Thank you. That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
That will also be on next week's Final Passage Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Council President. I offer two privileged resolutions, three non-privileged resolutions, and the various resolutions were co-sponsored by Councilmembers Jones, Reynolds Brown, Green, Gym, Bass, and Taubenberger. Thank you.
A privileged resolution authorizing the Public Health and Human Services Committee to Hold Hearings on Obtaining Life-Saving Naloxone at Minimal Cost and Distributing It Most Effectively.
That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution Authorizing Public Hearings to Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Evaluate More Cost Efficient and Effective Methods for the City of Philadelphia to Address Its Perennial Pothole Problem.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution commemorating the 58th Anniversary of the death of In-Ho Oh and the response by his parents offering forgiveness to the teenage murderers, requesting that the juveniles receive the "most generous treatment possible" allowed by law and establishing a fund to be used for their religious, educational, vocational and social guidance.
And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution urging the United States House of Representatives to Pass House Resolution 210, entitled Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 "Affirming and Recognizing the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia."
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution requesting the City Controller to conduct an audit of the Philadelphia Parking Authority's policies and procedures on the administration of its operations in the City of Philadelphia.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And that concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions. The next order of business is reports from committee, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon for a report Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports three bills and six resolutions with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Bill No. 160172, entitled "An ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017"; and Bill No. 160176, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled 'Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax'"; and Bill No. 160552, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Income and Receipts Taxes,' by creating a tax credit to encourage certain merchants to provide healthy beverage alternatives in their stores"; and Resolution No. 160583, entitled "A resolution appointing Daniel Conner to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Special Services District"; and Resolution No. 160584, entitled "A resolution appointing Trapeta Mayson to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Special Services District"; and Resolution No. 160585, entitled "A resolution appointing Supreme Dow to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Services District"; and Resolution No. 160586, entitled "A resolution appointing Patrick W. Jones to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Special Services District"; and Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 160587, entitled "A resolution appointing Byron Davis to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Special Services District"; and Resolution No. 160588, entitled "A resolution appointing Julie Baranauskas to the Board of Directors for the Germantown Special Services District," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills and resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of this day of Bill Nos. 160172, 160176, and 160552. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 160172, 160176, and 160552. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. Resolutions No. 160583, 160584, 160585, 160586, 160587, and 160588 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports 21 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 160223, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ford Road, Chamounix Drive, Belmont Avenue, and Monument Road"; and Bill No. 160272, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-905, entitled 'Non-Accessory Signs', by adding a new subsection to permit one advertising sign with certain conditions within the area bounded by Magee Avenue (extended), the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue, and New State Road"; and Bill No. 160275, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 of land located within an area bounded by State Road, the Delaware Expressway (I-95), and Ashburner Street"; and Bill No. 160276, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-905, entitled 'Non-Accessory Signs', by adding a new subsection to permit one advertising sign with certain conditions within the area bounded by State Road, the Delaware Expressway (I-95), and Ashburner Street"; and Bill No. 160299, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Hermit Street, Henry Avenue, and Lincoln Drive"; and Bill No. 160300, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 of land located within an area bounded by Carpenter Street, Broad Street, Washington Avenue, and 15th Street"; and Bill No. 160302, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-518 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/WWA, West Washington Avenue Overlay District,' by adding additional standards and making related changes"; and Bill No. 160327, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Holme Avenue, Fairfield Street, Solly Avenue, Farnsworth Street, Fuller Street, Revere Street, Rhawn Street, Farnsworth Street, Loney Street, Lister Street, Carnwath Street, Revere Street, Ryan Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard"; and Bill No. 160328, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, North Ferry Road, Kelly Drive, Lincoln Drive, Gypsy Lane, School House Lane, Cresson Street, Indian Queen Lane, and Conrad Street"; and Bill No. 160330, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/NCA Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District,' by amending the subsection entitled 'East Falls Neighborhood'"; and Bill No. 160335, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising Chapter 14-500, entitled 'Overlay Zoning Districts,' with respect to the North Delaware Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District"; and Bill No. 160336, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Trenton Avenue, Norris Street, Front Street, Coral Street, Boston Street, Emerald Street, Hagert Street, and Kensington Avenue"; and Bill No.
