Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, November 29, 2018 11:16 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN ALLAN DOMB 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 November 29, 2018
Morning, everyone. We are going to get started. Sorry for the delay. Members will take their seats. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes the Imam Dien Muhammad of Masjid Muhammad of Philadelphia Mosque. He is here today as a guest of Councilwoman Blackwell. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Councilmembers, guests and visitors rise.)
Let's pray. (Starts prayer in Arabic.) "We seek refuge with the name of God, most gracious, most merciful. Praise be to God the Lord sustainer and cherisher of all the worlds. Master of the day of judgment, thee do we worship in thy name do we seek. "We ask that you show us the straight way, the way of those for whom thou has bestowed thy grace. Those whose portion is not wrath and Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 who go not astray. By the token of time through the ages, rarely man is in loss except for those who have faith, do good deeds and righteous works and invite others to the truth with patience and consistency. "Oh, God, we ask that you bless us and forgive us for our sins and our errors. And that you grant us all success in this life as well as the next. And that you bless all of the children and families around the world and especially in this great City of Brotherly Love who have no food to eat and no place to live. "We ask that you bless this Council, and that you bless this Chamber, that you bless our leaders. And that you bless the City of Philadelphia and bless us and remove us from the lists of poverty. We ask that you guide us. We ask your forgiveness. "We ask your blessings. And we ask that you bless the leaders here today and bless this Council Chambers. Bless all of them. Bless them. Bless their families. Bless them for their hard work that they put forward for this City. And we ask that you continue to guide Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 them and that you strengthen them, and that you allow all of us to be successful in this life as well as the next. Those are our prayers." Amen.
Amen. Thank you so much, Imam. Appreciate those words. Council be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Thank you. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 15, 2018. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 15, 2018 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly second. And the journal -- all those in favor say aye. (Ayes.) Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
Ayes have it. The Journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 15, 2018 is approved. The next order of business is request for leaves of absence. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, requests of leave of absence today is requested by Councilman Green.
Thank you, Councilman. Leaves shall be granted to Councilman Green. And the Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Republicans, there are no request for leave of absence.
Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I would like to dismiss Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 with the regular order of business. I would like to thank everyone who has taken time out of their busy day to come down and witness their government in action. We genuinely appreciate you being here. We hope your stay here today is a knowledgeable one; but more importantly, a pleasurable one. So, enjoy it. Please come back again. Thank you so such. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon who will present a resolution recognizing December 5 as AFL-CIO Day in Philadelphia. Would Pat Eiding and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And joining Councilman Henon, we have Councilwoman Parker, Councilman O'Neill, Councilwoman Blackwell, Councilman Domb and Councilman Taubenbeger. (Councilmembers and guests approach podium.)
Good morning, everybody. And it is my pleasure here today in presenting a resolution to a national and international organization honoring them on this Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 day for decades of tireless work and fight for people who don't have a voice in communities, for higher wages, better benefits, safer workplaces, not only a voice in the job but again in the communities, a coalition builder for faith-based organization, civil rights and for bringing workers together, for equal pay, for equal job and for pay equity. You know, also being a tremendous connector for a lot of social services. And you know, if we think about the AFL-CIO and the represented workers in the City of Philadelphia, it is just a tremendous, tremendous amount of good. And I always say that, you know, they are doing the work of the good angels because they are. And when we need them the most, they are always there not without a pat on the back. They are there because that's what we do. We live by and they live by the principles. They are coaching our kids in our playgrounds. They are also on the work sites making sure we get a friendly smile when you go to a hospital and you need a compassionate nurse. And when we have -- and we're fighting Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 for school funding in our quality schools, we have a teacher who understands that they are going to go the extra step and a mile to get another ream of paper. Or whether it is a little lack of service, they understand what it's like to be a participant in workers' right and the agenda of making sure that these principles and what we fight for with dignity and honor is passed along to our youth and our children and our social workers, our folks who carry our mail every single day. Things that we take for granted, moves every single day with the leadership of the AFL collectively. And we have the finest leadership, I think, in the City of Philadelphia with Pat Eiding who is our President of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, its entire executive board. And also joined with us is executive board member Secretary Treasurer Jim Gardler from the CWA. So, we are well represented in every aspect of every way. You know, how fitting is it for Philly workers demanding a fair work week and Workers United in the chambers here today Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 then with these guys and these members of City Council who understands that the people they represent. Because every single member of City Council understands workers' rights and understands the people and the demographics and the communities in which we serve throughout the City of Philadelphia. That's why it is such an honor as a 28, I think going on 29 if not 29-year member of a union who also understands what it's like to put the boots on and go to work. And I do that every single day here in recognizing today December 5 as AFL-CIO Day in Philadelphia in honor of the decades of tireless work that American Federation of Labor and Congress Organizations has done on behalf of work in Philadelphia and Americas.
