COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, March 21, 2013 10:20 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER,
Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)
The hour has come. I'd ask all guests and visitors to please retire behind the rails and all members to take their seat, and Council will come to order. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes the Venerable Losang Samten of the Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia. He is here today as the guest of Councilman James Kenney. I would ask all guests and visitors and members to please rise. (Members and guests rise.) VENERABLE SAMTEN: Good morning. (Good morning.) VENERABLE SAMTEN: Thank you so much, all of you, to -- my name is Losang Samten. Originally I'm from Tibet, now living in here beautiful City of 17 years. I'm so happy to be here today, and thank you for giving me an opportunity this morning to pray a Buddhist prayer. The prayer of this is loving, kindness, compassion. And truly I believe we all believe that so much bottom of our heart, kindness and compassion and patience. We, the citizens of this city, depend on you, your decisions, your guidance. And so I was so privileged to have met all of you, and just day-to-day basis not that easy to carrying the message of Jesus, message of the holy people who we admire so much. But in a way, it is so important, all of us, day-to-day basis, whatever level we are, in carrying the loving and caring, compassion in a city like this, in brotherly love, and so many desperate people who are really living difficult conditions. And so I hope and pray that you will do best decision for us. is ancient prayer. Even though language is Tibetan, but an ancient prayer 2,600 years ago about increase our humanity, love, compassion, and patience. (Tibetan prayer.) VENERABLE SAMTEN: That's my mumbo-jumbo to you. (Applause.) (Council at ease.)
Thank you. Thank you so much. Before we proceed, I would ask all guests and visitors to please honor the sign. It says no cell phones. So please turn your cell phones off or turn it on silent. Thank you very much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 14, 2013. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the of Thursday, March 14th, 2013 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of March 14, 2013 stand approved. All those in favor please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the democrats, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
you, sir. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the minority, there are no requests for leave of absence.
Thank you so much. At this time, I would like to dispense with the regular order of business to welcome and thank all of our guests here today. We hope that your stay here is a pleasurable one. We like the fact that you want to come and see your government in action. We promise that we will make you proud today, and we promise that there will be no whistles played today in the Council Chambers, folks. So, again, thank you all very much for being here today, and we look forward to you coming back again. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones, who will our great Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane. Would the Attorney General and those accompanying her please come to the podium. And we have joining Councilman Jones Councilwoman Tasco, Councilwoman Bass, and Councilwoman Blackwell and Councilwoman Brown also.
As all of us are aware, President Carter in 1980 declared March 8th as Women's History Week. Later on in 1987, the U.S. Congress decided that, in their infinite wisdom, that it should be extended to a month. Women had made strides in U.S. history and world history long before that. Eleanor Roosevelt was the first U.S. delegate to the United Nations and championed human rights around the world. Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968 and sought the It is important to establish firsts to break down barriers that have traditionally plagued women and men and other minorities throughout history, but equally important to breaking down barriers and establishing firsts, it's important to make a difference once you arrive. In the case of Jackie Robinson, he was the first Negro baseball player, but he hit a lot of home runs in his career. When it comes to Attorney General Kathleen Kane -- and I like saying that -- she's the first Attorney General in the Commonwealth. Not only did she break down a barrier, first woman, not only did she break down barriers for women all over the globe, but she did something significant once she got there. In her first 28 days, she closed the Florida loophole for guns. (Applause.)
Mr. President, you know that's something you work very, very hard for and hard on gun control, because here in Philadelphia we are besieged by that. So we are very proud today, and we will offer this resolution now. Honoring and celebrating Attorney General Kathleen Kane for her tireless efforts and contributions to protect and defend Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens by closing the Florida concealed-carrying permit loophole on this occasion of being elected as Pennsylvania's first female Attorney General. (Applause.)
