Stated Meeting, April 20, 2017

Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:50 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 April 20, 2017

Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)

We have a pretty long day today, so we're going to get started. The members will take their seats, any visitors retire behind the rail, and we can get started with our invocation. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal -- I'm sorry; the invocation. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Pastor Garth Gabriel Gittens of Calvary Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Jones. I would ask all members, guests, and visitors to please rise. (Councilmembers and guests rise.)

Let us pray. Lord, we thank you for this Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 for this Council. We pray, Lord, that you would grant this Council wisdom to lead and direct the affairs of this City. We pray you would grant them courage to effectively represent the will of the people, to see with empathy the plight of those who are struggling in this great city. Lord, we pray that you would grant us fiscal financial wisdom and direction even as we deliberate budget issues. Lord, we pray for the peace of our great city. We take authority over the spirit of violence. Every spirit of corruption, we take authority over it. We pray for justice. We pray, Lord God, that you will protect the City, keep this City, build this City, every aspect, every situation that would come against the effective governing of this City. Lord, we pull it down in the name of Jesus. And we pray, God, that you Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 us through unity and understanding, that we would be compassionate, one to another, and heal the wounds of this City. Help us to come together that in this great City of Brotherly Love, there would be a true demonstration of love, of caring, of unity, and effective joy that people who come here will recognize, Lord, that you are indeed Lord of this City. Amen. (Amen.)

Thank you so much, Pastor, for those inspiring words. (Council at ease.)

Thank you very much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, April 6, 2017, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 of Thursday, April 6, 2017 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, April 6, 2017 stand approved. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests of leave of absence today.

And Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Councilman O'Neill.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.

The Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I would like to dispense with the regular order of business and I would like to thank everyone who has taken time out of their busy day to come down to witness their government in action. We hope your stay here is actually a pleasurable one and a knowledgeable one, so much so that you come back again. So, again, thank you and we really appreciate having you here at this time. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today is a day that we have young people here joining us to show Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 I have two special guests, one who's shadowing me here today, Kyle Nelson from Mastery Charter School, who is going to be attending East Stroudsburg and looking to get into political science. So he may be hopefully a future leader. But I'd like to announce Kyle. Please stand and recognize him for being here. (Applause.)

And also we're joined by the 7th and 8th grade students from the Eliza Kirkbride School in South Philly. They are here today over here on my right. (Applause.)

The pencil holders that they brought today for every Councilmember are part of a large project called American Dreams. The project is a partnership with COSACOSA Art At Large and Passyunk Square Civic Association, supported with a grant from PCCY's Picasso Project and Ted Gibbons, who is Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 direction of Principal Rebecca Julien and led by art teacher Peter Metcalfe and special education teacher Eileen McGinley, the interdisciplinary project explores connections among immigrant stories, student collection from their families, schools and neighborhoods, and explore the meaning of the American dream in today's complicated world. In honor of Philadelphia Art Advocacy Week, Kirkbride students ask that you please make funding available and make it a priority. Without funds for art education, the public schools and projects like these are not possible, and our children are deprived of proven benefits that come from the innovative and hands of art and experience. Please remember that art education is part of our American dream and that thousands of children in our city are counting on us to create and work on their future. And like Jane Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 says, art ignites change. Thank you very much, and welcome. Stand up again, our Kirkbride students, for your great participation. (Applause.)

Thank you.

Congratulations, and thank you so much for coming down today. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Green, who will present a resolution recognizing Philadelphia CeaseFire. Would Marla Davis-Bellamy and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)

And joining Councilman Green, we have Councilman Greenlee, Councilman Henon, Councilman Oh and Councilwoman Bass, Councilwoman Gym and Councilwoman Blackwell, Councilman Domb and Councilwoman Parker and Councilman Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Good morning. It's a true pleasure to honor Philadelphia CeaseFire for the work that they do in our communities. Many of you have read in the past couple weeks some of the violence that's been occurring in the City of Philadelphia. So to have an organization like CeaseFire actively working to address violence in our city and helping especially young men, young men of color to find alternative ways to come to dispute resolution, and it's a pleasure to be here to recognize them for their efforts. This resolution recognizing Philadelphia CeaseFire for their ongoing violence-reduction efforts in the City of Philadelphia.

Whereas, dedicated and sustained work from a broad coalition of anti-violence activists, law enforcement agencies, religious leaders, Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 has contributed to a multi-year downward trend of violent incidents in the City, including gun homicides; and

Whereas, despite the commendable work and the heartening progress that has been made thus far, violent incidents, particularly those which involve firearms and young people, are still occurring at unacceptably high levels, causing devastation to our families and placing tremendous strain on the limited resources of our institutions; and

Whereas, Philadelphia CeaseFire began its campaign in 2011, at the Center for Bioethics, Urban Health & Policy at the Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, joining dozens of organizations and hundreds of individuals already working to mitigate the City's violence epidemic; and

Whereas, Philadelphia CeaseFire is a replication Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 public health organization Cure Violence, previously known as Chicago CeaseFire, which developed a structured, deliberate, and disciplined violence intervention strategy based on the premise of violence as a preventable public health issue; and

Whereas, Philadelphia CeaseFire's approach is evidence-based and has been proven to be effective in the reduction of homicides and shootings in Philadelphia's 22nd and 39th Police Districts; and

Whereas, their program includes efforts to heighten community awareness about gun violence and encourage area residents as well as the community, business and religious leaders to work towards reducing violence, especially shootings and homicides; and

Whereas, crucial to the success of Philadelphia CeaseFire is their choice of the most Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 to deliver their anti-violence message directly to high-risk individuals, including CeaseFire staff, the program manager, outreach supervisor, outreach workers, and violence interrupters; and

Whereas, these staffers, many of whom once were involved in the violence they now seek to prevent, spend 80 percent of their time outside of the office, employing direct intervention strategies to mediate conflicts and prevent interpersonal violence which is often the cause of shootings and killings in Philadelphia; and

Whereas, one such employee is Rasheed Smith, whose compelling story, including a felony gun charge at the age of sixteen, the harsh wake-up call of imprisonment and the successful transition into the community, was recently told by Shawnette Wilson of FOX 29; and Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Whereas, we salute and thank Mr. Smith and his colleagues and the rest of the CeaseFire team for all of the brave, tireless, face-to-face work they do to prevent and reduce violence, and we share the hope that one day, such efforts will no longer be necessary; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that Council does hereby recognize Philadelphia CeaseFire for their ongoing violence-reduction efforts in the City of Philadelphia. (Applause.)

And Councilman.

I just want to thank CeaseFire for all their work and the great efforts they've done to address violence in our city.

All right. The Chair recognizes Ms. Davis-Bellamy for remarks. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 (Applause.)

How you doing, ladies and gentlemen? I'm Rasheed Smith from Philadelphia CeaseFire. I just want to say thank you to my team. They've been a big help. They've been like big brothers and sisters. Also Ms. Marla Davis for being like not just a boss, just like a mother and providing me and guiding me and always on me about getting my life together, not just for myself but for my son and my family also. So I just want to thank you guys for coming today, and this is not the end for me. You're going to see me much more, not just on TV. I'm not doing it for television, and when I first started this job, I wasn't doing it for the money. I do it passionately, because there's a lot of other youth out there such as myself that's just like me going through a lot of the things that I went through, and I was blessed by God and provided with a job to share my story and Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 as myself to become better than me and look forward to achieving more of their goals. So, once again, I want to thank my team, Philadelphia CeaseFire, Philadelphia City Council, and the guys that's here today and the police officers that's here today. You guys have a blessed day. (Applause.)

