Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 160731 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160743.
A resolution urging the United States federal government to show leadership in the humanitarian crisis in Syria by resettling a greater number of Syrian refugees.
The Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Yes. Thank you very much to my co-sponsors, Councilwoman Blackwell and David Oh. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Yes, Mr. President. Same remarks as on Councilwoman Blackwell's. This is a tough issue and a lot of different opinions on it and different facts out there. I'm going to be voting no on it, but I would have supported hearings on this. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. Okay. It's been moved and Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING properly seconded. All those in favor? Councilwoman Gym, before we take the vote, did you need to be recognized again?
You're good? Okay. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? Councilman O'Neill is voting no, let the record reflect, on 160743. Mr. Decker, 160744.
A resolution calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to support House Bill 2233 of the 2015-'16 session, currently before the Committee on Transportation, which amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING further providing for speed timing devices and providing for a pilot program for an automated speed enforcement system on designated highways.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to thank my co-sponsors, Councilman O'Neill, Councilman Henon, Councilman Johnson, and Councilwoman Parker, and I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you very much. First of all, I did stop by to see Councilman Taubenberger and applaud his actions on behalf of public safety. It's a very serious issue, and I know that all Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING the Councilmembers involved are interested in protecting lives first. I do understand that. The issue that I've raised in requesting that this resolution be tabled until after tomorrow, we do have a hearing at 10 o'clock. Unfortunately I did look at my calendar and I'm not available, but I will be communicating with the bill sponsor, State Representative John Taylor, because as it is right now, whenever a speeding violation issued by the City of Philadelphia or the State Police, the City gets 50 percent of the ticket, and right now for 2016 to date, we've received $219,000. We anticipate probably about a half million dollars from those violations. I know this is not about the money, but there is an issue about the money. I think we can have safety and also the revenues that, quite frankly, we've been denied by the state. And Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING we're not getting the money from the state, and there are laws that seem to be coming out of Harrisburg recently that cut into the revenues that we are receiving. I simply would like to raise or notify Philadelphia State Representative John Taylor, who chairs this committee, that our city could really benefit from retaining the 50 percent of these revenues that we do receive. Quite frankly, they could also be identified in his bill for some specific use around safety in Philadelphia if he chose to do so. I don't think anybody would fault him for that. He is a Philadelphia state legislator. The other thing I would say is that when the radar comes in, it will send a bill to everyone who is going above 11 miles per hour above the speed limit. That's fine. But the projections on the revenues that this radar will produce is unknown. It could be quite Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING high. I think, first of all, we want to try any pilot program that will save lives, save accidents, but at the same time, we have a lot of needs in this city that the denial of state funds is actually hurting, and here is a solution to public safety that does not have to deny the City the revenues that typically come to the City and currently do. So I don't want to set a new precedent here with this bill and, therefore, I would ask the sponsor to table it until after tomorrow's hearing. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Yes. Thank you. And, Councilman Oh, thank you for your visit to my office, but we've also done some research, and the dollars that are generated by handwritten Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING tickets, speeding tickets in the City of Philadelphia, that 50 percent you speak of goes back to the First Judicial District, which I can understand. They target with the hearing enforcement. But also under the legislation that has been proposed, 50 percent also comes back in the form of a grant from PennDOT for road improvement in the City of Philadelphia, very similar to the red light camera, which have also on Roosevelt Boulevard and other jurisdictions have been very successful in curtailing accidents and getting people to drive respectfully and accordingly to the laws that have been set up. I believe this is something that's much needed, and when it all comes down to it, it is about safety and it is a project that actually works, and we need it. Thank you.
Thank you. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman, did you need to be recognized again?
Yeah. I'll just simply clarify that the information I received is from PennDOT. This is the money that -- they list all the jurisdictions in Pennsylvania, and the portion that we've received from -transferred from the State Police since January of this year to June 1st, 2016 is $219,358.02, and that is money that can go to providing for safer streets. And I do have an issue with the red light camera, and I think we've discussed that. I have an issue with the fact that there are state laws that specifically require or dictate that the money collected from the streets of Philadelphia go to different silos and not to the City of Philadelphia, and that we are still waiting for the money that was promised to the School District and we haven't received that. And so, yeah, there is the Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING choice of the state to make a grant to certain entities, but they don't have to do that, and we are denied those funds. So, again, as with other legislation that seems to target Philadelphia and take the revenues that we would otherwise receive to use for public safety and other things, I certainly would like the opportunity for us to communicate to the bill sponsor to seek an amendment before we all vote to support that bill. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. I'm not getting an indication that the Councilman is prepared to hold the resolution and we have had a motion and a second of that motion. So we will proceed with the vote, if that's okay with my friends and colleagues.
The motion on 160744 has been moved and Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And let the record reflect that Councilman Oh is voting no on 160744. Thank you very much. The resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160745. Oh, I'm sorry. That's a hold. Handwriting is a little... 160747.
A resolution also naming the 1600 block of Hunting Park Avenue as "James S. Hall, Jr. Drive" in honor of the Reverend Dr. James S. Hall, Jr., Pastor of Triumph Baptist Church on the occasion of his 65 years of preaching.
Thank you, Mr. President. Before I move for the Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING adoption of the resolution, I did want to say, number one, thank you to Minister Barnes and the members of Triumph Baptist Church for coming down today to speak, and also I wanted to just say publicly what great work Pastor Hall has done in the City of Philadelphia pastoring here for 65 years, and that's just a tremendous thing. He's one of my spiritual leaders and someone that I lean on for support and guidance. And so it's just really my honor to move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and 160747 is adopted. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, 160748.
A resolution calling on the City's Department of Prisons, Office of Homeless Services and the School District of Philadelphia to provide adequate and free feminine hygiene products to women inmates, shelter residents and students as they are a vital component for the health, well-being and full participation of women and girls in our society.
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 September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and Resolution 160748 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160525-A.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements for Preliminary Plat approval.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160015-A.
An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to add a Chapter requiring businesses located in certain areas of the City or that receive tax or other subsidies from the City to provide certain economic development data to the Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING City and requiring the publication by the City of such data.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilman Taubenberger. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - 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, please read the title of 160330.
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 making related changes.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 160330. A copy of that amendment has been circulated to members of Council, and I move for the Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
The amendment to Bill No. 160330 has been moved and seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 160330 has been amended. It will be on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 160277.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Indiana Avenue, Palethorp Street, Cambria Street, and 2nd Street.
This Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Council President Clarke. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - 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, 160465.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by North Front Street, West Berks Street, North 3rd Street and West Oxford Street.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - 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, 160466.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an Stated Meeting September 15, 2016 9/15/16 - STATED - 2ND READING area bounded by North 3rd Street, West Berks Street, North 6th Street, West Master Street, American Street and Oxford Street.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.