160369, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Elkins Street, Olney Avenue, 20th Street, Belfield Avenue, and Wister Street"; and Bill No. 160512, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sarah Street, Wildey Street, Shackamaxon Street and the Delaware Expressway"; and Bill No. 160515, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 bounded by Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street"; and Bill No. 160516, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Henry Avenue, Coulter Street, School House Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, and Lincoln Drive, and certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Henry Avenue, Warden Drive, Calumet Street, Merrick Street, Gypsy Lane, and School House Lane. Further to adopt the Master Plan for Philadelphia University; and approving various construction projects"; and Bill No. 160518, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Grays Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Avenue, Kimball Street, 25th Street and Washington Avenue"; and Bill No. 160521, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Front Street, Coral Street, Boston Street, Emerald Street, Hagert Street, and Kensington Avenue"; and Bill No. 160522, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Wingohocking Street, Adams Avenue, Bristol Street (extended) and the Frankford Creek"; and Bill No. 160525, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising requirements for Preliminary Plat approval"; and Bill No. 160526, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' including by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled 'Overlay Zoning Districts,' by modifying the boundaries of the Old City Residential District Area of the Center City Overlay District and by revising parking and loading requirements for the East Callowhill Overlay District," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 21 bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting June 9, 2016
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 21 bills just reported from committee and read by the Clerk. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of Finance.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Finance reports out seven bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016
The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 160402, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Budget providing for expenditures of the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works"; and Bill No. 160470, entitled "An ordinance amending the ordinance approved July 12, 1968, as last amended June 12, 2014, relating to pension benefits for employees working on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works by revising the Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan to incorporate amendments thereto with respect to death benefits for certain plan participants"; and Bill No. 160471, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Realty Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Tax,' by revising the rate of the tax"; and Bill No. 160510, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for provision of payroll banking services to the City"; and Bill No. 160511, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight"; and Bill No. 160523, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 exemption from charges relating to storm water management and disposal for community gardens operated for community benefit and producing food or non-food crops"; and Bill No. 160551, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 10-1002 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sheriff's Fees,' by revising fees, commissions and reimbursements for various functions and services performed by the Sheriff and making technical changes," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill Nos. 160402, Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 160470, 160471, 160510, 160511, 160523, and 160551. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 160402, 160470, 160471, 160510, 160511, 160523, and 160551. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez for a report from the Committee of Appropriations.
Thank Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 you, Council President. The Committee on Appropriations reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred Bill No. 160332, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Department of Streets, the Fire Department, the Department of Public Property, the Director of Finance, the Procurement Department, the Law Department, and the District Attorney," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Council President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 160332. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 160332. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 report from the Committee of Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of Public Property and Public Works reports out 13 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 160334, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Buttonwood Street, North 10th Street, Hamilton Street, Ridge Avenue, and North 11th Street, for further conveyance"; and Bill No. 160366, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to lease to the Rosemary Montagno Senior Center the premises located at 12601 Townsend Road"; and Bill No. 160399, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire a bridge that crosses the Schuylkill River below the Grays Ferry Bridge and to acquire rights or property interests in connection with supports for the bridge and its abutments"; and Bill No. 160406, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the use by the City of premises located at 1101 Market Street"; and Bill No. 160463, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 an agreement to lease and purchase from Tinicum Township an approximately 21 acre parcel of land adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport"; and Bill No. 5 acres of Hog Island Road from Tinicum Township, together with all improvements thereon"; and Bill No. 160519, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to grant to the owner of 1140R South 15th Street an easement across a portion of a certain parcel of land known as 1129 South Sydenham Street"; and Bill No. 160553, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel of land commonly Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 3033 West Glenwood Avenue, for further conveyance"; and Bill No. 14 acre parcel located near Delaware Avenue and Tioga Street"; and Bill No. 160560, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire