Stated Meeting, March 4, 2021

Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Via Microsoft Teams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:04 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 BOBBY HENON 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 March 4, 2021

Thank you, and good morning. We're going to get started now. I understand that the state law currently requires that the following announcement be made at the beginning of every remote Council session: Due to the current public health emergency, 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, Inquirer, Legal Intelligencer prior to the meeting, and can also be found on PHLCouncil.com. I now note that the hour has come. The Clerk will please call the roll to take attendance, and members that are in attendance will please indicate that you are present, or whatever you may choose to say, to make sure that your Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 on the screen. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.

Councilwoman Bass.

Good morning. I am present. Looking forward to today's Council session.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Brooks. (No response.)

Councilman Domb.

Good morning, Council President, colleagues, and Philadelphia.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Good Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning to the public. 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, and good morning, members of Council. Good morning, City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Effectiveness.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Gym.

Good morning, Council President. Good Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 morning, colleagues. I'm present.

Good morning.

Councilman Henon.

Good morning, Council President, and good morning, colleagues.

Good morning.

Councilman Johnson.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Calling for justice for all the families who have lost loved ones to gun violence.

Good morning.

Councilman Jones. (No response.)

Councilman Oh.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. I'm present. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021

Councilman O'Neill.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Parker.

Good morning, Mr. President. Good morning, colleagues.

Good morning.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. (No response.)

Councilman Squilla.

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

Good morning.

Councilman Stated Meeting March 4, 2021

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning to the listening public.

Good morning, Councilman.

Council President Clarke.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning, Mr. President. I just want to make sure that I'm on the record as being present.

Thank you, Councilman. I think we still have Councilwoman Brooks. Did Councilwoman Brooks get on yet? (No response.)

Okay. Thank you. We've established a quorum, so we're now going to come to Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Pastor Jason Ferris from the Old Pine Community Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Squilla. I would ask all members and guests to please bow your heads for the invocation. Pastor, please proceed.

Thank you. Let us pray. God of all creation, we thank you for the sunshine this week and the melting of all the snow. We thank you for the spirit of life that infuses all things and for the grace that appears even when we have done nothing to earn it. As we prepare our hearts and minds for today's meeting, we lift up the prayer of Saint Augustine that in those things that are essential, we have unity. In those things that are not essential, Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 liberty. And in all things, we have charity. May your spirit touch the heart of each person on this call, giving them the courage to seek truth and the grace to speak it with charity. Amen. (Amen.)

Thank you so much, Pastor, for those inspiring and spiritual words. We really appreciate you being here today.

You're very welcome. It was my pleasure.

Thank you. Our next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 25th, 2021, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 25th, 2021 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 25th, 2021 stand approved. All in favor will 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 requests 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 Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 And our next order of business is communications, and I would ask the Clerk to please read the messages from the Mayor and any other communications that he may have in his possession.

From the Mayor to the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on March 1, 2021, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on February 18, 2021: Bill Nos. 200656, 210004, and 210006.

Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. Our next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. By way of a reminder, we are asking that all resolutions, including privileged resolutions, be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council, unless they are being Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 referred to committee. In our current remote environment, this procedure will provide an appropriate opportunity for public comment. I thank you very much in advance for your anticipated cooperation. Mr. Decker, will you please read the titles of the legislation that is being offered today by our members.

Councilwoman Parker offers three bills and three resolutions. On behalf of Council President Clarke, Councilwoman Parker offers an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Marketing, Incorporated, doing business as CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA, for the operation and management of a seasonal Christmas Village for the City of Philadelphia at LOVE Park and other potential City owned areas. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021

That will be referred to the appropriate committee.

On her own behalf, Councilwoman Parker offers an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Frontenac Street from Levick Street to Devereaux Avenue.

Referred to committee.

And an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Hammond Avenue between East Nedro Avenue and Crescentville Road.

Referred to committee.

And a resolution congratulating Bernard W. Smalley for being named President of the Board of Directors of City Trusts, making him the first Black President in the board's 151 year history.

Next Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 week's Calendar.

And a resolution remembering Henrietta Lacks and honoring her contribution to modern medicine, including the development of COVID-19 vaccines.

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution commending and recognizing Michael Hand on the occasion of his retirement from his outstanding career with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and his service to the Philadelphia community.

Next week's Calendar.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson offers two resolutions, entitled a "Resolution recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women's History Month." Stated Meeting March 4, 2021

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution recognizing the Women's March on Philadelphia during Women's History Month 2021 and the organizers who hosted 4 consecutive marches from 2017 through 2020.

That will be on next week's Calendar.

Councilman Jones offers one bill and one resolution, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Farmers' Markets,' by adding a permissible location."

Referred to committee.

