Stated Meeting, March 3, 2022

Stated Meeting 1 3/3/2022 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Via Microsoft Teams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, March 3, 2022 10:12 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 2 3/3/2022

Thank you very much, and good morning to everyone. Thank you for joining us today. Before we begin the Council session today, I would like to make the following announcement: Due to the continuing threat to public health from COVID-19, 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, the Legal Intelligencer prior to the meeting, and can also be found on PHLCouncil.com. I will now note that the hour has come. Mr. Decker -- I want to ask the Clerk please call the roll to take attendance, and members that are in attendance, say a couple of words to make Stated Meeting 3 3/3/2022 image is displayed on the screen. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.

Councilwoman Bass.

Good morning, Mr. President, colleagues, and the Philadelphia viewing public. Good morning, everyone.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Brooks.

Good morning, Council President and colleagues. I'm present.

Good morning.

Councilman Domb.

Good morning, Council President and colleagues. Present.

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Councilwoman Gauthier.

Good morning, Council President, colleagues, and Philadelphia. Present.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. And good morning, Philadelphia.

Good morning.

Councilman Green.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues, and on this first Thursday of Council in the month of March, to the City of Sisterly Effectiveness and Brotherly Love.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. I am present.

Good morning.

Councilman Johnson.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Sending prayers out to all the families who have lost loved ones to senseless gun violence.

Good morning.

Councilman Jones.

Good morning, Mr. President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning, viewing public. I'm present.

Good morning.

Councilman Oh. Stated Meeting 6 3/3/2022

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. I'm present.

Good morning.

Councilman O'Neill.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Parker.

Good morning, Mr. President, colleagues, and Philadelphia.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. I'm present.

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Councilman Squilla.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Present.

Good morning.

Councilman Thomas.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning to the public. I'm present.

Good morning.

Council President Clarke.

And good morning to all. Thank you all for being here. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Father Bill Waters of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Stated Meeting 8 3/3/2022 today as the guest of Councilman Squilla. I would ask all members and guests to please bow your head for the invocation.

Almighty and eternal God, you've revealed your glory to all nations. God of power and might, wisdom and justice, through you authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, judgment is decreed. Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude that members of the Philadelphia City Council, that their affairs may be conducted in righteousness and be eminently useful to the people of Philadelphia. May they encourage through respect your virtue and religion. May they execute the laws with justice and mercy. May they seek to restrain crime, vice, and immorality. Let the light of your divine wisdom direct deliberations of the City Council as they seek to preserve peace, Stated Meeting 9 3/3/2022 the blessings of liberty and equality. We pray that the members of the Philadelphia City Council, who are entrusted to guard our political welfare, may be enabled by your powerful protection to discharge their duties with honesty and ability. We likewise commend to your unbounded mercy all the citizens of Philadelphia, that we may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of your holy law. Loving God, in a very special way this morning, we pray for the people of Ukraine. We pray for all those who are making decisions concerning this war. We pray that their decisions may be made in a way that brings about peace and respect the lives and dignity of all involved. Loving God, as we celebrate today the feast of one of our own Philadelphians, Mother Katharine Drexel, Stated Meeting 10 3/3/2022 to be canonized from Philadelphia, we pray that through her intercession, there may be a decrease in the crime in the City of Philadelphia. We pray that through her intercession may all become more attentive and responsive as she was to the needs of the homeless and those marginalized in the City. In conclusion, Lord, we pray in thanksgiving that the members of the Philadelphia City Council are willing to be of service to us. We pray in thanksgiving for their sacrifice that they make so generously and selflessly being public servants. We pray that all of their decisions be for the common good, their decisions will respect the life and dignity of each citizen of the City of Philadelphia. We bring all of this to you, our Lord and God forever and ever. Amen. (Amen.) Stated Meeting 11 3/3/2022

Thank you so much, Father. We really appreciate you being here today. Thank you for your invocation.

Thank you, and thank you for wanting to have the sense of God's presence here at the meeting. That's tremendous. Thank you.

Thank you. You're welcome. And our next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 24th, 2022. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 24th, 2022 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 24, 2022 Stated Meeting 12 3/3/2022 in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and our Journal is approved. And our next order of business is the request for leave of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the members of Council, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.

The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion concerning certain legislative matters that may arise during the course of today's session of Council and that were Stated Meeting 13 3/3/2022 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 concerning possible actions by Council Stated Meeting 14 3/3/2022 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 Council session. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the motion carries. And our next order of business is communications, and I would ask the Clerk to please read the messages from the Mayor and any additional communications that he may have in his Stated Meeting 15 3/3/2022

From the Mayor to the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 220005 and 220052. And I am pleased to advise you that on February 25, 2022, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on February 24, 2022: Bill Nos. 220001, 220002, and 220077. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to assign 2032 East Lehigh Avenue located in the First Councilmanic District; and A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Stated Meeting 16 3/3/2022 title to 2609 through 27 Sears Street, 3014 through 26 Wharton Street, and 1308 through 14 South 26th Street located in the Second Councilmanic District; and A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Third Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: Brandywine Street, Olive Street, Melon Street, North Shedwick Street, Wallace Street, North 33rd Street, and North 35th Street; and A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: Monument Street, North Sydenham Street, and North 31st Street; and Stated Meeting 17 3/3/2022 amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City's Airports to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department; and An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City's airports to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate Stated Meeting 18 3/3/2022 officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; and An ordinance amending Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners," to authorize the Streets Department to collect fees for costs incurred in reviewing plans for and constructing ADA-compliant sidewalks, all under certain terms and conditions.

Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. Appreciate it. 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 Stated Meeting 19 3/3/2022 opportunity for the public comment. I'd like to thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. Mr. Decker, please read the titles of the legislation that is being offered today by our members.

Yes, Mr. President. Councilwoman Parker offers one bill and three resolutions. On behalf of Council President Clarke, an ordinance amending Chapter 21-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Community Development," by adding new provisions related to workforce housing programs, amending the applicability period, and making other technical changes.

Referred to committee.

And on her own behalf, a resolution congratulating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her historic nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States and urging the U.S. Senate Stated Meeting 20 3/3/2022 to confirm her nomination.

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution commending the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement for their prudent actions over the years to increase the Pension Fund's actuarial funding ratio.

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his administration to conduct an annual review of how the City's elimination of the Rule of Two has impacted workforce diversity in both hiring and promotion.

Next week's Calendar.

Mr. President, Councilwoman Parker would like to be recognized on the bills and resolutions.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for Stated Meeting 21 3/3/2022 all of her resolutions that she introduced today.

Thank you so very much, Mr. President. First, on Ketanji Brown Jackson being nominated to the Supreme Court, it is a high honor to congratulate Ketanji Brown Jackson on being nominated to the highest court of the land, the Supreme Court. One of my favorite rulings of hers, Mr. President, is the 2018 American Federation of Government Employees, the AFL-CIO ruling, where Jackson invalidated provisions of three executive orders that would have limited the time federal employee labor union officials could spend with union members, the issues that unions could bargain over negotiations, and the rights of disciplined workers to appeal disciplinary actions. Judge Jackson concluded that the executive orders violated the right of federal employees to collectively Stated Meeting 22 3/3/2022 bargain and guaranteed by the Federal Service-Labor Management Relations Statute. Judge Jackson is the real deal. She is the most qualified person for the job. She attended Harvard and Harvard Law and was the editor of the Harvard Law Review. She has come up through the ranks and would be the first Justice who has served as a Public Defender. Even more notable if confirmed, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, and it's about time we had such representation in such an esteemed position. The Philadelphia City Council congratulates her on her nomination and, of course, urges a speedy confirmation. I want to note for the record, Mr. President, that this resolution is sponsored by all of the women of Council - Gauthier, Sanchez, Bass, Brooks, Gilmore Richardson, and Gym, yourself, Mr. President, and Stated Meeting 23 3/3/2022 Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, O'Neill, Domb, Green, and Thomas. Thank you, colleagues. Next, Mr. President, is the Rule of Two. In November of 2021, a majority of the voters in Philadelphia voted to eliminate the Rule of Two. Now, data shows that standardized testing of all kinds is skewed out to favor for test-takers of diverse backgrounds. That is why I introduced the ballot question to eliminate the Rule of Two, which stated that for City hiring and promotions, HR managers can only choose from the first or second top-scoring candidates. The Rule of Two practice did not take into account a person's years of experience, their expertise, their training, or their passion for their role. Other cities don't use a Rule of Two. In a 2017 comparison with 35 other peer cities, it was found that no other municipality adhered to a Rule of Stated Meeting 24 3/3/2022 Two. All had more expansive rules like a Rule of Five or a Rule of Ten. And approximately 20 percent used the varying rule, which is what Philadelphia chose to do by eliminating the Rule of Two. Eliminating the Rule of Two will help correct a barrier that prevented many Black and Brown and women civil service workers from being hired or moving up the chain as it relates to City jobs. However, what we do need to do now is analyze the data around the new hiring and promotion processes and see, let's measure whether or not they are working. So this is why today, Mr. President, I've introduced this resolution calling on Mayor Kenney and his administration to conduct an annual review of how the City's elimination of the Rule of Two has impacted workforce diversity in both hiring and promotions. With this resolution, I am asking the Stated Meeting 25 3/3/2022 Administration to run a report on the numbers. They should tell us how many people of color and women were hired since the Rule of Two was eliminated, how many employees of color and women were promoted since the Rule of Two was eliminated, and how do these figures compare to when the Rule of Two was still in place.

