COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:40 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER,
Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)
We've established a quorum. I'd ask all guests and visitors to please retire behind the rail. If the members will take their seat, we will get started. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes the Reverend Dwayne Royster, Senior Pastor of Living Water United Church of Christ. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Wilson Goode. I would ask all guests and visitors and members to please rise. (Members and guests rise.)
Thank you, Councilman Clarke, Councilman Goode for the invitation. I'll be praying out of the Christian tradition this morning, but would invite all those of different faiths to pray along according to your faith tradition as we ask God's blessing this day. Let us pray. Eternal God, we ask your blessing on this session of City Council and for each of its members. As these City Councilmembers gather today, they will make decisions that impact upon the lives of the 1.6 million citizens of Philadelphia. These citizens of this city come from all walks of life, including different ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, various generations. Some come from the north, from the south, from the west, from the southwest, from the northwest, and the northeast. They come from neighborhoods like Kingsessing and Kensington and Fishtown and Oxford Circle and Mount Airy and different parts of the City. Each of these communities has an expectation that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed. This day I pray that every vote that is cast is reflective of the Micah posed, What does the Lord require? That you do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God. I pray that every vote cast is is not made for the sake of political expediency, but is measured with justice and mercy. For those issues that ignite great passion and debate, we pray that the words and actions of our leaders would be seasoned with grace and your love. Help our City Council to remember the poor, like subcontracted airport workers like Onetha McKnight, who has testified before this Council, who helped create record profits for big airlines like U.S. Airways, but who get paid so little they must rely on food stamps and Medicaid to survive, who although working full time have no benefits and are paid less than minimum wage. Help Council to remember the and thirst for education like Simeon and Skylar, but are unable to have a quality education because their schools have no nurse, no counselor, and often no paper. Help the Council to remember the marginalized who, based on their age or gender or race or physical capability, have not been able to find justice in this city. Help the Council remember those living in fear who are afraid that they or a family member could be deported at any time because they are an undocumented citizen. Help the Council to remember the sick, do not have paid sick days to take off from work and care for themselves and their families when they are ill, and the afflicted like the many returning citizens who desire to work and find opportunity in the City. We pray that the decisions of this City Council may bring peace, opportunity, and prosperity to the various conditions of its most fragile citizens. We are reminded by your word, to whom much is given, much is required. Oh divine one that has the ability to heal that which has been divided, we would ask that your presence would govern the work of this body today. Lead those who have been called into this session to legislate this city. May these, your daughters and sons, have the courage to fight for those whose names will never be heard in these Chambers. May this Council be guided by you this day and forever more. In the holy name of your son Jesus, we pray. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much, Pastor. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Thank you so much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 13th, 2014. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 13th, 2014 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 13th, 2014 stand approved. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Good morning, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, a leave of absence request has been made by Councilmember Maria Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you. Leave shall be granted. And the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
Thank you so much, Councilman. At this time, I would like to dispense with the regular order of business and I would like to welcome and thank everyone who has come down here government in action. We hope you really enjoy it. I'm not sure what's on the agenda totally, but I think that it would be a learning experience for you. So, again, thank you for being here. We hope that your stay is a pleasurable one, so much so that you would like to come back. Again, thank you. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, who will present a resolution proclaiming March, 2014 as American Red Cross Month in Philadelphia. Would Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium. And we also have joining the Councilman, Councilman Greenlee, Councilwoman Blackwell, Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, and Councilwoman Tasco and Councilwoman Bass and Councilman Jones.
