Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Via Microsoft Teams Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, April 8, 2021 10:15 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 April 8, 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, and the 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 indicate that they are present, or whatever they may choose to say, to make sure that their image is Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 displayed on the screen. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Good morning, Mr. President and colleagues and the City of Philadelphia. I am present.
Good morning, Council President, colleagues, and the City of Philadelphia. I am present.
Good morning, Council President and colleagues and Philadelphians. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues, and good morning, Philadelphia. Present.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. And good morning, Philadelphia.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Great to have this first Council session of Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues.
Good morning, Council President, and good morning, colleagues.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Calling for justice for all of our young people who lost their lives to senseless gun violence.
Good morning, Mr. President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning, viewing public.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues.
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Good morning, Mr. President and colleagues, and thank you, Reverend Bonnie, for joining us this morning in prayer.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Present.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues.
Good morning, Councilman. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021
Good morning, and good morning to all. We're going to get started. Today to give our invocation, the Chair recognizes the Reverend Bonnie Camarda at the Salvation Army. She is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. I would ask all members and guests please bow your head for the invocation.
Thank you. I come to let you know, God say he never changes. His work and eternal plan for mankind for all won't waiver either. As believers, he compel us to stand on his promises and lean not on our own understanding. Proverbs 3:5. He will be with each one of you as you lean in his promise and you make Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 decisions for our city. Father, we just thank you, because you are the center in our city. We believe that you can change things. We believe that you have a plan even now for our city. Father, when we come to you and ask you to lift this violence, challenges that we are having, the justice that needs to happen among our young people, the killing that doesn't make sense, you see it all, but we need help, and we ask you, Lord, to help us to find how to really solve this issue, how do we get justice for our neighborhood, how do we bring peace, love to our neighborhood. Father, we just want to thank you, because we know that we have promised that you are with us and that you won't leave us and forsake us, and we need to believe that promise for the City of Philadelphia, that you haven't left our city, that you are here, and that you are here to change us and the City to be Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 better. We just thank you, Lord, for the gift that you have given to each of this Councilperson, the gift that you have bestowed on them for them to be able to rule our city with equity, justice, and love. And we thank you, all this in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.
Amen. Thank you so much, Reverend. We really appreciate you, and we miss you. God bless.
I miss you all. Thank you for letting me -allowing me. Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez, thank you.
Our pleasure. Thank you. Our next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 meeting of Thursday, March 25th, 2021, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 25th, 2021 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 25th, 2021 stand approved. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and our Journal is approved. And our next order of business is requests for leaves of absences, and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 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 Chair thanks the Councilwoman. Our next order of business is communications. And, Mr. Decker, will you please read the messages from the Mayor and any other communications that you may have in your possession.
From the Mayor to the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 210159 and 210135; and I am pleased to advise you that on March 29, 2021, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on March 18, 2021: Bill Nos. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 200628, 210075, 210122-A, and 210160. And I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with Chestnut Street Realty Limited Partnership, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1327 through 1329 Chestnut Street; and An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 1600 block of Olive Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. And our next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. And by way of a reminder, we are asking that all resolutions, Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 including privileged resolutions, be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council, unless they are being referred to committee. In our current remote environment, this procedure will provide an appropriate opportunity for public comment. So I want to thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. The Clerk will please read the titles of the legislation that is being offered today by the members.
Councilwoman Parker offers one bill and one resolution. A bill on behalf of Council President, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 1600 block of Olive Street."
Referred to committee. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021
And a resolution authorizing the -- and on her own behalf, a resolution authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequences that may arise from this decision.
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, on today I am introducing a resolution that is sponsored by 15 members of City Council which authorizes the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequences that may arise from this decision. For the benefit of the viewing public, Mr. President, I want them to Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 know that sheriff sales resumed virtually on Tuesday using a firm called Bid4Assets. And while the Sheriff's Office now says the move to virtual sales is in fact a pilot instead of a permanent move, the questions contained in the resolution remain. Those questions include, but are not limited to, how the contract with Bid4Assets came about and the terms of the contract, how will postponements and stays be communicated to Bid4Assets as necessary to avoid improper sales, how will the online sales process impact interested bidders with limited technological capabilities, how will online sales process impact local non-professional bidders, how will bidders be made aware of what we know as the right of redemption for tax foreclosure sales and other post-sale rights of prior owners and occupants, and how can we ensure that Philadelphia is not flooded with out-of-city and out-of-state speculators. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Now, Mr. President, the Sheriff's Office has said that the new system would increase the pace and profitability of sheriff sales, and I know some may view that as a positive, but City Council has the right to explore the other potentially negative side of the coin; namely, just how much will the pace increase and whether the promise of increased profitability will actually benefit homeowners. I know my colleagues share my concern that if the process changes too much and just too quickly, that it could possibly accelerate and further exacerbate negative trends such as homeowner displacement, neighborhood instability, and a proliferation of investor-owned rental properties. The decision to take sheriff sales virtual could have a much larger land use implication beyond just individual owners, and we need to understand just how this new system will Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 impact both homeowners and the neighborhoods in which they live. Again, for the benefit of the viewing public, please note that this hearing is scheduled for April 21st at 1:00 p.m. Again, that's April 21st at 1:00 p.m. If anyone is interested in testifying at this hearing, I encourage you to reach out to Rachel Meadows in my office at 215-686-2064. Again, that's 215-686-2064. I thank you all. And I also want to note for the record that the City Council of Philadelphia found out about this virtual move, many of us -- I know this was the case in my instance -- in an article that was produced by WHYY. We were not a part of that decision-making. We were not consulted that it was actually happening. We have had many conversations with Sheriff Bilal, and I do want to thank her for the record. We tagged, Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 phone tagged, and we Teams -- we had a meeting on Teams and communicated multiple times over the last few weeks about this issue, and I look forward to getting as many questions answered as possible when we have this hearing. Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, colleagues.
