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Minutes

Stated Meeting, October 26, 2017

Philadelphia City CouncilOct 26, 2017

People mentioned

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Organizations mentioned

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye. Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, please read the title of 170683.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue, the west side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and East Westmoreland Street, the south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300 Agate Street and the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street between Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west side of Tulip Street between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street, the back of properties facing west on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and Venango Streets, the back of properties facing south along the north side of Venango Street, including the property Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING located at 2301 through 07 East Venango Street, and the back of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well as the properties located at 2066 through 80 East Tioga Street and 2082 East Tioga Street; continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Inc., a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass. You got an amendment? I'm sorry. Bass for Squilla. My fault. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. An amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for that amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 170683 has been amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Thank you. Mr. Decker, 170720.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the plotting upon City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 of two rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and the striking from said City Plans and abandoning of all or portions of four other rights-of-way for various utility purposes, all lying within the area southeast of Delaware Avenue and northeast of Ellen Street.

Council President Clarke

This Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye. Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170802.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing Mark Melini to install, own and maintain various pedestrian enhancement encroachments at 701 through 39 Market Street.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla. Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170724.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by requiring the public posting of hours of operations for libraries and recreation centers.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?

Chief Clerk

A resolution Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING recognizing the Service of Women Veterans in the United States of America and the Extraordinary Contributions of the Women Veterans Center, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell on behalf of Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing October 22 through 28, 2017 Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell on behalf of Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution celebrating United Bank of Philadelphia on Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Its Founding, introduced by Councilwoman Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Blackwell on behalf of Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. That resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Air Council and the 35th Anniversary of Joe Minott's Service to the Organization, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell on behalf of Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. That resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing and honoring Joseph M. Starinieri for his service as an educator and for his passion and dedication for providing a quality education to underprivileged children, introduced by Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilwoman Blackwell.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of outstanding productions on a local and national level, introduced by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones. Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Jones

I gleefully move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution designating the week of Sunday November 12, 2017 through Saturday November 18, 2017 as Child Gun Safety Awareness week in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Johnson on behalf of Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

I move for the adoption of the resolution. Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Sunday SUN and its founder, Jerome "Jerry" Mondesire, on the occasion of the SUN's 25th anniversary, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and recognizing Claudia Sherrod for her dedication to improving her neighborhood, Point Breeze, on the occasion of her retirement as executive director of South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S., Inc., introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. That resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and commending Chickie's and Pete's for 40 years as an iconic Philadelphia establishment, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Before I move for the adoption of the resolution, I want to mention my two prime co-sponsors, Councilman Mark Squilla and also Councilman Bobby Henon. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting October 26, 2017 10/26/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing Council's Standing Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on the PhilaPort Capital Investment Program and future development of the port, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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