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Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 5, 2016

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 5, 2016

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Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell is voting aye. Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160221.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire by condemnation fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 19th Street to the east, 28th Street to the west, Cecil B. Moore Avenue to the north, and College Avenue to the south.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell is voting aye. Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160222.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 6th Street, Poplar Street, and 7th Street.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell is voting aye. Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160227.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," by modifying the household living uses allowed in the CMX-3 district and making related changes.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell is voting aye. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160228.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land within an area bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Spring Garden Street, and Third Street.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. I move to amend Bill No. 160228. A copy has been circulated amongst Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The amendment is approved. Bill No. 160228 is amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 160246.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 28th Street, Thompson Street, 25th Street, North College Avenue, West College Avenue, and Girard Avenue.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell is voting aye. Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160271.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 31st Street, Master Street, 32nd Street, and Jefferson Street. Further to approve the Master Plan for the Brewerytown Residential Mixed-Used District by adding the site bounded by 31st Street, Master Street, 32nd Street and Jefferson Street; to the Brewerytown Residential Mixed-Use District and approving various construction projects. Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 160271. A copy of the amendment has been given to all members and I move the adoption of that amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor of the amendment? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Bill No. 160271 is amended. It will be on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Thank you. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions? Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

A resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing Good Samaritans from Ready, Willing & Able, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown on behalf of Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. That resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING the Julia R. Masterman School and its Students for Winning First Place in Every Element of the State Odyssey of the Mind Competition, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown on behalf of Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Yes, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. That resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Commerce & Economic Development to investigate and hold hearings on the City of Philadelphia's plans to enforce and comply with the U.S. Department of Labor Administrator's Interpretation of No. 2015-1, as well as any current or planned standards and practices by which the City currently enforces Employee Classifications, introduced by Councilman Henon.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities and the Committee on Disabled and Persons with Special Needs to hold hearings on the current state of accessibility of Philadelphia's traditional taxi services and forthcoming transportation network services, in search of opportunities to expand accessibility and ensure prompt and dignified ride services for all Philadelphians, across all platforms, introduced by Councilman Henon.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings regarding working conditions for workers employed by subcontractors at the Philadelphia International Airport such as Prime Flight and Prospect, examining the implementation of the 21st Century Minimum Wage Ordinance and determining whether action should be taken to suspend or cancel certain contracts after repeated violations of workers' rights, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Council Stated Meeting May 5, 2016 5/5/16 - STATED - 2ND READING President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing and honoring the 2016 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award Recipients for exemplary teachers, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.