And -yes, that does deserve an applause. Firsts do deserve an applause. Whereas, Kathleen Kane is a graduate of the Scranton public school system, the University of Scranton, and Temple University School of Law; and civil litigator with Post & Schell, P.C. in Philadelphia before moving on to work in a Lackawanna Attorney District Attorney's Office; and
Whereas, as part of her pro bono obligations with Temple University Law School, Mrs. Kane participated in the Homeless Advocacy Project of Philadelphia as well as a clinical session with the United States Attorneys Office in Philadelphia; and
Whereas, Mrs. Kane fought to protect Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens. She investigated and successfully prosecuted thousands of criminals, including, but not limited to: advocating on behalf of children in abuse cases, including child pornography, sexual assault and physical abuse and was an integral part of region's multidisciplinary response to abuse/neglect; and helped to create and country's first specialty courts designed to serve justice while providing a meaningful response to incarcerating the mentally ill; and
Whereas, as an Assistant District Attorney, Mrs. Kane established herself as a passionate advocate for public safety, not only by bringing justice to crime victims and their family, but also emphasizing the importance of working with community leaders, schools, and law enforcement in a variety of prevention efforts; and Whereas, on November 7th, 2012, Mrs. Kane was elected as the first female Attorney General of the State of Pennsylvania; and
Whereas, on February 8th, 2013, Mrs. Kane announced an updated reciprocity agreement with the State of Florida, which closed the concealed firearm permit from the Florida Department of allowed Pennsylvania residents, even if they deemed unfit in Pennsylvania to carry a concealed firearm issued from the State of Florida; and now therefore
Resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby honor and congratulate Attorney General Kathleen Kane for her tireless efforts and contributions to protect and defend Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens by closing the Florida concealed-carrying permit loophole, and on the occasion of being elected as Pennsylvania's first female Attorney General. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the General Kane as Pennsylvania's Attorney General as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. (Applause.)
The General for remarks. ATTORNEY GENERAL KANE: Thank you very much. I am honored and overwhelmed to be in front of this forum. I am more honored to be your Attorney General of this great Commonwealth. It is my job to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States as well as of Pennsylvania, and it is my job to protect every citizen, over 12 million people in this Commonwealth. By closing the Florida loophole, which only took 11 years to close, by the way, we have done both. I will work every single day to protect every citizen of this Commonwealth here in Philadelphia, in Erie, in Scranton, in Monongahela, and everywhere else in this Commonwealth. You're important to me. I want people to know that we care. I want you to know that we're going to be here in your neighborhoods to help protect your on the playground and in their schools, and we will protect and defend the Constitution of this great Commonwealth. Thank you very much. Have a great day.
Thank you so much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Oh, who will present a resolution honoring the Special Forces Association. Would U.S. Army Retired Colonel Jack Tobin and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium.
All of us elected officials have sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States, as the Attorney General has and all of our elected officials, and in the history of our nation and probably any nation in this world, freedom has not come naturally, nor has it come easily. It has been a fight. And maintaining that freedom has fallen upon all of us, and we appreciate all our men and women who serve in our military today and in the past. Among those who protect our freedom are those who are oftentimes not seen and not thought of except for after the most spectacular incidences hit the news. They sacrifice their lives. They sacrifice their bodies. They sacrifice their health. I'm pleased to present this resolution to the Special Forces Association. S. Army Special Forces. Whereas, the United States Army Special Forces are the special operations force tasked with seven doctrinal missions: Unconventional Warfare (the original and most important mission of Special Forces) Foreign Internal Defense, Special Reconnaissance, Direct Action, Combatting Terrorism, Counter-Proliferation, and Information Operations. S. Army Special Forces, commonly known as the Green Berets because of their distinctive service headgear approved by President John F. S. Army Special Forces soldier has been made famous by Hollywood beginning with the 1968 film "The Green Berets," starring John Wayne, and continuing with other films and television shows such as "First Flood," "Rambo," "The 'A' Team," "Lethal Weapon" and "Clear and Present Danger"; and Whereas, in 1964 the Special Forces Association was formed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina by a group of Special Forces soldiers and approved by the 18th Airborne Corps; and Whereas, the mission of the Special Forces Association is to serve as the voice for the Special Forces community; perpetuate Special Forces traditions and brotherhood; advance the public image of Special Forces and promote the general welfare of the Special Forces community; and Whereas, members of the Special Forces Association have service dating from 1942 through present day and have served in times of peace and war; and Whereas, the Special Forces Association has grown from a group of 20 soldiers at its first meeting in 1964 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to an organization with 105 Chapters worldwide by 2013; and Whereas, on July 1st, 2012, Colonel Jack Tobin (retired) was elected President and Captain Nick Panarella, Jr. S. S. Army Special Forces. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Special Forces Association as evidence of the respect and admiration of this legislative body. )
The Chair recognizes Colonel Tobin for remarks.