And a resolution also naming the 2200 block of North Salford as "Geo L. Myers Way," in honor of George Linwood Myers III, to commemorate his legacy and long-time dedication to various Philadelphia Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 organizations and as an advocate of vulnerable populations.

Next week's Calendar.

Councilman Johnson offers two resolutions, entitled a "Resolution recognizing Rochelle 'Chellie' Cameron on the occasion of her appointment as chair of the U.S. Policy Council for Airports Council International."

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass Senate Bill 475 and House Resolution 1320, which designate Juneteenth as a national holiday.

Next week's Calendar.

Councilman Green offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings regarding the Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 potential of land-value taxation in and for Philadelphia."

Next week's Calendar -- oh, I'm sorry. That's this week's Calendar.

And Councilwoman Brooks offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution calling on the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States to offer long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the borrowing needs of state and local governments and government units in the United States without charging any interest or fees."

Next week's Calendar.

Councilman Domb offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings examining best practices and new ideas for safely reopening the City of Philadelphia's workspaces including office buildings, City buildings, and Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 other high-risk congregate settings not currently operating at pre-pandemic capacity."

Today's Calendar.

Councilman Thomas offers two resolutions, entitled a "Resolution honoring the athletes of the class of 2020 for their incomplete seasons and shortened high school athletic career due to the COVID-19 pandemic."

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on a recently revealed memo from a Philadelphia Police Department Captain instructing his officers to increase pedestrian and motor vehicle stops not related to crime and jeopardizing data collection mandated by federal consent decree.

Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 Mr. Decker, was that for committee?

It was, Mr. President.

Today's Calendar.

Councilman Squilla offers two bills and two resolutions, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Greenwich Street and 2nd Street; Reed Street and South 4th Street; Moyamensing Avenue and Wharton Street."

Referred to committee.

And an ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Morris Street and South 2nd Street.

Referred to committee.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 538 Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842 through 44 and 2846 Tulip Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District.

Next week's Calendar.

And a resolution in honor of Women's History Month we take this opportunity to renew and Recognize March 10th as Harriet Tubman Day in the City of Philadelphia.

Next week's Calendar.

Councilwoman Bass offers four resolutions, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to obtain an update on the status of the City's plan to ensure all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia are inclusive, intergenerational, and accessible for all disabilities and special needs."

Today's Calendar. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021

And a resolution authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to obtain an update on the status of the City Council security camera program for Philadelphia's playgrounds and recreation centers.

Today's Calendar.

And a resolution recognizing March 8, 2021 as International Women's Day to raise awareness of the adverse oppression and inequities that women have experienced and to continue to experience globally; and to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and campaign for positive change.

That will be on next week's Calendar.

And a resolution authorizing the Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Public Health and Human Services to conduct a Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 joint hearing to review the past and current guidance for Restaurant Capacity; and, if needed, make recommendations to the Philadelphia Health Department to either change current Restaurant capacity requirements or recommend future Restaurant capacity requirements.

This week's Calendar.

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

Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions, and our next order of business is reports from committee.

Council President Clarke?

Yes.

My one resolution for March 10th, I was wondering if we could suspend the rules Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 to have that heard at this week's Council session.

Is there a second? (Duly seconded.)

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor for rules suspension to allow reading at this week's session say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. That will be on this week's Calendar.

Thank you.

You're welcome, sir. With rules suspension.

Mr. President, for clarity, this is the resolution in honor of Women's History Month to Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 10th as Harriet Tubman Day?

Correct.

That's correct.

Thank you, Mr. Decker. And our next order of business is reports from committee. The Chair is going to recognize Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee on Public Health and Human Services.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Public Health and Human Services reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

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

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 210122, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Health Emergency Leave,' to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading on this day of Bill No. 210122. (Duly seconded.)

Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 210122. 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. That concludes our reports from committee, and our next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bill just reported from committee with suspension of the rules has been deemed to have had a first reading. This bill will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 2ND READING Council. There are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar today, so the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for the purpose of calling up resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.

Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up from the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today. They are Nos. 210010, 210161, 210162, 210163, 210164, 210165, 210166, 210167, 210168, 210170, 210171, 210172, 210173, 210174, 210175, 210085, 210077, 210120, 210121, 210073, 210080, and 210082. All other resolutions and bills are being held, Mr. President.

Thank you. I think Councilwoman Brooks, for the record, Councilwoman Brooks, are you now -

Yes, Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 Council President. I'm present.

Let the record reflect that Councilwoman Brooks is present. Thank you. Before we proceed with the consideration of our public comment, we will take a brief five- to ten-minute recess to give our technology professionals some time to connect the speakers that we have for today's meeting. We will take a brief recess. Thank you. (Brief recess.)