Good morning. I want to thank Councilman Green for this honor as well as Council President Clarke and all members of City Council for your ongoing support and acknowledging the work of the Philadelphia CeaseFire program. There's so many members of our family that are here, including our prayer team. These individuals pray for us on the first Monday of every month and they pray for our city. We're also very grateful to our partners, Department of Behavioral Health and the Managing Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 grateful for Dr. Kathleen Reeves of the Center for Bioethics, Urban Health & Policy at Temple School of Medicine where our program is housed. We're also extremely grateful to Temple University, who eight years ago made this commitment to embark on this journey. Oftentimes when I talk about our program, people ask me if I'm from Philadelphia, and I think this is an important question. I am from Philadelphia, a Masterman graduate who has done a number of things, including attending Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Caroline, Ohio State University, the Fels School of Government, and Temple Law School. I'm a Philadanco alum. I headed a small healthcare foundation. I was the speaker at the 2000 Democratic National Convention. I've worked for Congressman Evans, Dr. Walter Lomax, Mr. Kenny Gamble. I was a law clerk for Johnnie Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Cochran, part of the WURD family, and the Chief of Staff of the Pennsylvania Department of Health under Dr. Calvin Johnson. Needless to say, I have been involved in a few projects, have worked for the federal government and state, and I have run a couple of non-profit organizations, and I can tell you without any reservation this team and this program has been proven to be effective in the reductions of shootings and it works. I tell people all the time that I work for these group of young men and women who have dedicated their lives 24/7, 365 days a year in an effort to prevent violent crime in many high-risk neighborhoods across the City. They canvas neighborhoods. They've developed risk reduction plans for those coming home from prison. They mediate conflicts. They have visited over 100 schools in the District. They're on call Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 24/7 for two of our Level 1 trauma centers. They attend court hearings. They visit their clients in prison, and they help their clients secure jobs. One of our clients recently was hired to work in Hatboro. m. m. m. m. This is how serious these young men and women are. And they're not volunteers. They're full-time employees of Temple School of Medicine. They make over $30,000 a year with the same health, education, and pension benefits of any Temple employee. They're incredible case messengers who are from the neighborhoods in which they serve. They're hired by a community panel. They're trained for over 75 hours a year, and they have spent time in prison. However, Temple University did not make their backgrounds a barrier to Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 over 7,000 hours working with their clients this year who they've met on the streets, in schools, hospitals, and through referrals. These men and women represent and serve the young people of our city who are deeply troubled and make poor decisions, whether it's carrying a gun, dropping out of school, engaging in a flash mob or selling drugs. This is a public health issue. It's an epidemic, and our program treats it as such. Given the fact that 14,000 people have been shot, according to police records, since 2006, all of us in this room and outside of this must embrace the fact that Philadelphia has a problem. However, CeaseFire has been working diligently to address this problem. These young men and women have beat the odds.

One of them was living in a shelter and we hired him and last year he bought his own home. They've been Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 network. Our program manager was contacted one night by the Secret Service and spent the next full day with President Obama. But your recognition today is important. It continues to help motivate and encourage them. But we should not stop here. We should consider duplicating this effort across the City. S. Conference of Mayors, the Department of Justice. New York City started with one CeaseFire program and now has 18. Baltimore has four, and there's 60 cities across the country that are duplicating this effort and eight international countries. I'm so proud of these young men and women. They are our city's gladiators and will do whatever is necessary to save a life. They have influence on the streets of our city, and young people who are in crisis listen to them. They listen to them because they Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 men and women have changed their lives and they can too. Thank you very much, and we hope that Council will certainly join us for a reception immediately following today's meeting. Thank you. )

Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Thank you very much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill, who will present a resolution recognizing the week of April 23rd through April 30th as the Annual Days of Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs. Would Sarita Gocial and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guest approached podium.)

And Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 is Councilman Domb.

Thank you, Mr. President. The resolution reads as follows: In solemn recognition during the week of April 23rd to 30th, 2017 as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs Who Perished During The Holocaust. Whereas, over sixty years ago, six million Jews were murdered in a Nazi Holocaust as part of a systematic program of genocide, and millions of other people suffered as victims of Nazism; and Whereas

I just want to thank Councilman O'Neill, by the way, for including me in this recognition, and just share with you a personal story, because every time this comes up, as is last year, my grandfather came from Warsaw, Poland. His brothers and sisters were all killed in the concentration Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 camps, and I still have some of the letters actually that he gave me that they wrote to him, but it was blacked out by the camps. So thank you for including me, by the way. Whereas, the people of the City of Philadelphia should continually rededicate themselves to the principle of equal justice for all people; and Whereas, the people of the City of Philadelphia should remain eternally vigilant against all tyranny, and recognize that bigotry provides a breeding ground for tyranny to flourish; and Whereas, the Memorial Committee for the Six Million Jewish Martyrs has chosen as the theme for this year's Memorial, "Anti-Semitism - Confronting the Oldest Hatred." Given the alarming growth in the number of anti-Semitic threats since the beginning of 2017, desecration of Jewish cemeteries, and the Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Community Centers and schools across the country, it is clear that we cannot be complacent in the face of anti-Semitism or any other forms of bigotry and hatred. This year's ceremony will feature Kenneth Jacobson, Deputy National Director of the Anti-Defamation League. The ceremony will also feature poems, readings and music that speak to the theme. We applaud the Committee for the honor they will bestow on the memory of those who perished and on those who survived to build and strengthen life in Philadelphia and other communities;

Whereas, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and the Memorial Committee for the Six Million Jewish Martyrs invite all citizens of Philadelphia and the region to join in the commemoration ceremony on April 23rd, 2017 in front of the Holocaust monument on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from 1 o'clock to 2:30 Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Therefore, by virtue of this citation, the Council of the City of Philadelphia does hereby recognize the week of April 23rd through April 30th, 2017 as the Annual Days of Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs. We further recognize the horror of the Holocaust, and extend to the Memorial Committee the respect and admiration of this legislative body. This is a certification that this is a true and correct copy of the original resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 6th of April 2017. Signed by the President of City Council, Darrell Clarke, co-sponsored by myself, Councilman Domb, and all Councilmembers. Thank you. (Applause.)

And the Chair recognizes Ms. Gocial for remarks. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you. Good morning. It is a pleasure for me to address you once again about our annual memorial ceremony for the six million Jewish martyrs who were annihilated by the Nazis simply because they were Jews. A very special thanks to Councilmen O'Neill and Domb for sponsoring this City Council resolution and to all the members of City Council for co-sponsoring as well. At this year's ceremony we are highlighting the upsurge of anti-Semitism, which has been called the longest hatred. It is global, ingrained, and resilient. It affects everyone and can exist even where there are no Jews. Its alarming rise in recent years, especially in the lands where the Holocaust occurred, give us pause. While anti-Semitism is not government sponsored in Europe as it was in the 1930s, denial and distortion of the Holocaust are part of the narrative that is driving these Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 year, anti-Semitism has been on the rise in the United States as well. Cemeteries have been desecrated. Swastikas have been painted on grave markers. Doors and walls of synagogues have been defaced, and openly anti-Semitic materials are being distributed around the country, including right here in Philadelphia and its close suburbs. My friends, anti-Semitism cannot be allowed to grow and flourish. We have seen the results of hatred. So what do concerned citizens do. First, we must not be afraid to address these issues. Representatives of all minority groups must come together to create venues for learning. We are all human beings. We want the same things for ourselves and our families, and we must work together to make sure that this message is not shouted down. Our children must be educated Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 given answers and appropriate ways of responding. It all begins with one - one person reaching out to another, one person teaching and learning from another, one person standing up for another. We must not stand by and watch and remain silent. We are all part of the American tapestry. Each of us has added to the beautiful foundation of acceptance and inclusion that our country has been founded on. This Sunday, April 23rd, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia will present our annual memorial program for those whose lives were cut short by hatred, and honor those who survived the atrocities inflicted upon the Jewish people. We invite you and your families to join us in solidarity to those who were sacrificed. We must be resolute in our commitment to keep their story alive and teach our children and fellow citizens about the downfalls of Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 hope to see you all this Sunday. And as a note of correction, because the weather does not seem to want to cooperate, our event will actually be held on Sunday at Rodeph Shalom at Broad and Green Streets in Philadelphia at 1 o'clock. All are invited, and we hope that you will be there with us. Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Thank you. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez, who will present a resolution recognizing Belinda Mayo. Would Ms. Mayo and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. Where's the family? Don't be shy. Come on up, guys, and friends, Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 up, folks. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)

