Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Via Microsoft Teams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:16 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN KENDRA BROOKS COUNCILMAN ALLAN DOMB COUNCILWOMAN JAMIE GAUTHIER COUNCILWOMAN KATHERINE GILMORE RICHARDSON COUNCILMAN DEREK S. GREEN COUNCILWOMAN HELEN GYM COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN CHERELLE L. PARKER COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILMAN ISAIAH THOMAS MICHAEL A. DECKER, CHIEF CLERK Stated Meeting October 14, 2021
Thank you, and good morning to everyone. We're going to get started now. Before we start this session, I would like to make an announcement. Due to the continuing threat to public health from COVID-19 and the delta variant, City Council is currently meeting remotely. We are using Microsoft Teams to make this remote meeting possible. Instructions for how the public may view the meeting and offer public comment are included in the Stated Meeting notice that was published in the Daily News, the Inquirer, and the Legal Intelligencer prior to the meeting, and can also be found on PHLCouncil.com. I now note that the hour has come. The Clerk will please call the roll to take attendance, and members that are in attendance, please indicate that you are here by saying present and a word or two to make sure that your image is displayed on the screen. Thank you very Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 Decker, please call the roll.
Good morning, Council President, colleagues, and Philadelphia. Good morning.
Good morning, Council President, colleagues, and the City of Philadelphia. I'm present.
Good morning, Council President and colleagues and people of Philadelphia.
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Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. And good morning, Philadelphia.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Effectiveness.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. I am present. Council President, at some point during this session, I may have to leave for official business and would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions.
Okay. Just make a note when you're going to come off, when you're going to leave. Thank you, Councilwoman.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Sending out prayers to all the families who have lost loved ones to senseless gun violence. Good morning.
Good Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 morning, Mr. President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning, Ben Simmons. Go Birds. I'm present.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. I am present.
Good morning, Mr. President, colleagues, and Philadelphia.
Buenos dias. Buenos dias. I'm wearing my Eagles green because I want to believe. Thank you.
Good morning, Council President and colleagues. Present.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning to the listening public. I'm present.
Good morning to all. And we're going to get started, and this morning to give our invocation, the Chair recognizes the Bishop Keith W. Reed of Sharon Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Jones. Good morning, Bishop. Thank you for being here. He is here today -
So I am going to ask all members and guests to please bow your heads for the invocation. Bishop, please proceed.
Yes, sir. Gracious God, our father, we come in your presence this morning in the name that is above every name. We would ask that you would receive our thanks for your grace, for your mercy that kept us. You said it is because of your mercies Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 consumed. Great is your faithfulness. So we thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness. We also thank you for the honor and the privilege of being able to gather around what you called in Romans Chapter 13 the ministers of God, the authorities that you have placed in government, you being the ultimate authority. I pray that even now you would give them wisdom, give them grace, give them sensibility to be able to deal with the affairs that take place in the City of Philadelphia. We need you to impart unto them that which would be pleasing in your sight. So now this morning, Lord, I give them over to you for your care, for your keeping, for your guidance, for your direction that you desire for them to have. Now, use them for the good of humanity and the glory of your name. In your name we pray with thanksgiving. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much, Bishop. We really appreciate you being here this morning.
My pleasure, my brothers and sisters. Take care. Have a blessed day. Bye-bye now.
Thank you. You too, sir. And our next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 7, 2021, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the acceptance of the Journal of Thursday, October 7th. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 7, 2021 stand approved. All in favor indicate by saying Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and our Journal is approved. And our next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the members of Council, a leave of absence is requested for Councilmember Henon.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Leave shall be granted, let the record reflect, for Councilman Henon. And next we will have our motion on the Sunshine Act. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion concerning certain legislative matters that may arise during the course Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 session of Council and that were not listed on the Calendar circulated prior to today's session.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that any of the following matters, if considered today, may be added to the agenda for this session of Council and, as required by law, subsequently published on an amended agenda after the consideration of those matters: resolutions authorizing hearings, amendments to bills on first reading, the reconsideration of a bill vetoed by or re-called from the Mayor, resolutions taking substantive action to be voted on in this session, a motion to withdraw a bill or resolution that is not on the Calendar, and a motion placing a bill or resolution on or returning a bill or resolution from the Suspension Calendar that is not listed on today's Calendar. The purpose of this motion is to provide the public with notice Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 Council that arose too late to be included on the Calendar that was published prior to today's session. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the legislative matters stated by Councilwoman Parker may be added to the agenda for today, should those matters arise during the course of this session of Council. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the motion carries. And our next order of business is communications. And, Mr. Decker, please read the messages from the Mayor and any other Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 have in your possession.