Finally, are there any adjustments that need to be made to help level the playing field when it comes to putting the right people in positions regardless of their standardized test-taking skills. While we know it is our duty to combat institutional racism wherever it occurs and I've heard from multiple people, they've demanded, as Chair of Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service, that they want a city government that is reflective of the population and they want fairness in pay. Let's prove to them that eliminating the Rule of Two is a step towards equity. Stated Meeting 26 3/3/2022 Now, Mr. 1 percent. That's how much it increased, the highest market value for the Pension Fund in over 20 years. A reduction in investment fees, saving over $90 million; long-term stability; the 2020 Government Finance Officers Association Award for Excellence. And they're on track to reach 80 percent funding by 2028 and 100 percent funding by 2031. The Pension Fund has achieved all of this because of the leadership of the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement, along with the combined efforts -- truly an intergovernmental effort -- the City Administration, Philadelphia municipal unions, our City Council, Mr. President, Stated Meeting 27 3/3/2022 under your leadership, and the State Legislature, some members who are no longer elected, and all other interested parties. This is why today I am proud to have introduced a resolution commending the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement for their prudent actions over the years to increase the Pension Fund's actuarial funding ratio. For the record, Philadelphia, this resolution is co-sponsored by our Council President, Darrell Clarke, and Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Bass, O'Neill, Brooks, Domb, Gilmore Richardson, Green, Gym, and Thomas. According to the Pew Charitable Trust in 2019, the collaborative efforts to shore up our Pension Fund have proved that improved funding of a municipal pension system is attainable. These extraordinary and prudent efforts benefit City retirees, current City workers, taxpayers, and the City's operating Stated Meeting 28 3/3/2022 budget, and it will likely improve the City's credit rating. I want to give some credit to some folks - Fran Bielli and James C. I called you that because I didn't want to chop up your name, James. Treasurer Jackie Dunn; Rob Dubow; Roosevelt Poplar; Tumar Alexander; Diana Cortes; Rebecca Rhynhart; Carol Stukes-Baylor, the first Black woman to ever be elected Vice Chair of that Board; Brian Coughlin; Paul Reed; Mike Zaccagni; Sade, who is no longer here; Matt Stitt, who is no longer here; and Bob McDermott. Special thank you to each of you and our workers. Thank you for your measured actions over the years that have led to this outstanding result. You all are to be commended and applauded. Our Pension Fund used to be attacked, people claiming that it was mismanaged, but we showed that we could take care of ourselves, do the right thing, and preserve retirement security Stated Meeting 29 3/3/2022 for municipal workers, and for that, we should all be proud. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you, Councilwoman. Thank you. A lot of good work. Next week's Calendar. Mr. Decker, next.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson offers two resolutions, entitled a "Resolution celebrating Author Mollie Elkman and Her Children's Book, The House That She Built, on the Occasion of Women's History Month."

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women's History Month.

Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting 30 3/3/2022

Councilman Jones offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution recognizing and honoring Dr. Eydie Miller-Ellis for her unwavering commitment to the advancement of the careers and goals of women and minorities in the field of medicine."

Next week's Calendar.

Councilman Johnson offers one bill and three resolutions. On behalf of Council President Clarke, an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City's airports to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department.

Referred to committee. Stated Meeting 31 3/3/2022

Also on behalf of the Council President, a resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City's Airports to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department.

Referred to committee.

On his own behalf, Councilman Johnson offers a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2609 through 27 Sears Street, 3014 through 26 Wharton Street, and 1308 through 14 South 26th Street located in the Second Councilmanic District.

Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting 32 3/3/2022

And a resolution honoring Reuben Jones, executive director of Frontline Dads, for his dedicated leadership in promoting public safety and justice reform in Philadelphia.

Next week's Calendar.

Councilman Green offers a resolution calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Tom Wolf to raise or remove the cap on the amount of tax credits available under the Film Production Tax Credit Program.

Next week's Calendar.

Councilwoman Brooks offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution honoring and commending the life and memory of Jennifer Bennetch and the impact of her housing activism on the City of Philadelphia."

Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting 33 3/3/2022

And that resolution was on behalf of Council President.

Thank you, Mr. Decker.

Councilman Domb offers a resolution honoring and congratulating Drexel University President John Fry on his 2021 receipt of the William Penn Award from the Greater Philadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce, and for his many contributions to Drexel University, the local community, and the entire Philadelphia region.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.

Thank you, Council President. I'd like to congratulate today Drexel President John Fry on being selected for the William Penn Award by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. The William Penn Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a business Stated Meeting 34 3/3/2022 executive in Greater Philadelphia, and it's been awarded annually since 1949, and recipients are chosen for their significant contributions to the business and civic advancement of the region, their professional accomplishments, their leadership experience, and their commitment to charity as well as to the community. John Fry has certainly helped our city and region thrive over this time he's been here. I'd like to thank my co-sponsors, Councilmembers Gauthier, Parker, Quinones-Sanchez, Jones, Squilla, Gilmore Richardson, Green, Bass, and Thomas. Thank you, Council President.

Thank you, Councilman. That will be on next week's Calendar.

Councilwoman Gauthier offers one bill and one Stated Meeting 35 3/3/2022 resolution, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 269 and abandonment of a portion of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the vicinity of the northwesterly side of Civic Center Boulevard, northeast of Osler Circle."

Referred to committee.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Third Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: Brandywine Street, Olive Street, Melon Street, North Shedwick Street, North Wallace Street, North 33rd Street, and North 35th Street.

Next week's Calendar.

Councilman Thomas Stated Meeting 36 3/3/2022 offers one bill and one resolution. On behalf of Council President Clarke, an ordinance amending Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners," to authorize the Streets Department to collect fees for costs incurred in reviewing plans for and constructing ADA-compliant sidewalks.

Referred to committee.

And on his own behalf, Councilman Thomas offers a resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week NBC10's Miguel Martinez-Valle and Augustine Conte III for representing Philadelphia in Beijing as the only Philadelphian reporters and photojournalists to cover the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Next week's Calendar.

Councilman O'Neill offers one bill, entitled "An Stated Meeting 37 3/3/2022 ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Refuse and Littering,' by revising the annual fee for neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services and exempting owner-occupied duplexes from the annual neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services fee requirements."

Referred to committee.

Councilman Squilla offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the conveyance of an interest in and the assignment of the redevelopment agreement for 2032 Lehigh Avenue located in the First Councilmanic District."

Next week's Calendar.

Councilwoman Bass offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2919 North 23rd Street located in the 8th Councilmanic Stated Meeting 38 3/3/2022 District."

Next week's Calendar.

Councilman Oh offers four resolutions, entitled a "Resolution recognizing Darrell K. Choates Sr. for his ongoing success and contributions in the fields of business and community development as CEO of the Choates Family of Companies."

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Streets and Services and Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings on the Administration's plan for public electric vehicle charging.

Today's Calendar.

And a resolution Recognizing and Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the Arrival of Stated Meeting 39 3/3/2022 with the Theme "Gifted to Give."

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to terminate all contracts and financial ties with Russian businesses and investments.

Next week's Calendar.

There are no other bills or resolutions being offered today by the members, Mr. President.

Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. That concludes the introduction of bills and resolutions by our members, and our next order of business is reports from committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson for a report from the Committee on Rules.

Council Stated Meeting 40 3/3/2022 President, the Committee on Rules reports five bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 210807, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Penn Street, Morris Street, Coulter Street, and Priscilla Street"; and Bill No. 210829, 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 Stated Meeting 41 3/3/2022 District"; and Bill No. 210957, entitled "An ordinance to approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 34th Street, Spruce Street, and 40th Street, related to the Graduate School of Education building at 3700 Walnut Street"; and Bill No. 220005, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 54th Street, Westminster Avenue, Haverford Avenue and 56th Street"; and Bill No. 220076, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 9th Street to the east, 11th Street to the west, Cumberland Street to the north, and Susquehanna Avenue to the south," respectfully Stated Meeting 42 3/3/2022 the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 210807, 210829, 210957, 220005, and 220076. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 210807, 210829, 210957, 220005, and 220076. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting 43 3/3/2022

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Green for a report from the Committee on Finance.

Thank you, Council President. The Committee on Finance reports out two bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 210827, entitled "An ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional Stated Meeting 44 3/3/2022 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"; and Bill No. 220116, entitled "An ordinance approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027, as amended," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. Stated Meeting 45 3/3/2022

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Council President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 210827 and 220116. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 210827, 220116. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and these bills will be Stated Meeting 46 3/3/2022 Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez for a report from the Committee on Appropriations.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Appropriations reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.

The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred Bill No. 220114, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain Stated Meeting 47 3/3/2022 offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 220114. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. Stated Meeting 48 3/3/2022 220114. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Thomas for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.

Thank you, Council President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports out 17 bills with a favorable recommendation.

Wow. Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.