Thank you. Thank you very much. Now that everyone is connected to the meeting and before considering resolutions and bills we have before us today, we will consider our public comment. It will go 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 on any Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 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 or against the legislation, and we will 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. Today we will have three minutes as it relates to your time limit. In order to be fair to all those wishing to speak, though, I intend to hold 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 Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 this. Once your allotted time has passed, you will be asked to conclude your remarks, and shortly thereafter you will be muted and disconnected from the remote meeting. I also reserve the right to limit the number of speakers with repetitious comments that are being made on the same matter and to limit the scope of testimony to only certain items on the agenda during the emergency, which could affect callbacks for public comment at the meeting. Also, please be aware that this public meeting is being recorded, and because the meeting is public, participants and viewers have no reasonable expectation of privacy. So by continuing to be in the meeting, you are consenting to being recorded. So I will now ask Mr. Decker to please read the name of our first speaker.

The first speaker Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 is Tanja Hebron, commenting on 210164.

Good morning.

Good morning. Proceed.

Good morning. My name is Tanja Hebron. I am a first-class construction equipment operator at SEPTA where I work for 27 years. I am also a member of the Steering Committee for WINC, which stands for Women in Nontraditional Careers Initiative in Philly. Thank you for the opportunity to comment in support of Resolution No. 210164 to recognize March 7th through the 14th as Women in Construction Week and to honor WINC. I know how important it is to make women in construction more visible so other girls and women can know it's a career option for them. That's one of the things I like the most about WINC. We have a website, podcast, and Speakers Bureau to spread the word that, yes, women can do these jobs, and we get paid Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 well for them. I love my job and I want to give back by talking about what it's like to be a woman in the construction trade and to mentor the next group of tradeswomen. We need more women like me to enter and succeed in the trade. The whole community needs to get behind it, and WINC speaks to and educates everyone from unions' apprenticeships and other training programs to trade schools, high schools, industry representatives, and anyone who wants to learn more. Another way that WINC supports tradeswomen is by gathering us together on Tradeswomen Thursdays, the third Thursday of every month. I'm proud to be a part of WINC as we support increased and advanced participation of women in construction, manufacturing, and transit careers in the Philadelphia region. If anyone wants to connect with WINC, they should visit our website at wincproject.org. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 Please support this resolution to recognize March 7th through the 14th as Women in Construction Week and to honor women. We will be making women in construction more visible and attract more women to these satisfying, well-paying careers in the trade. Thank you to all the co-sponsors and to City Council for allowing me to comment.

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

The next speaker is Ash Scritzche, commenting on 210164.

Good morning. My name is Ash Scritzche. I'm an apprentice electrician with IBEW Local Union 98. I've been in the local for three and a half years. I'm also a member of the Steering Committee for WINC, Women in Nontraditional Careers Initiative here in Philly, and a member of WINC's Speaker Bureau. I'm happy to Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 be here to comment in support of Resolution No. 210164 to recognize March 7th through 14th as Women in Construction Week and to honor WINC. I personally feel very blessed to be a member of my union, to receive a free education through my union, to get paid proper wages as I learn the trade, and I want to make sure that other women have access to this opportunity. That's why I believe in WINC. I believe that it's become an important resource for aspiring tradeswomen, and for young women that may not yet know about the trades, that's an option for them due to a lack of visibility and accessibility. Volunteer tradeswomen podcast interviews, videos, social media, our website. They provide more of that visibility to let women know that, yes, the trades are open to them and, yes, they are more than capable of doing the work. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 I believe this work as a whole is good for the industry and it's incredibly important for gender equity. These traditionally male-dominated trades offer solid wages, benefits, stability, not to mention that unions have basically eliminated the gender wage gap. The more people that know about this initiative, the better, so we speak to everyone from unions' apprenticeships and other training programs, to trade schools, high school industry representatives, anyone who wants to be involved or learn more, hoping to spread this message that women belong in the trade and it is an option for them as they look towards the future. I'm proud to be part of this initiative as we support, increase, and advance the participation of women in construction, manufacturing, and transit careers in this region. Please support this resolution to recognize March 7th through 14th as Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 Women in Construction Week and to honor WINC. Thank you to all the co-sponsors and to City Council for allowing me to comment.

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

The next speaker is Mary Gaffney, commenting on 210164.

Hello, Council. My name is Mary Gaffney. I am owner of Gem Mechanical Services, Inc. located in Aston, Pennsylvania. I am a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, and although you've heard from two construction workers, female construction workers, and we've had a massive push to bring more women into the construction industry, we still only make up roughly 10 percent of the workforce, and many of those roles are in managerial or engineering. Very few women are working Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 on site or in the trades. Gem Mechanical is a signatory contractor with the Local Union 420 Steamfitters and Local Union 690. I am here today -- and thank you for allowing me to be here. I am for Resolution 210164 to recognize March 7th through the 14th as Women in Construction Week and to honor the National Association of Women in Construction. Thank you for your support.