Yes, Mr. President. From the Mayor to the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on October 6, 2021, I signed the following bill which was passed by Council at its session on September 30, 2021: Bill No. 210474-AA. And I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the appointment of McCullough Williams III to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board; and A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2003 North Orkney Street, 2039 East Fletcher Street and 2913 North Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District; and A resolution amending Section 2 Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 (Bill No. 170086), entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions of the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue, from Thirty-Fourth Street to Health Sciences Drive, and placing on the City Plan two rights-of-way for drainage purposes within the vicinity of the intersection of Convention Avenue and Health Sciences Drive," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein; and An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 230 by striking from the City Plan Cresson Street from Osborn Street to Vassar Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within a portion of Cresson Street being stricken, all under certain terms and conditions.
Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. And our next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. And by way of a reminder, we are asking that all resolutions, including privileged resolutions, be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council, unless they are being referred to committee. In our current remote environment, this procedure will provide an appropriate opportunity for public comment. So I want to thank you very much in advance for your anticipated cooperation. Mr. Decker, please read the titles of the legislation that's being offered today by our members.
Councilwoman Parker offers on behalf of Council President Clarke two resolutions, entitled a "Resolution confirming the reappointment of Brian J. McCormick as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2026." Stated Meeting October 14, 2021
And a resolution approving the appointment of McCullough Williams III to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson offers three resolutions. On behalf of Council President Clarke, Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson offers a resolution honoring and congratulating Dawn Staley for coaching the 2021 Olympic Gold Medal Winning U.S. Women's Basketball Team.
And on her own behalf, a resolution recognizing October 21, 2021 as Conflict Resolution Day.
Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021
And a resolution recognizing and congratulating Shervon Thompson for her historic appointment as the first Alumna Principal of The Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School.
Councilwoman Gym offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution honoring and congratulating Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor for being named a 2021 MacArthur 'Genius' Fellow for her innovative scholarship on Black social movements and racial inequality in the United States and her critical examination of race, exploitation, and redlining in American housing policies and practices."
Councilman Jones offers one bill and one resolution, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 230 by striking from the City Plan Cresson Street from Osborn Street to Vassar Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within a portion of Cresson Street being stricken."
And a resolution recognizing and thanking the many faith-based organizations across the City - synagogues, churches, and mosques - for their activism and service to the public throughout the pandemic in providing the citizens of Philadelphia with food, personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
Councilman Green offers one bill on behalf of President Clarke, entitled "An ordinance Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds."
On his own behalf, Councilman Green offers a resolution recognizing and congratulating Richard Schuettler upon the occasion of his retirement from the Pennsylvania Municipal League after 20 years, and even longer dedication to efficient, effective, decent governance across the Commonwealth. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021
Councilwoman Brooks offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to conduct hearings to identify barriers and solutions to permanently preserving community gardens and open spaces in the City of Philadelphia."
Councilman Domb offers one resolution honoring Angelo Cataldi, on the occasion of the announcement of his retirement as co-host of the WIP Morning Show and for invigorating the passionate fan culture of Philadelphia throughout his illustrious career in Philadelphia sports radio.
Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021
Councilwoman Gauthier offers one bill, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 170086) approved May 22, 2017, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions of the houselines and curblines of Convention Avenue, from Thirty-Fourth Street to Health Sciences Drive."
Councilman Squilla offers one bill, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending certain provisions of Section 14-502, entitled '/CTR, Center City Overlay District,' to create a new subarea of the Old City Residential District."
Referred to committee. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021
Councilman Oh offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to issue a reward for information leading to an arrest in the arson case which victimized Sonja Brigham, an outspoken anti-drug, anti-violence block captain in the Harrowgate section of Northeast Philadelphia."
There are no other bills or resolutions being offered today by the members, Mr. President.
Thank you very much. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions. We have no reports from committee today, so our next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. There being no bills on the Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 2ND READING First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for the purpose of calling up resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Before we do that, Councilwoman, before we do that, I'd like to recognize Councilwoman Gym.
Yes. Thank you so much, Council President. Thank you, Majority Leader. I have to leave Council a little bit early for business outside and would like to be recognized as voting aye on all bills and resolutions.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Let the record reflect that, and the record shall reflect -
-Councilwoman Gym is voting aye on all bills and resolutions and amendments. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 2ND READING
-- I'd like to be recognized as voting aye on all bills. I must leave Council for business outside and would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions.