After you made a couple hundred jumps, sometimes the body doesn't go the way the mind wants it to go. So Jack is a little bit under the weather right now. We define ourselves as the quiet professionals, and in that context, we're very humble and we're humbled by this award. All of us here would only say that we tend to walk in the shadows of those who have come before us, and the only thing that we can do is accept the award on their behalf. We thank you very much. (Applause.)
Mr. President, I'd like to recognize Bob McDowell, Nick Panarella, Mike Papier, and really -- and Nick Panarella's good friend, Register of Wills, Ron Donatucci is here, a strong supporter of veterans. The last time the three of us 23 years ago, and just to let you know, my good friend Mike Papier and I, we haven't seen each other for 15 years. When I got elected, I gave him a call. I said, Mike, what can I do for you? What can I do for you? He said, You know, I'd really like to get, because I lost, my Portuguese jump wings and Portuguese Special Forces field cap. So I got them from the Ambassador of Portugal. Portuguese jump wings and a Portuguese field cap. Now that's a humble guy. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilman. Council shall be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Thank you, gentlemen, for your service. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson, who will present a resolution proclaiming March, 2013 as American Red Cross Month in Cardwell Hughes and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium. And we have Councilman Oh, Councilwoman Blackwell, O'Brien, Squilla, and Bass joining the Councilman.
Much better. Today I am truly honored and privileged to have this opportunity to present a resolution honoring the American Red Cross, proclaiming this American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia. As a member of City Year -- let me back up. As a founding member of City Year Philadelphia, one of my teams that I led in the Point Breeze community and also in parts of Southwest team. We taught young people in schools disaster relief curriculums as well as a baby-sitting curriculum, and the American Red Cross cannot be prouder to have recruited one of the most outstanding public servants in the City of Philadelphia, the Honorable Renee Cardwell Hughes. Let's give her a round of applause. (Applause.)
And rather you're working on issues and supporting families with such natural catastrophes such as Hurricane Katrina or standing with members of City Council out in Eastwick addressing the issue around Hurricane Sandy, but even on a day-to-day basis, my office, through constituent services, call upon the American Red Cross to help families who are looking for food, shelter, and clothing as a result of them being in situations where their homes may result in a fire. to thank all my colleagues for joining me today. And the proclamation reads: Whereas, the American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by dedicated volunteers that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies; and Whereas, compassion, courage, character, and civic duty are inherent in the Red Cross mission to prevent and relieve human suffering, and the City of Philadelphia shares these grand ideals; and
Might I note, not on the script, that we have the only Red Cross House in the nation in West Philadelphia in the 3rd District. Thank you. (Applause.)
And whereas, the Red Cross is chartered and authorized by Congress to act in times of need, providing compassionate assistance to people afflicted by personal, local or national disasters; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter is the leading volunteer agency meeting the needs of thousands of individuals and families throughout the Greater Philadelphia region affected by disasters in Philadelphia; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter provided the Greater Philadelphia region with vital information to help the residents prepare for the first major hurricane to affect the area in many years; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter provides a worldwide emergency communication link and other casework services to members of the United States Armed Services and their Philadelphia region, 24 hours a day;
And whereas, in Southeastern Pennsylvania region, the American Red Cross trained and certified people in vital lifesaving skills including CPR, AED, first aid, water safety and HIV/AIDS preventions, as well as disaster preparedness skills; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter fulfilled its commitment to spotlighting National Preparedness Month by providing emergency preparedness outreach and education programs free of charge to millions of Southeastern Pennsylvania residents and businesses; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter operated 17 Red Cross Clubs in the region and trained nearly 50,000 youth in Red Cross Trainings including HIV prevention, preparedness, first aid and CPR, and international humanitarian law; now therefore
Resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia, does hereby proclaim March, 2013 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia in special recognition of the humanitarian efforts of the American Red Cross, its staff and volunteers, and we encourage all citizens to recognize and support the invaluable contributions of the American Red Cross. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented as a sincere expression of City Council's appreciation and recognition. And at this particular time, I would like to present this resolution to Honorable Renee Cardwell Hughes and say congratulations. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Judge Hughes for HUGHES: Thank you so much, President Clarke, Councilman Johnson, all of the Council. The promise of the Red Cross is that we will always be there when you need us. That's our promise. That's our equipment. It's unequivocal. It's no more complex than that and it's no more profound than that. We will be there no matter what, fire, building collapse, Super Storm Sandy. Whatever life throws at our community, the Red Cross will be there. And I make that promise without hesitation because of the extraordinary men and women who stand behind me. This is just a sampling of the power of our organization. We're able to do what we do because we have these incredible volunteers and incredible partnerships, like our partnership with City Council. That's what makes us powerful and strong. And so I love working with City Council. They help to get our message out. They volunteers. It's amazing the things that we do together. So I thank you so much for the help that you give us so that we can better serve our community. And I just can't tell you how nice it is to see you all, because I love working with all of you. Thank you on behalf of our thousands of volunteers and our staff for supporting our work, and we look forward to another year of serving. (Applause.)