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

There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.

Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. That concludes our --

Mr. President, before we move on to the next order of business -

The Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. Before we move on, I just wanted to note for the record that Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez, she has been with us too, Mr. President.

Thank you. Thank you. Let the record reflect that Councilwoman Sanchez is present and has been present for quite some time. Thank you. Okay. Now that we've concluded our public comment session, we will now consider the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and our Final Passage Calendar. So I want to ask Mr. Decker to please read the title of Resolution No. 210010.

A resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement to adopt Environmental Social Governance criteria Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING and request and disclose climate risk information from all relevant parties.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson for a motion on the resolution.

Thank you, Mr. President. Before I am recognized for the motion, may I make brief remarks regarding this resolution?

Absolutely.

Okay. Thank you very much, Mr. President. I wanted to very quickly talk about this resolution, because we've been working on this for several months. The resolution is calling on the Pension Board to establish Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria as a part of its investment policy statement and asking for climate risk disclosure, where appropriate. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING We are obligated to consider the biggest risk posed to our financial system, and climate change remains a threat. Even under the best-case scenarios for emissions reductions, which we are not even close to meeting, we will continue to see disruptions to every part of our global economy. We have to understand those risks and actively develop strategies to drive investment into the sectors that will help us build a resilient economy and clean energy system. Industry leaders have started looking at climate risk and sustainable investing, and the Biden administration has also demonstrated its commitment to climate finance, with the selection of senior administration officials who will prioritize climate risk in their rule-making. 2020 was a record year for ESG investing, with sustainable funds seeing record inflows and high performance. ESG Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING funds outperformed traditional equity funds in 2020, and experts expect continued growth. When this occurs, this is a win for our fund, which is a win for our retirees. Additionally, the Pension Board has shown its commitment to our retirees and to creating thoughtful strategies to align its work with the City's other priorities; importantly, its strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Board has actively worked to increase its investment in firms owned and operated by women and people of color through annual utilization studies, new RFP rules, inclusion in the firm interview process, tracking demographic data for each firm's management, among other strategies. Through this hard work, the Board has shown that you can meet fiduciary obligations and use active strategies to address systematic challenges in the financial system. It is because of this visionary Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING work that I wanted to work with the Pension Board on how we can begin thinking about our city's financial exposure to the impacts of climate change. I am grateful to the Pension Board, to their staff for their hard work and collaboration with my office, and I wanted to personally thank a few people from the Pension Board, including the staff, all the members of the Pension Board, but most especially Carol Stukes-Baylor of DC47, Veronica Pankey of DC33, Ron Stagliano of the Fraternal Order of Police, and Brian Coughlin of the International Association of Firefighters, and Bob McDermott, Council President, on our team. They all work together very closely with my team, with Eliza, with Santos, and Taylor, to ensure we can see this resolution to conclusion. So I want to personally thank them for their openness to working with my team and I to ensure that we were able to address all the challenges with this Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING very complicated issue. And, finally, I'd like to thank you, colleagues, for your support on this resolution and for our continued ongoing collaboration on how we can best prepare our city for the impacts of climate change. And with that, Council President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210161.

A resolution commemorating the life and legacy of William 'Cody' Anderson, a legendary figure in talk radio, a pioneering leader in African-American owned radio and media, and a positive voice in the Black community.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion on the resolution.

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

Thank you. It's been properly moved and seconded. Can we have a moment of silence for this resolution. (Moment of silence.)

Thank you. The ayes have it, and the Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution is adopted. Thank you all very much. We will genuinely miss Cody big time, a class act. Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 210162.

A resolution launching the establishment and funding of the Philadelphia Anti-Violence Resource Network to provide a one-stop clearinghouse of information and guide Philadelphians directly affected by violence in their communities to available resources within the City of Philadelphia.

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion.

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

Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210163.

A resolution calling on the federal government to enact a plan by the end of President Biden's first 100 days in office to cancel all student loan debt and begin the transition to education as a public good.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brooks for a motion.

Thank Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 210164.

A resolution declaring March 7 through 14, 2021, 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 Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING advance the participation of women in construction, manufacturing, and transit careers in the Philadelphia region.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson for a motion.

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

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor? (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210165.

A resolution honoring and commending Jennifer R. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Clarke for her 15-year tenure as the Executive Director of the Public Interest Law Center and her strategic, pioneering, and transformative work to expand access to justice that has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across Pennsylvania and the nation.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym for a motion on the resolution.

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

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 210166.

A resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Obituary Project for its work to provide dignity to homicide victims and solace to their families by remembering and honoring those victims' lives.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson for a motion on the resolution.

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

Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 210167.

A resolution designating Monday, March 1, 2021 as COVID-19 Remembrance Day in the City of Philadelphia.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green for a motion on the resolution.

Thank you, Council President. This week we've had a lot of great news as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Wolf announced how the J&J vaccines will be used to vaccinate teachers throughout the Commonwealth and he anticipates that we will have all teachers and contractors vaccinated by the end of March. Also, President Biden recently announced that he anticipated by the end of May, all Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING those in the nation that wants to receive vaccines will be able to receive vaccines by the end of May. And we also just opened our FEMA site as well to provide 6,000 vaccines a day here in the City of Philadelphia. So we're making great progress, but we also have to recognize and remember that a year ago, we were in our Council Chambers. We were doing things that we normally would do, and then we had the onset of the novel Coronavirus. And we have lost over 500,000 souls in this nation. In Philadelphia alone, over 3,000 people. And so we have to recall and remember all of the people that lost their lives, our first responders, our essential workers, so many individuals that have lost -- that we have lost based on this pandemic. I want to commend Smart City Policy for working with various cities around the nation. A hundred fifty-two Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING cities and 36 states acknowledged March 1st as our first COVID Victims and Survivors Memorial Day, and I think because of the impact that this pandemic has had and for us to never forget those people that we have lost, so many of our loved ones, our friends, co-workers, that it's important for us to acknowledge this anniversary. And with that, Council President, after the motion I would like us to take a moment of silence to just reflect on what has happened over the past year. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Can we take a moment of silence. (Moment of silence.)

Thank you. Let that moment of silence reflect a favorable vote for the resolution, and that resolution has been Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Mr. Decker, please read the title of 210168.

A resolution recognizing and congratulating Renee Henderson, on the occasion of her retirement from Community Behavioral Health, after more than two decades of faithful and dedicated service.

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Green for a motion on the resolution.

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

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 210170.

A resolution congratulating Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker on her historic appointment as Board Chair of the Delaware River Port Authority and honoring her work as a board member and trailblazing leader in Philadelphia.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb for a motion on the resolution.

Thank you, Council President. I congratulate and applaud Majority Leader Parker and ask for the approval of this resolution. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210171.

A resolution honoring and congratulating After School Activities and Partnerships Chess Club for their bringing together over 150 clubs and 2,500 students across the City and being instrumental in Philadelphia being named Chess City of the Year by US Chess. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Thomas for a motion on the resolution.

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

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210172.

A resolution Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING recognizing February 2021 as American Heart Month, and honoring the American Heart Association of Philadelphia for their work in providing health resources in Philadelphia, emphasizing the importance of heart health, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a motion on the resolution.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of all of the Philadelphians and those worldwide who suffer with heart disease, I wanted to really thank the American Heart Association, and I move for the adoption of this very important resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution 210173.

A resolution recognizing and honoring Lynette Medley and her daughter, Nya McGlone, for their menstrual hub, The SPOT Period; and for the work they have done to provide menstrual products and ongoing support for those suffering from period poverty.

Thank you. One more time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a motion on the resolution.

Thank you, Mr. President. As I mentioned last week, period poverty is a real issue and it's a very serious issue, and for those of us Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING who are women who have a menstrual cycle, we know the terror that can happen when your menstrual cycle becomes -- it happens and you are unaware that it was going to happen. And so for women who are in period poverty and do not have access to products, it's critically important. So all that being said, I move for the adoption of this also very important resolution today. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 210174.

A resolution recognizing the month of February as National African American Read-In Month, and honoring Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas' Humanizing Stories Project for its work to bring together diverse voices from the world of children's media, literature, and culture through digital advocacy, community projects, and classroom resources.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a motion on the resolution.

Thank you, Mr. President. I'm honored to move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210175.

A resolution refuting the article "Contracting for Sex in the Pacific War," which contradicts the historical consensus and evidence of the thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army before and during World War II, written by J. Mark Ramseyer: Mitsubishi Professor of Japanese Legal Studies at Harvard Law School.

Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Resolution No. 210175. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Resolution No. 210175 be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution has been amended. The Chair again recognizes Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman Oh for a motion on the amended resolution.

Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution, as amended. (Duly seconded.)

Did I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution, as amended, be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210085. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

A resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for expansion of the Board of License and Inspection Review; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion on the resolution.

Mr. President, that requires two-thirds vote.

Okay. That requires two-thirds vote. Thank you, Mr. Decker, our more than capable Chief Clerk. Councilwoman Parker.

Yes, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution.

Can I get a second? (Duly seconded.)

