It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 150826 is adopted. 150831 has been held at the request of the sponsor. Mr. Decker, 140607-A.
An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," Chapter 1600, entitled Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING "Water and Sewer Rents," by providing for installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the amendments that have been circulated on this bill. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. The amendment to 140607-A has been moved and seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 140607-A is amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, 140716-A.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord And Tenant - Rent Control," by requiring adequate notice to tenants regarding rent increases and adequate notice to landlords in the case of tenants' decision not to renew a lease.
Thank you. This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilman Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Greenlee.
Councilman Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Squilla.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker -(Applause.)
It's okay. It's all right to clap. It's a good bill. Mr. Decker, 150502.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to provide for balconies and revising the requirements for roof decks.
This Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
There's an amendment. Okay. We'll Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING withdraw it. We'll repair that. You guys are getting ready to witness precedence. Let the record reflect I'm going to ask Councilman Squilla to make a motion that the votes taken on 150502 be rescinded and we get a second and we can rescind those votes and then we will call it up for an amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the votes taken on Bill 150502 be rescinded. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Let the record reflect that all votes taken on 150502 have been rescinded, and we will now recognize Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman Squilla on that bill, Bill No. 150502, for the purpose of an amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move an amendment for Bill No. 150502. A copy has been circulated to all members of Council. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 150502 has been amended. It will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 150505.
An ordinance amending Section 14-200 of The Philadelphia Code and 14-500 by adding a new subsection entitled "/ECO, East Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Callowhill Overlay District."
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 150714.
An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by creating a wage theft coordinator for the City and adding definitions, duties, penalties, fees, procedural requirements, a private right of action and other related items regarding wage theft.
Thank you, Mr. President. Just quickly, this bill is about a very basic premise. People should get paid what they're supposed to get paid. I don't think that's controversial. Yet a study by Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Temple University estimated that 20,000 to 30,000 workers a week, mostly Philadelphians, get shortchanged somehow on their pay. When that many citizens of our city are aggrieved, the City of Philadelphia should try to do something. This wage theft coordinator that this bill proposes I think is a very fair way and hopefully expeditious way to deal with most of these problems. For the record, we have been working with Mayor-elect Kenney's people, who support it. They will be actually the ones that will be appointing this coordinator. And, again, I think it's a fair way to deal with what is surprisingly a bigger problem than I think a lot of us thought. So I would respectfully request all members of Council to support this bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman -Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilman O'Neill. Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. (Applause.)
Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, please read the title of 150708.
An ordinance creating the Philadelphia Commission on The Music Industry.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilman Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Johnson.
Aye. Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
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 Kevin J. Bethel, the Deputy Commissioner in the Philadelphia Police Department, for his commitment and dedication to Serving the City of Philadelphia and its Citizens and congratulate him on being named a Diana A. Millner Youth Justice Fellow by the Stoneleigh Foundation, a post that will require him to spend the next three years addressing Philadelphia's School to Prison Pipeline, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
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 authorizing City Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings regarding economic opportunity and diversity participation at the Philadelphia International Airport and the Navy Yard, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson. Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
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 recognizing November 2015 as Epilepsy Awareness Month, in honor of individuals living with Epilepsy, their families, and those working to improve their quality of life, introduced by Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Partners for Advancing the Local Economic Potential Environmental and Social Benefits of Green City, Clean Waters, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
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 and congratulating Pesto Restaurant on winning the first ever Rachael Ray "Little Italy Showdown" where they represented Philadelphia and bested restaurants from both New York and San Francisco, introduced by Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting November 12, 2015 11/12/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
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 Honoring the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network for their Ongoing and Compassionate Efforts in Providing Shelter and Support to Homeless Families on the Occasion of their 17th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner to be held Wednesday, November 18, 2015, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.