approximately one acre of land known as Parcel 8A located in Tinicum Township at Tinicum Island Road (rear) and bounded by Philadelphia International Airport to the south, east and west sides, together with all improvements thereon"; and Bill No. 160561, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Director of Commerce to acquire an approximately two acre property known as 8365 Enterprise Avenue, together with all improvements thereon, and removing a certain title exception with respect thereto"; and Bill No. 2 acres of land known as Parcel T located at the northeast corner of Island and Escort Avenues, together with all improvements thereon"; and Bill No. 160563, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to acquire land known as the Orange Line in Tinicum Township and Philadelphia, in the vicinity of Philadelphia International Airport, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 13 bills that were just read into the record. (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. 160334, 160366, 160399, 160406, 160463, 160464, 160519, 160553, 160554, 160560, 160561, 160562, and 160563. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Squilla for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports 21 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 160224, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Boone Street and Dupont Street"; and Bill No. 160274, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Code, entitled 'Bicycle Lanes,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate buffered bicycle lanes, in each direction, on Tyson Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard to Frankford Avenue"; and Bill No. 160363, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 090120) approved April 15, 2009, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 107 and 130 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Forty-Seventh Street from Fairmount Avenue to Brown Street,' by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein"; and Bill No. 160368, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing external steel stairs to the second floor of 2654 South Camac Street"; and Bill No. 160397, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Lambert Street and Woodstock Street, each from Jefferson Street to Redner Street"; and Bill No. 160403, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: 13th Street and Wharton Street and Clymer Street and 12th Street; 13th Street and Bainbridge Street and 13th Street and Fitzwater Street"; and Bill No. 160404, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Sales,' by prohibiting vending on both sides of Allegheny Avenue between Kensington Avenue and Bath Street"; and Bill No. 160405, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Sales,' by prohibiting vending on both sides of Castor Avenue between Glenwood Avenue and Aramingo Avenue; on both sides Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Street, between Tioga Street and Castor Avenue; on both sides of Butler Street, between Frankford Avenue and Aramingo Avenue; and on both sides of Frankford Avenue, between Venango Street and Butler Street"; and Bill No. 160459, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Mulherin Partners to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1355 Front Street"; and Bill No. 160461, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to construct, own and maintain digital outdoor advertising signs, encroaching on the public right-of-way at various subway, elevated train, and rail entrances in the City"; and Bill No. 160513, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Newsstands,' by revising the requirements for sales from newsstands by permitting newsstands to sell additional products and Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 services"; and Bill No. 160520, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Philadelphia License Number One to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 1200 South 21st Street"; and Bill No. 160527, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Kubiel Ben Ayed to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 906 Christian Street"; and Bill No. 160528, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 27-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Shunk Street from Swanson Street to Vandalia Street"; and Bill No.
160555, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the opening of Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street and the opening of the unopened and widened portions of Buckius Street from Richmond Street to the southeasterly right-of-way line of the Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Railroad"; and Bill No. 160556, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Orthodox to Buckius Street and Buckius Street from Delaware Avenue to Bath Street"; and Bill No. 160558, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 305 and 306 by placing on the City Plan Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street"; and Bill No. 160559, entitled "An ordinance authorizing East Falls Development Corporation to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 4168 Ridge Avenue"; and Bill No. 160564, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no tractor trailer parking regulation on both sides of North 5th Street, from Spencer Street to Godfrey Avenue"; and Bill No. 160565, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2 of an Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 (Bill No. 140280) approved May 19, 2014, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Hope Street from Laurel Street to Pollard Street,' by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein"; and Bill No. 160566, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9 of an ordinance (Bill No. 150377) approved June 18, 2015, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street, and authorizing the assignment of certain rights with respect to an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street west of the house line of Ninth Street to be assigned, all under certain terms and conditions,' by further authorizing the Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 encroachments consistent with plans approved by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the City of Philadelphia Art Commission," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading this day of the 21 bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 21 bills that were just Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 by the Clerk. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Quinones-Sanchez for a report from the Committee on License and Inspection.