It's Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. Because Resolution No. 210085 is an amendment to the Home Rule Charter, it requires two-thirds vote. Therefore, the question is shall this resolution be adopted. The Chief Clerk will call the roll. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Councilwoman Bass.

Aye.

Councilwoman Brooks.

Aye.

Councilman Domb.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilman Green. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilwoman Gym.

Aye.

Councilman Henon.

Aye.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Oh.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilwoman Parker.

Aye.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilman Squilla.

Aye. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Thomas.

Aye.

Council President Clarke.

Aye. More than two-thirds of all members of the Council having voted in the affirmative, Resolution No. 210085 has been adopted. Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210077. (No response.)

Mr. Decker, did you hear me?

I apologize, Mr. President. An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Department of Planning and Development.

Thank you. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.

Councilwoman Bass.

Aye.

Councilwoman Brooks.

Aye.

Councilman Domb.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gym.

Aye.

Councilman Henon. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Oh.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill. (No response.)

Councilman O'Neill. (No response.)

Councilwoman Parker.

Aye.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilman Squilla.

Aye.

Councilman Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Thomas.

Aye.

Council President Clarke.

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210120.

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and thereby implementing Council's "New Normal Jobs Initiative."

This bill has been read on two different days. The question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Bass.

Aye.

Councilwoman Brooks.

Aye.

Councilman Domb.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilwoman Gym.

Aye.

Councilman Henon.

Aye.

Councilman Johnson.

Aye.

Councilman Jones. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilman Oh.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill. (No response.)

Councilwoman Parker.

Aye.

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilman Squilla.

Aye.

Councilman Thomas.

Aye.

Council President Clarke.

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 210121.

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.

Thank you, Council President. A few weeks ago I stood in front of the Linc and implored the Mayor to put in place a vaccination plan big enough and bold enough to vaccinate the City with the speed our citizens demand in order to get our lives back, our families back, and to get us back to work. For three weeks, the Administration rejected the plan, saying we didn't have enough vaccines to make a site as big as the Linc necessary. During these weeks, I asked the Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Administration to plan for a time when vaccines exceed our capacity to deliver them through normal channels. Last week, I called on the Mayor to deliver to City Council a plan to do just that. I said then that without a plan for scaling up capacity to meet doses, I could not in good conscience vote to hand over more money to the Administration. Then last Saturday the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer, in a banner headline, said what I feared all along, the City's problem was no longer a lack of vaccines but our lack of capacity to distribute them. If you didn't think we needed a plan when the Mayor was saying we had more than enough capacity, surely now three weeks later we are running out of capacity and a plan is needed detailing specifically how we're going to scale up. Now less than 24 hours ago, we finally received last night their plan. My fellow colleagues, this plan Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING will not get us to where we need to be. Here's why: The City based its dosage estimates on President Biden's plan he laid out in mid-February to deliver 300 million doses to America by the end of July. A plan based on Biden's mid-February projections would have made sense but for the fact that 48 hours ago, as Councilmember Green noted today, the President changed the timetable and now 300 million doses are going to be delivered by the end of May, two months earlier than the President's earlier projection, two months earlier, and unfortunately for all of us, two months earlier than the City's current plan. This plan can only mean one thing: The City intends to get all of our vaccines by the end of May but remains woefully unprepared to deliver them until the end of July. And that's if you believe in the ability of the City to scale up to deliver them by July given the plan they presented. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING So let me just take a quick look at the plan. This plan says that 35 percent of the City's capacity to deliver doses by the last week of April will come from FEMA. There are only two problems with this assumption. First, the FEMA site is set to close by the last week of April. Second, FEMA is not responsible for providing capacity for the City's dose allocation. FEMA has its own separate dose allocation. Now, let's rerun the numbers for a moment using the White House plan for vaccine delivery and the current understanding of FEMA's role in our city's distribution. Assume under the Biden timeline our dose count is 200,000 per week by the end of April and not the 120,000 in the City's plan. Taking FEMA doses out of the City's capacity equation means we can deliver 78,000 of those 200,000 doses that we will be receiving every week thereafter, at which time, according to the President's new Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING timeline, we will receive our full share of doses. That leaves us over 122,000 doses undelivered each week for four weeks. 5 million people, we will delay dosing almost 500,000 of our residents all because we couldn't figure out how to scale up capacity to dose them faster than through the end of July. My fellow colleagues, this is a plan for failure. The Philly Fighting COVID disaster just doesn't happen on its own. It happens because we fail to plan. Jumping the line at the Convention Center doesn't just happen. It happens because we fail to plan.