Thank you, life, we are often faced with tragedies that result in some cases the loss of life and some cases situations that will shake the foundation and the very core of your being, and during those situations and during those times, you may be in a predicament where you're looking for support, you're looking for help, you're looking for a shoulder to cry on but, more importantly, you're looking for the resources to help you rebuild your life. And at this particular time, I want to honor an organization that have always been there for the people of the City of Philadelphia, but also throughout this country for those in the times of need and times of despair. And so I want to stand with my colleagues in supporting the American Red Cross for the work that they have done, and just over this last month, having an opportunity to witness their work with close to home with one of my close friends, and it just made me have more of appreciation for the work that they do. Imagine being in a situation where your whole house burns down and you lose loved ones and you have no resources, don't know where to go. This is the organization that steps up to the plate. Our police officers have a part to play. Our firefighters have a part to play, but this organization also has a critical part to play in supporting individuals when they are most in need. So the proclamation reads: Proclaiming March, 2014 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia. Whereas, the American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by dedicated volunteers, led by dedicated volunteers, that prevents and alleviates human suffering by harnessing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors; and
Whereas, compassion, courage, character, and civic duty are inherent in the Red Cross mission to prevent and relieve human suffering, and the City of Philadelphia shares these grand ideals; and Whereas, the Red Cross is chartered and authorized by Congress to act in times of need, provide a compassionate assistance to people afflicted with personal, local and national disasters; and Whereas, the American Red Cross Pennsylvania Chapter is the leading volunteer agency with extraordinary leadership meeting the needs of thousands of families throughout the greater Philadelphia region affected by 736 disasters last year, 493 in Philadelphia alone;
And before I read my part, I must say that in West Philadelphia, we fought for and have opened the only Red Cross House building we're very, very proud of that fact, back in 1993. And whereas, on Monday, July 29th, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter opened a reception center for more than 12 hours to assist dozens of people following an explosion and business collapse in South Philadelphia; and Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter responded to a record setting number of disasters in the months of November, December, and January; and Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter supported 14 National Disaster Operations from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma to flooding in New York, and even the bombing at the Boston Marathon, 23 Southeastern Pennsylvania workers served a total of 35 deployments; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern City of Philadelphia formed an exciting partnership to train citizens to become providers of Mental Health First Aid, with the goal of having more than 360 people trained by June 30th; and Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter provided the greater Philadelphia region with vital information to help residents prepare for a massive ice storm and power outage; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter provides a worldwide emergency communication link and other casework services to members of the United States Armed Forces and their families in the greater Philadelphia region, 24 hours a day, every day of the year - a total of 1,900 times last year; and Whereas, in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region, the American Red more than 50,000 people in vital, lifesaving skills, including CPR, AED, first aid, water safety and HIV/AIDS prevention, as well as disaster preparedness skills; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter fulfilled its commitment to spotlighting National Preparedness Month by providing emergency preparedness outreach and education programs free of charge to millions of Southeastern Pennsylvania residents and businesses; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter operates 21 Red Cross Clubs in the region, and trained nearly 50,000 youth in Red Cross Training, including HIV Prevention, Disaster Preparedness, First Aid and CPR, and International Humanitarian Law; now, therefore
Resolved, the City of Philadelphia, in special recognition of the humanitarian efforts of the American Red Cross, its staff and volunteers, we, the members of City Council of Philadelphia, do hereby proclaim March, 2014 as Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. And at this particular time, I would like to present the citation to the Honorable Renee Cardwell Hughes. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Ms. Hughes for remarks. JUDGE HUGHES: Thank you so much, Mr. President. Councilman Johnson, Councilwoman Blackwell, Councilwoman Tasco, Bass, everyone, yes, Curtis, -- look, the problem is, I get so choked up when I come down here, because these are all my friends and these are people who from the moment that I personally moved to Philadelphia in 1985, these people, whether on the stage or not, have helped me always make a difference in Philadelphia. And I love the reception that you have given the men and women who stand here with me, because it's the men and women who stand here that make up the Red Cross. People talk about the power of the Red Cross brand. The Red Cross brand breaks down to one very simple thing, these amazing men and women. (Applause.) JUDGE HUGHES: Yes. These men and women love our community, and they volunteer literally every single day. Every single day on average it's somewhere between three and five disasters in every 24-hour cycle. So every single day these men and women security of their homes to go help our community. It is incredible what they do to ensure that Philadelphia is the very best place in the world and that our region is strong and secure. And so I thank you on behalf of them for recognizing all of their work. It means so much. But I also want to thank you for something extra. Council always does its homework, so it's like really impressive to hear you guys read our stats, but some of the things that I'm not certain you even think about, every time we recognize a need in the community, you step up to help us. We have what only exists in our city, Philadelphia, a program called Respect, and Respect is a partnership between Council and the City and the Philadelphia Corporation on Aging to ensure that our seniors are safe during times of disaster. That's a partnership that when we approached you guys and recognized need, you jumped right on it. So just like our mental health first aid, just like our Red Cross House, every time we recognize a need, you always stand with us and support us and make it happen. I am eternally grateful for your vision, for your leadership, and for your dedication to our community. And I am particularly grateful to these very brave men and women who sacrifice their time for our community. Thank you for honoring March as Red Cross Month, and I just look forward to many more years of working with you to make Philadelphia and the Southeast Pennsylvania region the best place in the country, without question. (Applause.)
