Front Street, Delaware Expressway, Spring Garden Street, 3rd Street, Brown Street, and 2nd Street. 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you. This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140233.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hermitage Street, Henry Avenue, Dupont Street, Ridge Avenue, Monastery Avenue, Dexter Street, Lyceum Avenue, Manayunk Avenue, Leverington Avenue, and Ridge Avenue.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140234.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dungan Road, Napfle Avenue, Railroad Right-of-Way, and Rhawn 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Street.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 130907.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel of land bounded by North Delaware Avenue to the east, Spring Garden Street to the south, North Beach Street to the west, and Fairmount Avenue to the north, for further conveyance.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140225.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, parcels of land situate at 1224, 1226, 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING 1228 and 1230 through 32 North Mascher Street, for further conveyance.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140235.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel of land generally situate at 2518 East Clearfield Street, for further conveyance.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions.
A resolution recognizing and honoring The DICK's Sporting Goods Foundation for their recent donation of $250,000 to the School District of Philadelphia and for their commitment to support sports programming 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING through their Sports Matter campaign, introduced by Councilmembers Kenney, Blackwell, Tasco, Sanchez, Bass, and Squilla.
Councilwoman Blackwell, can you make a motion, please.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING the Julia R. Masterman School and its Students for winning the Regional and State Odyssey of the Mind Championship, introduced by Councilman Greenlee on behalf of Council President Clarke.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing May 4, 2014 as Mental Health and Dignity Day in the City of 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Proclaiming May as Lupus Awareness Month and Celebrating and Recognizing May 15, 2014, as "Put on Purple Day" in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and congratulating the Mu Omega Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated on hosting its 79th Grand Conclave in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Yes. I should note that will be in the 4th Councilmanic District. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution proclaiming and celebrating May as "Older Americans Month" to recognize the diversity and contributions that older Philadelphians have made and to increase awareness of long-term strategies for safe, healthy living for older citizens 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, sir. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings concerning the efficacy, public safety, and economic impact of installing and maintaining a network of public emergency call boxes in high-crime areas of the City of 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. Again, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution offering the sincere heartfelt condolences of the people of Philadelphia to the people of Korea for the tragic 5/1/14 - STATED - 2ND READING loss of life as a result of the Sewol Ferry accident on April 16, 2014, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor? (Aye.)
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions in my absence from the Chamber.
Thank you very much. So noted. It shall be reflected in the record. Thank you very much. That concludes our Calendar, and we will now call for speeches on the part of the minority. (No response.)
I have none today. There you go. Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would just like to congratulate the Policy GIS and Media Fellows on completing their fellowships and, more importantly, I want to thank them for their service to City Council.
Thank you. Thank you so much, Councilman. Speeches on part of the majority? And the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. My first employment opportunity was a summer job. They hired me. We filled out the application, and shortly thereafter, Mr. President, they fired me. The lesson learned from that is I would never, ever be fired from another job in my life. And that was an important experience for a young teenager. Today, the City of Philadelphia is facing a job crisis. Despite the decrease in unemployment from 8.5 percent in 2012 to 6.7 percent in 2014, 20.2 percent of youth between the ages of 16 and 19 remain unemployed. The national youth unemployment rate is approximately three times higher than the national year, 18,000 young people applied for summer jobs, of which we were only successful in employing 7,600. That left -- and I went to public school -11,000 unemployed young people in the hot summer streets. Current funding for this summer indicates that only 4,000 young people will have jobs made available to them. That's a 47 percent decrease for our youth from last year. The average cost of a summer job is only $1,700, but to a young person who gets it, receives that job, it's priceless. We are looking at a summer where we don't want flash mobs, so we should try to create summer jobs, and what we're hoping to do is challenge everyone through the Summer Job Challenge sponsored by phillysummerjobs.com and PYN to come together, all of us, and make some calls, call some businesses that we help every day and ask them to put up, up, one job. We can do that and increase the outcomes for young people this summer. These jobs may not seem like a lot to us, but often it's the way they get their sneakers for school, buy their supplies for going back to school, and unfortunately in some cases, Mr. President, it's how they eat all summer, because the only real predictable meal they get in school. So during that summertime, they often go without. So I'm urging my colleagues to reach deep, make some calls, shake some trees, and create some jobs. Our young people need our help. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. I would like to invite my colleagues and the public to myself, but Peter Ryan, the Irish Deputy Consul General, for a free exhibit and reception tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the American Catholic Historical Society. The exhibit is called the Labor and Dignity: James Connolly in America. James Connolly was one of Ireland's national icons. He was among an influential second generation of Irish American leaders in the United States who rallied immigrants from all over Europe to press for dignity of labor. So if you are interested in the history of organized labor and the immigrant labor in this country, I welcome you all to join me tonight for this important exhibit. It's tonight 6:00 p.m. at the American Catholic Historical Society at 623 South 4th Street. I appreciate your time. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd certainly like to say that I support Councilman Jones and the call for support, additional dollars so that we may be able to hire more young people during the summer. I just want to make a brief announcement. Many of you in this room and some of our colleagues who are no longer with us on Council remember coming to Moody's on the Pike up at Limekiln Pike and Haines. Walter Moody was the owner of that restaurant, and the politicians in Northwest Philadelphia spent a lot of time there dancing, eating, holding workshops, and celebrating our victories. I'd like to announce today that Mr. Walter Moody, age 93, a consummate businessman from the age of 18, passed away on April 26th. His funeral will be Saturday at Deliverance at 11 o'clock, viewing from 9:00 to 11:00. We will miss the great food that he offered to us and to the community. And he was very supportive of politicians in this city, and we'll miss him. Thank you.
Thank you. Remember the place well, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. As we look forward to the School District budget hearings next week, this week I want to seize the moment to share some positive news as reported recently in Governing Magazine this week. The United States high school graduation rate has reached 80 percent for the first time ever and is on track to reach a long-sought goal of 90 percent by 2020. So we have a lot of thanks to give, starting with the leadership in Washington, DC in the White House. Educational leaders hailed the 10 percent increase over the last decade as significant progress and highlighted particularly strong gains among minority students. However, we must also note that the disparities that still exist between states and persistently lower graduation rates in many of our nation's major cities. It's important to note further facts about Pennsylvania. Currently, Pennsylvania ranks No. 19 in the nation when it comes to high school graduation rates. Pennsylvania ranks above the national average with an 84 percent graduation rate, the good news. If we dig and drill down a little deeper, the graduation rate for Asian and Caucasian students is 89 percent. The graduation rate for Hispanic and African American students is 68 percent. And in the School District of Philadelphia, the number is 61 percent. say thank you to you, your leadership, your continuing work with the Harrisburg delegation to figure out how we get what our students deserve, a fair funding long-term solution. For sure, the rest of the state is flourishing, and we salute the school districts across the Commonwealth for their graduation rate success stories. But our message is that we want our Philadelphia students to enjoy a part of that story. Our students want to learn. Our students want to graduate. But we know the recurring chorus, all we need are the resources. In spite of the 25 percent poverty rate in Philadelphia, we know that the number one key to breaking the cycle to poverty is a quality education. This week I spent some time with the children of the late Councilwoman Augusta A. Clark. We are actively working to institute a chair in University under the leadership of Judge Moss, and talking with her children, it reminded me every day that Gussie occupied this Chamber and refused to back down from a fight on behalf of Philadelphia students. Her children talked about how she was always fired up. We always saw her resolute, and we know she had the quality I call moxie. And so we join you again and again and again in appealing to the Governor of this state and leaning on you for you to lean on us in telling us how we can help you get what these children deserve, a long-term solution to the funding for the children in the School District of the City of Philadelphia. So we will look anxiously as we learn what the School District has to offer next week. In the interim, we know that children really, really do want to learn and they want to graduate. I thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Councilwoman. And that appears to be the end of the speeches, so I again recognize you for a motion to adjourn.
Yes. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, May 8th, 2014 as 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, May 8th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
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