Whereas, the AFL-CIO formed on December 5, 1955 following a merger between the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations, creating the largest federation of unions in the country. The federation continues to be the largest of its kind and represents more than Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 12 million active and retired workers; and
Whereas, due in no small part to the size and scope of its membership, the AFL-CIO has played a significant role in the United States political process at all levels of government, lending its organizing expertise in the electoral process in the fearlessly advocating for workers' rights to be addressed at both the negotiating table and the floors of city halls, state legislatures and the United States Congress; and
Whereas, the AFL-CIO actively raises awareness of issues facing American workers. Issues such as gender equality, the pay gap, labor laws, workplace safety and immigration and labor on both a local and global stage; and
Whereas, workers across the region have directly benefited from the organization of the AFL-CIO Philadelphia Council led by President Patrick Eiding who has been at the Council's helm for five consecutive terms since 2002 which consists of over 100 local labor unions representing 200,000 workers; Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 and
And just a point of personal privilege, my Father Alfred Taubenbeger was a member of the CIO before it merged with the AFL-CIO. The AFL-CIO Philadelphia Council enhances its members' lives through benefits such as mortgage assistance, insurance plans an array of scholarships that has amounted to over $4 million for union members and their children in the past 25 years to further their education and training and opportunities to travel, resulting in approved quality of life for Philadelphia workers; and
Whereas, the AFL-CIO Philadelphia Council does not limit its impact to our City, but works to bring our country closer together by highlighting AFL-CIO initiatives such as the North Carolina Workers Relief Fund, which is designed to aid North Carolina citizens in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Florence; and
Whereas, under the direction of this man Patrick Eiding, Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 who has dedicated his entire life to improving the lives of Philadelphia's workers, having worked with and in unions since 1963 and then continuously with the Philadelphia Area of Boards and Commissions, the AFL-CIO represents a champion of justice in the City and beyond; now therefore
Recognize that over 200,000 people in the City of Philadelphia, including their households, are either a member of the union a household of a union, and they are building American Philadelphia in and out of our homes. Further be resolved that they recognize and honor that the AFL-CIO, AFL-CIO Philadelphia Council and Patrick Eiding and declare that December 5 be AFL-CIO Day in the City of Philadelphia. Further resolve, that in the gross copy of this resolution be passed to Patrick Eiding and that further evidences -- evidencing his sincere sentiments of this legislative body. Congratulations. (Applause.) Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
And the Chair recognizes Pat Eiding for remarks.
So, I am Pat Eiding. And at five years old I started the labor movement as you heard. I am proud to stand here representing not only 200,000 union members, but the workers and the City of Philadelphia, the surrounding counties. And I am proud to be standing here with our Secretary Jim Gardler who represents the, I don't know how many, thousand workers at the CWA 13000. I wanted to thank the President -President Clarke and thank you Majority Leader Bobby Henon for introducing this resolution. And I am very thankful that this City Council recognizes the importance of AFL-CIO and the Philadelphians we represent every day. We've had some major advances for working people in the past few years thanks to this City Council, just for airport workers, wage theft protection, raising our minimum wage, sick leave pay and much more. And I believe there are more victories just on the horizon, maybe even today. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 (Cheers from audience.)
Though it's important to note that this doesn't happen by accident. This happens because we have a City Council who listens to Philadelphia working people. And I am proud to receive this honor from them on behalf of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO and our working people in the City of Philadelphia and the State of Pennsylvania. Thank you very much. God bless you. (Applause.)
Council be at ease. (Council at ease.) (Repeated chants from the audience.) "What do we want? Fair work week." "When do we want it? Now." (Applause.)
Thank you. For our next presentation, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones who will present a resolution recognizing Michael J. Woodard. Would Mr. Woodard and those accompanying him, please, join the Councilman at the podium. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 (Councilmembers and guests approach the podium.)
