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Minutes

Stated Meeting, October 24, 2019

Philadelphia City CouncilOct 24, 2019

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Chief Clerk

A resolution calling on the Controller of the City of Philadelphia to investigate and audit the OnePhilly system in light of ongoing problems and inefficiencies which are compromising the City's basic functions and public trust.

Councilman Henon

The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Henon

It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Henon

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Henon

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Bill No. 180729-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING amending Section 10-710, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by adding new provisions and amending Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," by further amending the maximum penalty to be assessed.

Councilman Henon

This bill has been read on two separate days. The question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, would you please read the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson. (No response.)

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. The majority of members voted in the affirmative, the bill passes.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 190606-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by amending Chapter 16-400, entitled "Vacant and Surplus Properties," Chapter 16-500, entitled "Councilmanic District Development Program," and Chapter 16-700, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," in order to establish uniform procedures for the disposition of property by the City and City-related agencies to whom the Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING City conveys property, and to amend the provisions governing the Land Bank.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Thank you, Council President. I move for the amendment that has been circulated. We will provide further details to Council folks, and we're happy to provide any information to any Councilmember. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor of said amendment? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190606-A has been amended. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING It will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Thank you, Council President. I want to vote aye on all bills and resolutions that I was missed while I was out.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Councilman Johnson

Thank you, Council President.

Council President Clarke

Let the record reflect that Councilman Johnson is voting aye on all bills or amendments or resolutions during his absence. Mr. Decker, 170517.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by increasing the amount of the fine that a towing company must pay for improper Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING clean-up of an accident scene.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 190506.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," by allowing certain letters submitted to the Zoning Board to serve as an entry of appearance.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 190611 -- I'm sorry; 190551.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baring Street, Saunders Avenue, Powelton Avenue, 38th Street, Filbert Street, Sloan Street, Powelton Avenue, and 39th Street. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, now read 190611.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-800, entitled "Parking and Loading," by amending parking standards for historically designated properties and making related changes.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 190611. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and Bill No. 190611 is amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 190612.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending standards for accessory dwelling units and making related changes.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Oh. Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 190613.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending use standards for historically designated properties and making related changes.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 190613. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Resolution 190613 has been Stated Meeting October 24, 2019 10/24/19 - STATED - 2ND READING amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 190655.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-502, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay District," by amending the Supplemental Use Controls for the Old City Residential Area.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.