The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was Stated Meeting 49 3/3/2022 210478, entitled "An ordinance establishing a parking regulation in the vicinity of: Frazier Street and Spruce Street; Ludlow Street and South 58th Street; Yewdall Street and Larchwood Avenue; Reinhard Street and South 47th Street; South 48th Street and Reinhard Street; Baring Street and North 32nd Street; Brandywine Street and North 34th Street; Hamilton Street and North 35th Street; Haverford Avenue and North 32nd Street; Haverford Avenue and North 40th Street; Wallace Street and North 33rd Street; Mandela Way and North 46th Street; Mount Vernon Street and North 33rd Street; Preston Street and Baring Street; St. Malachys Way and North 46th Street; Spring Garden Street and North 40th Street; North 31st Street and Hamilton Street; Sansom Street and South 49th Street; South 61st Street and Walnut Street; Irving Street and South 51st Street; Ruby Street and Market Street; Pine Street and South 46th Street; Mount Stated Meeting 50 3/3/2022 32nd Street; North 42nd Street and Baring Street; and State Street and Powelton Avenue"; and Bill No. 210800, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Parking Regulations and Penalties,' to add a new section entitled 'Parking for Qualified School Employees,' to provide parking for certain school employees at certain locations"; and Bill No. 210801, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 170002) approved May 22nd, 2017, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the easterly houseline of University Avenue, from a point approximately five-hundred forty-five feet north of Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two-hundred thirty-six feet further northwardly therefrom"; and Bill No. 210804, entitled "An Stated Meeting 51 3/3/2022 in the vicinity of: Mentor Street and Windrim Avenue; Pelham Road and Mower Street"; and Bill No. 210805, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Sulis Street and North 2nd Street; Ashdale Street and North 4th Street; Rittenhouse Street to Wissahickon Street"; and Bill No. 210806, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Tioga Street and North 15th Street"; and Bill No. 210828, 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,' by extending the period for Stated Meeting 52 3/3/2022 and conditions stated therein"; and Bill No. 210927, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Designation of Bicycle Lanes,' to authorize a bicycle lane, in the eastbound direction, on Chestnut Street from South 63rd Street to South 45th Street; and to remove a travel lane on Chestnut Street within the same limits"; and Bill No. 210955, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of North Daggett Street from Callowhill Street to Vine Street"; and Bill No. 211019, entitled "An ordinance establishing no truck or trailer parking regulations on North 60th Street between West Oxford Street and Clifford Terrace, both sides; North 61st Street between West Oxford Street and Clifford Terrace, both sides; and West Columbia Avenue between North 60th Street Stated Meeting 53 3/3/2022 61st Street, both sides"; and Bill No.

220045, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Overbrook Avenue from 64th Street to 66th Street"; and Bill No. 220053, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Horning Road from Roosevelt Boulevard to its terminus further northwestwardly therefrom"; and Bill No. 220111, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Streeteries,' to revise and add additional permitted locations"; and Bill No. 220119, entitled "An ordinance authorizing an existing bulk window at 2519 Frankford Avenue"; and Bill No. 220143, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Streeteries,' to add additional permitted locations"; and Stated Meeting 54 3/3/2022 220144, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-205 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of Market Street"; and Bill No. 220145, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Designation of Bicycle Lanes,' to authorize a bicycle lane on West Market Street from 34th Street to 30th Street; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Thomas.

Thank you, Council President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so to permit the Stated Meeting 55 3/3/2022 of the 17 bills that were just read into the record by the Clerk. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 17 bills that were just read by the Clerk. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. That concludes our reports from committee, and our next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just Stated Meeting 56 3/3/2022 from committee with a suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. They will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion concerning the resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar. They are Resolution Nos. 220169, 220170, 220171, 220172, 220173, 220174, 220175, 220176, 220177, 220180, 220181, 220182, 220183, and 220184. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be Stated Meeting 57 3/3/2022 2ND READING suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the resolutions just read by Councilwoman Parker. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, the motion carries, and we will consider the Resolution Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.

Thank you again, Mr. President. In addition to the resolutions being considered on the Consent Agenda, the following resolutions and bills are being called up from the Second Reading and Final Passage Stated Meeting 58 3/3/2022 Calendars today. They are Nos. 220178, 210956-A, and 220051-A. All other bills and resolutions are being held, Mr. President.

Thank you very much, Councilwoman. Our next order of business is our public comment. Before we proceed with the consideration of our public comment, we're going to take a brief five- to ten-minute break to allow our technology professionals an opportunity to connect our speakers for today for public comment session. Thank you. We'll be right back. (Short recess.)

Thank you. Good morning again, everyone, and thank you so very much for your patience. Stated Meeting 59 3/3/2022 Before we proceed with our public comment period, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Squilla.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I just, for the record, want to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions. I know that there's a long list of people who will be speaking and I might not be here at the end. So for the record, can I please be noted as voting aye on all bills and resolutions. Thank you.

Thank you, Councilmember Squilla. Whenever you have to depart, leave is granted, and the record will reflect that you have voted aye on all bills and resolutions. Thank you.

Thank you.

Now that everyone is connected to the meeting and before considering the resolutions and bills we have before us today, we will Stated Meeting 60 3/3/2022 consider public comment 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 of 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 against the legislation, and then add you to the list. We will telephone each person on the list during the Council session and invite them to our remote meeting. Under ideal circumstances, they will each have three minutes to speak. However, this time limit may vary from session to session. Today the time limit will be two minutes. In order to be fair to all those wishing to speak, I intend to hold Stated Meeting 61 3/3/2022 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. Shortly thereafter you will be muted and disconnected from the remote meeting. I also reserve the right to limit the number of speakers where repetitious comments are being made on the same matter, which could affect callbacks for public comment at the meeting. Please be aware that this public meeting is being recorded. Because the meeting is public, participants and viewers have no reasonable expectation of privacy. By continuing to be in the meeting, you are Stated Meeting 62 3/3/2022 consenting to being recorded. With this in mind, I will now ask the Chief Clerk to please read the name of our first speaker.

Yes, Madam Chair. The first speaker is Abron Ash, commenting on 200051 and 200176.

Good morning, Abron. Are you connected and ready to proceed? (No response.)

Good morning. (No response.)

Good morning. Are you connected? (No response.)

Mr. Decker, can you state that name again for the record, please.

I'm being told he's not connected, Madam Chair. I apologize.

Okay. Stated Meeting 63 3/3/2022 Thank you very much. The next person.

The next person -- give me one moment, Madam Chair.

Sure. Sure.

The first speaker is Regina Hairston, commenting on 200051-A [sic].

Good morning. Are you connected and ready to proceed, Ms. Hairston?

Good morning, Madam Chair. Yes, I am.

Thank you so very much. Please state your name for the record and proceed with your testimony.

My name is Regina A. Hairston, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Good morning, Madam Chair, members of Philadelphia City Council. I Stated Meeting 64 3/3/2022 am also the representative of the Diverse Chambers Coalition of Philadelphia, which was formed by the AACC, Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Independence Business Alliance, and the LGBTQ+ Chamber for Greater Philadelphia, and I'm here to provide public comment on Bill 220051-A. I thank the sponsor of this iteration of the bill, Councilmember Brooks, for instructing this Council to further examine an issue that continues to plague our city. I understand that this Council cares deeply about the safety of our communities and the impact that COVID-19 has had on our small business environment in Philadelphia. Therefore, it is imperative that we delay a final vote on this bill until a more effective and efficient strategy is established in order to provide further participation of small businesses. Stated Meeting 65 3/3/2022 At a time when COVID-19 restrictions are being scaled back, our focus needs to be helping small businesses recover. Our small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we must continue to reinvest and support them during this time of recovery. As the Diverse Chambers Coalition of Philadelphia stated before during the February 14th hearing, there has not been an adequate nor meaningful opportunity for those small businesses affected by this measure to discuss the impact that COVID-19 leaves on its recovery. Even with the latest amendment, which raises the threshold to those with 25 to 49 employees, would affect nearly 2,800 local businesses that would now have another regulation, which would act as a hurdle to surviving this recovery. As such, approximately 60 businesses met with Councilmember Brooks earlier this week urging her to rescind this bill. Stated Meeting 66 3/3/2022 Our businesses hardest hit by the pandemic cannot afford another barrier to doing business effectively in the City of Philadelphia. The goal should be centered on efforts to develop initiatives and legislation that will protect our workers but will also leave the businesses that employ them in the best shape to scale and survive this recovery period. Hundreds of business owners have entrusted the organizations that make up the Diverse Chambers Coalition to be their voice. Our members constitute the backbone of the City's commercial corridors, (unintelligible) of our economy, and they are a source of jobs and wealth creation in the neighborhoods that need it most. Failing to hear their voices to meet their needs undermines the strong and equitable inclusive recovery that we all seek to achieve. With this in mind, I respectfully ask the Council to delay Stated Meeting 67 3/3/2022 taking a vote on this Bill 220051-A until the small business community has a chance to have meaningful input in the process. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Thank you for your testimony, Ms. Hairston. Will the Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

The next speaker, Madam Chair, is Queen Judith Robinson, commenting on 210848 and 210170.

Good morning, Queen. Are you connected and ready to proceed? QUEEN ROBINSON: Yes.

Thank you. Please state your name for the record and proceed with your comments. QUEEN ROBINSON: Good morning. Good morning. Queen Judith Robinson testifying on 200170 [sic]. If I could be so bodacious on Women History Month, I'm going to give Stated Meeting 68 3/3/2022 myself an award today, Queen of Citizenship. Yes. Judith Robinson, Queen of Citizenship. There is no citizen that has testified to this body more than Judith Robinson in the history of City Council. I'm going to call it modern history of City Council. So I'm going to give myself an award, citation, bigger props, all that, because it's Women History Month and we're celebrating women, and I just want to make myself very distinct in that manner. So Queen of Citizenship to Judith Robinson of North Philadelphia. Yeah. Welcome. In addition, another queen of the Fifth District in North Central Philadelphia, Dianna Montague. Black history, she's the owner of Iron Ladies Enterprise. You're talking about untraditional careers. She is the first woman ironworker in the history of Stated Meeting 69 3/3/2022 ironworkers to graduate as a union ironworker in Philadelphia's 100-year history. Say her name. Dianna Montague. Happy Women's History, y'all. Let's get the history straight. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Queen Judith Robinson, for your comments. Would the Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

The next speaker is Susan Windle, commenting on 210956.