Thank you, everyone. time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, who will present a resolution proclaiming that the City of Philadelphia recognizes the benefits of a diet high in fruit and vegetables, and urges residents to participate in Meatless Mondays. Would Ms. Rachel Atkinson and those accompanying her come to the podium. Correction, also Councilman Kenney. Also joining us is Councilwoman Bass and Councilman Johnson.
I think I would be remiss not to acknowledge and salute former colleague Councilman Bill Green, who brought this important issue to our attention and passed the baton after his departure. So this morning we are delighted to celebrate and lift up the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and urges Philadelphians to participate in what we now know as Meatless Mondays, all designed to improve our carbon footprint. Whereas, in 2008, Mayor Michael Nutter pledged to make Philadelphia the Greenest City in Philadelphia; and Whereas, in 2010, following the creation of the Greenworks program, the United States Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center and the Siemens Corporation presented Philadelphia with the Siemens Sustainability Community Award for a Large Community; and Whereas, according to the United Nations, quote, "livestock are one of the most significant contributors to today's most serious environmental problems," end quote, and the livestock sector is responsible for about 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide; and
Whereas, more than 1.7 billion animals are used in livestock production worldwide, and the one-third of the world's arable land; Whereas, a plant-based diet has been demonstrated to use fewer resources and cause less pollution than meat-based diet; and Whereas, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, Americans consume 195 pounds of meat a year -- I didn't realize that -- which is 60 pounds of meat more than they consumed in the 1950s; Whereas, more than two-thirds of American adults and nearly one-third of American children and teens are overweight and obese;
And whereas, of the ten largest cities in the United States, Philadelphia has the highest rates of obesity and diabetes; and Whereas, according to the Philadelphia Department of Health, in 2008, 64 percent of Philadelphia's adults 57 percent of Philadelphia's children between the ages of 6 and 11 were overweight or obese, and nearly 70 percent of children in North Philadelphia were overweight or obese; and Whereas, health disparities exist, and African-Americans and Hispanics are at higher rates, risk rates, of diseases linked to poor diets; and Whereas, the American Dietetic Association recognizes that a vegetarian diet decreases the risk for a variety of health issues including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and various cancers; and
Being a vegetarian, I strongly support this resolution. Whereas, Meatless Monday, which was founded in 2003 and is a non-profit initiative associated with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, encourages people to try food alternatives, such as tofu, other than meat at least once a week. It's not bad at all. And I don't eat chicken. Whereas, Meatless Monday is supported by the Humane League, the Clean Air Council, and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; and Whereas, the Baltimore City Public School District; the Los Angeles Unified School District; Miami-Dade County School District; the City of Los Angeles; the District of Columbia; Montgomery County, Maryland; Villanova University; Yale University; and Temple University, and other school districts, universities, cities, and counties have adopted a Meatless Monday policy; now, therefore, be it Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that the City of Philadelphia recognizes the benefits of a diet high in fruits and vegetables and urges residents to participate in resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of the Humane League as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. (Applause.)