Thank you, Council President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspection reports eight bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 160115, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,' by creating a new chapter to hold business owners responsible for nuisance behavior occurring on the business premises and within the immediate vicinity of the business, to provide for enforcement and penalties, and to provide for business owner meetings with Registered Community Organizations with respect to certain appeals"; and Bill No. 160249, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-3908 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Notification of License Obligation,' by adding a requirement for the City to provide an explanation of the license requirements for vacant properties"; and Bill No. 160303, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Assembly Occupancies,' by further providing for types of activity to be Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 the fees and requirements for a Special Assembly Occupancy license"; and Bill No. 160365, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcodes 'A' and 'PM' of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code ('The Philadelphia Administrative Code' and 'The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code'), by establishing a separate offense for certain chronic, non-compliant violators of the Property Maintenance Code"; and Bill No. 160462, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcode 'A,' Subcode 'F' and Subcode 'PM' of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by adding certain provisions related to maintenance and inspection of fire escapes"; and Bill No. 160468, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode 'A' (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of The Philadelphia Code, by revising signage Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 and demolition projects"; and Bill No. 160469, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode 'A' (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), of The Philadelphia Code, by revising requirements relating to construction and demolition projects, including the expiration of permits, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. And Bill No. 160472, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcode 'PM' of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), by adding certain provisions related to drinking facilities in schools," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 160115, 160249, 160303, 160365, 160462, 160468, 160469, and 160472. (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. 160115, 160249, 160303, 160365, 160462, 160468, 160469, and 160472. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 it, and the these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a report from the Committee of Labor and Civil Service.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which was referred Bill No. 160278, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 17-1305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Compensation Required to be Paid to Employees,' to revise the compensation and benefits required to be provided in connection with application of the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard, all under Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 160278. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 160278. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 (No response.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports six bills with a favorable recommendation. In addition, the Committee submits a report pursuant to Resolution No. 160388.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 160301, entitled "An ordinance naming and Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located at the corner of 17th and Fitzwater Streets, 'The Ryan Howard Training Center'"; and Bill No. 160304, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Parks and Playgrounds,' by adding a new section requiring that all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City to be more inclusive, inter-generational and family-friendly and provide equipment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs"; and Bill No. 160458, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fairmount Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 System,' to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System"; and Bill No. 160473, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into an agreement to release and indemnify the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in connection with access provided by SEPTA to carry out a project for improvements to JFK Plaza, also known as 'Love Park,' at 15th and JFK Boulevard"; and Bill No. 160529, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land commonly known as 1035 through 37 South 6th Street and 1028 through 32 South Fairhill Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fairmount Park System,' to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 System"; and Bill No. 160557, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and Parks and Recreation Commissioner to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority certain land and improvements known as McArdle Playground, owned by the School District of Philadelphia," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. And after conducting the required hearings pursuant to Resolution 160388, entitled "A resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission of Parks and Recreation, and further authorizing the Committee to recommend for Council's consideration nominations to be forwarded to the Mayor," respectfully reports it has developed a list of recommended names Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Council in the attached report with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 160301, 160304, 160458, 160473, 160529, and 160557. (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. 160301, 160304, 160458, 160473, 160529, and 160557. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee of Commerce and Economic Development.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development offers four bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 160129, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plans,' by amending certain definitions; and Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'First Source Jobs Policy,' by designating the Economic Opportunity Review Committee to oversee implementation and enforcement of the City's First Source Jobs Policy"; and Bill No. 160325, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plans,' by modifying the monetary threshold triggering the requirement of an economic opportunity plan on City funded projects or contracts"; and Bill No. 160364, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard,' to revise the benefits required to be provided in connection with application of the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard"; and Bill No. 160370, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 17 of The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Code, entitled 'Contracts and Procurement,' by adding provisions requiring the City Contractors to pay subcontractors promptly and setting forth an alternative process for prompt payment, 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, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 160129, 160325, 160364, and 160370.
It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 160129, 160325, 160364, and 160370. All those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.
