Thank you very much. That concludes our Public Comment session. We will now consider today's bill Consent Agenda. I will ask Mr. Decker to read the title of all the bills on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on the Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without debate, the bill will be immediately removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on our regular Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, please now read the titles Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 of the bills on the Consent Agenda.
Bill No. 180097, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania and to approve the proposed addition to the 3620 Locust Walk; and. Bill No. 180101, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land within an area bounded by Silverwood Street, Gay Street, Baker Street and Carson Street; and to adopt a Master Plan for the former St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and adjacent parcels; and Bill No. 180135, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by adding a new Section 14-521, entitled "STM St. Mary's Master Plan overlay"; and Bill No. 180137, 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 Adams Avenue, Tabor Avenue, Harrison Street, Whitaker Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, Bingham Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 Street, East Olney Avenue, North Front Street, Nedro Avenue, Hammond Avenue and Crescentville Road"; and Bill No. 170901, entitled an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," to extend the availability of exemptions and making related changes; and Bill No. 171111, entitled an Ordinance constituting the Twentieth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; and Bill No. 180002, entitled an Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the reimbursement of filing fees for parking ticket appeals; and Bill No. 180096, entitled an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by excluding from the tax a transfer of property between the Philadelphia Housing Authority(PHA) and a Pennsylvania Limited Partnership(PLP) whose general partner PHA owns and controls; and a transfer of property from PHA or a PHA-controlled PLP to a wholly owned subsidiary of PHA; and Bill No. 180138, entitled an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," regarding terms of payment agreements; and Bill No. 180139, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to revise the timing of the determination of assessed value, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. These bills have been read on two different dates. The question for each bill now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk shall call on roll. And upon called, each Councilmember shall vote aye on Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 each of the bills, nay on each of the bills or indicate those bills for which the Member is voting aye and those bills for which the Member is voting nay. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye on all bills. The majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative for each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 We will now consider the bills and resolution on the regular, second final and passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 180265.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the Forty-third Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
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? (Ayes.) Stated Meeting April 5, 2018
Ayes have it. Resolution 180265 is approved. Mr. Decker, 180268.
A Resolution also naming the 5300 block of Diamond Street as "Dorian Dumas Way" to recognize, honor and celebrate the legacy of Dorain Dumas whose life was tragically cut short in a fatal motorcycle accident.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly second. All those in favor, say ayes? (Ayes.)
Those opposed? (No response. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018
Ayes have it. Resolution 180268 is approved. Mr. Decker, 180271.
A Resolution recommending that the United States Postal Service select Alpha Kappa Alpha founder Ethel Hedgeman Lyle for inclusion in its commemorative postage stamp collection.
Council President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly second. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. Resolution 180271 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 180277.
A Resolution calling on Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner to begin an immediate investigation to ascertain how much of insurance companies' tax cuts should be passed on to consumers in the form of lower rates.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye? (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. 180277 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 180278.
A Resolution calling on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to investigate how much of utility companies' tax cuts should be passed on to consumers in the Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 form of lower rates.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. Resolution 180278 is adopted. And I believe we have a bill up for amendment. Mr. Decker, would that be 171110.
An Ordinance constituting the Twenty-First Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989 as amended and supplemented, providing for certain amendments to the general ordinance.
That would Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 be -- who is doing the amendment? Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 171110. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all Members of Council. And I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to 171110 be adopted. All those in favor, say aye? (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. The amendment to 171110 is approved. And 171110 will be placed on our Second and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution recognizing Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 and celebrating women organized against rape and its 2018 Wear Teal Day kicking off Sexual Assault Awareness Month introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Been moved and properly secondly. All those in favor? (Ayes.)
And a resolution honoring Ilyana Vanzant's life, accomplishments and contributions in the fields of spirituality and personal development, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Chair again Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye? (Ayes.)
And a Resolution congratulating Penn State University Nittany Lions Men's Basketball Team for their Championship Victory in the 2018 National Invitational Tournament, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. And Councilman Squilla gives Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 that a super-endorsement.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution recognizing and honoring the legacy of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the mother of the nation of South Africa for her lifelong activism and fighting for the equal treatment of people introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. president. I thank everyone for their support. And I move for the adoption. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 (Duly seconded.)
Been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution recognizing the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Inclusion and Linguistic Diversity Initiative, a new organization that seeks to provided support to ELL, ESL and special needs students, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye? Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 (Ayes.)
And a Resolution proclaiming April 10, 2018 as Equal Pay Day in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. Move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favors, say aye. (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. That resolution is adopted. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018
And a Resolution Honoring and Recognizing the career and legacy of Ron Rubin for his commitment and service throughout his long tenure with the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, and for his dedication for developing vibrant communities in Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, introduced by Councilman Henon.