Thank you so much. Judge, continue to do great work. Thank you. JUDGE HUGHES: Thank you so much.
Thank you. Before we proceed, just take a moment to show our love for our friends just like to recognize Eric Mayes. I understand, Eric, this is your last day working for the Tribune, but you will be moving on to UVA. I just want to thank you for being here week after week. (Applause.)
Thank you. We'll miss you, sir. You always give us some great stories. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor. Mr. Decker, do you have any messages from the Mayor?
Thank you. Do you have any other communications in your possession?
Thank you so much. Thank you. At this time, we'll have the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilman -- I'm sorry. Before we do that, Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. Point of personal privilege, if I may, please.
I'd like to take time and a moment to recognize some of the guests that we have here from the 6th Councilmanic District who are joining not only myself but us, students from the Maritime Academy Charter School and their teacher, Betsy Weiss. I just want to thank them all for joining us here today, and I hope they enjoy their stay and the process of City Council.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one resolution co-sponsored by myself, Councilman Squilla, and Henon. I offer another resolution which is non-privileged. I offer one bill which is co-sponsored by Councilman Goode -- two bills co-sponsored by Councilman Goode and myself.
An ordinance amending Chapter 18-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Airports," by providing that leases for certain concessions at Philadelphia International Airport shall include a provision requiring the lessee to exempt subtenants that provide compensation to employees in accordance with the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending various titles of The Philadelphia Code to provide for equality of treatment of all persons in the City of Philadelphia regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, including by further providing for the definition of "Life Partnership" and "Life Partner."
That bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings to review promotion procedures within the Philadelphia Fire Department, as it relates to Budgeted Uniform Vacancies, prior to the expiration of the Published Promotion Eligibility Lists for Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain on May 25, 2013.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution urging the State Senate of Pennsylvania to enact SB 293, a measure that will repeal the legal ability of all municipalities to enter into financially risky qualified interest rate management agreements, commonly known as "swaps."
Thank you. That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf I offer one resolution.
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 Forty-Third Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer three privileged resolutions, one non-privileged resolution, which I request the rules be suspended so this bill can be voted on today.
A privileged resolution recognizing April 27th as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Day.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring the 2012 LaSalle College High School Football Team.
That resolution will also be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta on the occasion of its Sixth Annual Philadelphia City Council Day.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution urging the Philadelphia Delegation of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to oppose House Bill 790 and proposed privatization of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Wine and Spirits Stores.
Councilwoman, would you like to be recognized for a motion.
I move for the adoption -- I move that the rules of Council be suspended so that we can hear this resolution at the end of today's Calendar. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. That resolution will be held on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
A privileged resolution proclaiming March, 2013 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution honoring, recognizing and commending Faatimah Gamble for her commitment and dedication to helping impoverished communities and families across the nation, and her advocacy for healthy lifestyles.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. No bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today, but at this time, I'd like to request leave for the remainder of Council and to be recorded as voting yes on all bills and resolutions.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill on behalf of the Administration.
An ordinance authorizing the Office of the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Wells Fargo Bank for provision of payroll banking services to the City.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. No bills or resolutions this morning.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have three bills on behalf of the Administration, one bill co-sponsored by Councilman Goode, Tasco, Greenlee, Blackwell, Kenney, Bass, and Brown.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of the City of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia and in cooperation with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, to undertake a project to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Philadelphia.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Bank of New York Mellon.
And an ordinance constituting the Sixteenth Supplemental Ordinance to Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
And an ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by enacting a new Chapter 9-3900, entitled "Fair Use of Credit Rating Information in Employment Decisions," to limit the use of credit information by employers in connection with applications for certain types of employment.
