Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it. Resolution 160569 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160570.
A resolution adopting the report issued by Council's Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform on how to prevent youth from becoming involved with the justice system in the Summer of 2016.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 160570 is adopted. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, 160573.
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 Nineteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 160132. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members. I move for the adoption of the amendment.
Oh, I'm sorry. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. It's a long day and night. 160573 has been adopted. Thank you very much. Mr. Decker, 160575.
A resolution respectfully urging Congress to provide adequate federal funding provided for housing counseling, namely 60 million for the HUD Housing Counseling Assistance Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Program and 40 million for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation's National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program, which are critical to ensuring that HUD-approved housing counseling agencies can continue to serve families in need in the City of Philadelphia and across the country.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and Resolution 160575 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160576.
A resolution also naming Wallace Street from Broad Street to 13th Street as "Samuel Staten, Sr. Drive."
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 160576 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160577. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
A resolution authorizing the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file a proposal for Fiscal Year 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant Program funding with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and 160577 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160580. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
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 Thirty-First and Thirty-Ninth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and Resolution 160580 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160582.
A resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to increase the penalty of the state law on Invasion of Privacy for photographing intimate parts of a person in a public place without their knowledge, increasingly known as "upskirt" photography laws.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
The ayes have it. 160582 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160138.
An ordinance amending various provisions of The Philadelphia Code, including in Title 4 ("The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code"), Title 9 ("Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions") and Title 14 ("Zoning and Planning"), to preclude issuance of certain licenses and permits to any applicant who is delinquent in payments owed to the City.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 160138. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
The amendment has been motioned and seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 160138 has been amended. It will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 160467.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Managing Director.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilman O'Neill. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING passes. Mr. Decker, 160132.
An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled "New Sustainable Businesses," to reduce the tax burden on new sustainable businesses.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Now. Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 160132. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members, and I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
The amendment to Bill No. 160132 has been moved and seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 160132 is amended. It will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 160362.
An ordinance amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Maintenance and Supervision," to require installation of LED lighting in connection with large City public works projects.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Parker. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution authorizing City Council's Joint Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Committees on Licenses and Inspections and Public Safety to hold hearings on the issue of negligent landlords, property manager, foreclosed vacant residential properties, problem rental properties and their effects on the surrounding community and in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter, introduced by Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
And a resolution recognizing and honoring the Wynnefield Residents Association for their diligent work in employing and mentoring youths during the summer, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring the Overbrook Park Civic Association for their diligent work in employing youths during the summer, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold hearings regarding the City's Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017 to examine, analyze, and provide oversight on the financial condition of the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez on behalf of Council President Clarke.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Council President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing June 2016 as Disability Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring the life of "The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Greatest of All Time" Muhammad Ali, who passed away Friday, June 3rd, 2016 at the age of 74 after a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. (Applause.)
And a resolution honoring and recognizing Philadelphia Business Journal and their 2016 "40 under Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING 40" Class, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Aging to conduct public hearings regarding financial abuse of senior citizens in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger. Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
The Chair again recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Thank you again, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a 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, introduced by Councilman Oh.
The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Authorizing Public Hearings to Evaluate More Cost Efficient and Effective Methods for the City of Philadelphia to Address Its Perennial Pothole Problem, introduced by Councilman Oh.
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 6/9/16 - STATED - 2ND READING move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a 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, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.