Good morning, Susan Windle. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

I am indeed.

Please state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Good morning. My name is Susan Windle and I'm testifying in support of Bill No. 210956, which would establish a Philadelphia Public Stated Meeting 70 3/3/2022 Financial Authority, the first step to creating a Philadelphia public bank. I am Chair of the Philadelphia Public Banking Coalition, and in this Coalition, I represent POWER Interfaith as well as Philadelphia Neighborhood Networks. And as a poet as well as Chair, I'm in charge of the poetry of public banking. So I'd like to offer a poem as my testimony today. The Poetry of Public Banking the poetry of public banking, the way the words kiss, public and banking, it is not what you expect, this joining, this yoking together of seemingly separate, seemingly disparate things, public banking. Here is a compound beauty, a deep underlying truth, public and banking, people and profits. Why not let the bankers belong to the people and the people the bankers in holy union. Here, the heart sings a unifying song. Here, the profits Stated Meeting 71 3/3/2022 themselves rejoice and a new light beams, and a new light beams from the City of love. Councilmembers, please pass this bill by unanimous consent. Help Philadelphia grow into the beacon of love and justice that is in her good name. Thank you.

Thank you so very much for your comments. Would the Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

The next speaker is David Backer, commenting on 210956.

Good morning, David Backer. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

Yes, I am. Can you hear me?

Yes, I can hear you. Just please state your name for the record and proceed with your testimony -- your comments rather.

Thank you. Yes. Stated Meeting 72 3/3/2022 My name is David Backer. I'm a Professor of Education Policy at West Chester University. I live in West Philly. I'm a member of Philly DSA and I'm a parent of a two-year-old who will attend Philly public schools. As a scholar of school finance and a parent, I'm thrilled to support the creation of a Philadelphia Public Finance Authority. The connection between school finance and this authority might be a little obscure, so my testimony tries to make this clear. Philadelphia school buildings are in dire need of transformative financing. A public finance authority such as the one considered today would help. How? When the District does large projects in schools, it has to take out loans through a for-profit market called the municipal bond market. Getting one of these loans is like going to a big party. There's a lot of people there. Stated Meeting 73 3/3/2022 There's the District, who needs money for things like school HVAC systems, but there are investors who might front money for this loan. There are consultants, lawyers, rating agencies, institutions helping make sure the deal is kosher, and the bank, who is like the party's host. At this municipal bond market party, everyone is there to make money, except the School District. Investors are there to make money on the loan's interest. Private banks are making bank, consultants and lawyers charging high fees. Even the credit rating agencies charge for their services. The District is like a nerd at a football team rager. School districts gets taken advantage of in these situations. On average, municipal bonds are rated worse and incur higher fees than private ones, because Securities and Exchange efforts don't see public financial deals like school bonds as real business. They're not wrong. Education is a public good. Stated Meeting 74 3/3/2022 It's supposed to serve everyone, not make the rich richer. So the School District gets ripped off by bullies and maybe the host. The bank notices this, but she's got all kinds of things going on, saying hi to everyone, not really looking out for the District. Now imagine the District has a wing person at this party. This friend is like a nerdy football player who has the respect of everyone but is there to advocate and protect the District. This person's goal is to make sure the nerd doesn't stand out and doesn't get ripped off. That friend is the Philadelphia Public Finance Authority. So I am excited about this Authority coming into existence in Philly, a city that's been pushed around and bullied enough when it comes to (unintelligible). Also, passing this legislation (unintelligible) creating a public bank, Stated Meeting 75 3/3/2022 which should be like the School District going to a party hosted by their wing person, which would be amazing. I urge you all to vote in favor of that legislation.

Thank you, Mr. Backer, for your comments. Would the Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

Jumping to the top of the list, Madam Chair, we have Glen Bryan, commenting on 200155 [sic].

Thank you. Good morning, Glen Bryan. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

Yes, I am. Yes, I am.

Thank you so very much. Just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Okay. My name is Glen Bryan and I am here to just provide testimony for the late, great Elsie Wise, Stated Meeting 76 3/3/2022 community leader, and I'm really here to really echo previous comments and commendations regarding the tireless work on the ground by our late, great, terrific community leader, Elsie Wise. I worked with her for about three decades almost, and we applaud at the University of Pennsylvania her work -- and all of West Philadelphia, her work to provide quality of life improvements in a community and work with the youth that started the West Powelton Steppers, which are now the Sixers Drum Team. I'm not quite sure of the title of them, but the success of her work bringing youth in her community into productive activities was immeasurable. So I'd like to -- the family, I wish the family, you know, continued prayers, and she will always be remembered and have a place in our heart and has made an indelible impression for so many in West Philadelphia. That concludes my remarks. Stated Meeting 77 3/3/2022

Thank you so very much for your comments, Mr. Bryan. Are there any other speakers, Mr. Decker?

Many, Madam Chair. The next speaker is William Carter, commenting on 200051-A [sic].

Good morning, Mr. Carter. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

I am connected. Can you hear me?

Yes, we can. Just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

William Carter, Vice President of Local Government Affairs for the Chamber of Commerce. Thank you, Madam Chair Parker and members of Council, for allowing me to testify regarding Bill 220051. Let me first say, Regina A. Stated Meeting 78 3/3/2022 Hairston of the African American Chamber hit the nail on the head. She was very succinct and eloquent when she testified, and I just have to give kudos to her on that. Although we appreciate the sponsor's commitment to the safety of our community, I have been getting steady e-mails and calls that as recently amended, this bill would still have a damaging impact on 3,000 hard-working small business owners and the jobs that comes with them. As most of these businesses have been justifiably exempted from prior versions passed during the height of the pandemic, this bill, although I'm sure very well meaning, has issues. But the primary one is the sponsor's lack of due diligence in this regard. In just over a month from introduction to hearing to now, the sponsor has raced this bill to final passage with extremely little Stated Meeting 79 3/3/2022 conversation with stakeholders, extremely little consideration of the actual ramifications on the City as a whole, and with very little diligence. Speaking for the Chamber, who represents 1,700 businesses, the majority of which are small and mid-sized businesses, we were afforded two short Zoom calls, one on the Friday before the hearing with really no back and forth and another with the Diverse Chambers and PRLA, and even those meetings were held at the behest of our organizations in the short amount of time provided. You know, that's simply not diligence. As far as the bill as amended, it still adversely affects approximately 3,000 small businesses still affected between 25 and 50 employees. Many have more than one location or more than one type of business, and it's clear this is not the same bill from 2020 that was enacted during the height of the emergency. Stated Meeting 80 3/3/2022 Prior iterations of this policy either exempted small businesses of this size or acknowledged federal acts as a tax credit that helped cover the costs. This legislation does neither. You can go up and down any commercial corridor in the City, like I have and I do on a weekly basis, and see which vibrant storefronts closed down. Each of those boarded-up or empty establishments represent a number, any number, of jobs. I've heard the stories from prior (unintelligible) locations after doing two years of unimaginable hardship due to the pandemic. They are hopeful that with the rising vaccination counts and decreasing counts of infected people that people will even come back and patronize them so they can recover, grow, and hire more employees. Particularly during this recovery period in order to grow our economy, reduce poverty, maintain quality Stated Meeting 81 3/3/2022 services, and make our city safer, many of you know we have to grow jobs and businesses in Philadelphia. So we're once again thankful for Council's commitment to the safety of our community. Please know that this is only the (unintelligible) community and going through great lengths to ensure customer safety and confidence. However, Philadelphia's hard-working business owners are asking for your consideration and understanding of the current state of the city. Too many are leaving and taking the jobs with them. I worked at City Council 16 years and can admit that I used to think that a lot of them were crying wolf, but I can assure you this is not the case. Therefore, we and other business chambers and organizations are kindly asking that this legislation either be tabled or omitted to effect these very real circumstances. Thank you, Madam Chair. Stated Meeting 82 3/3/2022

Thank you, Mr. Carter. Would the Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

The next speaker is Nicole Levy, commenting 210956.

Good morning.

Hello, everyone. Good morning.

Good morning. You are connected. Just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Great. Thank you. Good morning, everyone. My name is Nicole Levy. I'm in Councilmember Gauthier's district. I'd like to thank Derek Green for his leadership and vision. I support the bill to create a Philadelphia Public Financial Authority to serve as a platform to the City as it reclaims ownership of its financial well-being. Stated Meeting 83 3/3/2022 The Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968, the first in a wave of financial civil rights legislation, which included the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, and the Community Reinvestment Act. Yet the racial wealth divide in this country has not budged an inch over the past 50 years. The financial system is broken. It is flawed. It is stacked against our communities. For the past 50 years, the financial system has focused exclusively on its own dumb biggering. Industry talks about the legacy of redlining while redlining huge swaths of our city every year. If Black home loan applicants were approved at the same rate as White home loan applicants, Philadelphia would have received an additional 62 million in home loan investment in 2020 alone. The numbers are even worse for small business lending. We must reclaim control over Stated Meeting 84 3/3/2022 our own financial wellbeing, because here's what we need to realize: We may be tagged as America's poorest large city, but we are also wealthy beyond our imagination. Quarterly data published by the FDIC shows that we in Philadelphia have 607 billion, billion dollars sitting in the bank right now. At least 85 percent of that money is held by corporate entities that are not local to our city and are not the least bit aware of or concerned with our community needs. The business of banking is simple - take money in and lend it out at interest to cover costs and earn profit. With our 607 billion, banks have invested just 17 billion in home lending and a negligible 308 million in small business loans in 2020. That is not prudent financial planning for our city. As a city, we've given our purse and our entire bank over to outsiders who have no vested interest in seeing us thrive. Reclaiming control Stated Meeting 85 3/3/2022 over our finances, actually holding some of these numbers in our hand to take account of this city and its vast wealth, this is the starting point, the first step towards imagining and then realizing a prosperous future for all of Philadelphia's neighborhoods. Thank you for voting today to approve the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority. Thank you.