Thank you again, Mr. Chair. The Committee on Public Safety recommends three bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 160331, entitled "An ordinance Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 10-834 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Responsibility to Avoid Possession and Discharge of Firearms by Children,' by requiring safe storage of firearms and ammunition"; and Bill No. 160333, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' by amending Section 10-820, entitled 'Cutting Weapons in Public Places,' by excluding certain emergency personnel from the prohibition on the use and possession of cutting tools"; and Bill No. 160517, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Places - Prohibited Conduct,' by adding a new Section 10-615, entitled 'Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses,' to prohibit certain types of disorderly public conduct and to provide for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 160331, 160333, and 160517. Is there a second? (Duly seconded.)
See, I'm not out there to second, so nobody is doing it. It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 160331, 160333, and 160517. All those in favor will please say aye. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson at this time for a motion regarding Bill No. 160302.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 160302 at this time. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And, again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Council President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 160302. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 (No response.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 160302 has been amended. Bill No. 160302, as amended, will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones at this time for a motion regarding Bill No. 160517.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 160517 at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 And, again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you again, Mr. Chairman. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill 160517. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded. Before we vote, Councilwoman Gym.
Yes. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. And I would just like to acknowledge gratitude to Councilman Jones for the amendment that was added. This was an important bill that takes a look at de-criminalizing aspects of our code that should not in any way be criminalized. However, it was extremely important that an amendment be added that has explicit protection rights Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 First Amendment rights. And as we head into a major event, such as the Democratic National Convention, we want those who come to our city to understand that the City will stand strong for the First Amendment rights of individuals who wish to express concerns or their issues or concerns as we move forward into this. So thank you, Councilman Jones, and I support the amendment. Thank you.
Thank you very much. I'd like to make a request that I be excused and recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions. Thank you.
Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 2ND READING Councilman, I believe that there was a motion made for your amendment and we did not have a vote on that amendment. Do we have a second? (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 160517 has been amended. Bill No. 160517, as amended, will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Thank you. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon for the purpose of calling up resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.
Thank you, Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 2ND READING Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today: Bill Nos. 160481, 160569, 160570, 160573, 160575, 160576, 160577, 160580, 160582, 160467, 160132, and 160362. All other bills and resolutions are being held.
Council President, I'd like to make a change in the bills and resolutions today. 160138 is being amended today.
Thank you. The record shall reflect that. We will now move to our public comment session. Before doing that, considering the bills and the resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, the public Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 comment will go as follows: If you are interested in testifying on a bill or resolution that is on the Final Passage Calendar, if you have not already done so, please sign up at the table to my left. When your name is called, it will be your time to come up to the podium in the middle of the Council Chambers. There's a device on that podium. A light is also on that device. When the light turns green, it will be your time to speak. When the light turns yellow, you have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks, and when it turns red, we'd ask that you please adhere to the guidelines and conclude your remarks. Thank you very much for your anticipated cooperation. Mr. Decker, please read the name of the first individual on the list.
Winston Michael Ray, commenting on 160575. (Witness approached podium.)
It's kind of chilly Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 in here. My name is Winston Michael Ray. And, first of all, greetings to almighty God who is allowing me this opportunity to speak to you. I have how many? Three minutes? I'll get right to the point. I have a speech of a two-edged sword, and here's my two-edged sword. Ladies and gentlemen of this distinguished body, to the Mayor, Mayor James Kenney, I'm from -
Sir, if you could speak into the mic, because you keep turning.