That bill will be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
An ordinance naming and designating the property located at 12601 Townsend Road as "The Rosemary Montagno Senior Center."
That bill will be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one non-privileged resolution on behalf of the Administration.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property -- 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 Eleventh and Fifty-Ninth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee on Parks and Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, will you please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 120825, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Concession Agreement regarding the Burholme Park Golf Center, between the City of & Family Entertainment Center, to have an Initial Term of ten years and, at the City's option, up to two Renewal Terms of five year each, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. 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 Bill No. 120825. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of Bill No. 120825. All those in favor please say (Aye.)
The ayes have it. This bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee on Public Health and Human Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Public Health and Human Services reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
The Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 120796, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code relating to tax rates and credits for the Business Income and Receipts Tax by providing a credit for contributions to nonprofit organizations engaged in developing and implementing healthy food initiatives," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
I move that the rules of Council be suspended so to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 120796. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bill No. 120796. 2ND READING All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. That bill will be on the First Reading Calendar today. The next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just read from committee 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 Council session. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones to call up bills and resolutions on the Final Passage today.
Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Nos. 130199, 120525, 120526, 120528, 120914, 130064, 130060, 130080, 120827, 120828, and 130065. All other resolutions and bills are being held, Mr. President.
Thank you, sir. Thank you again, Councilman. Before considering the bills and resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, we will have public comment. Public comment will go as follows: If you are here to testify on a bill or a resolution on the Final Passage Calendar today, you must sign up to the table to my left. The podium in the middle of the Council in the audience area has a device on it. That device will have several lights. When it is your time to speak, the light will turn green. When the light turns yellow, you have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks. When the light turns red, you must conclude your remarks. You will be given three minutes for your particular speech. Mr. Decker, would you please call the first witness.
There are no speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Mr. Decker, I think we do have one of our very good friends.
Robert Taylor, commenting on 130065, 120827, and 120828. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning, President Clarke. I'm Robert Taylor, a member of the Friends of Wharton Square Advisory Board, a citizen of South Philadelphia, President of TWU Local 700, WPEB 88.1 FM commentator on the Jasper Jones Show. I'm commenting today on 130065, 120827, 120828, firearms and needless reporting requirements. These bills set up 10,000 acres of victim disarmament zones. President Obama says, quote, We should be willing to challenge old assumptions, the old ideas, that of setting up gun-free zones, like Sandy Hook that invite killers to go on shooting sprees. Surely we have an obligation to try to protect our children, the way the President protects his children, with arms. The parks are not like City Council. The people who work at the facilities need to provide a certain level of security. The parks are part of the Commonwealth, which belongs to we, the people, and the City shouldn't be attempting to regulate gun rights out of existence based on Section 21 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of PA. Quote, If the state may compel the surrender of one constitutional right as a condition of its favors, it may, in like manner, compel the surrender of all, Frost versus Railroad Commission. As anyone can clearly see, simply openly carrying a gun in public isn't a crime in Pennsylvania. Also see Commonwealth versus Jackson, 1997. Of course, all people with permits should be permitted into all public areas. Remember, people are innocent until proven guilty. Why burden people working in the parks with needless reports, while at the same time denying them the right to defend their children and themselves. Criminals don't follow the laws. Inspector Verdell Johnson, Commander of the Southwest Division, stated that on April 2nd, 2010 police saw someone openly carrying a gun while playing ball. The police approached the individual without probable cause. That individual was -- that that individual was armed and dangerous. According to the one-sided testimony, the individual shot at police. Naturally the individual in question is dead and cannot speak for himself. While I don't support people shooting at the police, our parks enjoy the support of good police like our own Officer Harris. Still, I don't support tyrannical police behavior. Quote, The officer's suspicion must be reasonable and based on specific articulate facts, Terry versus Ohio. This is a lesson the City apparently hasn't learned from their reckless stop-and-frisk lawsuits and the Mark Fiorino open carry lawsuits. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere, Dr. Martin Luther King, letters from Birmingham Jail. May God save us all. More guns, less crime. Thank you.
There are no 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. At this time, we will now consider the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of 130199.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Oak Lane Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 6556 North Woodstock Street.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. That resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120525.
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Mollbore Street, both sides, 8th Street to Beulah Street.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. This bill having been voted in the affirmative by all members present, the bill passes. 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, 120528.