Twenty-two percent of the doses going to African Americans who make up 44 percent of Philadelphia doesn't just happen. It happens because we fail to prevent it. When the Convention Center was chosen as a FEMA site, I was concerned, Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING and I warned that putting a mega site in Center City, a 67 percent white neighborhood, using a registry that is disproportionately white, would not achieve racial equity. Today, an article came out today. WHYY reports that the white neighborhoods within walking distance of the Convention Center are trying to jump the line. And what is the Administration's response? The Mayor said, scolding Philadelphians to examine their conscience. I say to the Mayor and the Administration, why don't we first examine our failed technology. I would ask for a one-stop shop to match scheduling so these failures will end, and do the work necessary to correct the problems that come with a lack of planning. We don't expect perfection, but we do expect leadership to admit when they are wrong and made mistakes, and Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING then let's work together to get it right. Just this morning I received a response to my questioning of the projected doses in the plan. The Mayor says the plan is fluid and that the charts are merely illustrative. Let me tell you, I've seen a lot of action plans in my day, and when the planners use words like "fluid" and "illustrative," it usually means there is no plan. I listened to President Biden when he revised the timetable for doses. I assure you that President Biden was not being fluid or illustrative when he announced his plan, and neither should we. Until we own up to the real numbers and a real plan, we will lose the fight for racial equity and ensure that our city will still be fighting this pandemic while other big cities in America are on the road to recovery. Three weeks ago I said the Linc Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING was the best option for scaling up capacity to deliver doses with speed and equity. Yesterday I hosted a conference call with our partners who could get this done, and they all stand ready to deploy the Linc to deliver 10,000-plus vaccinations a day. Today, the Linc doesn't just stand as the best option. It's probably the only option on a large scale that we have left to get there by the end of May. The Mayor wants us to hand over $50 million today for this plan that does not work. I cannot vote until I see a plan that works, one that's as big and bold as the hopes and dreams we all have for a city that can finally put this pandemic behind us. This is the most important issue of our life. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you, Councilman. Real quick, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. I had a technical connection problem and I'd like to be recorded as voting aye on Bill No. 210120 and Bill No. 210077.

Thank you. Thank you, Councilman.

Thank you.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.

Thank you, Mr. President, and I want to thank Councilmember Domb for all of the work and advocacy he has done on this effort, really elevating the seriousness of the amount of work in front of us. And yesterday's plan submitted by the Administration that was produced prior to the Biden Administration, I agree with him, must be updated to reflect some of those realities. This has been a very, very bumpy ride. I said that last Thursday as I stood in the mass vaccination center in Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING my district as I work with FEMA and all of the federally certified health centers not only in my district but throughout the City for us to roll out bolder, more aggressive plans. Transportation is a challenge. We saw that even in Center City. We have many seniors scheduled today and tomorrow, and many of my non-profit organizations have had to rent vans and provide transportation services to get folks here to Center City, and it's been an incredible challenge. And so I agree with Councilman Domb that this plan has to be updated and bolder. I know that Councilwoman Bass, who now is part of the Vaccination Advisory Council, will work with the Administration. I know District Councilpeople are working on this aggressively to ensure equity. In addition to Community Academy High School in my district, I have several different locations that FEMA is looking at in my district. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING So, yes, it's not an either/or. It is "and" and "and" and "and" and "and" as we scale up this issue. But we have to bear in mind that SEPTA and some of the challenges of SEPTA create a problem for folks wanting to get on public transportation. And ultimately it is about getting those small independent providers in our district, the small pharmacies, all of those things which we are working on, all of us, to ensure as much neighborhood-based access as possible. So I join the Councilmember in saying, yes, this plan needs to be updated and reflected. I encourage all of my Council colleagues to continue to work with Councilmember Bass and the Administration to expand that access. And I do think -- and I will continue to support Councilmember Domb, and whoever submits a proposal for the Linc, for that to also become an option for us. Are we where we need to be? Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Absolutely not, Council President Clarke. And I appreciate the leadership team for meeting with the Administration and being aggressive about us needing to do more, but nevertheless, I don't want to send a message to the citizens of Philadelphia that City Council is going to hold up any resources for us to get a vaccination plan on the ground, but I will continue to pressure and insist that these plans continue to be updated and reflect that goal of equity. I too want to make sure that we establish goals that are reachable around this equity issue and particularly as we roll out the 1C category where districts like mine, essential workers, many of us believe should have been on 1A, not 1C, all of these restaurant workers, healthcare workers, all the folks who have been working throughout this entire year and this pandemic. So I want to thank Councilmember Domb for his advocacy. I Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING want to thank you, Council President, our leadership team, and Councilwoman Bass. We're going to keep pushing. This is not the end of the conversation. This is a continuing conversation. I'm happy to continue to provide updates as the Administration provides them to us. Thank you, Council President.