Thank you so much. It is quite an honor to recognize what many of us and many of my colleagues who join me this morning understand to be one of the pioneers. Oftentimes we use a lot of terminology when we talk about neighborhoods, neighborhood stabilization, neighborhood revitalization, blight removal, all of these things, and behind all of that is actual work that gets done and people who move the needle and push government and bureaucracy to do the right thing by our neighborhoods. And I worked with Belinda a minute and a half ago and really saw someone who cared about neighborhoods, cared about every neighborhood in the City and really understood the issue of equity and fairness for all. And I appreciate having started my career in community development work a couple of Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 all her guidance in that work. And she's retired, and I'm sure that in her second rendition, she's even going to do more work and ensure that we continue to do our work here in Council and the City of Philadelphia. So with that, recognizing and honoring and celebrating the outstanding career of Belinda Ann Mayo for her devotion and dedication to providing access to low-income housing throughout the City of Philadelphia. Whereas, Belinda Ann Mayo, a seasoned professional, has devoted her career to public service by emphasizing research, planning, coordination of programs and services, training and direction of urban housing policy; and

Whereas, Belinda most recently worked for the City of Philadelphia's Office of Housing and Community Development as the Director of Neighborhood Program Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Coordination, where she implemented the Neighborhood Geographic Information System and Network, which incorporated a database and inventory of vacant property and land throughout the City of Philadelphia; and

Whereas, as a former Assistant Director for Community Development for the City of Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development, Belinda was responsible for the development and implementation of technical assistance programs for non-profit community based corporations. Belinda was also in charge of the disbursement of $1.5 million grants, which manage to fund a selection process, and completing the Strategic Neighborhood Development plans for 15 community based development corporations; and

Whereas, as Director of the Philadelphia Housing Policy Board, Belinda examined new housing initiatives and programs designed Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 ability to provide cost effective and affordable housing to low and moderate income families. Belinda also evaluated all City housing policy and program expenditure plans, as she established relationships with public and private housing related agencies; and

Whereas, throughout her career Belinda worked with a team of State, City, and Federal emergency agency representatives to provide services and coordinated arrangements for housing evacuees in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina;

And Belinda is well respected by superiors and colleagues as she served as a member of the Board of Directors for Neighborhoods Now, an Alumnus on the Board of Trustees for Mercy Housing, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, an Alumnus on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Philadelphia Development Partnership, a member of the Philadelphia Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Local Advisory Board, and both Co-Chair and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Low Income Housing Coalition. And one other thing I want to say. I'm adding this. But Belinda was always a person who cared about the communities and the neighborhoods, especially my community and neighborhood where I grew up and was a member of the Board of Whitman Council, low-income area. She was there to fight with us and for us through all our trials and tribulations that we've had, and she took her job not only seriously but as a person who really understood neighborhoods and communities, and that is something that is not done often for somebody in the City through our bureaucracy that we have. We in Council join in wishing Belinda Ann Mayo well in any future endeavors and hope her retirement is Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 happiness, good health, joys of family, friends and I'm sure her travels; and

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes, honors, and celebrates the devotion and dedication of Belinda Ann Mayo to providing accessibility to low-income housing throughout the City of Philadelphia. Be it further resolved that an engrossed copy of this resolution will be presented to our beloved Belinda Ann Mayo as evidence of the sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body. Thank you all so very much. This was introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell, Squilla, Taubenberger, and myself, and I thank my Council colleagues Green and Cherelle Parker for joining us here this morning. Thank you. (Applause.) Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you. And the Chair recognizes Ms. Mayo for remarks. (Applause.)

I want to say that my life and my journey is a testament to the grace and the blessings of God. I thank City Council for this time, for this honor. I'm very emotional right now because I'm just thinking about all the years that have gone by and all the work that we've done. And for the young people that are here, you need to understand that this is a chamber of change. This is where people step up in government and create change and maintain change and ensure that everybody, everybody is treated with decency and respect. My first encounter with City Council was in 1981 when then-Councilman John Anderson, along with myself and Eva Gladstein and Mary Scullion and George Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Services, helped to sponsor a bill called the Women and Children's Bill. What that bill did was, it eliminated landlords' ability to discriminate against families based on the presence of children and on the source of their income. Those old ads that said no kids and no DPA were no longer an obstacle to people looking for rental housing that can afford and that they could live in. It's gone on for years after that. It set a precedent, a national precedent that maybe people don't even know about in this country, but it is because of what Philadelphia did and what this Chamber did that women and children had an opportunity to realize their dream of a decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable place to live without discrimination. I can think back to the other Councilpeople who aren't here, some of whom were very instrumental in my career and the work that I did and my Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Lucien Blackwell. (Applause.)

I think about Gussie Clark, I think about Joe Coleman, I think about Marian Tasco, I think about Donna Reed Miller, all of whom were the soldiers who helped me. But then I look here and while there are some faces that I don't know, there are others that I knew from a long time ago, Councilman Jones, who was an OHCD employee at one point. I think about Councilman Street, who went on to become the Mayor, of course, who worked with us to hold this Council for 12 hours while we fought to make sure that the Community Development Block Grant program benefited the people that it was supposed to benefit. I think about all those journeys, I think about all those challenges, and I say thank you. I say thank you to God. I say thank you to all of you for having the opportunity to do the work that I've done Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 you again. (Applause.)

And I especially want to say thank you to this little feisty chica standing beside me, who I met at 16 years, and I warned them at the Hunting Park CDC, you better check her. And she's turned out to be a champion. She's turned out to be my partner, and this morning when she invited me to come in for breakfast at 9:30, she immediately put something in front of me to deal with. So I just want to say that it's been a wonderful journey. While I may not be at the Tower at 1234 Market Street, I am a resident of Philadelphia. I am an advocate for the least of us, and I am a change agent, and I always will be. Thank you. (Applause.)

Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 ease.

I have to thank Darrell Clarke, even though about two months ago he called me very upset with me, which he does on every occasion, even though he tells people that you got to check with Belinda. He called me and wasn't satisfied with my response, and he called me a bureaucrat. So I wear that badge proudly. I followed the rules, because the rules allows me to do what I need to do. And I love him. I love him to death. (Applause.)

Well, we grew up in the same neighborhood, so I can get away with that.

We did. (Council at ease.)

The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms delivers the message from the Mayor to Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Clerk, would you please read the messages from the Mayor.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on April 17, 2017, I signed the remaining bills which were passed by Council at its session March 30, 2017, and that on April 17, 2017, I signed all of the bills which were passed by Council at its session on April 6, 2017, except Bill No. 170093-A, which I am returning without my signature. And I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution appointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and A resolution appointing Maureen Anastasi to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and Reappointing Greg DeShields to the Board of Directors of the Center City Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 District; and A resolution reappointing Romulo Diaz, Jr. to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and A resolution reappointing Robert Lane to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and A resolution reappointing Joseph Zuritsky to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with Beech Interplex for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1514 Cecil B. Moore Avenue; and An ordinance authorizing the Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by West Girard Avenue, 6th Street, Poplar Street and North Marshall Street for further conveyance; and An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Kingsessing Avenue from 58th Street to Redfield Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. Chief Clerk, are there any other communications in your possession?