My name is Winston Michael Ray. I'm homeless. And I'm so happy that I'm homeless. I'm the happiest homeless man in the world, because the President and I are involved in a campaign called Operation HOBO, which is an acronym for Homeless Ones Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Barack Obama. Let me get to the point. Philadelphia has the opportunity to be the first city in the nation to end what I dub as revenue segregation and economic Jim Crow, which is the great wage and income disparity between the have's and have not's. Now, I just came from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania a few days ago. I tried to meet with the Governor. I offered him $2 billion if he would stand with me to bring this issue out to the nation. He hasn't responded to me. So I'm going to make the same offer to your city. I see you're in need of a few dollars. We're prepared to donate at least -- well, contribute, donate $24 million of this infusion of new money we're going to get from launching worldwide marketing movement called -let me spell it -- Silvers, worldwide S-I-L-V-E-R-$, Silverized movement. Ladies and gentlemen, unbeknownst to the people in my city of New Orleans, Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 America's, C-I-V-I-L, civil rights era is no more as of 6:03 p.m. on April 4th of this year, 2016. I have so much to say, quotes and so forth. I only got three minutes, but this is the deal: I would like to see this Chamber packed, standing-room only. The fire marshals have to keep telling people to don't block the door on July 4th, which happens to be President Obama's daughter's 18th birthday, and we have a present for that young lady as well as for America, which will be joined in 40 years. So, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Clarke, Mr. President, I would like to know would you all be able to join in with me as leaders of this great city along with the homeless? Because I'm going to be all over your city very soon after this meeting passing out flyers, leaflets regarding homelessness. Bottom line, we're prepared to pay up to $3,000 to those who have stressed out building in Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 this country. We can service 1,036 people at a time. For every $3 million we bring in for marketing, undeniable incontrovertible intelligence information. It's already arranged. It's just a matter if Philadelphia wants it.
Can I leave my phone number real quick? My phone number, if anyone wants to reach me, is area code 206-939-0797, Winston Michael Ray. I'm available if anyone wants to meet me after.
Thank you. We will take that under consideration. Thank you. Thank you for your testimony, sir.
Joe Schiavo, commenting on 160575. (Witness approached podium.)
Good afternoon, members of Council. My name is Joe Schiavo and I'm speaking today on behalf of the Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition relative to Bill 160525. Relative to this bill, we're concerned that this does turn the planning process on its head relative to the issue of platting streets. It places Council's approval by ordinance ahead of the normal process of plan development, plan review, comment, and amendment prior to final favorable recommendation or rejection by the Planning Commission. Relative to code Section 14-304(7)(c), which this bill would amend, there is no apparent flaw in the current process and -- but unfortunately by this bill, 1605 --
Mr. Schiavo, I'm going to let it go today, but the bill that you're speaking on is actually not on the Final Passage Calendar today. So normally you have Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 to -- well, not normally. The rules call for you to speak only on bills that are on the Final Passage Calendar, which this is not today. But you're halfway through your testimony, so please if you can just conclude your remarks and you can come back next week.
Joe Danihel, commenting on 160481, 160569, 160580, 160573, and 160575. (Witness approached podium.)
Good afternoon. In 1789, the year the Constitution was passed, the average life expectancy of an adult was 18 years. I have been waiting to be paid for my stolen home -
-- stolen by the Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 City of Philadelphia for 23 years.
Mr. Danihel, can you start out with referencing the bill. And I know you're going to segue into something else, but if you can just start off in referencing the Vacant Property Review Committee or the resolutions on the bill that you're indicating -
I thought we already went over that, and we're now killing one minute of my time, which you're going to bang me for on the back end.
This Council continues to use the Redevelopment Authority, which has stolen my property.
I have it in my speech, sir. Now, do we want to start the race over again since I've been Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 interrupted and you've interrupted the rules and -
All right. Sir, sir, you know, we've had a long day and I'm asking you to -
The Redevelopment Authority has been used by the Council several more times, even though they've been duly notified that they're violating the law.
These members seem to not care. This Council is in clear violation of 42 USC 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 18 USC 2384 and 2381, among others. Can a firefighter be allowed to ignore a fire and let it burn for 22 years? This Council is required by oath of office and US law to act. The DA is required to prosecute. Sheriff and judges are required to not accept deed transfers unless due process is followed. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 These agencies are required to follow strict laws once clear evidence, like in my case, is presented. Action and prosecution is required. It is your duty of oversight and your action is required. Why then does the Council not act? Doesn't the Council care? You have an oath of office to support, obey, and defend the Constitution. Now let's get to work and actually do something to correct this injustice. You have a legal and moral obligation to do so, and to not interrupt the people, because it's under our direction that your power is derived. Now, I hope you understand that, because you clearly don't.