Let the record reflect Councilman Jones is being recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions and amendments and taking a leave of absence for purposes of conducting business for the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, sir. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 2ND READING
Okay. Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up from the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today. They are Nos. 210601, 210809, 210811, 210812, 210813, 210814, 210816, 210817, 210818, 210819, 210820, 210636-A, 210635, 210681, 210682, and 210684. All other resolutions and bills are being held, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Councilwoman. Before we proceed with our consideration of the public comment, we will now take a brief five- to ten-minute recess to give our technology professionals an opportunity to connect our speakers for today's Calendar. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 Let's take a quick break. Thank you. (Short recess.)
Thank you very much, and we are back. Now that everyone is connected to the meeting and before considering the resolutions and bills we have before us today, we will consider the public comment. It will go as follows: Public comment must concern matters on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars for possible action at a session of Council. A speaker on any of those matters must sign up in order to testify. You must call 215-686-3406 by 3:00 p.m. the day before the session to sign up for public comment. When you call, we will take your name, phone number, the number of the legislative item you are commenting on and whether you are in support of or Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 against the legislation, and add your name to the list. We will then telephone each person on the list during the Council session and invite them to our remote meeting. Today I think we have ideal circumstances, so we're going to have three minutes. However, from time to time, that time limit may vary based on the volume of speakers, but today we'll have three minutes. But in order to be fair to all those wishing to speak, I intend to hold faithfully to the established time limit. Once invited to the meeting and asked to begin your testimony, a timer will be started. We will monitor your remaining time throughout your testimony, and when there are 30 seconds remaining to your time, you will be reminded of this. Once your allotted time has passed, you will be asked to conclude your remarks and shortly thereafter you will be muted and disconnected from the remote meeting. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 I also reserve the right to limit the number of speakers where repetitious comments are being made on the same subject matter, which could affect callbacks for public comment at a meeting. One last thing. Please be aware that the public -- this is a public meeting and is being recorded, and because the meeting is public, participants and viewers have no reasonable expectation of privacy. So by continuing to be in the meeting, you are consenting to being recorded. Mr. Decker, can you please read the name of our first speaker on our list.
Yes, Mr. President. The first speaker is Lindsay Schoonmaker, commenting on 210809.
Good morning. Just state your name for the record and please proceed with your Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 testimony.
Good morning. My name is Lindsay Schoonmaker and I am here to speak on Resolution No. 210809. Thank you so much for hearing my comment and to Councilmember Parker for putting forward this resolution. I'm a resident of Philadelphia and also a supervising attorney at Philadelphia VIP, a legal aid organization that matches low-income Philadelphians with pro bono attorneys for civil legal issues. At VIP, we fully support this resolution to spread awareness about the need for estate planning. We see hundreds of clients each year with title issues to their homes from lack of proper estate planning. We also see the need to ensure our seniors and other incapacitated folks are properly cared for when they can no longer care for themselves. Proper estate planning can resolve these issues, but there is a lack Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 of awareness about the importance of these documents and how to obtain them. VIP helps over 100 clients a year with estate planning. A client whose wife recently passed away with title to their home in her name alone was able to get title when a volunteer attorney of ours helped him probate his wife's estate. Because of how suddenly his wife died and because she did not have a will in place to protect her husband and twin boys who had been adopted, the process was tricky. When we were finally able to get the title issue resolved and into their name, our client quickly agreed to estate planning documents. And just last week he told me how comfortable he was after working with VIP and getting all of his papers in order. He said his friends were also surprised at how he was getting everything in order, but he had learned from experience how important that is. He wants to leave his boys well cared for Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 if something should happen to him too. So to deal with this at VIP, we recruit, train, and support volunteer attorneys to not just draft documents but to counsel clients on what they really want and need in estate planning documents and also to make sure those documents are properly executed. We provide template documents, trainings, and other resources, including notary services, for our volunteers and clients, and we've had great success partnering with community partners such as neighborhood groups like the Brewerytown Sharswood NAC, the outreach events you all put on, and other non-profits like Rebuilding Together Philadelphia to host intake clinics and information sessions about estate planning. So we love the idea of spreading more information to promote estate planning and believe National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a great Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 step in that direction. Thank you for your time and consideration of this resolution.
Thank you very much for your testimony. We appreciate it.
The next speaker is Sandra Dungee Glenn, commenting on 210681.
Good morning. Just state your name for the record and please proceed with your testimony.