I have none, Mr. Chairman.

The next order of business will be the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. One resolution today co-sponsored by members Green, Bass, Taubenberger, Squilla, Parker, Gym, Blackwell, and Greenlee, all in celebration of Earth Day.

A privileged resolution recognizing April 22, 2017 as Earth Day in the City of Philadelphia.

That will be on today's Final Passage. Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I introduce a resolution that was signed by each and every member. I gratefully say thank you all for signing this resolution. We do it on behalf of you, first of all, and certainly Penn, University of Pennsylvania, who's the largest private employer in our city, on behalf of Dr. Hite, with whom we met just yesterday in the School District, and of course labor. Thank you, Bobby Henon, and even as Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 recently as this morning we met with Mr. Wigglesworth and Mr. Cresenza. And labor leaders don't come any finer. They worked with Lucien Blackwell even before they worked with me. And let me say, since I'm not supposed to be making a speech, that change is not easy, but when we work together and everybody is willing to give a little, we can get there. So, again, I thank each and every one of you gratefully.

A privileged resolution acknowledging and commending the University of Pennsylvania, LF Driscoll, the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Building Trades Council for their establishment of the PennAssist Program Bridging the Gap from High School to Building Trades, an unprecedented effort to promote and support City youth in their pursuit of careers in the building trades. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you, John Christmas too. Thank you.

Thank you. That will be on this week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer two bills and two resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance authorizing Liberty Property 18th and Arch to construct, own and maintain ancillary building encroachments at 1800 Arch Street.

Referred to committee.

And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Beech Interplex for use by the City of all or a Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 portion of the premises located at 1514 Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

Referred to committee.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District.

Next week's Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Second Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Thank you, Council President. Today I introduce one bill.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 2800 and 2900 blocks of Allegheny Avenue, both sides.

Referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. Two resolutions and four bills. I'd like to be recognized after one of the resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance terminating a no parking regulation on Burnside Street between Tower Street and Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 a point 140 feet west thereof, north side; and An ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on Fox Street between Roberts Avenue and Abbottsford Avenue, east side; and An ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on Flat Rock Road between Leverington Avenue and Fountain Street, east side; and An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 1900 block of North 76th Street between Overbrook Avenue and City Avenue, both sides.

The four bills just read by the Chief Clerk will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring the Pennsylvania Prison Society on its 230th Anniversary of advocating against the mistreatment of prisoners. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. When you're 230-plus years old, that needs to be recognized. The Pennsylvania Prison Society has played an integral part of the evolution of criminal justice in the nation, and here to receive or be here to represent the organization is Ann Schwartzman, who you appointed to the Justice Reform Committee of City Council. Would you please stand and be recognized, Ann. (Applause.)

Thank you, Mr. President.

You're welcome. That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a privileged resolution congratulating and honoring St. Francis Cabrini Catholic School Boys Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Basketball Program for being named State Champions of the 2017 Catholic Youth Organization Championship Game.

Also on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Thank you, Council President. I have one bill and one privileged resolution. I would like to speak on my resolution.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Kingsessing Avenue from 58th Street to Redfield Street.

Referred to committee.

And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Safety to hold public hearings examining Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 abolition of solitary confinement for juveniles.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Thank you, Council President and colleagues. Earlier this week during the budget process, I found my resolve and my humanity tested. During the budget testimony for our Prisons, it was confirmed that juveniles in various capacities are still being held in adult prisons routinely placed in solitary confinement. By now, most of us know the story of Kalief Browder, who spent three years at Rikers Island, two in solitary confinement, for allegedly, allegedly stealing a backpack, who ultimately committed suicide. Tragedies like Kalief's story are unacceptable and they are preventable. When troubled teenagers are criminally charged as adults, it is easy Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 to shrug and write them off as bad apples. It's easy to ignore a brutal system which crushes justice-involved youth in its gears due to malignant neglect. But let's note that virtually all these kids have not yet been convicted of a crime and are, therefore, presumed innocent. Let's remember that the facilitation of their redemption is supposed to be our focus. Which one of these youth who were involved in our criminal justice system, juvenile justice system, could be a gentleman such as William Cobb, who did six and a half years in a Pennsylvania correctional facility, also served on the Criminal Justice Reform Committee in which you established, Council President, and Councilman Curtis Jones chaired, but he now serves as Deputy Director of the National ACLU in their national office? Which one of these youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system such as Shon Hopwood, who did time Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 for bank robbery, but just became a Professor at Georgetown Law School? Which one of these youth who are involved in our criminal justice and juvenile justice system such as Kevin Harden, who left the life of the streets for higher education and is now the President of the Barristers Association, which represents the black lawyers here in the City of Philadelphia? And which one of these youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system formerly such as myself, who went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania, Mansfield University, as well as Harvard Business School, also served as a former State Representative and now Councilman of the Second Councilmanic District? Nelson Mandela, who spent 27 years in prison himself, told us that a nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens but its lowest ones. Our at-risk youth, who have Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 no resources and no political capital, are our lowest citizens. I intend to closely investigate how to abolish the inhumane use of solitary confinement for juveniles here in the City of Philadelphia. I appreciate the support of my colleagues and co-sponsor Councilman Curtis Jones, who is Chairman of the Public Safety Committee as well as Chair of the Criminal Justice Reform Committee as well as Councilwoman Helen Gym for bringing their experience to justice reform and the protection of vulnerable children to this endeavor. There may be legal obstacles and there may be practical obstacles to resolve, but we will not rest until this work is done. Thank you very much, Council President.

Thank you, Councilman. (Applause.)

And Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Thank you. In keeping in that vein, I want to thank my Council colleagues who are co-sponsoring this resolution on the declaration of Child Abuse and Awareness Prevention Month, Councilman Taubenberger, Green, Parker, Blackwell, Gym, Bass, Jones, Domb, and Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown. I thank them for their partnership as they work with this incredible organization located in the Seventh Councilmanic District.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

A privileged resolution recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance for their commitment to promoting healing and justice for victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2017 Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 to be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.

This week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Council President. I have one bill and three privileged resolutions co-sponsored by Councilmembers Brown, Domb, Taubenberger, Blackwell, and Henon.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Santander Bank, National Association.

Referred to committee. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Aging to hold hearings regarding senior housing in recognition of May as Senior Awareness Month.

This week's Calendar.

And a privileged resolution honoring and celebrating the Annual Special Olympics Philadelphia Spring Games for the joy of sport and competition it facilitates for people living with intellectual disabilities on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

This week's Calendar.

And a privileged resolution celebrating the life and honoring the memory of Darrell Zaslow, a zealous advocate for families and rental property owners and an honorable citizen in the City of Philadelphia.

And also this week's Final Passage Calendar. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.

Thank you, President Clarke. I have no bills or resolutions today.

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.

Thank you very much, President Clarke. I have two resolutions.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

And a privileged resolution honoring and expressing solidarity with "Hands Around City Hall," Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 an event being hosted in partnership between Women Organized Against Rape and the Mayor's Commission on Women, on April 28th, 2017.

This week's Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution recognizing a person's fundamental right to earn a living, regardless of immigration status, and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to protect and secure a safe and dignified workplace for all.

And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.

Thank you, Council President. I have one bill co-sponsored by yourself, Councilwoman Parker, Councilman O'Neill, and Councilman Domb.

Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance amending Section 21-105 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hero Awards," by increasing the amount that may be awarded to family members of firefighters, police officers, and prosecution detectives killed in the course of performing heroic deeds, and by making certain technical changes.

Referred to committee. And 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, Council President. I have two non-privileged resolutions and one Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 privileged resolution.

Thank you, Councilman.

Thank you.