Yes. So thank you so much. So why Meatless Mondays? Well, Meatless Mondays is not only good for our health, extremely good for our health, but it's also good for the environment and something that this Mayor has put forward as a priority. And so with the help of City Council, we have been able to bring this campaign to various sectors. We've been able to bring this campaign to restaurants. So we have worked with many restaurants to promote Meatless Mondays and have them promote Meatless Mondays to their patrons. in the School District. We bring dozens of letters to the School District Reform Committee every School District meeting, and we have gathered thousands of signatures throughout the school system, including Edison, Frankford, South Philly, and many, many more. We have worked to distribute recipes to communities all over Philadelphia so that it's accessible to the entire community. And we're working with the School District, the Division of Dining Services to implement Meatless Mondays in their cafeterias. That way, our students will start their week in a healthy fashion. And so with all of these signatures and letters, we're going to the School Board tonight for their School Reform Commission meeting, and we're beyond thrilled. We're beyond thrilled that this initiative has taken off the ground and that more and more businesses in Philadelphia have enacted it, enacted it in their own lives as well as policies. And so part of the platform that City Council has given us is the ability to make lasting connections with restaurants and with school districts and with businesses, and one of those businesses, which is here today, is Real Food Works, and someone is going to briefly talk about Real Food Works and the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Thank you. I'm Mary Smith. I work for Real Food Works, which is a Philadelphia start-up company. We are very pleased to have received backing from Startup PHL. We are a healthy meal delivery service. We work with a group of restaurants, and we ship nationally. And what we're so pleased about is that it is helping Philadelphia's economy, because we're working with those restaurants, but we are working on everyone's health founder, Lucinda Duncalfe, would have loved to have been here today. She is incredibly passionate about our health, our environment, the vibrancy of this city. And we are pleased that the Clean Air Council, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and a growing number of school districts have adopted Meatless Monday as a way of supporting health and sustainability nationwide. Meatless Monday has proven to be the easiest way to teach people about eliminating a little bit of meat from their diet. I mean, we all could go one day, couldn't we? Real Food Works takes that one step farther. We make it easy by saying, If not meat, then what? So we prepare health-promoting delicious plant-based meals and deliver them to people's doorsteps, and the health benefits? Well, you can imagine - decreased obesity, lower occurrences of cancer, diabetes, acid reflux, arthritis, the list goes on and on. And the pluses? Well, how about longevity, focus, energy, and what we all would like, better sleep. And in terms of the environment, the benefits are enormous. So thank you, City Council, for being so forward-thinking and adopting this important resolution and supporting Real Food Works and Startup PHL. And we are very hopeful that the Philadelphia School District will join in and institute Meatless Monday. Thank you. (Applause.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk.
Thank you. Seeing no messages, the next order of business is introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I offer three privileged resolutions.
A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the possibility of the Pennsylvania General Assembly authorizing the addition of slot machines and other gaming equipment at Philadelphia International Airport to enhance traveler experiences and provide an additional funding source for the School District of Philadelphia.
Those resolutions will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on the current discipline, grievance and arbitration policies and procedures of the Philadelphia Fire Department and determining any steps that Council need take to ensure that Fire Department personnel are protected and that matters are adjudicated properly in a fair and reasonable amount of time.
That resolution will also be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox 29 for her outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to the community during her time as a broadcast journalist in Philadelphia.
That resolution will also be on today's Final Passage Calendar. We now recognize Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On behalf of Council President Clarke, I offer one resolution.
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 Twenty-Ninth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. I'd like to take a moment to recognize former Councilman, always Councilman, in fact one of my favorite republicans, Councilman Kelly. Welcome. (Applause.)
Thank you, Majority Leader. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you. Councilwoman Sanchez is out. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Good morning, Mr. Majority Leader. I offer one resolution.
And the Councilwoman will also introduce my bills and resolutions. We appreciate it.
A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational opportunities for young men and women in the City of Philadelphia and the efforts the City can undertake to increase the opportunities available.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And an ordinance amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan," by revising and clarifying requirements relating to separation from employment.
And an ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of 'Plan '10' and 'DC Plan' to cover additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 47 and certain employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
That bill will also be placed in the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to revise the fee for the use of parking meters.
And a privileged resolution commending and honoring SEPTA Police Officer Ronald P. Jones for his heroic acts of duty and bravery in the apprehension of a violent assailant threatening to shoot innocent passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station.
That resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution proclaiming the week of April 4, 2014 to April 12, 2014 as the Fourth Annual Philly Tech Week presented by AT&T, and honoring the broad and vibrant Philadelphia technology community.
That bill will be on today's Final Passage Calendar -- that resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution commending and honoring Reverend Tameka Bates for her heroic acts of bravery and Good Samaritan efforts to prevent harm to a mother and child during a violent disruption on the SEPTA train incited by a man threatening to shoot passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station and attempting to kidnap the mother's baby.
That resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution in recognition of Women's History Month, honoring the outstanding contributions of Ms. Audrey Johnson Thornton on behalf of the American Women's Heritage Society for her tireless efforts to restore the Historic Belmont Mansion and Underground Railroad Museum located in the Fourth Council District in Philadelphia and proclaiming the banquet facility as the Cornelia Wells Banquet Hall and Conference Center.
That resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
An ordinance legalizing an existing fence encroaching on the public right-of-way at 3301 Lester Road in Philadelphia.
That bill will be placed in the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by providing for certain exclusions and deferrals relating to businesses distressed as a result of nearby public works projects.