Johnny Young, commenting on 160569. (Witness approached podium.)
No; 575. Good morning, City Council. I want to start off by saying I'm a little Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 puzzled that 160575 is requesting $40 million for the Mortgage Foreclosure Program or something similar to that when April 2015 we started an audit of how the Mortgage Foreclosure Program under Curtis Jones actually is conducting some, I'm going to say, errors. Here is almost 400 pages worth of errors that we found with the Mortgage Foreclosure Program. This started in April 2015. We are in July almost where City Council is going to go on vacation, but we yet have discovered a way to stop or repair the Mortgage Foreclosure Program. So as a businessman and I guess as politicians, you got to help me understand how you're going to ask for $40 million to give to a program that still is broken. I am baffled by that. I am baffled. Any business person will say we can't put money back into something if we haven't fixed it. Now, if I'm missing something, I think someone can at least tell me how can we do that. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 (Unintelligible) waiting for someone to answer that, either Curtis, Councilman Domb, Councilwoman Gym, Parker. Someone has to help me with this one. That's backwards. Somebody can answer it. Somebody can answer that. A three-year-old can tell you that's backwards. You can't put money back into something that's broke.
So the imperfect should never be the enemy of the good. That's probably misquoted somehow, but the intent of what I'm saying is that the Mortgage Foreclosure Program, which was started in fact by an action of this body, has helped thousands of people in the City of Philadelphia save their home. Are they perfect? Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Nope. Do they get it wrong sometimes? Yup. Should they be stopped and looked at, which we've agreed we would over time do? Yup. But if you count the good with the bad, they come out on top. These are -
Sir, you asked him. He's answering your question. We're not going to have a back and forth.
Let me finish. So at our level, we are looking at them to try to tweak it to make it Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 better, and we're going to do that. He is right about some of the things that he brings up. Some of the things that he brings up is way over our pay grade about sovereign rights of the king bringing down title that are decided at a court level, not at a Council level. And so I understand his frustration, because if it were me, I wouldn't want to hear "therefore," "but," and "nevertheless" clauses in the law that clearly might be violating his rights, but I know I'm not going to stop a train that is helping people to solvency and safety just because they're not perfect. That's just not what I'm going to do.
I don't think we were talking about the portion of the houses that were being saved. We're talking about a small -- maybe a quarter of a portion that's actually causing a Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 lot of the foreclosures to get into a program that may be doing well, but if it doesn't -- if the foreclosure doesn't get into the program -- we'll talk about it later.
Okay. Thank you for your testimony. Thank you, sir. Mr. Decker, proceed.
Good afternoon. My name is Gladys Hughes. I'm doing 160575 about the corporation National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling. I want to say some names: Robert W. Kutzack; U.S. National Bank Association; Phelan Hallinan and Schmieg LLP; Idee C. Fox; John Kolesnik; Daniel G. Skimmich; Jeanine R. Davy; Stephan Corbin, Esquire; Jonathan Etkowicz; Zachary J. Jones; Ellen Ceisler, Judge; Courtney Dunn; Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Michael Bowman; Justin Kaboski; Alan Aston Phillips; Paul Crushman all have joined together to put my home of 35 years, a person who was not in default, was not in default with mortgage or taxes, in a Sheriff Sale. All these people have done this. You say 40 million. I don't know why. Why is NFPMC broke? I don't know why. I think they should be dismissed. Over 25,000 people have been put in homelessness. Okay? This has been done. My home is in a Sheriff Sale, like I said, after I've been there for 35 years, paying all the bills. Even my Councilpeople haven't helped me. I don't understand what's going on. I have until June 1st -- July 1st. I have to do something before then. Nobody is helping. It's horrible. Thank you for your time. (Applause.)
Sheila Lloyd. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. That concludes the public comment session. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today. Mr. Decker, can you please read the title of 160481.
A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District pursuant to requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Resolution 160481. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to members. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor of the amendment? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The amendment to 160481 is approved, and 160481 will be on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 160659.
Resolution No. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING 160569, entitled "A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth and Thirty-Fourth Wards of the City of Philadelphia."