A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings examining parking requirements, on street parking programs, and other such issues related to parking in the City of Philadelphia.

This week's Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-First Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution calling for the installation of a Historic Marker in front of the home of the AIDS Library of Philadelphia, 1233 Locust Street.

Next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions.

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Thank you very much, Council President. I offer one privileged resolution co-sponsored by Councilmembers Henon, Squilla, Domb, Green, Parker, and Taubenberger. Thank Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you, Councilman.

A privileged resolution Proclaiming the Week of April 28, 2017 and May 6, 2017 as the Seventh Annual Philly Tech Week Presented by Comcast, and Honoring the Broad and Vibrant Philadelphia Technology Community.

And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions, and the next order of business is reports from committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Commerce and Economic Development Committee, we Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 170245, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-4000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Income Inequality Initiative - Earned Income Tax Credit,' by revising the City's EITC Policy, including by expanding it to include non-residents who work in the City," 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 Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 170245. (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. 170245. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and this bill 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 Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you, Council President. The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, to which was referred Bill No. 170110, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 170110. (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. 170110. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. This bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. And that concludes our reports Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 committee, and the next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with a suspension of the rules, these bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar -- for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. What would I do without Mr. Decker?

Awesome parliamentarian right there. On the motion, I want to thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 following bills on the Second and Final Passage Calendars: Bill Nos. 170193-A, 160808, 160999, 160718, 161004, 161112, 170005, 170006, 170007, 170008, 170019, 170021, 170101, 161060, 170263, and 170291. (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 bills just read by Councilman Henon. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, the motion carries, and we will consider the Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair again recognizes Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 2ND READING Councilman Henon for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Thank you, Mr. President. In addition to the bills being considered on the Consent Agenda today, the following resolutions and bills are being called up for the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Bill Nos. 170339, 170342, 170345, 170346, 170347, 170348, and 161003. All other bills and resolutions are being held.

Thank you, Councilman. Before considering these bills and resolutions on the Final Calendar today, we will have our public comment session. It will go as follows: If you are interested in testifying on a bill or resolution that is on the Final Passage Calendar today, if you have not already done so, I'd ask Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 that you please sign up at the table to my left. When your name is called, you will go to the middle of the Council Chambers where there's a podium. There's a device on that podium. When the light turns green, it will be your time to speak. When the light turns yellow, you will have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks. When the light turns red, we'd ask that you please adhere to the guidelines established by this Council and conclude your remarks. You will be given three minutes to testify. Thank you very much for your cooperation. Mr. Decker, read the first name on the list.

Ed O'Donnell, commenting on 170339. (Witness approached podium.)

Is it green?

There you go. Yes, sir.

I'm color Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 blind. Okay.

Yes, sir.

Yes. Ed O'Donnell. And the Old Testament prophet Isaiah was called the Prophet of the Poor, and I and millions of people in this city are appreciative of Councilwoman Blackwell's commitment to helping the poor. Now, this resolution, and there are four other resolutions similar today, they're references to vacant properties, vacant lots, deeds to properties and so forth. There are many vacant properties, buildings, houses, lots in Philadelphia and there's billions of dollars in the bank accounts of our city's charities. We're spending 526 million to renovate the Art Museum, 120 million yesterday on the Revolution Museum. Let's take a chunk of that money and working with Habitat for Humanity, Project HOME, the churches, the charities, build and Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 renovate beautiful places where the homeless, every homeless person, can sleep inside every night with food, friendliness, love and so forth and refer to this Francis House at 8th and Arch as an example of a good place for the homeless. Then take some of that money and get a guaranteed job for everybody, passing out literature for small businesses, picking up litter, cleaning apartments and businesses. And then we're talking about quality of life. Philadelphia has the highest rate of cigarette smoking of any city in America. I'm allergic. I get blown in my face, I get a headache. So let's crack down on that. So you get the message. Now, one more point. On the museum yesterday, I passed out a press release. Let's have a museum on pacifism, anti-war efforts, and honoring pacifists, Quakers, conscientious objectors, Mennonites. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 So let's get involved in this, try to help the homeless and the poor, the people at the bottom. Jesus said the people who are well don't need the doctor. It's the people who are sick. Thank you very much.

Thank you for your testimony, sir.

Joe Danihel, commenting on 170339, 170345, 170346, 170347, 170348, and 161060. (Witness approached podium.)

This is yet another official decree and writ of mandamus quo warranto and, as such, requires immediate action and remedy. This Council transfers hundreds of private deeds to Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority every week. According to the Redevelopment Authority, upwards of 100 million taxpayer dollars are going to be spent to build a mall on my stolen home. This Council and the Mayor have Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 long known of accusations of illegal deed transfers, questionable spending, lack of due process/law violations occurring at City agencies. The Mayor and Council are well aware that the oath of office and laws require this government to immediately investigate and prosecute all for violations. The rule of law requires action. Theft of my home was not allowed. The Declaration states, to secure these rights, governments are institute among men, depriving their power from the consent of the governed. I ask the governed assembled in this room, who has allowed this Council to steal my home and possibly others? Seeing no authorization for your actions, the Constitution requires immediate remedy of this breach of law. Your oath of office requires you to act or face prison. 42 USC 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 18 USC 241, 242, 2381, 2384, PA Constitution, Article 1, Sections 1 Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 through 11, 26 PA CSA 703, 708, 709, 712, 713, 716, and other laws listed in SCOTUS 15-8965, 14-1330, 14-4056 appear violated. I call upon the federal and Commonwealth governments to perform their constitutional obligations to investigate and prosecute all involved in the theft and illegal deed transfer of my home, 1038 West Wyoming Avenue. The denial of God-given 42 USC 1982 property rights for 23 years is egregious, extraordinary, oath-violating, and requires immediate remedy. A just government must obey the rule of law. This color of law government must have its Charter to govern revoked until a constitutionally compliant government is installed. Public servants cannot refuse their sworn duty to act any more than a fireman can refuse to fight a fire. The sovereign people require the Constitution and laws be enforced. Jail is required Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 for all who violate oath or law, and it takes a lot of cooperation to create and allow monumental corruption.

Thank you for your testimony.

Rahil Raza, commenting on 170005. (Witness approached podium.)

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon. My name is Rahil Raza. I'm a local developer here in the City of Philadelphia. I'm here to express my sincere concern over the proposed zoning changes of Bill 170005. This bill down-zones the entire area between Girard Avenue and Cecil B. Moore and North Broad and Ridge Avenue to single-family zoning. I'll keep my remarks brief, as I know that there are others here in opposition of the bill. I also want their voice heard. I was born and raised in Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Philadelphia, educated at Temple University, made my life's work and purpose to contribute to the positive growth and development of Philadelphia. I'm a member, active member, of the Asian American Political Action Committee, contributor to the Aquinas Center, which is a protector of immigrant rights. It's located in South Philadelphia. The life that's being brought into many of these neighborhoods in Philadelphia, along with resources, energy, and heart being poured out by residents, developers, community organizers, and leaders would be devastated by passing of this bill. The down-zoning proposed would drastically reduce foot traffic, decrease economic opportunity, limit local business, and stifle community development efforts. I know that diversity is important to community planning, and having housing at multiple pricing points helps to protect and ensure diversity and Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 contribute to thriving neighborhoods. Down-zoning would eliminate many affordable price points and make for a less diverse community. And the properties that I build are for that group, the middle income group, middle class group. I urge you to consider and not pass Bill 170005 and collaborate with the developers and other stakeholders to compromise towards a more effective solution. I'm here with a couple of my business partners. One her name is Felicia Middleton. She's going to be designing a coffee shop that's going on 1320 North 18th Street, which was going to do community outreach, et cetera. With this down-zoning, it's going to deter this effort. Might stop it. That's it. Thank you.

