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Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 2, 2019

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 2, 2019

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Councilman Greenlee

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Resolution 190325 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190326.

Chief Clerk

A resolution also naming the 1100 block of Custis Place as John L. Bivens Place, honoring the memory, life, and legacy of a Yorktown hero.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190326 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190329.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190329 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190330.

Chief Clerk

A resolution also naming Sears Street between 27th Street and 28th Street "Ella Best Way" to honor Ms. Ella Pridgen-Best, founder of "Don't Shoot, I want a Future", for her years of community activism and her contributions to the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilmember Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190330 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190332.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190332 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190333.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3519 North Marshall Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Thank you. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190333 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190334.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1907 East Sterner Street, 1722 North 3rd Street, 2751 Kensington Avenue, 265 West Thayer Street, and 2741 North Orkney Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Thank you. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190334 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190335.

Chief Clerk

A resolution renaming the 1800 block of Foulkrod Street "Reverend William H. Anderson Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend William H. Anderson for his dedication to the Northeast Baptist Church Community.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Thank you. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190335 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190336.

Chief Clerk

A resolution renaming the 4700 block of Tackawanna Street "Reverend Lee Mason, Jr. Way" to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Lee Mason, Jr. for his dedication to the Northeast Baptist Church Community.

Council President Clarke

One more time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190336 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 190346.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the establishment of a "Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia" to investigate child separation in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you very much, Council President. I would like to offer an amendment to Resolution No. 190346. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to 190346 be adopted. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 190346 has been amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 181064-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending the "/CDO Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," to revise provisions relating to river access streets. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

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.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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.

Chief Clerk

Council President Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING 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, 180998.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-603, entitled "Use-Specific Standards," to revise the standards and procedures for medical marijuana dispensaries.

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. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

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.

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, 190151.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 21st Street, Oxford Street, 20th Street, Jefferson Street, and Ridge 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.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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 2, 2019 5/2/19 - 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.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

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, 190129.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance constituting the Twenty-Second Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye. Stated Meeting May 2, 2019 5/2/19 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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.