Thank you, Ms. Levy, for your comments. Chief Clerk, please read the name of our next speaker.

The next speaker, Madam Chair, is Erendira Zamacona Solano. Translating for Ms. Solano is Carly Pourzand.

Thank you so very much. Good morning. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

Hi. I'm Carly Pourzand. Eren is going to be reading Stated Meeting 86 3/3/2022 her testimony in Spanish and I'll share her testimony in English afterwards.

Okay. Thank you. Just please state her name for the record and proceed with the comments.

Thank you. (Reading in Spanish.)

Thank you.

I can read it in English.

Yes, please. And just for the benefit of the viewing public along with our colleagues, because translation support was needed, we will sort of measure this as two commenters relative to time. So thank you all for your patience as it relates to the leeway being provided here. Please proceed.

Okay. Thanks. Hello. Good morning. My name Stated Meeting 87 3/3/2022 is Erendira Zamacona. I'm a member of El Comite de Trabajadorxs and an organizer with 215 People's Alliance. I am the mother of three beautiful children and I was a restaurant worker for 14 years. Today I represent all essential workers in the restaurant industry and ask you, dear Councilmembers, to pass emergency paid sick leave, Bill No. 220051. I have had to work several times when I was sick. I was never able to have paid sick days, but I was wrongfully fired by my boss. I remember when one of my children was sick, I couldn't send them to school. I asked my boss for permission to be absent and take care of my sick son, and I clearly remember the owner saying, I don't care about your personal problems, the business can't stop just because of your absence. If you don't show up for work, you don't have a job anymore. I still haven't forgotten my Stated Meeting 88 3/3/2022 boss's words. I also heard from my comrades at El Comite who have experienced the same thing. For us immigrants, we do not have benefits or medical insurance. We have to survive with a minimum payment of $7.25. We need two jobs, because the bills don't stop. If you, my dear councilors, support us and approve this bill, we will feel protected, valued, and respected as workers and as human beings, and we will be worthy of working safely, and together we can take care of this beautiful City of Philadelphia. You as human beings are as valuable as we are as essential workers, and I trust in you and in God and I put a lot of faith that you will not turn your back on us and you will support us. Thank you.

Thank you so very much for your comments. Will the Chief Clerk please Stated Meeting 89 3/3/2022 read the name of our next speaker.

Bennett Warker, commenting on 220051.

Good morning, Bennett. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

Yes, I am. Can you hear me?

Okay. Please state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Great. My name is Bennett Warker. I'm speaking in support of the COVID-19 paid sick leave Bill No. 220051. I'm a restaurant worker in the City of Philadelphia and I was very, very excited to hear about the upcoming vote on Councilmember Brooks' paid sick leave bill in the City Council. So I'm coming from a place where one of my co-workers contracted COVID-19 during beginning of the Omicron surge, and during this time, she did the Stated Meeting 90 3/3/2022 right thing and she contacted our fellow workers, management, told everyone that she had tested positive and that she had exposed a bunch of our co-workers. Management was completely indifferent to this and told everyone that they were supposed to come in, even though this was before Christmas and they knew that many of us were about to go see our family, many of them elderly, many of them immunocompromised at various points of risk. And without comprehensive sick leave, we were unable to avoid the workplace for fear of losing our jobs entirely. Predictably, many employees came to work and later tested positive and the virus ripped through our restaurant, at one point infecting nearly every manager at the same time. This bill is extremely important to me and my co-workers for a multitude of reasons. First, workers are human beings. I cannot believe that Stated Meeting 91 3/3/2022 we've spent years talking about us as essential workers, as heroes, as this and that, and we are going to turn our backs on workers and deny them one of the most important crucial things, paid sick leave. How are we going to go through two years of a pandemic and not award workers one of the most rudimentary benefits and protections against this virus? Secondly, sick leave is extremely important in restaurants specifically. We work in very small spaces. We don't want to be spreading germs and illness through the food that we serve to our customers or fellow co-workers. We should not have to choose between spreading sickness or our paychecks. Third, and most importantly, this bill is coming just in time when the vaccine mask mandates have been lifted, without input from workers, who just last month were dealing with extremely high Stated Meeting 92 3/3/2022 levels of a wildly contagious pathogen. This pandemic is still not over, and paid sick leave is one of the most effective ways that we can finally bring this pandemic to an end. It will make a world of difference to workers across the City. We are all expectantly watching these votes. Regardless of how the pandemic is forming and how it's moving, this pandemic has shown a light on the fact that workers need comprehensive paid sick leave. We need this very, very badly. Thank you to Councilmember Brooks for listening to the voices of workers across the City.

Thank you so very much for your comments. Will the Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

Charlie Simpson, commenting on 220051.

Mr. Simpson, are you connected and ready Stated Meeting 93 3/3/2022 to proceed?

I am. Hi.

Thank you so very much. Just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Hi. My name is Charlie Simpson and I'm speaking in support of the COVID-19 paid sick leave Bill No. 220051. I'm a restaurant worker in the City of Philadelphia. I was excited to hear about the upcoming vote on Councilmember Brooks' paid sick leave bill in the City Council. In January, I was sick with COVID and I notified my co-workers and managers on the same day that I tested positive, and I, of course, had to take over a week off of work, and at my restaurant, sick leave benefits are difficult to quality for. My restaurant workers -- many restaurant workers cannot afford to lose that amount of income. Stated Meeting 94 3/3/2022 Predictably, many employees came into work and later tested positive around the same time, and a significant portion of the staff was infected. Working in the food industry is one of the most common jobs in Philadelphia, and this bill could help us on the front lines of COVID tremendously. Everyone gets sick. We deserve to have the support we need to afford life in a pandemic. Sick leave is extremely important in restaurants specifically. We handle food and things that everyone touches. We don't want to be spreading germs and illness to the food that we serve to customers or our fellow co-workers. We should not have to choose between getting sick or spreading sickness or getting paid. This bill is coming just in time when the vaccine mask and mandates have been lifted. The pandemic is still not over, and paid sick leave would make a world of difference to workers across Stated Meeting 95 3/3/2022 the City, and we're all watching the votes. Thank you, Councilmember Brooks, for listening to the voices of the workers in the City.

Thank you so very much for your comments. Chief Clerk, can you please read the name of our next speaker.

Sarah Johnson, commenting on 220051.

Sarah Johnson, good morning. Are you -- okay. You are connected and ready to proceed. So please just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Hello. My name is Sarah Johnson and I was working within a Philadelphia restaurant until December 2021. I'm speaking on behalf of the COVID-19 paid sick leave Bill No. 220051. And this is imperative during the time that we're living in. While working at the Stated Meeting 96 3/3/2022 restaurant, I saw so many examples of how workers' health, safety, and wellbeing were put at risk, both in relation to COVID and otherwise. In late December, our staff was hit with a wave a COVID that affected nearly everyone, most likely as a result of the company holiday parties. And despite large numbers of the attendees testing positive, management was not empathetic. They were barely willing to accept that people need to quarantine. They were willing to cut corners in order to remain fully staffed over the holidays. And they did not tell us to get tested and they did not prioritize the health of workers or guests as a result. Besides COVID-related risks, the restaurant made it clear that they did not care about our needs or our safety or otherwise. One of my co-workers was in a car accident last year right at the beginning of his shift, Stated Meeting 97 3/3/2022 and despite all of our co-workers pressing for him to be able to stay home and get rest, management forced him to come to work that day. Later that year, we had a flood in the restaurant where sewage backed up, and the main floor was flooding and the kitchen was flooding and they did not tell the guests, and workers still had to work through sewage conditions, and they were not willing to close down (unintelligible) following that event despite the serious health hazards and consequences. Other than that, they were always very irresponsible in terms of staffing. They made workers who were part time working work full-time hours. They were antagonistic when we weren't willing to work double shifts just because they weren't responsible (unintelligible). Restaurants make it clear that they only care about profit, even at the Stated Meeting 98 3/3/2022 expense of the health and safety of their employees and their patrons. Emotions like that of the paid sick leave bill are the only way to ensure that establishments are held accountable for treating their workers right. Thank you.

Thank you so very much for your comments. Can you please read the name of our next speaker.

The next speaker is Jackie Wiggins.

Good morning. Are you connected and ready to proceed, Jackie Wiggins?

I'm ready to proceed.