Thank you for your testimony. (Witness approached podium.) Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Hi. My name is Felicia Middleton. I'm in support of Mr. Raza and -

Hold on a second, ma'am. Ma'am, can you hold on one second. Your name is not on the list?

My name is on the list, but I think he put my name separate from him.

It's on? Can you wait until you're called?

Sure. Sure.

Thank you. Don't go anywhere. You're next.

Felicia Middleton.

Don't go anywhere.

Hello again. My name is Felicia Middleton. I'm an architectural designer, a business owner. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Actually, my business used to be in the district that we're speaking about right now, right on Ridge Avenue at 20th and Master -- I'm sorry; not 20th and Master, but right at 20th -- on Ridge Avenue at 20th Street. As an architectural designer, I've worked with a lot of business owners, tenant fit-outs, and a lot of business owners unaware of the changes in the Zoning Code. They're really not aware of the Zoning Code themselves. They purchase buildings that look like they're commercial buildings and they're designated as RSA-5. Unfortunately I see a lot of minority business owners and a lot of business owners that are immigrant business owners purchase these buildings, not understanding the nuances of the codes, and they don't understand why this building that looks commercial is designated as a single-family home. They buy the building. Then they have to go through the zoning Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 process, the variance process, and it becomes a financial burden on them, and some of them have gone out of business. I've actually witnessed this happening. And I'm just in support of Mr. Raza and his development and what he's doing in that area and his opinions on the bill, because I too have the same opinions. And I feel for a lot of the small business owners that end up in this situation, and I'm just hoping that City Council would go along with our desires and recognize some of the burdens that are placed on these small business owners and just consider this when you're going through the rezoning process. Thank you.

Tavis Scales, commenting on 170005. (Witness approached podium.)

Hello, everyone. I'm not -- I'm not good at public speaking, so please forgive me for this. But I actually work directly with Raza. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 I'm his realtor. And with the rezoning, what's going to happen is they're not going to be able, like he was saying, to develop in the neighborhood the way they want to. I work with a lot of young professionals. As a real estate agent, there's not enough inventory, and what happens is when these young professionals graduate school, they don't really have nice neighborhoods to move into, and Mr. Raza has given me the opportunity to go out and be able to help these young professionals find a place to be able to move into. So I just hope that this bill doesn't get passed and he's able to still finish developing. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.

Rosanne Loesch, commenting on 160718. (Witness approached podium.) Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Good afternoon. My name is Rosanne Loesch and I'm President of the Society Hill Civic Association, which is the neighborhood group representing over 5,000 residents in Philadelphia's historic district. I am here to testify in support of Bill 160718. Thank you, Council President Clarke, members of Council, and especially District Councilman Mark Squilla for this opportunity to testify. Our neighborhood has worked hard to support this bill, and we thank Councilman Squilla, who has shepherded this bill through the legislative process and worked with the community and the Planning Commission to make this bill happen. We respectfully ask Council to vote in favor of Bill No. 160718. Thank you.

Thank you for your testimony.

Monique Howard, Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 commenting on Councilwoman Gym's resolution introduced today honoring Hands Around City Hall. (Witness approached podium.)

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon. Thank you very much, everyone. My name is Monique Howard. I'm the Executive Director of Women Organized Against Rape, and I wanted to acknowledge Council's potential support of a resolution that provides support to Hands Around City Hall, which is the first time that we as an organization and our constituency are joining hands -- originally it was around City Hall until the NFL Draft -- within the corridor of City Hall to show support to survivors of sexual assault and sexual violence here in the City of Philadelphia. We're the only rape crisis center in this city. In the City of Philadelphia, there were 1,199 reported rapes last year Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 still continues to be the lowest reported crime here in the City and nationally. So I just wanted to extend support and thanks for the resolution, and hopefully next year when we plan a Teal Day, that Council will also participate and wear teal on that day. So thank you very much.

Thank you for your testimony.

There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.

Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. We will now consider today's Bill Consent Agenda. I'd ask the Clerk to read the titles of all bills on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion -- before I do that, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Yes, Mr. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 I mentioned earlier to you privately, I have to leave the Chamber. I would ask to be excused for the rest of this session, voting aye on all bills and resolutions.

Okay. Thank you. The record shall reflect that, Councilman. Leave shall be granted. I will ask the Clerk to read the titles of all the bills on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on the Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without debate, the bill will be immediately removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the regular Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, will you please read now the titles of the bills on the Consent Agenda.

Bill No. 170193-A, entitled "An ordinance Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Harbin to construct, own and maintain various planter box encroachments at 332 through 334 North Broad Street"; and Bill No. 160808, entitled "An ordinance amending the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, by allowing for the construction of the New Patient Pavilion located at 1 Convention Avenue"; and Bill No. 160999, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to construct, own and maintain a building encroachment at 1 Convention Avenue"; and Bill No. 160718, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/CTR, Center City Overlay District,' by adding a new area entitled 'Society Hill Area,' adding additional standards concerning green roofs, and making related changes"; and Bill No. 161004, entitled "An Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by State Road, Pennypack Path, the Delaware River, and Bleigh Street (extended)"; and Bill No. 161112, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 6th Street, South Street, the Delaware Expressway, and Washington Avenue"; and Bill No. 170005, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by North Broad Street, Girard Avenue, Ridge Avenue and Cecil B Moore Avenue"; and Bill No. 170006, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Overlay Zoning Districts,' by amending Section Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 14-504, entitled '/NCO Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,' by further regulating the placement of parking garages in the Ridge Park Roxborough/NCO"; and Bill No. 170007, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Shurs Lane, Walnut Lane, Henry Avenue, Lincoln Drive, Ridge Avenue, and Main Street"; and Bill No. 170008, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Overlay Zoning Districts,' by amending the subsection entitled '/NCA, Ridge Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay"; and Bill No. 170019, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 an area bounded by Clearfield Street, Kensington Avenue, Frankford Creek and Aramingo Avenue"; and Bill No. 170021, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wayne Avenue, Berkley Street, Morris Street, and West Logan Street (extended)"; and Bill No. 170107, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dauphin Street, 31st Street, Susquehanna Avenue, Ridge Avenue, and 32nd Street"; and Bill No.

161060, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels that constitute the Waverly Street Community Garden, located in the area bounded by 12th Street, Waverly Street, South Quince Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Street, and Pine Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fairmount Park System,' to include the Waverly Street Community Garden among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System"; and Bill No. 170263, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development certain land along the Schuylkill River in the vicinity of 49th Street and Botanic Avenue, and making the property part of the Schuylkill River Park"; and Bill No. " Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you, Mr. Decker. These bills having been read on two different days, the question for each bill now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker shall call the roll, and upon being called, each Councilmember shall vote aye on each of the bills, nay on each of the bills or indicate those bills for which the member is voting aye and those bills for which the member is voting nay. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Councilwoman Bass.

Aye on all bills.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye on all bills.

Councilman Domb.

Aye on all bills. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Councilman Green.

Aye on all bills.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye on all bills.

Councilwoman Gym.

Aye on all bills.

Councilman Henon.

Aye on all bills.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye on all bills.

Councilman Jones.

Aye on all bills.

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye on all bills. Councilman Oh.

Aye on all Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Councilwoman Parker.

Aye on all bills.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye on all bills.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye on all bills.

Councilman Squilla.

Aye on all bills.

Councilman Taubenberger.

Aye on all bills.

Council President Clarke.

Aye Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING on all bills. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative for each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 170339.

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 Thirty-Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. Resolution 170339 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170342.

A resolution also naming the 5400 block of Vine Street as "Crystal Bird Fauset Way" in honor of former State Representative Crystal Bird Fauset, the first African American woman to be elected as a state legislator in 1939 to the 18th District of Philadelphia County.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of all enlightened men, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. Resolution 170342 has been adopted. Mr. Decker, 170345.

