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Minutes

Stated Meeting, March 1, 2018

Philadelphia City CouncilMar 1, 2018

People mentioned

Names our system found in this transcript. Automatically extracted, so it can include anyone named in the record, not only officials or parties.

Organizations mentioned

Chief Clerk

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.

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Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

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 voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 171121.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by repealing certain provisions related to refuse collection. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Blackwell. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING 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, 171122.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by repealing certain provisions relating to excavations and obstructions.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 171123.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Amusement Businesses," by repealing Section 9-708 (relating to compulsory vehicular Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING amusement device insurance).

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to be voted aye for any bills I missed when I stepped out of the room.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. The record shall reflect that Councilwoman Blackwell has voted aye on the bills that she missed while she was out of the room. Thank you. And those votes shall be reflected as 17; 0. Mr. Decker, 171124.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Other Businesses," by repealing Section 9-630 (relating to sale of used cars).

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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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. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Taubenberger. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?

Chief Clerk

A resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the 2018 Small Business Week Celebration in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING (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 Cheyney University on the 40th anniversary of its 1978 NCAA Division II Basketball Championship, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Mr. President. Jannie from Cheyney asks that it be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Best motion I've heard all day. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING (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 the Saint Hubert High School Cheerleading Teams on a Season of Success Culminating in Junior Varsity Winning the National Championship and Varsity Winning the PIAA State Championship, introduced by Councilman Henon.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Councilman 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.)

Council President Clarke

Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Finance to hold public hearings concerning an update from the Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement about the City's divestment of holdings in gun and ammunition manufacturers, distributors and retailers since the adoption of the "Sandy Hook Principles," introduced by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING (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 authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings examining the development of an extreme risk protection order program within the City of Philadelphia, to allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals that pose a high risk of harm to themselves and others, introduced by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

In an effort to improve our grade, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's Stated Meeting March 1, 2018 3/1/18 - STATED - 2ND READING 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 motion -- that resolution is adopted.