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Mole Street, west side, Wolf Street to Ritner Street.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120914.
An ordinance authorizing East Falls Development Corporation to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 4168 Ridge Avenue.
Mr. Decker, we'll proceed on this one, but I think we missed 526. Let's proceed. We'll come back to that. This bill having been read on 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now go back to 26.
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 16th Street, both sides, Wolf Street to Ritner Street.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130064.
An ordinance amending Section 6 of an ordinance (Bill No. 120396) approved September 13, 2012, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Northern Liberties Auction to construct, 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING use and maintain various encroachments within the right-of-way on the north sidewalk of Spring Garden Street between North Third Street and Bodine Street."
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130060.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Belmont Avenue, Monument Avenue, Ford Road, and Edgley Avenue.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 130080.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Mifflin Street, Broad Street, McKean Street and 15th Street.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Councilman Green 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING is voting aye. Councilman Greenlee.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 120827.
An ordinance amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Playgrounds," by providing for an annual report containing details of any and all reported violations of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING take place on the grounds of any Park or Playground.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 120828.
An ordinance amending Chapter 15-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Recreation Centers," providing for an annual report containing details of any and all reported violations of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, which take place on the grounds of any Recreation Center.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130065.
An ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by providing for a prohibition on firearms and deadly weapons in or around City-owned or City-occupied facilities.
Thank you, Mr. President. I just wanted to speak really briefly on this particular bill. This is something that is very timely that we're talking about this today in light of having our Attorney General Kathleen Kane here earlier today and applauding her for closing the Florida loophole. When we talk about guns and gun safety, I think that she's done a fantastic job, and we want to duplicate 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING those efforts wherever we can here. We want to do our part. Also, it's timely because just recently the Governor of Colorado just signed a gun control package which places new restrictions on firearms in a state that's very similar to Pennsylvania and which has a proud tradition of gun ownership and self-reliance. The goal of this bill is common sense and it's basic. We just don't want guns on City properties. We don't allow guns in this building, and the goal is to extend that, especially protecting our young people at City rec centers and playgrounds. If it's a good thing to protect us, why wouldn't we extend that to all of our citizens? And so I know that there are some concerns regarding the bill regarding reenactment and the use of firearms in different ways, and I think that this bill has been fantastic because it's a collaboration between the 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Administration and City Council. And so we're certainly willing to hear what other folks have to say and work into the language any additional regulations that we need to to protect those who want to do reenactments and that sort of thing. So I just wanted to make a mention of that. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you so much, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. I just wanted to explain that I'll be voting against it because I do not believe we have the legal authority and I have my concerns about the constitutionality. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. This bill having been read on two separate days, the question is shall 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 15; the nays are two. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Thank you so much. At this time, we'd like to see -- I'm sorry. Mr. Decker, do you have additional resolutions.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings to review promotion procedures within the Philadelphia Fire Department, as it relates to Budgeted Uniform Vacancies, prior to the expiration of the Published Promotion Eligibility Lists for Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain on May 25, 2013, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing April 27th as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Day, introduced by Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
And a resolution recognizing and honoring the 2012 LaSalle College High School Football Team, introduced by Councilwoman Tasco.
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 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it. That resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and acknowledging Delta Sigma Theta on the occasion of its Sixth Annual Philadelphia City Council Day, introduced by Councilwoman Tasco.
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.)
And a resolution 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING urging the Philadelphia Delegation of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to oppose House Bill 790 and the proposed privatization of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Wine and Spirits Stores, introduced by Councilwoman Tasco.