And joining Councilman Jones we have Councilman Greenlee, Councilman Oh, Councilwoman Parker, Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez and Councilman Taubenbeger and Councilman Domb.
Wait a minute, she called him cute. He's handsome now. He's home grown. He's still cute? All right. So over the years, we have had over 180 interns come through our office, come through City Council. President was very clear about giving young people an opportunity to see government up close and personal. Of them -all of them were unique. Some of them have become doctors, lawyers, Wall Street bankers, teachers, auditors, laborers, moms and dads. Some of them even got married because they met in City Hall -- Pastrana, I know you're in here. They met in our office. But Mr. Woodard was different. He was -- every now and then you see something in that person, soon as they came through the door, Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 we knew he was there because he was like a cup of coffee early in the morning. He was here. He was anxious to be a part of going to different offices. You may have seen him deliver stuff to you or pass him in the hallway. He almost skipped to work, and we knew he was destined for great things. So, we are here and happy -- and my staff is here because they had an opportunity. He would come in so enthusiastic, we had to calm him down. We would say, "Michael," right? Calm him down and get him going. But nothing could stop his enthusiasm. His enthusiasm was contagious. He went on to prove himself in the American Idol competition. And every week we were glued to our television sets. We only voted once. We only voted once. But he got his votes to make it to top five. And so, we are very proud of him today. And we are here to recognize him and his accomplishments as a Philadelphian. (Applause.)
So, recognizing and Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 honoring a local American Idol star, Michael J. Woodard, for making it to the top five of the series and congratulating him in his participation in the American Idol Live Tour.
Whereas, Michael J. Woodard is a 20-year-old singer who was a native of the East Falls -
Whereas, Michael's talents were on national display when he won a ticket to Hollywood to be featured on the latest season of American Idol. The competitive singing series originally aired on June 11, 2002 and recently completed it's 16th season.
And whereas, on the show Michael shined with his performances, characterized as magical by the judges of the Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 competition. Throughout the competition, Michael remained a fan favorite across social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter; and
Whereas, Michael made it to the top five before being eliminated from the competition on May 13, 2018; and
Whereas, prior to being on American Idol, Michael was a winner of the HUB Network reality series, Majors and Minors in 2012; and
Whereas, over the summer, Michael toured the United States with the rest of the American Idol contestants who made it to the competition's top seven for the American Idol Live Tour, which kicked off July 11 in Reading, California; and
Whereas, Michael is also a former intern of the Office of Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr., where his bright personality, dedication and hard work left a lasting impact on the office and City hall; and
Whereas, Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Michael's success on American Idol has made the residents of the City of Brotherly Love immensely proud and is evident that this will not be the last stop on his singing career; Now therefore be it,
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia -and he is cute -- that it hereby recognizes and honors Michael J. Woodard for making it to the top five of this season's American Idol, and congratulates him on his participation in the American Idol Live Tour. And further resolve, that in a gross copy of this resolution be presented to Council's own Michael Woodard as evidence of our sincere admiration and respect. Thank you. (Applause.)
And the Chair recognizes Michael Woodard for remarks.
Remarks, oh, my gosh, y'all. This is what the award looks like. It's very nice. Yeah, well, first I want to give an Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 honor to God, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And then, I want to thank the women up here in my life. You know, the women of the rock. They always hold it down. So, this is my mom, Wanda Woodard.
This is my Grandma Liddy Martin, and also this is Ms. Mary who came to join us today, as well, a close family friend. And then I want to thank Councilman Curtis Jones for being so instrumental in my life, not just, you know, walking into being intern in his office but even now. Thank you so much for not, you know, forgetting and still continuing to be such an instrumental piece in my life. Thank you so much. Thank you, Councilman. Oh, and to the staff. Oh my gosh, Ms. Aleja, Ms. Michelle, Samantha, oh, my gosh, and everybody else that works in his office. It's been amazing. It's been an amazing journey. I just want to say to anybody who is listening or if we have any young people in the Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 room, don't let anybody limit, you know, what you think you can do, you know what I'm saying? Not everybody is born to be dreamers, you know. My dream definitely spans beyond American Idol even though it has been an amazing part of my life. I'm definitely not done yet. There is no dream too big. The sky is not the limit. You can go farther than that. And that's what I believe, and that's what I live by. So, keep following your dreams. Keep chasing your dreams, and don't let anybody tell you what you can't and can do. (Sing.)
