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Minutes

Stated Meeting, December 6, 2018

Philadelphia City CouncilDec 6, 2018

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Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

No.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke is voting aye.

Council President Clarke

I Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING was already pre-recorded. I'm voting aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are three. (Applause.)

Councilman Henon

We love the excitement. Thank you. We just need it recorded for the record. The ayes are 14; the nays are three. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. (Applause.)

Councilman Henon

Mr. Decker, would you please read our next bill.

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 180602 -(Applause.)

Councilman Henon

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Clerk, we're going to start this over. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 180602.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 100 South Broad Street.

Councilman Henon

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief, would you please read the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke is voting aye.

Councilman Henon

The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, would please read the title of Bill No. 180906.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health Center, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 112 North Broad Street. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Henon

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now, shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, would you please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Clarke is voting aye.

Councilman Henon

The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 180951.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire an approximately 15-acre property known as 501 Seminole Street, Lester, Pennsylvania.

Councilman Henon

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now, shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, would you please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke is voting aye.

Councilman Henon

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

I apologize. I'd like to be recorded as voting aye.

Councilman Henon

The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 180846. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING (Pause.)

Councilman Henon

I got a little jumpy and out of order. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 180939.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to modify application and notice requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.

Councilman Henon

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I ask that Bill 180939 be amended. (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Henon

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 180939 be amended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Henon

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Henon

The ayes have it. Bill No. 180939 is amended. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 180940.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to modify application requirements for commercial activity licenses.

Councilman Henon

The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you again, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 180940 be amended. (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Henon

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 180940 be amended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Councilman Henon

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Henon

The ayes have it. Bill No. 180940 amendment has been adopted. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 180846.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 17-1305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Compensation Required to be Paid to Employees" to revise the compensation required to be provided in connection with application of the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard; and amending Section 19-2604 of the Code, entitled "Tax Rates, Credits, and Alternative Tax Computation," to make the wage rates related to the tax credit for new job creation consistent with Section 17-1305.

Councilman Henon

The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Chairman. I too want to thank Councilmember Goode for his leadership and guidance through this struggle to get to $15 an hour, and we really appreciate all he has done for us here in the City of Philadelphia. I also want to thank POWER, Unite Here, SEIU for what they have given us to make sure that this happens. (Applause.)

Councilman Squilla

And especially working with Deputy Mayor Lazer as we codify this in the language and to get this to end up becoming an administrative bill. So, I mean, this was a long process, sort of like Curtis Jones had -Councilman Jones had said, but it's very rewarding when it comes to fruition. So I want to thank them, and I think at this point, we're ready for a vote. Thank you.

Councilman Henon

Thank you, Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, would you please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Clarke is voting aye.

Councilman Henon

The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. (Applause.)

Councilman Henon

A majority of members having voted in the affirmative, Bill No. 180846 passes. (Applause.)

Councilman Henon

Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 180704.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by requiring the Labor Standards Unit to monitor contractors and enforce City contract requirements for workforce diversity.

Councilman Henon

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Clerk, would you please read the roll. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Stated Meeting December 6, 2018 12/6/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.