Thank you. Just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Okay. My name is Jacqueline Wiggins. I'm a senior citizen, community activist, and Stadium Stated Meeting 99 3/3/2022 Stomper. I am providing testimony referencing Bill 220051 having to do with businesses providing paid sick leave for full- and part-time workers. First of all, the COVID pandemic has not halted. People are still coming down with COVID even though some people based on their health status may experience less severity. COVID cannot be treated lightly. The bill must pass, even though it has moved from providing paid leave to employers with 10 employees to 25 or more, to assist an employee with self-care, care for family members suffering from COVID and must self-isolate, or provide care for a child or children if a school should close and there is no available childcare, et cetera. This pandemic has dealt a crushing blow to every human being in this city and beyond. Those who have experienced COVID are human beings who Stated Meeting 100 3/3/2022 come from families, and this includes business owners. Adjustments have to be made in families when a crisis or tragedy occurs. So too, with one of the foundations of our city and nation's economy, those in businesses. But no one understands this. Business owners come from families too. Imagine having a sick worker who may or may not know his or her status with respect to COVID encountering a senior citizen in the workplace like myself. I am vulnerable to that worker's unknown, possibly untreated, recovering inefficiently COVID situation. I need some assurances from business owners that my health will not be compromised nor endangered from a sick staff member. I understand that our City of Philadelphia (unintelligible) poverty. Can I continue? Could some of that poverty exist because of limited visioning on the part of our elected officials? What is Stated Meeting 101 3/3/2022 the dilemma? If the usual statement is going to be that people don't understand business, news flash, the people who make business work are people like myself and every other everyday taxpaying resident who purchase the goods and services for what they want and need, because we, the people, make businesses work. Not providing paid sick leave to vulnerable employees is (unintelligible) 220051. Thank you.

You're on mute, Madam Chair.

Thank you so very much for your comments. Would the Chief Clerk please read the next name of our next speaker.

The next speaker is Tureka Dixon, commenting on 220170.

Tureka Dixon, are you connected and ready to proceed?

Yes, I am. Stated Meeting 102 3/3/2022

Okay. Just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Yes. My name is Tureka Dixon and I am here to support Women's History Month and its Resolution 220171. I am a glazer at District Council 21. I'm also a member of Women in Nontraditional Trades, WINC, Steering Committee, and I am here just to speak on behalf of women being underrepresented in nontraditional careers, and I am here to just put the word out there and to let everyone know that we have to continue to get the word out there. We have to continue to support programs such as MALWIC (ph) and WIC, who are trying to get the message out there to get more women into nontraditional trades. And I'm just committed and wanted to do whatever I can to increase the advancement of women in nontraditional careers. Stated Meeting 103 3/3/2022

Thank you so very much. Tureka, that didn't conclude your comments, did it?

Yes.

Okay. All right. I wasn't sure. I heard a pregnant pause. Okay. Thank you so very much for your comments. Would the Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

The next speaker is Nicole Fuller, commenting on 220170.

Thank you, Nicole Fuller.

Good morning.

Okay. Thank you. You are connected. Just state your name for the record and proceed with your testimony -- comments.

My name is Nicole Fuller. I'm the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Project on Occupational Safety and Health, better known as PhilaPOSH. First, let me say Stated Meeting 104 3/3/2022 good morning to Councilmembers and a special thank you to Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Quinones-Sanchez, and Council Chair Parker. I'm speaking in support of Resolution 220170 to recognize March 6th through the 13th of this year as Women in Construction Week and honoring Women in Nontraditional Careers, better known as WINC. As one of the founding members of WINC, I am very proud of the work that we are doing in the City. Folks may not be aware that women represent just a small percentage of employees in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and transit. You have 3 percent of women in construction, 29 percent in manufacturing, but those jobs are usually the low paid assembly work, and 2 percent in SEPTA, which is our transit agency. These career pathways pay well and they can provide financial security and a way for workers to take care of Stated Meeting 105 3/3/2022 their families. Women are not given a fair share of these opportunities. These industries have made progress in their outreach to women, but still these career pathways are often out of sight and out of reach and out of mind. WINC has a very diverse Steering Committee that's very important to us. It includes global tradeswomen from SEPTA and the building trades, a manufacturing apprenticeship intermediary, a representative from the local Philadelphia AFL-CIO Council, Insulators Union, workforce board and staff. Like I said, I'm very proud of us. We have accomplished a lot since 2018 when we were founded. You can find resources at our website, WINCproject.org. We are very active on social media where we highlight local tradeswomen in the City of Philadelphia. I want to thank you this morning for allowing me to speak and Stated Meeting 106 3/3/2022 appreciate every consideration you are affording adopting our -- in adopting this resolution. Thank you.

Thank you so very much, Nicole Fuller, for your comments. Will our Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

Karen Masino, commenting on 220170.

Karen Masino, are you connected and ready to proceed? Good morning. (No response.)

She just dropped off the line, Madam Chair. The next speaker is Tanjan Hebron, commenting on 220170.

Hello.

Tanjan, good morning. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

Can you hear me? Stated Meeting 107 3/3/2022

Yes, I can hear you. Please state your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Yes. Good morning. My name is Tanja Hebron. I am a first-class construction equipment operator with SEPTA for 28 and a half years. I'm also involved in the tradeswomen of SEPTA and I'm on the committee, Steering Committee, of WINC, W-I-N-C, which stands for Women in Nontraditional Careers. So I'm calling you for support of Resolution 220170, and I believe that, like Nicole Fuller said, we make up a small percentage when it comes to nontraditional careers and we're trying to change that. We need more women, because we can do the work. We do it well, and we look good doing it. We need more support as far as training and programs. So I hope that with this bill -- this resolution, it Stated Meeting 108 3/3/2022 will put it out there that we need more women in nontraditional careers. And that concludes my comments.

Thank you so very much, Tanja, for your comments. Will the Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

Sue Hoffman, commenting on 220171.

Good morning, Sue Hoffman. Are you connected and ready proceed?

I am, yes.

All right. State your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Good morning. My name is Sue Hoffman. I'm the Project Manager for Women in Nontraditional Careers, WINC, at Philadelphia Works, and I'm speaking in favor of Resolution 220170. I want to thank Councilmember Gilmore Richardson and the other sponsors for recognizing and honoring WINC through Stated Meeting 109 3/3/2022 this resolution. Let me share with Council why Philadelphia Works agreed to incubate and grow WINC. As the City's workforce board, Philadelphia Works invests in training and partnerships that create pathways to family-sustaining careers, especially for folks who have been unemployed and underemployed, and this also meets the talents of local businesses. So when tradeswomen and advocates came to Philadelphia Works with the idea of what became WINC in 2018, Philadelphia Works saw the potential and said yes. So over the past three years, Philadelphia Works has provided the staffing and the federal grant support to power WINC, but Philadelphia Works can't do it alone. Like Tureka, Nicole, and Tanja have also talked about, we have a diverse Steering Committee. We have a partnership among unions, employers, non-profits, trainers, tradeswomen, which Stated Meeting 110 3/3/2022 is also noted in the resolution. And as we grow and try to sustain our impact, WINC needs additional funding, additional partners, and additional -- getting the word out, additional outreach, to make sure that even more women are able to thrive in a trades career. So I encourage everybody to find out more about WINC and how to get involved. You can visit our website at WINCproject.org. That's WINC with a C, W-I-N-C, project.org. And we appreciate the opportunity to be honored in this way during Women in Construction Week and Women's History Month. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Sue Hoffman, for your comments. Will the Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

Michele Paxton, commenting on 220171.

Michele Paxton, good morning. Are you connected Stated Meeting 111 3/3/2022 and ready to proceed?

Yes, I am. Thank you, Madam Chair.

State your name for the record and proceed with your comments.

Good morning, everybody. My name is Michele Paxton. I am the Vice President of the National Association of Women in Construction here in Philadelphia, Chapter No. 145, and I am also the Corporate Safety Director for Binsky and Snyder in Piscataway, New Jersey. So good morning, Councilmembers, and thank you for allowing me to speak in favor of Resolution 220170, which recognizes March 6th through the 13th, 2022 as Women in Construction Week and to honor the Women in Nontraditional Careers. Promoting women in nontraditional careers is extremely important for the future of the trades Stated Meeting 112 3/3/2022 within our great City of Philadelphia. We need more women and we need more support within the industry, as we are still unfortunately grossly underrepresented in all aspects of construction, transit, and other nontraditional careers. So I want to thank you, Councilmembers and the sponsors of this resolution, for your consideration. And this concludes my comments.

Thank you so very much, Michele Paxton. Will you please read the name of our next speaker.

Eric Jenkins, commenting on 220176.

Good morning, Eric Jenkins. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

Yes.

Just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments. Stated Meeting 113 3/3/2022

Okay. My name is Eric Jenkins. I'm a member of Socialist Alternative and I am here to support Resolution 220176. Starbucks workers and any barista workers attempt to unionize and (unintelligible) workplace actions have my support. In Memphis, Tennessee, seven Starbucks workers who were leading a unionization drive in their store were fired in retaliation for fighting back. Many of these workers who were fired were Black, and we shouldn't be surprised by this. Many corporations like Starbucks test out their union busing tactics on Black and Brown working people first, because they know they can get away with it. These seven Starbucks workers in Memphis, the Memphis Seven, still don't have their jobs back. Already we are seeing Starbucks export their tactics of unjustly firing leading Stated Meeting 114 3/3/2022 Starbucks organizers from stores who declare that they're unionizing. Recently a Starbucks unionization leader in Buffalo, New York was fired abruptly. We will definitely see more Starbucks stores try to fire more leading workers because they can afford to take measly pennies from the NLRB and want to stop any movement toward building a union. This is an indictment of capitalist institutions and are always geared to covering for the bosses, because even if workers get their jobs back, it usually takes years after the fact and the unionization drive has been severely weakened or crushed. Starbucks workers cannot rely on these institutions, because --- but they can use their own power as workers in conjunction with the larger Philadelphia working class. We know Philly is a union town, who are predominantly Black of our population, and we know that Black people Stated Meeting 115 3/3/2022 are the most unionized racial demographic in the United States. The question is how City Council can support workers fighting back against union busing in a city that knows Black liberation is tied to a revitalized labor movement. This resolution is a great first step. However, to have resolve, we also need concrete actions. We cannot wait until Philadelphia Starbucks workers face the de-funding of unionizing or losing their jobs. We must be prepared when Starbucks or any company bring their racist union busing tactics to this city, and we should be clear, it will be devastating not only for all Black and Brown workers but for all workers. We need community mobilizations led by unions, socialist organizations, (unintelligible) politicians and can empower Starbucks workers to lead a movement to win and build a dynamic labor movement that can launch unionization drives in every negative corporation in Stated Meeting 116 3/3/2022 this city, including Comcast. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Eric Jenkins, for your comments. Can we please read the name of our next speaker.