Yes. Well, I sang at the Christmas lighting last night in the cold, very cold, but I will try my best today. See if my vocals recovered. All right. This is just a couple lyrics. Okay. (Begins singing): "If you believe within your heart, you know no that no one can change the fact that you must go. Believe what you feel and know you're right because the time will come around when you say it's yours. Believe you can go on. Believe you can Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 float on air. Click your heels three times if you believe and you'll be there. That's why you must believe in yourself right from the start, believe in the magic right there in your heart. Believe all these things because I believe in you." (Applause.)
Little hoarse, but we made it through. Thank y'all. Thank you.
Thank you. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Thank you and congratulations. And our next order of business is Communications. And the Chair requests that the Sergeant-In-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk.
Oh, I'm sorry, Councilwoman. Hold on one second, Mr. Decker. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
Thank you very much. As we have passed legislation, as you all know, the Juneteenth Celebration is one of many taking place in Philadelphia and nationally during the Commemoration of the 400 years of Africans coming into this land. This particular celebration is important to me because it will take place on 52nd Street as well as Northwest Philadelphia in Center City and make a significant cultural and economic impact on our City. Due to leadership of a number of key people like Michael Rasheed, Ali and Helen Salahuddin and Faruk Ahfar of 52nd Street which has been named Muhammad Ali Way, we expect his wife and others to join us in this historic celebration. We also commend other Juneteenth organizations including Kenny Gamble, Molefi Asante, Ron Brown, Kofi Asante and Rochelle Bilal. We are asking that you join us in the Caucus Room after City Council for a full press conference and a luncheon hosted by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative to hear more Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 about this historic importance and the significance of black people in the America. I am now asking if Michael Rasheed, Ali and Helen Salahuddin and Faruk Ahfar as well as Stan Schroeder to step forward and be recognized by this Council. Please stand and come forward so that people can see who you are and join us in the Caucus Room. Where are you? Will you stand? Thank you. Thank you. I don't -- hear they are. They are coming forward in the rear. And Stan. (Honored guests stand.) (Applause.)
And again, we ask that all of you join us for lunch and for a press conference after Council in the Caucus Room. Thank you all for all that you are doing. God bless you and thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you. We will see you shortly. (Councilman Henon standing in for Council President Clarke.) Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
To the President, the Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter and today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 180841, 180872, 180890, 180891, 180907 and 180908. And I am pleased to advise you on November 28, 2018 I signed the following bill which was passed by Council at its session on November 15, 2018, Bill No. 180870. And I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body an ordinance revising parking regulations for South Street from 21st Street to 27th Street, and an ordinance authorizing the extension of the program authorized by Bill No. 150443, under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation to enter into Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 certain contracts and transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, distribution, transportation and/or transmission of natural and other gas supply on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works. And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute a release from a restriction contained in an agreement dated April 10, 1951 related to all or a portion of parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Pennypack Park, Ryan Avenue and Rowland Avenue conveyed by the City to the School District of Philadelphia in 1951, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. The message will be printed in the Journal. And Chief Clerk, is there any other communications coming from -
Thank you. The next order of business will be the Introductions of Bills and Resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you very Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 much. I introduce one bill and one resolution today.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, 48th Street and Haverford Avenue, for further conveyance.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without consideration, deeds conveying additional fees, simple title to certain-owned lots and pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in the 51st Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Will be placed on next Council session's passage, final passage. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. On behalf of Council President Clarke, I offer two resolutions. And on your behalf, I offer one bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute a release from a restriction contained in an agreement dated April 10, 1951 related to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area abounded by Pennypack Park, Ryan Avenue and Rowland Avenue, conveyed by the City to the School District of Philadelphia in 1951.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying additional fees, simple titles to certain City-owned lots and Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situated on the 28th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1238 North 15th Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District.
Resolution be placed on the next calendar's final session or final vote. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, please.
Thank you, Majority Leader. Simply need to state for the record, I have no bills or resolutions this morning.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. One bill and one privileged resolution today. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
An ordinance authorizing the extension of the program authorized by Bill No. 150443, under which advanced approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, to enter into a certain contract or -- concert in contracts and certain transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, distribution, transportation and/or transmission of natural and other gas supply on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works.