Good morning, Council President Clarke and members of City Council. My name is Sandra Dungee Glenn, founding partner of The Collective network and The Collective Investment Group. I'm here to support Bill No. 210681, the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. In November 2019, Tayyib Smith, Steve Sanders, and I brought together a group of experienced Black real estate Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 developers and launched The Collective. We've committed to support our seven companies through advocacy and raising $100 million in capital to put into their projects. They've committed to and have a track record of doing projects commercial, mixed-use, for sale, and rental housing - that produce financial returns and add assets that benefit existing residents instead of displacing them. The Collective developers have a pipeline of over $300 million in projects. Our members are Mosaic, TPP Holdings, West Powelton, Ujima, Wilson-Drake, Smith and Roller, and BKP. This list will continue to grow, and you can learn more about us at thecollectivephl.com. I want to thank Councilmember Sanchez, Jones, Johnson, Bass, Domb, and Green for meeting with us and supporting our work. We believe the process for real estate development must shift from Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 top down to one that takes a more holistic view of a neighborhood's needs. NPI can be a great start in this direction. Our comments are based on research and our members' experience working in Philadelphia. We'd like to work with you to leverage private capital with NPI to maximize the impact on neighborhoods. NPI includes important priorities, and we have four recommendations as you implement Year 1. First, we'd like to target the accelerated fund to provide credit enhancement and cover free development costs for developers whose projects have a quantifiable social impact. We recommend broadening the criteria for qualified projects, raising the guaranteed limit, and increasing the investment amount. Prioritize projects that provide quantifiable impacts in the areas of employment, BIPOC business and Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 homeownership, livable income, and access to essential services. Second, NPI should use comprehensive master planning to get the most benefit from each investment. Partner with residents and other local voices to ensure that new projects holistically address the specific needs of a given area. Third, expand the role of the Land Bank and streamline the process. The bill references certain use, but we believe it can be applied in a wider variety of situations to improve community stability and expand access to neighborhood-level wealth creation. Finally, NPI should apply research-based impact metrics to capture and address the social determinants of health. We've identified and mapped metrics that show the interplay between real estate and outcomes, including housing cost burdens, food deserts, lead exposure, and others. We're happy to Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 partner as an independent third party to apply these metrics to NPI investments. We're delighted to work with you and further refine this roadmap to determine how best to put it into action, and we thank you for your time.
Thank you. Thank you so much for your testimony today.
The next speaker is the Reverend Gregory Holston, commenting on 210636.
Good morning. State your name for the record and please proceed with your testimony.
Good morning. My name is Reverend Gregory Holston. I am the Senior Advisor on Policy and Advocacy for the District Attorney's Office and here to support the passage of Bill No. 210636, what is called the driver equality bill. I'm thankful for all the work that has been done around this bill, Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 around dealing with this such difficult issue. The reality of driving while Black as being a crime across the nation and in Philadelphia is a reality that most of us who are Black have experienced in some way, in some manner over the years. Many of us have given the talk to our children, particularly our Black males, in reference to this reality. About six years ago, I was pastoring a church and we had a community forum around stop and frisk, and at that community forum, it was very volatile. The conversation was very heated, particularly when one member of that panel, a police officer, a police chief, said that White supremacy had no relationship to the Police Department. I think we've come a long way. I think we made some broad steps with this bill to come to the reality that racism and structural racism is a reality in our Police Department and that we need Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 to do and set policy to make change. Over 300,000 stops each year, 74 percent of them African American, 90 percent where no arrests are involved, less than one percent involved any capture of any guns. It seems the process is for years that racism and that Black people are treated in a different manner and in a different way by our Police Department, and this bill signals with the partnership of Councilperson Isaiah Thomas, all the leaders on Council, the former Public Defender, Keir Bradford-Grey, and our Police Commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, coming together to address this issue in a real and tangible way that can make the difference in the lives of Black and Brown people in the City of Philadelphia. We've come a long way. We've taken some steps. We're responding in the right kind of way. I gladly support this bill and see it not just as an end, but as a Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 beginning of a real way for our Police Department and all of our law enforcement to really regain the trust of our Black community in every way. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your testimony. We appreciate it.
Good morning. State your name for the record and just proceed with your testimony.
Good morning, Councilmembers. Thank you so much for allowing me to speak. My name is Nikki Grant. I'm the Policy Director of Amistad Law Project. I promise to be very brief this morning. I just want to thank the Council for moving forward with the driving equality bill, which will redirect police time and resources towards keeping Philadelphians safe and Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 removing the negative interactions with police. The City has a very long history of stop and frisk and driving while Black stops, which targets Black communities, and this bill is an excellent way to address this problem. I am particularly excited that this bill will gather data about traffic stops and help us identify and correct police officers who do target Black people for traffic stops. I want to particularly thank Councilmember Thomas for his leadership on this issue. And that's all I have to say, but thank you so much for me to hold this bill. Have a great day.