Tony Abata, commenting on 220176.

Good morning, Tony Abata. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

Yes, I am.

State your name for the record and feel free to proceed with your comments.

My name is Tony Abata. I'm here to support Resolution No. 220176. I support Starbucks and barista workers organizing for a union here in Philly and across the world. I am a union member and a rank and file shop steward for District 1199C. I'm here in a personal capacity and as a member of Stated Meeting 117 3/3/2022 Socialist Alternative. The struggle of Starbucks workers and other barista workers is a struggle of all low-wage workers and part-time workers today, just like Eric just highlighted. Corporations like Starbucks make billions in profit right here in Philadelphia, while us workers struggle to keep up with rising rents, spiraling healthcare, and a lack of safe employment. Together, Starbucks and other industry workers can raise pay and also raise expectations about what work means today. These workers got together, they presented their demands, and they filed for a union vote. But let's be totally clear. This is only the beginning of the struggle. Starbucks will not voluntarily give up millions in profit. We saw the brutal and illegal union busing tactics used against our siblings organizing at Amazon in Bessemer, Alabama and in New Stated Meeting 118 3/3/2022 York and, as Eric just highlighted, the firing of seven Starbucks workers in Memphis. So the question really is, how do we win against these mega corporations with unlimited resources? We need a mass movement. We have to rely on our own power as workers. We have to share and take up winning tactics and strategy whenever possible. We have to expand the struggle to bring in our communities into this fight back, including our elected officials and the existing union movement. This is an incredibly important first step, this resolution, but it's only a beginning. We need our elected officials to do more to actively build support and bring a spotlight to retaliation against workers seeking a voice in the workplace. A win for Starbucks workers is a win for the working class here across Philadelphia. Stated Meeting 119 3/3/2022 We know a rising tide lifts all boats. It's time to lift up the struggling Starbucks workers today and support this resolution.

Thank you, Tony Abata, for your comments. Can the Chief Clerk please read the name of our next speaker.

Lou O'Reilly, commenting on 220176.

Good morning, Lou O'Reilly. Are you connected and ready to proceed?

Yes, I am. Lou O'Reilly, speaking on Resolution 220176. Oh, sorry.

No. You're fine. State your name for the record and just proceed. Yes.

Okay. I am a Starbucks barista working currently at 9th and South Street. We have over the last two days been having a series of captive audience sessions that can at Stated Meeting 120 3/3/2022 best be described as anti-union conversations and at worst be described as a forced listening to anti-union propaganda that in most cases is misleading, at most generous. These sessions are frankly exhausting for the employees who are constantly having facts that we know and laws that we know we are supported by being outright lied about or misconstrued by Starbucks corporate. These union efforts have been led by our employees. It has been from the get-go by the workers, because we have realized the flaws evident in Starbucks and our need to have a larger position at the bargaining table, and these intimidation tactics are a malice effort to attempt to dissolve our union before it's even begun. We are thankful for City Council for proposing a resolution to reinforce the backing that we know we have through our labor laws and hope for Stated Meeting 121 3/3/2022 continued support from Council in the case that Starbucks permits any more further actions of blatant anti-union behavior. Thank you for your time, Chairman.

Thank you, Lou O'Reilly, for your comments today. Can we please read the name of our next speaker.

The next speaker is Sarah Giskin, commenting on 220176.

Sarah, good afternoon.

Hi. Can you hear me?

Yes, we can hear you. You are connected. Just state your name for the record and proceed with your comments, Sarah.

Okay. Thank you. My name is Sarah Giskin and I'm here to support Resolution No. 220176 to Stated Meeting 122 3/3/2022 stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers organizing to form a union. I am a rank and file member of AFSCME DC47 and also a member of Socialist Alternative. I'm speaking in a personal capacity today. The last year Starbucks made 5 billion in practice and also raised their CEO's total compensation to over $20 million, all the while workers who roast the beans, brew the coffee, work the register, interact with customers during a deadly pandemic, and do so much more have been struggling to make ends meet. Their schedules are unpredictable, their wages stagnant, their healthcare coverage is expensive and insufficient, and for some reason, they are not allowed to receive tips from credit card transactions. There are now over 100 Starbucks locations nationwide, including four in Philadelphia, that have publicly announced that they are joining the Stated Meeting 123 3/3/2022 union, and it's awesome to have just heard from one of those workers today. Solidarity. And as a union member, I can say that this wave of organizing at Starbucks is the most significant development in the labor movement right now. There is huge energy in the working-class rank and file across the country and potential to rebuild the strength of the labor movement and raise our collective expectations for what we can win beyond the limited vision of many labor leaders. If Starbucks workers win big, the impact will be electric across U.S. labor. All workers have a stake in this in every industry in every part of the country, and that's why Starbucks will ramp up their union busing relentlessly, anti-union propaganda, captive audience meetings, and even illegal retaliatory firings like have happened in Memphis. So we must not underestimate them. Stated Meeting 124 3/3/2022 That's why City Council must stand unequivocally with these workers in their fight to make their work sustainable, dignified, and fairly compensated. Any elected official anywhere who claims to be pro worker or pro labor needs to do the same. It's a simple question: Which side are you on?

Thank you very much, Sarah, for your comments today. Mr. President?

Yes, Madam Leader.

Thank you, Mr. President. Pass the reins back to the Prez.

Duly accepted. Thank you, Madam Leader. Mr. Decker, please read the next name.

The next speaker is Mary Adamson, commenting on 220176.

Good Stated Meeting 125 3/3/2022 morning.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon. I'm sorry. State your name for the record. Please proceed.

Yep, it became afternoon. My name is Mary Adamson. I'm the President of the Temple University Hospital Nurses Association. We're a local of PASNAP in North Philadelphia, and we stand in solidarity with the workers who are fighting against Starbucks. Nurses are no strangers to the barista. We know them well. This is how we get through some of our long shifts, but we're in solidarity with these workers, particularly the ones that were fired in Memphis for organizing. We've passed a resolution at our local to stand in solidarity with Starbucks workers, and we also sent money to them to help with the workers that were fired. Stated Meeting 126 3/3/2022 We call today on the whole labor movement in Philadelphia to do the same, and we ask City Council to pass this resolution to show Starbucks and the many corporations who believe in union busing that Philly is a union town and that we won't tolerate these tactics. Currently at Temple Hospital, we're dealing with the same thing, and we've had a longstanding union for many years. The Starbucks workers union drive has the potential to be the next best step toward rebuilding a fighting labor movement in Philly and across the country. So we all have a huge stake in the success of the Starbucks workers. So please pass this resolution and stand with the workers of Philadelphia and across the country. Thank you very much.

Thank you so much for your testimony. We appreciate it.

Gail Loney, Stated Meeting 127 3/3/2022 commenting on 220177.

Good afternoon. State your name for the record. Please proceed with your testimony.

Hi. My name is Gail Loney. I'm calling to support Resolution 220177 honoring Ms. Jacqueline Wiggins. She is a woman who speaks truth to power, as you may have noticed. She was on today in support of the Bill 220051. Ms. Jackie, as we all know and love, is an unassuming gray-haired, caramel-colored Black woman who is small framed and well groomed but a powerhouse of a person, and I am pleased and honored to be able to talk about and have my friend held up and recognized during this Women's History Month where she stands alongside people such as Ruth Wilson and Dr. Ethel Allen. She is a walking, talking Stated Meeting 128 3/3/2022 activist leader who inspires and aspires us all and is the voice of Black history, Black pride, Black women, and Black people. Jackie can tell you about the history of the country, the City, the neighborhoods, and especially North Philadelphia. She's a business woman who does tours through Wiggins Tours. She's a storyteller and a volunteer at Johnson House in Germantown where she does programming for young people to learn about the Underground Railroad to be forever connected to their history. She's a mentor to many, even though she may not know or realize, and donates to causes for youth. She volunteers her time and experience, her knowledge and her skill. She's a dynamic woman whose DNA is about teaching and learning in and outside the classroom. And I want to thank Kendra Brooks for lifting up Ms. Jackie at a time when Black women need to be lifted up, when Black women Stated Meeting 129 3/3/2022 have not always been shown in the best light. I'd like to thank Kendra for hearings (unintelligible) and picking up that torch in this month of women's history, your work to achieve racial equity around the elderly, housing, tenants right, and those are just a few of the things and causes that the City needs and has hungered for, and you have been the breath of fresh air that we have been waiting and craving for. To put ourselves and each other in these positions of service is recognizing that we are our brother and sister's keepers, and each one teach one, lest we never forget. Thank you.