Absolutely. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Very briefly, I'd just like to say that as the debate goes on in Harrisburg relative to the issue of privatizing the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Wine and Spirits Stores, I'm calling on our Philadelphia Delegation and other legislators across the state, if they will listen, to not pass the legislation. The state store system is an asset that currently generates more than $500 million annually, providing a steady 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING and increasing source of revenue to the state treasury. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board also serves an important role in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Pennsylvanians by ensuring that only appropriate age-responsible parties are able to purchase retail liquor. The final thing I want to say is that the proposed legislation to privatize state Wine and Spirit Stores may also have a significant and detrimental impact on the City of Philadelphia through the proliferation of numerous additional alcohol establishments throughout the City and in its various communities and neighborhoods, causing a negative impact on the public health and safety of Philadelphia and its citizens. So that's why I've introduced this legislation and ask all my colleagues to vote, and hopefully we will have some impact. Certainly I hope 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Delegation has taken a stance against it. And we were worried earlier about all the drugstores that opened up in the various communities that would end up being liquor stores. We still have that fear. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
I just wanted to commend Councilwoman Tasco for bringing to light this issue. We're talking about 3,500 jobs, middle-class, family-supporting jobs. And it's amazing to me that the Governor raises the issue that 800 million will go for education by selling more alcohol in our community. 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING So it's booze for books, and I think that's a false choice and one that we should not be suckered into. And I just -- it just galls me to think that in a city where we had last year 331 murders, most of those murders were conducted under some type of influence of drugs or alcohol, that this Governor would put this upon us and fill our prisons once more as opposed to our colleges with a booze for books choice. And I commend you, Councilwoman Tasco, for raising this issue. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilman. Councilman Kenney, are you okay? Thank you. Councilwoman, can you make a motion again.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. Thank you. 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution proclaiming March, 2013 as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
Council President, I make a motion to move the resolution, to adopt the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. 3/21/13 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring, recognizing and commending Faatimah Gamble for her commitment and dedication to helping impoverished communities and families across the nation, and her advocacy for healthy lifestyles, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
Council President, I make a motion to adopt the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you so much, Mr. Decker. That concludes our Calendar for today. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there any speeches on the part of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Mr. President. First I have an announcement. On March 22nd, which is tomorrow, down at the Navy Yard, I will be hosting a forum on investing in our region's infrastructure as a pathway to stimulate jobs and our economy. We will have a luncheon and the keynote speaker will be former Mayor and Governor of the City of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, Ed Rendell, and the symposium will focus on how do we invest and make long-term comprehensive investment in our infrastructure such as our bridges, our roads, our transportation system as a means to stimulate jobs in our local economy. And we still have some seats available, so rather it's Councilmembers and/or those who are listening to this announcement are invited to participate. Contact my office and make sure they RSVP. To the matter at hand, Council President and colleagues, my staff and I weeks have been attending AVI meetings throughout the 2nd Councilmanic District. Every one of them has been packed with people who are concerned, confused, angry, and frightened about AVI. I met a gentleman on a fixed income with a disability who received a new assessment of $475,000. He mentioned that he cannot afford to pay a tax bill that will increase to $6,000 all in one year. If he hasn't lived in the area for more than ten years, like many of the people in his neighborhood, he may not be eligible for meaningful proposed relief measures. At a meeting with Councilman Mark Squilla, we asked and did a small poll of the residents in the room and we asked them how many believe that their assessments were inaccurate, and more than 90 percent of the people in the room raised their hands. The assessments, which we have been reviewing from block to block and in some cases from house to house, seems like they're all over the place. Many people don't understand how the City arrived at these values that were set for their homes. Some of them don't know how to fill out the first-level review forms. Still others don't know how to interpret the information on their new assessments. AVI is supposed to be about making sure that everyone pays their fair share, but this cannot happen, but this cannot happen as long as the assessments which the tax bills will be based are inaccurate. Some are of the belief that we should simply forge ahead and correct errors and work out the kinks along the way. I and a number of my colleagues are of the belief that we should slow down, do what's right, do what's fair, and do what makes sense. This means providing accurate assessments for all properties and supporting measures such as the one proposed by my colleague Councilman Mark would, in the very least, allow people to phase in or gradually absorb the increases in their tax bills and, most of all, remain in their homes. After we know we have accurate assessments, we can provide relief measures such as gentrification relief in a hardship deferral bill, which I propose, which will support individuals who may not be eligible for the other types of various reliefs and cannot afford to pay the huge increase all in one year. Currently, from my perspective, AVI suffers from a legitimacy problem. The program is promoted as being accurate and fair, but thus far after attending countless, countless community neighborhood meetings, it seems like it's inaccurate and unfair. Taxpayers and my constituents don't think their assessments are accurate and, furthermore, don't understand why the City doesn't collect delinquent taxes to pay more. As mentioned in the City Council hearing yesterday, the City should budget for increased revenues if this Administration is serious about collecting taxes. If the Administration is committed to collecting 50 million in delinquent taxes, the Administration could come down much significantly.