Thank you. Thank you for your testimony. We appreciate it.
The final speaker for today, Mr. President, is Queen Judith Robinson, commenting on 210636-A. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021
Good morning. State your name for the record and please proceed with your testimony. QUEEN ROBINSON: Good morning. Queen Judith Robinson here to testify on Bill Nos. 210635 and 210636-A. I want to focus on the part of the bill that talks about preventing racial disparities. As an African American woman, I agree with that 100 percent, but with over 400 murders in this city, mostly Black people, now our women and children, I really don't want to hamper law enforcement as it relates to possibly reducing crime. So I want to focus on why so few criminals are being targeted, why so few criminals are found when all of these folks are being targeted for stops. Something is out of order where that many people could be stopped who happen to be African American and we're not getting these criminals who are shooting up our rec centers and killing all over Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 Philadelphia. Our cameras show they're getting in and out of vehicles. So I think we need to focus right there, why are so many people being targeted who are not these folks, who are criminals, murderers in our communities. In addition, the bill talks about protect public safety. That's where I want to be, protected, protected by our law enforcement. So I want law enforcement to focus on even the smallest crime as it relates to the broken window theory. I'm talking about the broken taillight theory. These criminals are running around our community in and out of cars shooting up in broad daylight. So as much as I don't want racial disparity as it relates to these targeted crimes, I want to do further research to find out why they're doing all of these targets of drivers' vehicles but not finding criminals. That's where I want to focus right there. And I don't Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 know how this bill could expound on that or expand on that, but I think we need to focus right there. How could that be? How could that be that we're not finding criminals that are running loose, driving around with illegal possession all over Philadelphia, wreaking havoc on our community? So as much as I want to make certain that we're not being disrespected, I don't want law enforcement hampered in that regard. Can we please focus on why they're not getting these criminals off our streets, moving around in vehicles. Thank you very much for the time. I appreciate that, and I hope we can identify that area. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you for your testimony. We appreciate it. Is that it, Mr. Decker?
It is, Mr. President. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you very much. That concludes our public comment session for today, and we will be starting our Calendar for our bills and resolutions on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. So we will start with Resolution No. 210601, Mr. Decker.
A resolution approving the appointment of William McCullough to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson for a motion.
Council President, I would like to make a motion to withdraw this nomination. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution No. 210601 be withdrawn. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, the motion carries, and Resolution No. 210601 has been withdrawn. Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210809.
A resolution recognizing October 18 through 24, 2021 as National Estate Planning Awareness Week.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210811.
A resolution recognizing the 7th Ward Tribute, an artistic installation project paying homage to the remarkable Black history of Philadelphia's 7th Ward, for its dedication to preserving Black history and culture in Philadelphia.
The Chair again recognizes Councilmember Johnson for a motion.
Thank you, Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Council President. I make a motion to adopt the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210812.
A resolution honoring Ann Ewers, on the occasion of her retirement as President and CEO of the Kimmel Center, Incorporated, for 14 years of outstanding service to the Philadelphia cultural community and to Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING the entire City of Philadelphia.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilmember Johnson for a motion.
Council President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210813.
A resolution also Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING naming the 2000 block of Christian Street "Father John Van de Paer Way" to honor the life and legacy of Father John Van de Paer.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilmember Johnson for a motion.
Council President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING title of Resolution No. 210814.
A resolution also naming the 2300 block of South 21st Street "Ronald R. Donatucci Sr. Way" to honor the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci, Senior.
And the Chair recognizes Councilmember Johnson for a motion on the resolution.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. Mr. Decker, 210816.
A resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Northeast High School Boys Volleyball team, on their successful 2020-2021 season and their Philadelphia Public League Championship win.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Thomas for a motion.
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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210817.
A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2553 Kern Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 210818.
A resolution designating the week of Sunday, October 10 through Saturday, October 16, 2021, as "Italian American Heritage Week" in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Joe Piscopo as the Grand Marshall of the 2021 Philadelphia Italian American Parade. This year, the parade is also dedicated to the life and legacy of Anna C. Verna, longtime City Councilmember, a lifelong supporter of the Italian American Parade.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I ask for approval of the amendment. Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
I'm sorry. I move for the adoption of the resolution. I apologize. (Duly seconded.)
We got you, Councilman. It's been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210819.
A resolution honoring Frances Piller for her dedicated Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING service to the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 210820.
A resolution calling on the U.S. Department of Education to resolve bureaucratic errors Stated Meeting October 14, 2021 10/14/21 - STATED - 2ND READING within the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program which have led to the exclusion of qualified veterans and other public servants.