Thank you, Ms. Loney. Thank you for your testimony. We appreciate it.

The next speaker is Marilyn Polite, commenting on 220183.

Good Stated Meeting 130 3/3/2022 afternoon. State your name for the record and please proceed with your testimony.

Good afternoon. My name is Marilyn Polite. I'm here for Resolution 220183. I am the proud mother of Dr. Elana McDonald and Delana Wardlaw. I'm here to express my feelings about the work they have done in the communities and how they have advocated to help with the COVID testing and vaccine and how they volunteered their time endlessly trying to encourage and inform our communities and to make sure that young Black people are aware of what's going on with their medical health and the knowledge of what's going on with COVID. Thank you very much for your time.

Thank you so much for your testimony, and thank you for producing two awesome, awesome women. Thank you for your Stated Meeting 131 3/3/2022 family's contribution to the Strawberry Mansion community, starting over there on Diamond Street. So thank you. We really appreciate you.

The next speaker is Mr. Wardlaw, commenting on 220183.

Good morning -- good afternoon. I'm sorry.

Good morning. Good morning. I'm sorry. Good afternoon. My name is Kahlil Wardlaw and I am calling to support Resolution 220183 for the Twin Sister Docs. The Twin Sister Docs provide quality healthcare and address health disparities in underserved communities through a variety of platforms. They each deliver COVID awareness and access to their communities. Through their website, social media, and participation in various town hall meetings, they reach an untold number of residents. The Twin Sister Docs also use their platform to spread knowledge Stated Meeting 132 3/3/2022 through radio shows, clinics, and local charter schools, all while serving as mentors to the greater Philadelphia community. These two identical twins, Elana McDonald and Delana Wardlaw, are dedicated and thoughtful practitioners of medicine. They deserve recognition for their commitment to the Philadelphia community. And that concludes my support of their resolution. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you so much for your testimony. We appreciate it.

Romani Abney, commenting on 220183.

Good afternoon. State your name for the record -

Hello. Good afternoon. My name is Romani Abney. I'm in support of Resolution 220183, Twin Sister Docs. Stated Meeting 133 3/3/2022 When the pandemic hit the world, America, our state, our community, those in the underserved community knew we were in trouble. Where could we go? To whom could we turn? The answer was the Twin Sister Docs. We were able to get our vaccinations. We were able to get boosters. We were able to be tested. And our fears of being the last to be served was solved and remedied by the Twin Sister Docs and other doctors like them. These are beautiful women whom our community has given birth to, and thank God we were able to turn to our own for the help that our community truly, truly needed. We're ready to put our faith and our trust in them. They worked tirelessly in our community, leaving their own families home while they donned their protective gear to come and see that our community was not last on the list, like we have Stated Meeting 134 3/3/2022 So I want to thank them and thank their parents for having given birth and raised such beautiful people.

Thank you. Thank you so much for your testimony. We appreciate it.

We have no other speakers for public comment today, Mr. President.

Thank you, Mr. Decker. That concludes our public comment session for today, and we will now consider today's Resolution Consent Agenda. I will ask the Clerk to please read the titles of all the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the resolution on the Resolution Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without debate, the resolution will be immediately removed Stated Meeting 135 3/3/2022 Resolution Consent Agenda and placed on today's regular Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, can you please now read the titles of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda.

Resolution No. 220169, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 809 West Firth Street and 2955 North 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District"; and Resolution No. 220170, entitled a "Resolution declaring March 6 through 13, 2022, during Women's History Month, as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia, and honoring Women in Nontraditional Careers for their commitment to support, increase, and advance the participation of women in construction, manufacturing, and transit careers in the Philadelphia region"; and Resolution No. 220171, entitled a "Resolution honoring and congratulating Stated Meeting 136 3/3/2022 Arthur 'Art' McNally, for his career's outstanding impact on modern football officiating and his revolutionary induction into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame as the first ever on-field official to be enshrined"; and Resolution No. 220172, entitled a "Resolution recognizing and honoring former Philadelphia Eagles coach Richard Albert 'Dick' Vermeil for his distinguished 15-year NFL coaching career and congratulating him on being inducted into the National Football Hall of Fame in 2022"; and Resolution No. 220173, entitled a "Resolution honoring the life and legacy of comedy legend Bob Saget, a Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, on the occasion of his passing"; and Resolution No. 220174, entitled a "Resolution recognizing Philadelphia's own DJ Diamond Kutz for her selection as Stated Meeting 137 3/3/2022 of the upcoming reboot of the seminal television program, Yo! MTV Raps"; and Resolution No. 220175, entitled a "Resolution recognizing Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law on the 125th Anniversary of its founding"; and Resolution No. 220176, entitled a "Resolution expressing the Philadelphia City Council's firm support for workers at Starbucks in Philadelphia who are attempting to form a union, and urging Starbucks to accept card check neutrality"; and Resolution No. 220177, entitled a "Resolution honoring the life, work, and accomplishments of Jacqueline 'Jackie' Wiggins, whose dedication to serving, teaching, and advocating for marginalized populations has immeasurably strengthened the Black communities and the City of Philadelphia as a whole"; and Resolution No. 220180, entitled Stated Meeting 138 3/3/2022 "Resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week and Black Business Crawl organization, the Philadelphia 76ers Buy Black program, and past recipients Spergo and Girl Contracting, Incorporated"; and Resolution No. 220181, entitled a "Resolution recognizing and honoring Michael J. Bradley Jr. as the Grand Marshal of the 250th Annual Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade"; and Resolution No. 220182, entitled a "Resolution honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the country"; and Resolution No. 220183, entitled a "Resolution recognizing and honoring Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald - the 'Twin Sister Docs' - for their outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and crucial leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic"; and Stated Meeting 139 3/3/2022 220184, entitled a "Resolution recognizing and celebrating March 6th as Lithuanian Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia."

Is that it?

That's it, Mr. President.

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion to adopt each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda be adopted. Stated Meeting 140 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda has been adopted. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 220178.

A resolution honoring the life and work of Reverend Dr. Evelyn C. Graves, for her lifetime of dedication to community activism and innovation in the creative and performing arts through the founding and leadership of Evelyn Graves Ministries.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gauthier Stated Meeting 141 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING for a motion on the resolution.

Thank you, Mr. President, and I'd like to make a few brief remarks first.

Certainly.

Good afternoon, Council colleagues and everyone tuning in from home. Last week I introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Evelyn Graves, a spiritual and community leader who passed away on January 30th of this year. Dr. Graves spent more than 50 years providing creative and performing arts opportunities to both youth and adults in West and Southwest Philadelphia as the leader of Evelyn Graves Productions, a multi-disciplinary theatre company. Over the years, Evelyn Graves Productions has traveled the world presenting spiritually and culturally Stated Meeting 142 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING relevant shows, many of which Dr. Graves wrote herself, to a variety of audiences. For decades, Evelyn Graves Ministries Church has provided a place for people to gather as a community, and the almost 40 faith-based programs founded by Dr. Graves have created a rich legacy of activism, empowerment, creativity, and mentorship. These outputs have provided spiritual enrichment, arts, education, childcare, and employment opportunities to more than half a million underserved families and will continue to do so for decades to come. This is not the first time Dr. Graves has been honored by this Council body for her lifetime of achievement and service to our city. In 2015, 5400 Chester Avenue and the 1400 and 1500 blocks of South 55th Street were named as Dr. Evelyn Graves Way as a token of recognition for her service, and it is my honor to introduce this resolution in Stated Meeting 143 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING honor of the legacy she leaves behind. Dr. Graves' death marks the passing of a spiritual giant and humanitarian, for her lifetime of work is truly a gift that will continue to enrich the residents of our city for many years to come. My dearest condolences go out to Dr. Graves' family. We are all so grateful for all of the incredible work she's done to better our city. And with that, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor of the resolution indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is Stated Meeting 144 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210956-A.

An ordinance signifying the intention of the City of Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority pursuant to authority established under state law, and amending Chapters 20-600 ("Standards of Conduct and Ethics"), 20-1200 ("Lobbying"), and 17-1400 ("Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance") of The Philadelphia Code to address ethics, contractual and other requirements applicable to the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Councilwoman Bass. Stated Meeting 145 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilwoman Brooks.

Aye.

Councilman Domb.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gym.

Aye.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Oh.

Aye.

Councilman Stated Meeting 146 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING O'Neill.

Nay.

Councilwoman Parker.

Aye.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilman Squilla is voting aye. Councilman Thomas.

Aye.

Council President Clarke.

Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are one. A majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 220051-A.

An ordinance amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "2021 Public Stated Meeting 147 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING Health Emergency Leave," to establish additional leave time under certain circumstance, modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes.

Thank you.

Council President?

The Chair -

I have a point of information.

Okay. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Council President. First, I would like to thank the sponsor, Councilmember Brooks, who joined me and Councilmember Domb on Tuesday, I believe, where we were with the SBA Administrator, Isabella Guzman, as well as Marc Morial and Andrea Custis, Stated Meeting 148 3/3/2022 3/3/22 - STATED - 2ND READING both from the Urban League, and we learned some interesting data in reference to small businesses, the fact that 40 percent of small businesses, especially in the --

Councilman, can you hold on one second. So you wanted a point of information, but Councilwoman Brooks and Domb wanted to speak on the bill. I just want to make sure -