And an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 16th Street, east side, Olney Avenue to Chew Avenue.
That bill will also be placed in the appropriate committee. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I offer two privileged resolutions, one co-introduced by Councilman Bobby Henon and co-sponsored by yourself and Councilman Blondell Reynolds Brown, and the other one co-sponsored by Councilman Mark Squilla. Thank you.
A privileged resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on the state of the growing technology and innovation community in Philadelphia and the impact on the local economy.
And a privileged resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and Committee on Public Property and Public Works to hold joint hearings to investigate the feasibility of developing a diplomatic area in the City devoted to the promotion of foreign trade and investment.
That resolution will also be on today's Final Passage Calendar. Are there any other bills and resolutions?
Thank you, Mr. Leader. At this time, we'll have reports from committee, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee on Public Health and Human Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, we'd like to report out two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, would you please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 140095, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Places-Prohibited Conduct,' by adding a new Section to prohibit the use of Electronic Smoking Devices in public places and in the workplace"; and Bill No. 140096, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Service and Other Businesses,' by clarifying Section 9-622, entitled 'Cigarettes and Tobacco Products,' and by adding a new section to prohibit the sales of electronic smoking devices and unapproved nicotine delivery products to minors, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. And the Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bills No. 140095 and 140096. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 140095 and 140096. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and those bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. We will now have consideration of the Calendar. The next order of business is consideration. I note that the bills just reported from committee have been deemed to have had a first reading and they will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar. 2ND READING
Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Nos. 140183, 140187, 140188, 140189, 140193, 140194, 140195, 130699-A, 140054-A, 130908-A, 140005, 140009, and 140001. All other resolutions and bills are being held.
Thank you, Councilman. Before considering these bills and resolutions, we will have our public comment session. If you are interested in testifying on a bill or resolution that's on the Final Passage Calendar, I'd ask that you sign up to the table to my left. If you've already done so, your name will be called. These are the guidelines associated with the public comment: In the middle of the Council, you will see a table. It has a device on it. There's a light. When that light turns green, it is your time to speak. When it turns yellow, you will have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks, and when it turns red, we will ask you to please conclude your remarks in adherence to the guidelines. You will have three minutes to testify on the bill or the resolution. With that, Mr. Decker, would you please call the name of the first individual on the list.
Elowyn Corby, commenting on 140188. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning, and thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak with you today. My name is Elowyn Corby and I'm the Global Warming and Clean Energy Associate of Penn Environment. We're a statewide citizen-based environmental group. First, I want to thank Councilwoman Reynolds Brown for her leadership in helping to create a vision of Philadelphia as a solar leader. Imagine walking around your neighborhood and seeing solar panels on the roofs of buildings, homes, and offices. Imagine clean energy powering our community and creating clean jobs here at home. That's what this resolution is about. Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States, and we receive over 200 days of sun each year. Unfortunately, these resources have been vastly underutilized, and the City is still reliant on burning fossil fuels for our energy. This contributes to global warming, harms our health, and pollutes our air and water. The good news is that Philadelphians are ready to change this, and now is the moment. Nationally, over the last 18 months, more solar has been added -- solar capacity has been added than in the past 30 years combined. We have the technology and the public will, and that's why the goal of 20,000 solar roofs within Philadelphia is both achievable and ambitious. Last week when this resolution was introduced, I asked our members within the City of Philadelphia to add their names to a petition in support of 20,000 solar roofs by 2025, and one week later I'm honored to show over 850 signatures from Philadelphians who are standing behind this goal. We are ready to unite our community behind the vision for a cleaner future. I urge City Council to pass this resolution making Philadelphia a solar leader. Thank you, and I look forward to working closely with all of you to implement policies that will allow Philadelphia to both meet and exceed this goal. Thank you.
Brandon Evans, commenting on 130908-A. (Witness approached podium.)
I'm Brandon Evans. I'm from Unite Here, the hospitality workers union. We would encourage Council to pass the zoning bill. Thank you.
