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Minutes

Stated Meeting, November 16, 2017

Philadelphia City CouncilNov 16, 2017

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Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Mr. President. We are so happy to move ahead on the MOVE properties. So I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. 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. 170966 is adopted. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, 170714.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 16-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Redevelopment Proposals and Contracts," by further providing with respect to requirements for Council's approval of redevelopment proposals and redevelopment contracts submitted to Council for approval under the provisions of the Urban Redevelopment Law.

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. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

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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.

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Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170803.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Trenton Avenue, Lehigh Avenue, Belgrade Street, Somerset Street, Delaware Expressway, Cumberland Street, Thompson Street, Aramingo Avenue and York 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. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

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Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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 14; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170818.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending the green roof calculations. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - 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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

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 Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170717.

Chief Clerk

An Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING ordinance amending Chapter 19-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "New Sustainable Businesses," to expand the tax relief offered to such businesses, and to make technical corrections.

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

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 Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 170726.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by enacting a new Subsection 17-1605(3) to provide for additional oversight by the City Council of compliance with all Economic Opportunity Plans for the participation of minority and female workers, Minority-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Female-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Disabled-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

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. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING 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 14; 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 the month of November as National Family Caregivers Month and Celebrating the Outstanding Supports Provided to Family Caregivers by AARP, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

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. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. That resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and celebrating The Food Trust for its research, programs, and advocacy on behalf of a well-fed populace on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown on behalf of Councilman Green.

Council President Clarke

The Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

On behalf of our colleague Councilman Green, I move for the adoption. (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 authorizing the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings to discuss how we can better implement educational standards in the early childhood years from Pre-K to 3rd grade to prepare our children for success later in life, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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. (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 public hearings on the "First Chance Trust Fund" legislation introduced by Senator Vincent Hughes, which would aid children and youth impacted by the state's prison system, introduced by Councilman Jones. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

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. (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 Sheila Oliver for being elected as the first African American Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, introduced by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - 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 recognizing and honoring the Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center for 15 years of service to members of the Philadelphia Community, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Thank you. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - 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 resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and recognizing Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and its work towards eliminating childhood cancer, and both Executive Committees of the 57th Ward of Philadelphia for holding a charity event to raise money and to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Thank you, Council President. Also co-introduced by Councilmember Bobby Henon, I move for the adoption of the Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING 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 authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings regarding Campus Philly and their efforts towards fueling the economic growth in Philadelphia and their efforts towards increasing the retention rates of college students, introduced by Councilman Taubenberger.

Council President Clarke

The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.

Councilman Taubenberger

Thank Stated Meeting November 16, 2017 11/16/17 - STATED - 2ND READING you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)