The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of other resolutions you have in your possession.
A resolution honoring, recognizing, and celebrating Girard College for the 50th Anniversary of its desegregation, introduced by Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilwoman Reynolds Brown on behalf of Council President Clarke.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold public hearings to examine the benefits of providing childcare in courtrooms for jurors and others involved in court business, and to evaluate the feasibility of instituting such a childcare system in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I look forward to a robust discussion on this long overdue issue. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing the week of September 9 through 15, 2018, as Arts in Education Week in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. Oh, she's not there. Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, please make a motion for the Councilwoman.
Yes. Be happy to. On behalf of Councilwoman Blackwell, I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution hereby proclaiming the week of October 15th, 2018 Philly Financial Literacy Week, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Of course, Mr. President. On behalf of Councilwoman Blackwell, I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Recognizing and Honoring Richard Cornish for his work in Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he gives of his time styling hair of both patients and caregivers for the Salon Services Program, which raises morale and instills Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING joy and dignity in those receiving his services, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Henon on behalf of Councilwoman Blackwell.
On behalf of Councilwoman Blackwell, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 180498, entitled "An ordinance Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' to provide for the procedures for the Administrative Review Process," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.
And a resolution honoring the 231st Anniversary of the Signing of the United States Constitution and Recognizing September 17th as Constitution Day in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Henon.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings to examine sheriff sale trends throughout the city since the existence of Philadelphia's Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program, and further examine the impact of sheriff sales on the City's affordable housing market, introduced by Councilman Jones.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it. That is adopted. Hold on one second, Mr. Decker. Let the record reflect, as I was out of the room, I would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions that I missed. Please proceed, Mr. Decker.
And a resolution supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 1 through October 5, 2018 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities and inspiration to the minority business community, introduced by Councilman Jones.
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Jones.
It's Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring Maurice "Mo" Cheeks for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
Council President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 180347-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 21-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Housing Trust Fund,' to authorize the establishment of separate sub-funds to receive, respectively, revenues attributable to recording feeds and revenues attributable to certain payments required under construction of certain real estate," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council, introduced by Councilwoman Sanchez.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170678-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 7 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Housing Code,' by adding a new Chapter 7-200, entitled 'Mixed Income Housing Program,' to provide for affordable housing standards," introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Quinones-Sanchez.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committees on the Disabled and Persons with Special Needs and Education to hold hearings to examine current and best practices on Secondary Transition Services for Philadelphia's public school students, introduced by Councilman Green.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Green. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring and recognizing Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson on her 100th birthday for her extraordinary bravery and brilliance in mathematics, introduced by Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring the members of The Links, Incorporated's Philadelphia Chapter, Delaware Valley Chapter, and Penn Towne Chapter, introduced by Councilwoman Parker.
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings to examine the state of the City of Philadelphia Municipal Retirement System including the Pension System's existing plan entitlements, contributions and investment strategies, introduced by Councilman Domb.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring Philadelphia tennis and basketball legend Ora Washington upon her posthumous enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, class of 2018, introduced by Councilwoman Gym.
Thank you very much, Council President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing September 9 through September 15, 2018 as Suicide Prevention Week in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the need for suicide prevention awareness and robust mental health services, introduced by Councilwoman Gym.
Thank you very much, Council President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution honoring and recognizing 2nd Lieutenant John Edward James, Jr, for his service during World War II and recognizing the Museum of the American Revolution, Chairman and acting CEO General John Jumper for righting the wrongs of the past and helping to commission Private John Edward James, Jr. to 2nd Lieutenant John Edward James, Jr., introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 180077, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Privilege Taxes,' by eliminating for new businesses the requirement to make an estimated payment when filing a return for their first tax year of business operations," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.
The Chair again recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Thank Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932 through 1933, introduced by Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 180351-A, entitled "An ordinance providing for a payment to the City upon the construction of certain real estate, and directing Council to appropriate revenues from such payments to the Department of Planning and Development Division of Housing and Community Development, in order to support equitable neighborhood development by constructing affordable housing," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council, introduced by Councilman Squilla.
The Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the rules of Council to be -- no. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings on environmental health disparities and the impact of pollutants in at-risk neighborhoods, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.
The Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the proliferation of unlicensed and unregulated recovery homes in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Health and Human Services to Hold Hearings to Examine the Possibility of the Department of Human Services Creating Objective Guidelines and Uniform Reporting Standards for Personnel Who Are Tasked with Protecting Children in Philadelphia from Abuse while Preventing the Tragedy of Unjustified Family Separations, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you very Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING much. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Late, Great Donald Gardner, the Accomplished Artist and Executive Director of The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing September 2018 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia in honor of childhood cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and those children who have succumbed to the disease, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and Celebrating the 17th Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! to Promote Recovery and Work to End the Stigma Surrounding Drug and Alcohol Addiction, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
And a resolution recognizing, commemorating, and celebrating the centennial anniversary of the historic First Korean Congress held in Philadelphia from April 14th to April 16th, 1919, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you. On behalf of Councilwomen Helen Gym and myself, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 9/13/18 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution recognizing, celebrating and honoring the Korean United Church of Philadelphia on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary, introduced by Councilman Oh.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. Drum roll, it is now time for special business, and the Chair now recognizes Councilman Taubenberger for a motion regarding special business.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of special business at this time. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of special business at this time. All in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion passes. Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 Decker, please read the letter from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith, as requested by your resolution adopted today, Bill No. 180077, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Privilege Taxes,' by eliminating for new businesses the requirement to make an estimated payment when filing a return for their first tax year of business operations," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 180077 was passed.
All Stated Meeting September 13, 2018 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)