Matt Walker, commenting on 140188. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning. My name is Matt Walker and I'm the Community Outreach Director with Clean Air Council. For more than 40 years, the Council has fought to improve air quality across the region. The Council's mission is to protect everyone's right to breathe clean air. The Clean Air Council thanks all Philadelphia City Councilmembers that support the vision for solar energy in the City laid out in Resolution 140188. Clean Air Council has been a leader in promoting renewable energy in Pennsylvania since the Council formed Community Energy Incorporated, which brought the first commercial wind farm to Pennsylvania in 1998. Since then, the Council spurred growth in solar energy by signing up customers to purchase 100 percent Pennsylvania-produced solar energy. The Council continues to promote renewable energy policies at the local, state, and federal level. Supporting renewable clean energy is crucial in the City where one in four children is diagnosed with asthma and 80 people die every summer from ozone pollution created by electric generation and exacerbated by extreme heat from climate change. Philadelphia continues to break a number of weather records, including five precipitation and temperature records last summer. Philadelphia's low-income populations feel these weather extremes and the health impacts from air pollution the most, but they could also reap the positive health effects of using more cleaner sources of energy that displace dirtier fossil fuels. If City Council votes to help bring solar energy to Philadelphia, they would spur local well-paying and safe jobs for Philadelphians that cannot be outsourced. Relying on large single sources of power like goal and natural gas fire power plants has created a centralized electric grid, add risks to disasters and potential terrorist attacks. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wrote in an internal memo that if a terrorist were to destroy nine interconnection substations and a transformer manufacturer, then the entire United States grid would be down for at least 18 months. A more distributed system, such as one using solar panels, is much more resilient. While a general commitment to solar energy for Philadelphia is a great start, Clean Air Council urges Philadelphia City Council to take more ambitious steps to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Clean Air Council urges City Council to view this resolution as only the beginning of Philadelphia's efforts to promote renewable energy. This is going to take real commitment and long-term investment. Despite languishing state policies, Philadelphia can promote solar energy right now. The Council recommends the following policies which would reduce air pollution and protect public health while promoting job growth: implement feed-in tariffs or power purchase agreements to help spur the growth of local renewable energy; develop a property assessed clean energy mechanism; create additional tax abatement policies for new or renovated buildings; increase local solar rebates; purchase additional Pennsylvania-made renewable energy to cover the amount of energy used in the City. The Council will follow up with members of City Council on these recommendations to ensure that Philadelphia develops a comprehensive package that will demonstrate Philadelphia's commitment to becoming the most sustainable city in the country. I urge City Council to pass Resolution 140188. Thank you.
Clarc King, commenting on 140188. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning, Mr. President of the City Council. Thank you. Thank you, Councilmembers. I am here to address Resolution 140188. I am concerned about City Council's adherence to the green ideology. Right now we have 100 million Americans living on some sort of federal assisted aid. That is a national security crisis. All economies require that constant increase in energy flux density capacity, producing energy inexpensively. It is my understanding that Philadelphia gets about 90 days of full sun. The science, conclusions, and reasoning in the promotion of solar energy require greater investigation and understanding. Philadelphia has PGW as an energy platform that must expand its operation into science-driven projects, the science of gas, energy generation, the science of water, the hidden elements for energy in sea water. Philadelphia 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING can look to the science projects sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy in the hopes of gaining energy-related contracts, helping to modernize Philadelphia's economy. Thanks so much.
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. That concludes our public comment session, and we will now continue with our Calendar. Mr. Decker, can you please read the title of 140183.
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 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 140183 has been adopted. Mr. Decker, 140187.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1514 Ellsworth Street.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 140187 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140188. 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
A resolution supporting the future of Solar Energy in the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 140188 has been adopted. Mr. Decker, 140189.
A resolution supporting members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature's Women's Health Caucus and the Pennsylvania Agenda for Women's 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Health.
And the Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I again move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and 140189 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140193.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING identified by house number and street address as 2012 through 18 Frankford Avenue.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 140193 has been adopted. Mr. Decker, 140194.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2455 Coral Street.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
A resolution also naming 3rd Street between Market Street and Girard Avenue to "N3RD Street."
The 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 140195 has been adopted. Mr. Decker, can you please read the title of 130699-A.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising parking requirements for driveways located in residential front yards. 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer the following amendment, which has been circulated to all members.
There's been a motion on the amendment. Somebody second? (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. There has been a motion on the amendment 130699-A. It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor of the amendment? (Aye.)
Thank you. Bill No. 130699-A is amended. It will be on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING session of Council. Mr. Decker, 140054-A.