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.

Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, I too want to thank Councilmembers Bass, Domb, Quinones-Sanchez and, quite frankly, all members of this body for aggressively pursuing the equitable distribution of the COVID vaccine to all residents in the City of Philadelphia. The passion and the sense of urgency that we hear from all regarding this issue is extremely necessary and warranted. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING With that being said, Mr. President, I just wanted to note for the record that when we hear that the plan that was presented is fluid as a result of our leadership meeting, Mr. President, that we had with the Administration last week, I have to affirm that it is fluid, and it is fluid because one of the things that we have talked about that was not included in what was distributed is vaccine sites, what we're calling neighborhood-based vaccine sites, one in every Council district in particular. In addition to that, Mr. President, I have to note this: I am a huge fan of information, Mr. President, and one of the things that we discussed is that every vaccination site throughout the City of Philadelphia, and particularly by Council district, should be readily available for public view, so that no matter where you live in the City of Philadelphia, we wouldn't care if the Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING vaccine is being distributed at a hospital or at a church or some other neighborhood-based facility, that residents across the City should see that menu. During our leadership meeting, the Mayor and his team affirmed that and noted that that is something as well that they would work on while making sure that District Councilmembers in particular, and of course all of our at-large members, will be informed and asked to add value, Mr. President, where possible. So to Councilmember Domb, Councilmember Bass, Maria Quinones-Sanchez, and all members of Council, I think we're all rowing in the right direction, because we want to see the equitable distribution of this vaccine readily available to people across the City and in neighborhoods across the City. So thank you all. I'm proud to be a part of this body that has not in any way, shape or form underestimated the Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING sense of urgency that we face right now regarding this issue. So, Councilmember Domb in particular, I want to thank you, sir, for your leadership. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

Point of information, Mr. President. Point of information.

Jumping the line, sir, but go ahead.

No. I'll wait. No. I'll wait.

All right.

Not a problem.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Thank you very much, Council President. I Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING quickly wanted to thank our Appropriations Chair, Councilmember Sanchez, for her work. Even during the hearing, I was listening to that Appropriations Committee hearing, and our Chair of Public Health and Human Services, Councilmember Bass, for all of her work on this issue, but I also rise in continued support of my colleague Councilmember Domb for his persistence in ensuring that we can have an equitable distribution of the vaccine across communities here in the City of Philadelphia. While I recognize we have faced significant challenges at the onset of the distribution, I do want to personally thank the Administration for partnering and working with my office to ensure that we were able to have a briefing for local community pharmacies to walk them through the process step by step on how they can become a part of the vaccine distribution in our local communities in Philadelphia. Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING So I agree with our Majority Leader and our leadership team that we are all rowing in the same direction, and it's important for us to continue to work together to have an equitable distribution of the vaccine. And while the numbers are increasing, we are still on the low end as it relates to African Americans who have been vaccinated in the City. So I want to continue to work with all of you, all of my colleagues, our leadership team, and the Administration to ensure that we can have a distribution of this vaccine across zip codes in the City of Philadelphia. And I want to put on the record three neighborhoods that I have heard from consistently in my office, and I'm going to put this on the record today so that folks know where I am. Now, of course, Councilmember Jones, my District Councilmember and my colleague, I'm going to put Wynnefield on the record. We have Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING naturally occurring aging communities, particularly in Wynnefield Heights, but also we have a large seasoned citizens population in Wynnefield proper. So I'm putting Wynnefield 19131 on the map. Also, I've heard from a number of constituents -- and I can't even count; my team will have to give me the full number -- from the Northeast. And while we recognize we want this distribution to be equitable, I have to put on the record that I have heard from so many Philadelphians in that community around the need to be vaccinated. And, finally, Councilmember Squilla, the First Council District, I receive a lot of calls from that area as well. That is technically my home district and where my grandmother resides. So I have to put a plug in for South Philadelphia on the east side of Broad Street. But I look forward to continuing to work with the Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Administration and with all of you to ensure that we have an equitable distribution of this vaccine. Thank you very, very much.

Thank you, Councilwoman. Before I proceed, Councilman Jones, I apologize, did you call for a point of order? You're on mute, Councilman. (No response.)

Okay. Councilman Jones? (No response.)

Councilman Jones, we got you?

Yeah. Thank you, Mr. President.

Did you call for a point of order, Councilman?

It was a point of information, but that's okay.

Go Stated Meeting March 4, 2021 3/4/21 - STATED - 2ND READING ahead. You can go ahead.

I yield. All right. So what I was -- I actually yield that point of information, but if there are no other people in front of me, I would like to make a point on this topic.

Yeah. Councilman Green is teed up to speak.

I yield.