Been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Alicia Conquest, Karen Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 Epps, Heather LaPera, Peter Matranga and Rebecca Yacker for their outstanding work as teachers in Fourth Council District and for being awarded the 2018 Lindback Foundation Award for distinguished public teachers, introduced by Councilman Jones.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolutions celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Foundation of the State of Israel, introduced by Councilman Johnson. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018
Council President, that is sponsored by Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, Councilman Allan Domb, Councilman O'Neill. I move for the adoption of the resolution and signed by all Members of Council. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly second. All those in favors, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance and the Department of Human Services for their partnership and commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2018 to be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution declaring April National Minority Health Month and Recognizing the Office of Minority Health for its efforts towards Health Parody, introduced by Councilman Green.
Chair recognizes Councilman Green. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018
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. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings on the Decennial 2020 Census, introduced by Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President. On February 22 of this year, this body passed a resolution urging our Commerce Secretary Wilbert Ross to adopt a report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors in reference to Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 the 2020 Census. One of the aspects of that report was concerned by Mayors all across this nation that a citizenship question would be included in the census. The concern is that historically we have had people of color and other organizations an people been underrepresented in the Census. And having a citizenship-type question would have a chilling effect on people throughout this country. It's very important that we do not include that language in the Census. Unfortunately, the Commerce Department under Secretary Ross direction did not decide not to follow that direction and are including that language in the upcoming Census. And this is going to have a major impact not only in cities around the nation, but also here in the City of Philadelphia. The Census, as many people know, is used for how we do a number of things from redistricting to funds being allocated at the federal level, for example, community block grant. Just two weeks ago, Congress passed and increase in the CBG funds to 3.1 billion to 3.3 Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 billion. And if we have undercounts in the City of Philadelphia, those are less dollars we will receive. Just in the past couple days, our Attorney General John Shapiro announced that he will be joining a lawsuit filed by Attorney Generals in New York and California to challenge the Trump Administration on using this language in the 2020 Census. Mayor Kenney and Attorney General Josh Shapiro did a joint op ed this week talking about that issue. And so, it's important that we have hearings on the upcoming Census. The previous Administration put together a non-profit to actually work on increasing an outreach in information regarding Census and let people know what the impact of the Census will have on the City of Philadelphia. We will be looking at what happened during the Nutter Administration in the 2010 Census, and as we prepare for the 2020. And with that, Council President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution recognizing April as Limb Loss Awareness Month, introduced by Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting April 5, 2018
And a Resolution recognizing and honoring the life and legacy of Linda Brown, symbol of the landmark desegregation case, introduced by Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly second. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
The ayes have it. And that resolution is adopted.
And a Resolution recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 Sigma Theta Sorority, incorporates Quaker City Alumni, Philadelphia Alumni and Valley Forge Alumni chapters on the occasion of Delta Youth Day at Philadelphia City Council, introduced by Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. Soror Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution recognizing the month of April as Financial Literacy Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Domb. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018
Thank you, Council President. Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution recognizing the week of April 8 through 14, 2018 as Philadelphia Crime Victims Rights Week to encourage citizens to assist crime victims and to increase community awareness and support for the organizations that help crime victims rebuild their lives, introduced by Councilwoman Gym.
Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym. Stated Meeting April 5, 2018
Thank you very much, 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. (Ayes.)
Ayes have it. And that resolution is adopted. Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Thank you very much, Council President. I have official business outside of City Hall and would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The record shall reflect that. Thank you.
And a resolution honoring Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 recognizing Coach Jay Wright and the Villanova University Men's Basketball Team on winning the 2018 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship, crushing Michigan with a 17-point win and a final score of 79 to 62, 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. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on Germany's Dual Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 Vocational System and to discuss the impacts a German apprenticeship-style program would have on the youth in Philadelphia and industry in the area, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.
Thank you Council President. Move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor, say aye. (Ayes.)
And a Resolution honoring and recognizing Brinkman's Bait and Tackle Shop and the Brinkman family for their 56 years of business ownership, community work and commitment to their customers before their Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 retirement, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.
Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
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. (Ayes.)
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. Are there any speeches on the part of Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 the Minority? Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Council President. It's my pleasure and honor to serve as chair of the Global Opportunities Committee. And as such, I wanted to just note that today Made in Jamaica is having its International Awards tonight at Estia Restaurant, four distinguished awards, one of which is Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. And so, tonight at Estia Restaurant, 1405 Locust Street, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. it's a fundraiser to support youth, particularly those underserved kids coming from the Caribbean and many of whom participate in the Penn Relays. So, congratulations to Councilwoman Blackwell. Thank you.