An ordinance amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," including Chapter 20-600 ("Standards of Conduct and Ethics"), by prohibiting certain gifts, adding and modifying certain definitions, establishing penalties and making technical amendments.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 130908-A.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, Juniper Street, Cypress Street, Watts Street, Pine Street and Broad Street, by amending Chapter 14-500 of the Zoning Code entitled "Overlay Zoning", by amending Chapter 14-700 of the Zoning Code 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING entitled "Development Standards", and by amending Chapter 14-800 of the Zoning Code entitled "Parking and Loading".
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140005.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 18th Street, 19th Street, Arch Street and Cuthbert Street.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140009.
An ordinance amending Section 14-701 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Dimensional Standards," and to amend Section 14-702(4) of the Zoning Code, entitled "Maximum Floor Area and Height Bonus Amounts," and to amend Section 14-806 of the Zoning Code, entitled "Off-Street Loading," and to amend Section 14-502 of the Zoning Code, 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING entitled "CTR, Center City Overlay."
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Bill No. 140004 and 140007 and 140008 have been held at the request of the sponsor. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 140001.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by providing for ending the existing procedure of mandatory custodial arrests for the crime of Marijuana possession, and by requiring the reporting of the number of arrests and related information with respect to those arrested for Marijuana possession.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd offer an amendment to Bill No. 140001-A. A copy of this amendment has been circulated to all 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING members of Council and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that an amendment to 140001 be adopted. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the amendment is approved. 140001, as amended, will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the possibility of the Pennsylvania General Assembly authorizing the addition of slot 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING machines and other gaming equipment at Philadelphia International Airport to enhance traveler experiences and provide an additional funding source for the School District of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Labor and 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Civil Service to hold hearings on the current discipline, grievance, and arbitration policies and procedures of the Philadelphia Fire Department and determine any steps that Council need take to ensure that Fire Department personnel are protected and that matters are adjudicated properly, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring Sheinelle Jones of Fox 29 News for her outstanding service, commitment, and contributions to the community during her time as a broadcast journalist in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the Sheinelle Jones resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational opportunities for young men and women in the City of Philadelphia and the efforts the City can undertake to increase the opportunities available, 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? (Aye.)
The 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution commending and honoring SEPTA Police Officer Ronald P. Jones for his heroic acts of duty and bravery in the apprehension of a violent assailant threatening to shoot innocent passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station, introduced Councilwoman Reynolds Brown on behalf of Councilman Jones.
I move for the adoption on behalf of my Majority Leader. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution proclaiming the week of April 4, 2014 to April 12, 2014 as the Fourth Annual Philly Tech Week presented by AT&T, and honoring the broad and vibrant Philadelphia technology community, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown on behalf of Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution commending and honoring Reverend Tameka Bates for her heroic acts of bravery and Good Samaritan efforts to prevent harm to a mother and child during a violent disruption on the SEPTA train incited by a man threatening to shoot passengers on the train at the Fairmount Station and attempted to kidnap the mother's baby, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown on behalf of Councilman Jones.
And the Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is also adopted.
And a resolution in recognition of Women's History Month, honoring the outstanding contributions of Ms. Audrey Johnson Thornton on behalf of the American Women's Heritage Society for her tireless efforts to restore the Historic Belmont Mansion and Underground Railroad Museum located in the Fourth Council District in Philadelphia and proclaiming the banquet facility as the Cornelia Wells Banquet Hall and Conference Center, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown on behalf of Councilman Jones.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Reynolds Brown.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on the state of the growing technology and innovation community in Philadelphia and the impact on the local economy, introduced by Councilman Oh.