For the record, that was introduced on behalf of Councilman Green.
And a privileged Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 resolution recognizing and congratulating Trish Wellenbach and the Please Touch Museum on the opening of their "America To Zanzibar Exhibit," a vibrant exhibition celebrating the diverse City of modern and historic Muslim communities across Philadelphia and the world through art, technology and interactive programming, which will be open to the public from February 2, 2019 through September 19, 2019.
Resolution be placed on today's final passage calendar. Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
An ordinance arising parking regulations for South Street from 21st Street to 27th Street.
And an ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 of Christian Street to South 24th Street and South 19th Street, Montrose Street to South 22nd Street, Catharine Streets to South 23rd Street, Carpenter Street to South 15th Street, Bambrey Street to Webster Street, South 16th Street to Catharine Street.
Referred to the appropriate committee. Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have one bill and one non-privileged resolution.
An ordinance authorizing Mohammed Talouli to construct, own and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 4955 through 57 Frankford Avenue.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying additional fee, simple title to certain City-owned lots and pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situated in the 7th Ward, in the City of Philadelphia.
Will be placed on our next session of Council, final passage. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have one privileged resolution today.
A privileged resolution acknowledging and recognizing the Drug Enforcement Administration's 360 Strategy, an innovative three-prong approach to combating Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 heroin, opioid use through law enforcement diversion and community outreach.
Resolution will be placed on today's final passage. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have one privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing and honoring Southwest Philadelphia's Anea Moore, a Philadelphia's public school graduate for being named a 2019 Rhodes Scholar.
Resolution will be placed on today's final passage. Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenbeger.
Good morning, Chairman Henon. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have no bills or resolutions. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
Thank you, Councilman. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I offer no bills or resolutions this week.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Councilman. The next order of business will be reports from the committees. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The committee -- sorry. I apologize. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee of the Whole reports three resolutions with a favorable recommendation. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
Thank you. Would the Chief Clerk, please, read the report.
To the President, the members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which is referred Resolution 180672, entitled "A resolution appointing H. Hetherington Smith to the Board of Directors of the Center City"; and Resolution No. 180674, entitled "A resolution appointing Paige Jaffe to the Board of Directors of the Center City District"; and Resolution No. 180919, entitled "A resolution confirming the reappointment Sanjuanita Gonzalez, as a member of the Board of Ethics to serve in the term ending November 16, 2023," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Resolutions 180672, 180674 and 180919 will be placed on the final passage calendar for next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee of Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think I finally have it together now. Thank you. The Committee on Public Property and Public Works reports three bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilman. Clerk, would you please read the report.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which is referred Bill No. 180602, entitled "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"; and Bill No. 180906, entitled "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"; and Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Bill No. 180951, entitled "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 together with all improvements thereon," respectfully reports it has considered the same, and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 180602, 180906 and 180951.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this day Bill Nos. 180602, 180906 and 180951. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 (Ayes.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez for a report for the Committee of Licenses and Inspections.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which is referred Bill No. 180939, entitled "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 noncompliance"; and Bill No. 180940, entitled "An ordinance Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Income and Receipts Taxes,' to modify application requirements for commercial activity licenses," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move for the Rules of Council to be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 180939 and 180940. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of these bills today. Bill Nos. 180939 and 180940. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes.)
The ayes have it. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a report from the Committee on Labor and Civil Service.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which is referred Bill No. 180846, entitled "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 Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 with Section 17-1305," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same, and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 180846. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this day Bill No. 180846. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes.)
The ayes have it. This bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Jones for a report from Committee of Commerce and Economic Development.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Committee of Commerce and Economic Development offers one bill with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which is referred Bill No. 180704, entitled "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"; and Bill No. 180975, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City Commerce Department on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Industrial Development and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau both for the purpose of hosting the Army-Navy intercollegiate football game in certain years," respectfully reports it has considered the same, and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, again, Mr. Chair. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 180704 and 180975. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of these bills today, Bill Nos. 180704, 180975. All those in favor, signify by saying aye. (Ayes.)
Opposed? (No opposition.) Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair again now recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.
Thank you, again, Mr. Chair. The Committee on Public Safety reports two bills with favorable recommendations.