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 Nineteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Thank you. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. Resolution 170345 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170346.

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 Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and 170346 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170347.

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, Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING situate in the Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and Resolution 170347 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 170348.

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair one more time recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Thank you. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. Resolution 170348 is adopted. I believe we have no bills on the -- we have 161003.

An ordinance to Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions.

And the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 161003. The amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

The amendment to 161003 has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. 161003 has been amended. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. We will now move to any additional resolutions, Mr. Decker.

A resolution recognizing April 22, 2017 as Earth Day in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

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 say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. That resolution is Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.

And a resolution acknowledging and commending the University of Pennsylvania, LF Driscoll, the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Building Trades Council for their establishment of the PennAssist Program - Bridging the Gap from High School to Building Trades, an unprecedented effort to promote and support City youth in their pursuit of careers in the building trades, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.

Before I call on the Councilwoman for a motion, the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Yeah, Council President. I just want to acknowledge the hard work of my colleague Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. This is a commendable piece of legislation that should serve as a model for all the various areas and industries in the City Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING of Philadelphia providing a pathway to what my colleague Councilwoman Parker always says, a career in the building trades. So she has shown an example that the relationship doesn't have to be adversarial; it could be a relationship based upon a collaboration and bringing everybody to the table. And so I just wanted to acknowledge her for her hard work and her dedication. Thank you.

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Thank you, Council President. And like Councilman Johnson, I'm sure as many members of this legislative body worked real hard to witness and see some things that hard work and persistency can produce, and I want to thank Councilwoman Blackwell for her hard work. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING You know, change is -- somebody indicated earlier, change is not easy. Change is hard. We've heard it through the budget process, the incremental change, but sometimes you need drastic kind of public attention to issues that are going to benefit not just the businesses in the City of Philadelphia but the people and the children with their futures for a career. And I want to commend not just the Councilwoman but the institutions and the businesses that are a part of this historic, and I'm going to say, this historic agreement that will be in action as we create job opportunities for Philadelphians as we move forward. I mean, the partners with the Philadelphia Building Trades have been outstanding throughout this process, along with the contractors, along with the institutions, as well as the School District. I mean, let's not forget the School District is a part of this. These are our kids being taught in our public Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING schools, who have a pathway for a successful career if they choose so and, through Councilwoman's efforts with the Building Trades, are providing a life skills opportunity to make sure that they gain access and they have an opportunity to raise their families. So I want to congratulate her and every partner a part of this to make this happen.

Thank you, Councilman. I've always said when I grow up, I want to be just like Councilwoman Blackwell. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. Let me especially thank John Christmas, who wrote everything for me. We couldn't have done it without him. We thank you, John. And I thank -- yes. (Applause.)

And I Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING think Lucien Blackwell is looking down, because this is a labor town. We have to work together in addition to meeting with, as I said, Dr. Hite yesterday and thanking Penn, who is here. Compromise makes all the difference, and when we try to have a positive attitude and try to work together, all things are possible. Ultimately, as I said, I give God the glory and thank him for this day and this opportunity, and move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

And a resolution recognizing and honoring the Pennsylvania Prison Society on its 230th Anniversary of advocating against the mistreatment of prisoners, introduced by Councilman Jones.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution congratulating and honoring St. Francis Cabrini Catholic School Boys Basketball Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Program for being named State Champions of the 2017 Catholic Youth Organization Championship Game, introduced by Councilman Jones.

The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Jones.

On behalf of my colleagues Bass and Squilla, who hog all the championships, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution authorizing the Committees on Legislative Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Oversight and Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the abolition of solitary confinement for juveniles, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Council President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance for their commitment to promoting healing and justice for Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2017 to be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing the Committee on Aging to hold hearings regarding senior housing in recognition of May as Senior Awareness Month, introduced by Councilman Green.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution honoring and celebrating the Annual Special Olympics Philadelphia Spring Games for the joy of sport and Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING competition it facilitates for people living with intellectual disabilities on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, introduced by Councilman Green.

The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution celebrating the life and honoring the memory of Darrell Zaslow, a zealous Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING advocate for families and rental property owners and an honorable citizen of the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Green.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution honoring and expressing solidarity with "Hands Around City Hall," an event being hosted in partnership between Women Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Organized Against Rape and the Mayor's Commission on Women, on April 28, 2017, introduced by Councilwoman Gym.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.

Thank you very much. I'm honored to have Monique Howard and her team here from Women Organized Against Rape. I think as she pointed out very clearly, the statistics on rape continue to be staggering for women who both experience it, who have friends and allies who help them through it. And nothing could be more important to our city than the ability to be able to express what is so often considered something to be silenced. We've been proud to work with WOAR and with their allies and other supporters across the City to raise up the issue of sexual assault, to not have it be a place of shame, to raise it up to speak out against it. And this event, which I will certainly invite all my Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Council colleagues to attend to, will be one of those moments. So with that, I ask for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings examining parking requirements, on street parking programs, and other such issues related to parking in the City of Philadelphia, introduced -

The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 4/20/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of President Clarke and myself, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

And a resolution Proclaiming the Week of April 28, 2017 to May 6, 2017 as the Seventh Annual Philly Tech Week Presented by Comcast, and Honoring the Broad and Vibrant Philadelphia Technology Community, introduced by Councilman Oh.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Thank you very much. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.

Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Thank you very Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 much, Council President. I wanted to thank Mayor Jim Kenney for his great interest in improving our city's EV infrastructure and also for his letter, in which he states that it's important that Philadelphia's EV policy matures and that hitting the pause button on the issuance of permits for what he hopes will be a relatively brief period is appropriate. Based on the rapidly changing technology, disparity of approaches in peer cities, and the unique characteristics of Philadelphia, that we need to establish the most appropriate approach. He does lay out his concerns, and I wanted to say on behalf of Councilman Mark Squilla and myself that we have been working on this. We have had meetings, and there will be a public hearing on May 15th at 1 o'clock to look at best practice in EV infrastructure, which is ultimately the issue that we all Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 share, how people can get electric vehicles and charge them publicly. Confirmed witnesses are PECO, which has been very involved and has successfully applied for a portion of the $2 billion available for a Volkswagen to fund EV infrastructure. So we are one of 11 cities that will divide up $300 million, thanks to PECO. ChargePoint, one of the leading companies in electric vehicle infrastructure, is confirmed. They will testify, as well as the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission that created a regional EV infrastructure plan back in 2013. We have also invited the Mayor's Administration, Tesla, Electric Drive Transportation Association, Enterprise CarShare, Shared Use Mobility Center, Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Clean Transportation, and we will be inviting, as we have done research and made our contact points, Electrify America, EV Connect, Karma, representatives of the Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, California, Houston, Texas, and Amsterdam, Netherlands. So I think we have a very robust and high-quality hearing. Of course we expect some testimony to be by written testimony, but this is just a first of what will be many hearings for best practices. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Councilman. Speeches on behalf of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Thank you, Council President. This is a bitter but sweet moment for me to acknowledge the services of one of my staffers who are leaving, going on to better passages and a better opportunity. I'm going to do it in absentia, because he doesn't like the spotlight. So this is one of the Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Council sessions taped, right, and videod. So he can watch it remotely or he can be here and join us, but I guess it ensures a little bit of embarrassing sometimes to be acknowledged. And I would want to take the moment to acknowledge the service of Chris Creelman, who will be leaving my office to join the Capital Office over Parks and Recreation. And most people as you see come and go in this building. People leave offices maybe on a weekly basis. Sometimes they get acknowledged here in City Council. But most stay for a term or two. Chris stayed for 18 years. I don't know how he did it, but he stayed for 18 years, but in that time he has become an expert on parks and recreation in the capital budget from the Appropriations Committee, managing a lot of the projects over the years for the Sixth Councilmanic District. And it's always been a priority for me to position Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 their careers and use their experience that they have had here to achieve great things. So I'm proud. I really am proud to announce that we are not just -that we're losing him but for other opportunities, but that we'll be able to work together in his career to give him the opportunity to focus on the parks and recs over there on making our rec centers stronger and better, especially in light of Rebuild. So there's a vision that the Administration has. There's a vision that this Council has, and he's going to be a part of that. So I can speak for us all, and I know I can, but there are some stooges who are behind me, because he has a pretty wise sense of humor, that sit back here, I'm going to call Comedy Row. They're going to miss, as I'm going to miss, his wise sense of humor, his ugly holiday sweaters, his pins that light up around the holidays, and his short socks. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 short socks today on his behalf. But don't worry, I still have his Yankees hat. So this Yankees hat -I know this is a long diatribe that I'm going on, but this Yankees hat has never been in one location for the past six years. It's been in coats, it's been on the floor, it's been in drawers, it's been in tissue boxes, but I'm going to put it in the trash. I was going to do that in front of him today on behalf of the Philadelphia Phillies. But in any case, his e-mail address will be the same and his demand for our capital investments are going to be real. And as soon he's done with my district demands over there at Parks and Recreations, I can share him with the rest of the other District Councilmembers.