The 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And the ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy and Committee on Public Property and Public Works to hold joint hearings to investigate the feasibility of developing a diplomatic area in the City devoted to the promotion of foreign trade and investment, introduced by Councilman 3/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. And that concludes our Calendar. At this time, are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there any speeches on the part of the majority? I recognize Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduced a resolution co-sponsored by Councilwoman Brown and signed by every member of this body honoring Ronald P. Jones, the SEPTA officer for his service and bravery in apprehending a violent assailant in the Fairmount Train Station last week. I also introduced a similar resolution honoring a private citizen named Tameka Bates who defended a mother and child on that same subway by the same gentleman threatening to kill passengers for her brave and courageous stance to protect that other rider. I rise today to cite the fact that in 2012 the American public transportation association named SEPTA, the best large transit system in America, Denver, who has long been touted as such, beyond getting thousands of riders, commuters from Point A to Point B in the region, we depend on the drivers, the rail operators of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority for our wealth and our economy. Our transit system has increased ridership to record levels. Gas has gone up to $3.61, and transit offers a viable alternative to many people going to work. In FY12, ridership and revenues increased by 1.7 percent due to the increase of people taking advantage of our system. This is due to a healthy relationship between management and labor. We went through a bad winter that threatened retail's bottom line. A potential SEPTA strike would impact us to the tune, according to Econsult, of about $50 million. That's the impact in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. State Representative Harper 2109 which calls for mass transit workers to not be able to strike, to not be able to have a work stoppage. Now, whether you support that or not, if you're saying that you support that, we have to have ongoing dialogue, ongoing resolution, and even arbitration. And we've asked members in Council, and thus far we have a vast majority of them willing to sign on and call for SEPTA and TWU to enter into an arbitration to avoid a work stoppage. Now, according to the TWU membership, they'd be willing to do that. We're calling on SEPTA management to also do that. There are 5,348 members that are a part of that local, and many of them are our neighbors, friends, and even in the case of Councilwoman Bass, a sister, and they do the work that we cannot do. They face sometimes grateful ridership and sometimes not so grateful ridership. They face physical threats and abuse. They face people spitting on of the fact that they are not allowed to strike them, curse them back. The least we can do is get them, like we've done in these Chambers for other members of labor unions, fight for them to have a fair contract and a living wage. What we're doing here and what we've continued to do under your leadership, Mr. President, is fight for the maintenance of the middle class. Whether we are lowering taxes, whether we're raising the minimum wage, Councilman Goode, or whether we're trying to get sick leave passed, whether we're fighting for firemen to get their fair due or municipal workers like 47 and 33, this continues that tradition of maintaining Philadelphia's middle class. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Mr. Leader. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to just briefly comment on the incident with the officer from SEPTA, and I want to be very -people not to misinterpret my comments or misunderstand what I'm going to say. I am glad that he is safe. He exercised -- you know, he fought valiantly and certainly did not use his gun, but what the other side of this is that the gentleman who attacked him has mental illness. He's mentally ill. He's bipolar. I'm not saying that's an excuse for him to attack anyone, but our system does not allow or provide for us to place those people in a safe place. They themselves have to admit themselves in a safe place. The laws were changed many years ago. You couldn't commit individuals that might have mental illness into a confinement. We have to look at that, because there are many, many people walking the streets today who have mental illness, and we've got to change the system so that they don't hurt themselves nor do they hurt other people. I have friends with bipolar children. I have a cousin that's bipolar. They may not be to the degree of this gentleman, but we have to deal with the whole issue of mental health and mental illness, and we will be looking at that. I'm glad the officer was not hurt. I thank those people who came to his aid, and certainly a person like the gentleman who made the attack, they're really very, very strong and hard to deal with at that point when they are in that state. So I want to -- I just want to offer that comment about what's happening with our folks who are suffering from mental illness, and many of them are on the street and are homeless. The last thing I'd like to say is that I will remind my colleagues we do have a Finance Committee meeting at 1
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I just wanted to mention a couple things. Number one, I wanted to echo Councilwoman Tasco and Councilman Jones in that we do have a significant mental health issue here in the City of Philadelphia that at some point we have to figure out how to get ahead of it in a much more aggressive way than we have done, because obviously we don't want to see people get hurt and we need to do something about this sooner rather than later. But over to SEPTA and their contract negotiations, whether it was this particular incident or many of the other incidents. As the Councilman had noted, I have a sister who works for many, many years, and I have spoken about this before, because I don't think that people realize the level of assaults or attacks or threats that drivers and operators face on a regular basis. So I just really wanted to lend my voice to advocate that we not have a strike, that we work together. I'm sure that City Council and the Administration and whoever it takes will be willing to come to the table to make sure that we can avert a strike, because $50 million in an impact would be devastating to our city right now. We really just can't afford it. SEPTA does a great job. There are a lot of things that we do right, and SEPTA is one of them, and I think that we need to acknowledge that and make sure that we don't have a strike in the coming months. So I just wanted to join my colleague Councilman Jones and thank him of this very important issue. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilwoman. If there are no other speeches on the part of the majority or minority, I would like to recognize Councilwoman Brown for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March 27th, 2014, 10:00 a.m. All those in favor? (Aye.)
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