The Committee on Public Safety, to which is referred Bill No. 180741 entitled, "An ordinance amending Section 10-840 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Criminal and Defiant Trespassers,' to clarify and modify application -- applicable definitions, penalties and procedures, and to make certain technical changes; and Bill No. 180978, entitled "An ordinance amending Title X of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,' Chapter 10-800 Safety by adding a new Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Section 10-841, 'Fraudulent Leasing of Residential Property,' prohibiting conduct related to the fraudulent leasing of residential property," respectfully reports it has considered the same, and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. Chair, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of these bills this day Bill Nos. 180741 and 180978. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the first reading of this day Bill Nos. 180741 and 180978. All those in favor, signify by saying aye? (Ayes.)
The ayes have it. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. (Council President returns as Chair.)
Thank you. Our next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with a suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had their first reading. These bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Chair now recognizes -- is Councilwoman Parker over there? (Brief pause.) Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered on Bill No. 180741 at this time. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Ayes.) Stated Meeting November 29, 2018
The ayes have it. And again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 180741, a copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion sill signify by saying aye. (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. And Bill No. 180741 has been amended. Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Bill No. 180741 as amended will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker this time for a motion regarding Bill Nos. 180978.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered on Bill No. 180978 at this time. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. And again, Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 180978. A copy of the Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. And Bill No. 180978 has been amended. Bill No. 180978 as amended will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on our First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following bills on the Second Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Bill Nos. 180747, 180749, 180718, 180872, 180907, 180908, 180743, 180601, 180604, 180646, 180647, 180694, 180730, 180731, 180733, 180734, 180735, 180841, 180866, 180867, 180868, 180869, 180871, 180890, 180891, 180946, 180947, 180954, 180956, 180009. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and 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 say aye. (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. And the motion carries and we will consider the Consent Agenda shortly. Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon for the purpose of calling on bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Mr. President. In addition to the bills being considered on the Consent Agenda, the following resolutions and bills are being called up for the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today. They are Bill Nos. 181016, 181018, 181019, 181026, 180351-A, 180008-A, 170854, 180649 and 180695. All other bills and resolutions are being held.
Thank you, Councilman. It is now time for our Public Comment Session. Our Public Comment Session will go as follows. If you are interested in testifying on a bill and resolution that is on the final passage today, if you have not already done so, you may sign up at the table to my left. When your name is called, you will go to the middle of the Council Chambers. There is a podium. There is a device on that podium. When the light turns green on that device, it will be your time to speak. When the light turns Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 yellow, you will have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks. When the light turns red, we would ask that you please adhere to our guidelines and conclude your remarks. Thank you very much for your anticipated cooperation. Mr. Decker, please call the first name on the list.
I think he's -- I think he went back to the Convention Center. Is he here? (No response.)
Madison Nardy, commenting on 180649. (Witness approached podium.)
I am Madison Nardy. I'm a member of One PA and a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. I've been working in retail now for three years. I'm a previous team member at Target in South Philadelphia, and now I work at the Philadelphia International Airport. I Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 want to thank every City Councilmember who has supported the Fair Work Week Bill. When Fair Work Week -- when the Fair Work Week bill gets passed, we want to install this as one -- whoa, what did I write? When the Fair Work Week bill gets passed, we want this bill to be the strongest form as possible so workers can have stability in our home life and our work life. When I first started out in retail, I needed a job to pay my bills, books and supplies for school and as well to take care of my disabled mother. I had a lot of responsibilities to take on at only 18 years old. Starting out in retail like everyone else, I was naive to the working conditions in the service industry. I have an erratic schedule which takes a toll on my mental health, and I couldn't make time to study or schedule doctor's appointments for myself or my mother. I had frequent panic attacks due to management overworking me and due to the stress of my erratic work schedule. My weekly hours would constantly Stated Meeting November 29, 2018 fluctuate. Due to this, I didn't know how much money would be on my paycheck at the end of the week. Sometimes I would be late on bills and had to even borrow money. I am just one of the 130,000 Philadelphians working in the service sector who experience this stress in our lives due to our work schedule. If you care about your constituents and getting Philadelphia out of poverty, you will vote yes for the Fair Work Week Bill in its current strongest form. Thank you. (Applause.) (Cheers from audience.)