All right.

But, Chris, while you're watching this retape here, I Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 you for all your years of service and thank you for making the City proud of my office.

Thank you, Councilman. And by the way, give us that cell number too. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Thank you, Council President. I just have two brief announcements. On Saturday at 7:30 a.m. we will be starting registrations for our Third Annual 5K Run and Walk in Point Breeze South Philadelphia to raise awareness for those who suffer from pancreatic cancer, those who are survivors, as well as those who have passed on. And so, again, I challenge all of my colleagues if you haven't signed up, if you haven't organized a team, if you would like to come out and participate and run against Team Johnson for bragging rights, again, that Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 if you are up to it. Also -- and that's in partnership with Councilman Derek Green. Also on Saturday as well we will be giving away free prom dresses to deserving young ladies throughout the Second Councilmanic District or anyone's district who wants to receive a free prom dress, and also we'll be helping young ladies getting their hair done as well as their makeup done, and that's going to be at the Dixon House located at 1920 South 20th Street beginning at 1:00 p.m., and that's going to also be in partnership with Radio One, Boom. And so for all those who hear the sound of my voice, send a young lady out to get a free prom dress so they can have a magical fairy tale evening on their prom evening. And I just want to thank you very much, Council President.

Thank you, Councilman. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. We do a lot of work in these Chambers, and we're in the midst of the budget process. The other day we were working with the Fire Commissioner on his budget. And sometimes it's not the big picture headline stuff that you get to do that matters the most; it's some of the small ball stuff that people really don't read about. And one of those things was the ten-year lithium battery legislation we did. And I asked the Fire Commissioner had it made a difference, had it saved lives, has it caused a movement of the needle in the right direction towards fire safety, and I held my breath, because if he'd have said no, I'd have been grossly disappointed. But when he said yes and when he could quantify it with the numbers, it's the stuff -- the reason why we sit here. Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 Similarly, I have to ask if a tree falls in the woods and no one hears, was there a sound? If we pass a bill into law and it doesn't get enacted upon, is it really a law? We had a tragic death on the 2200 block of Saint James Street in Rittenhouse Square, fire escape collapsed killing a young 22-year-old Albert Suh, a graduate from Penn State University who worked at JPMorgan Chase, the kind of millennial that you want to move in and take root in Philadelphia. Two years later in these Chambers, 2016, 26-year-old Ms. O'Brien, a kindergarten teacher that was with him that was a friend of his, testified about the horrific nature of that collapse, his death, and her injury as well. We then got together, worked through, passed Bill No. 160462. It was passed and the law signed 6/28/16. I raise this now to let folk in the older parts of the City of Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 that are over 50, 60, 70 years old that have done wonders in interior work, looks beautiful inside, but we have to make sure that they're safe outside. And these fire escapes weren't built to have millennial parties on. They weren't built for that, but unfortunately, you know, young people take advantage, a little more risque, more risque than I would be, but it is time to ante up. All those fire escapes built before 2017 have until July 1st to get their first inspection. All those that are built after 2008 have over the next ten years, because they're newer and probably a bit more secure. A fire escape built in the 1900s is probably rusty, is probably in need of maintenance, and we need to have those maintenance checks so that we safeguard people who live there. Thank you, Mr. President.

Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.

Thank you very much, Council President. First of all, I wanted to also acknowledge Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell for the tremendous work that she did, not only on the current resolution that she shared with us but, most importantly, that she just finished a spring break where her office helped pilot for the first time free lunches and breakfast for schoolchildren who would not normally be fed during the spring break holiday. So I just want to thank Councilwoman Blackwell for being a wonderful mentor and advisor, not just in the kind of person that she is but in particular the way she shows us how to get it done. The other thing I wanted to add very briefly was that this week the Washington Post reported about the staggering number of increases in Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 detained, arrested, and deported by ICE, and they specifically included Philadelphia in it as, one, the third highest jurisdiction that's seen the largest increase. Our increase was six times higher here in the City in the first three months of this year than it was last year at the same time. So the people who are being targeted are not criminals. They are DACA recipients, children, adoptees, parolees reporting in for probation. The arrests have sent shock waves through a lot of our communities, because they have switched up the kind of people who would have normally been and have previously been explicitly protected, including by the current President of the United States, and that those rules are changing every single day. This week also Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez and myself met with the Field Director of ICE, Jennifer Ritchey, and her team over at 1600 Callowhill Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 important sit-down to discuss some of the concerns that we had, requests for information, understandings of procedures. And it's clear that we're not on the same side of issues, but at the same time, we do not have to see within our city's borders the kinds of terrorizing tactics that we're seeing across the country. We don't want to be the kind of city like Los Angeles that reported declining numbers of domestic violence and sexual assault as we have in other places where we have also seen retaliatory raids and other types of things that have rounded up people who don't come anywhere near the criminal pipeline. And so I thought it was an important dialogue. It's important for us right now to be as vigilant as possible, to pay attention, to let our federal authorities who operate within our borders to know that we're paying attention, and that we're going to fight Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 going to recognize and respect the boundaries between federal, state, and local authorities, of course. We're abiding by the law, but we are concerned and we need to keep our city safe. It doesn't keep us safe if people are afraid to report. It doesn't keep us safe if parolees do not want to report into probation. It doesn't keep us safe if kids are afraid to get dropped off at school if their parents aren't -each one of them have their paperwork right in order. So I want to thank Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. I want to thank this Council for standing strong on this issue, and we'll keep vigilant.

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Council President. I just want to remind Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 having a reception in the Caucus Room with Philadelphia CeaseFire. There's some information presented about the work they have done that was the basis of the resolution that was presented today. In addition, lunch will be provided. So thank you.

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Mr. President. Let me thank all my colleagues for the kind remarks. Let me say that I'm glad, Councilwoman Gym, that you and Maria went to see the ICE folks, because we sure enough passed a resolution in here criticizing them. As you know, we represent 35 African countries, and they've been pretty rough on people who don't need that. But I really rose to say that we all know Mike Piper. His parents were Stated Meeting April 20, 2017 51st Ward of my district. That's how I met him. But his wife passed on Monday, and they will have a funeral and memorial service for her on Monday at 10:00 at the Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Drive. Thank you.

Thank you, Councilwoman. There are no other speeches. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown for a motion to adjourn.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 27th at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 27, 2017, 10:00 a.m. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting April 20, 2017

Those opposed? (No response.)

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