I'm looking forward to also meeting with my Council colleagues and the Philadelphia Delegation on Monday morning to make sure in Harrisburg we are aggressively advocating on those bills that were proposed on behalf of City Council in the State House to provide a level of tax relief and/or measures that will soften the blow of us going to AVI. And also I just want to encourage and make sure that even our Council at-large members are also playing an active role in making sure that all members and all residents throughout the are significantly impacted by us going to AVI are playing a critical role in making sure that those constituents receive a level of tax relief and/or measures that can soften the blow of AVI. Thank you very much, Council President.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to publicly thank Archbishop Charles Chaput for his recent decision to allow an 11-year-old wonderful young lady from Bucks County to play CYO football next year. There was an indication earlier that she would be banned from the team because of her gender. After two years of playing, after being selected as an all-star, after being accepted by her teammates and coaches, she was given the blow that she able to play the sport that she loves. So Archbishop Chaput made the right decision, and I admire him for his decision. But I'd also like to say a word or two about Caroline Pla, who was the young lady who took on the battle to exert her rights to be all that she can be regardless of her gender. And I think that what she shows all of us is that this is a struggle that goes on every day at every level. Councilwoman Brown has talked about issues relative to corporate boardrooms. This is on a CYO football playing field. There is no reason in the world why anyone should be denied any opportunity to do anything they want because of their gender, under any circumstances. And she has stood up on national television, has accomplished a great number of signatures nationwide, and has really struck to her guns, along with her parents' help, to get the right outcome in this particular situation. So I admire her. I acknowledge her efforts, and I just want everyone -I think we understand this, that young women like her who show us the way, women can do anything they want to do. They can play any sport they want to play, go to any school they want to attend, do any job or career they want to do. They can fly an F-18 fighter jet if they are so qualified. And I think that we need to reinforce that in our young women every day and in our young men so they understand the role, the equal roles, we all should have. So kudos to Caroline Pla, her parents, and kudos to Archbishop Chaput, and I hope she has a successful football season next year. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you, Council President. I want to take this opportunity to thank you and the rest of this body and fellow colleagues for the last two days of long tax delinquency hearings in the Council of the Whole. I think the focus on this issue is critical in supporting our great city services and our city employees that go out there and provide a great service, who, by the way, still don't have a contract, on a daily basis when our water mains break and when our teachers are educating our students, and many of the other services that need additional funding, priority funding. And I think the result of these, we're going to find some creative ideas, which also fellow colleagues such as Councilwoman Sanchez, Bill Green and you, Council President Clarke, who have introduced delinquency issues in the form of legislation that's going to change -- policies and the way we prioritize our tax delinquency and our collections. So I believe that we are headed in the right direction, and, again, I want to thank my six -- or five fellow freshmen colleagues who introduced resolutions, and I think we're going to be able to put together some suggestions and steps moving forward and present it to you, Council President, and see if we can make a difference in changing for the better the way we collect our tax delinquencies. So thank you.
Thank you. And thanks for the Serious 6 and their continued great work. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
What are you going to call us? You got a name for us?
I was trying to think of an appropriate name for some of the veterans.
I'd just like to remind my colleagues and the public that tomorrow the Public Health and Human Services Committee will hold hearings regarding the impact of the Commonwealth's failure to expand Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. That hearing will take place in this Chamber tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. And right after Council today, my colleagues, we will have the chief staff of the regional director of the federal Health and Human Services Department to brief us on the details of the bill. So we ask you to come into the Council Caucus Room after this meeting. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much, Councilwoman. That concludes the speeches on the behalf of -- the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Yes, Mr. President. I'd like to thank Councilman Kenney for introducing, along with Councilman Squilla, a resolution calling for hearings on the Fire Department's promotion practices. If anybody can figure them out, I challenge them, but hopefully some people come out of that hearing, and I'd be glad to co-sponsor it with Councilman Kenney, and I will do that. Thank you.
We'll make sure that that's indicated on the resolution. And the Chair again recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. I just wanted to in fact Colonel Jack Tobin had to take another flight, but he will be arriving this afternoon to attend this evening's reception, if anybody is available to come by Jane G's Restaurant at 1930 Chestnut Street, 6 o'clock to support the Special Forces Association. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. There are no other speeches. I'd like to recognize Councilwoman Brown for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 4th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday April 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. All those in favor? (Aye.)
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