Thank you, Councilwoman. I believe Councilman Domb, did you have a word to say?
On your bill? Oh, I'm sorry. All right. Thank you.
Thank you. That will be on today's Calendar. Thank you, Councilwoman.
Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson offers one resolution Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11 through 17, 2021, as "Black Maternal Health Week."
Thank you. That will be on next week's Calendar.
Councilwoman Gym offers one resolution, entitled a "Resolution urging the United States Senate to pass Senate Bill 1306, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 (also known as the 'PRO Act'), and affirming the right of workers to form unions and organize for higher wages, family-sustaining benefits, as well as safety, dignity, and respect at their workplace."
Councilman Henon offers two bills, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Property to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, bordered by Richmond Street to the north/northwest, Wheatsheaf to the east/northeast, I-95 to the west and the Northeast Treatment Plant to the south/southeast for water treatment or supply purposes."
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Tacony-Holmesburg section of the Delaware River Trail.
Referred to committee. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021
Councilman Jones offers two resolutions, entitled a "Resolution recognizing and honoring James Harry Calamia for his exceptional service to the Roxborough Community as the Executive Director of the Roxborough Development Corporation."
And a resolution recognizing and honoring Keir Bradford-Grey for her astounding, impactful, and incomparable service to the City and its citizens as Chief Defender of the Defender Association of Philadelphia and congratulating her on her new role as Partner at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads.
Councilman Johnson offers one resolution calling upon the United States Congress to support the Biden Administration's Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 American Jobs Plan, a multi trillion-dollar plan to invest in American infrastructure and jobs over the next 8 years.
Councilman Green offers three resolutions, entitled a "Resolution recognizing April 2021 as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and commending the Eagles Autism Foundation and Divine Providence Village for their vaccination initiative."
And a resolution recognizing and congratulating Gail Harrity for her 24 years of dedicated, effective, and transformative leadership as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Next week's Calendar. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021
And a resolution recognizing and celebrating Mental Health Partnerships on the 70th Anniversary of the organization's founding.
Councilman Domb offers three bills, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Income and Receipts Taxes,' by changing the manner of imposition."
And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by revising certain tax rates.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb. That bill is referred to committee. Councilman Domb.
Thank you, Council President. I'd like to make a few remarks today about the tax reform legislative package I'm introducing as we plan for the upcoming budget conversations. Our city faces a challenging, unique moment in time. We can use this moment to go down the same path we've been on or we can take bold actions to help change the trajectory of Philadelphia. In proposing these three bills today, I hope to start a much-needed and important conversation about reopening Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 our economy and about how we grow into the future. This includes creating more family-sustaining jobs for residents, helping our small and medium-sized businesses, and overall how we make Philadelphia an attractive place to live, work, and do business. Now is the time to examine what's working and what's not working. We need to explore how we get the desired results we all want and need for Philadelphians. This crisis is an opportunity for change and tax reform that can restart our economy and benefit our residents and businesses for years to come into the future. S. cities while having the lowest employment rate per 1,000 residents. We need to create an attractive environment for businesses, workers, and families to grow here and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 locate here. This is especially true for all those small and mid-sized businesses that are already here and have been deeply affected by the pandemic. They are our backbone. They've been loyal to our city, and we appreciate each and every business in our city that has stayed despite the many forces working against them. This pandemic has highlighted, if not magnified, the difficulties that come with bringing back demand to the City. Every business is faced with staying and paying complicated and higher tax rates or moving sometimes across the street and paying less. In a post-pandemic world and as technology continues to advance, the ease of working anywhere will only become more prevalent, and if we continue to tax what moves, which is people and their jobs, the more volatile our tax base will become. We have to have a serious conversation about the precarious Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 situation we find ourselves in this year and what it means for the future of Philadelphia. When you can live and work anywhere, we need to compete for demand in Philadelphia. S. cities by attracting people and fostering job growth. That is why part of my tax reform package includes lowering the wage tax rates for residents and non-residents at a faster pace than previously proposed. The rest of the tax package addresses what my colleagues and I have heard in several Council hearings over the last several years from experts around the country. We have heard that we are the only city in the United States that taxes net income and gross receipts. And we've also heard that of the top 20 cities in the United States, we have the second highest corporate income tax rate for companies. 2 percent, while the other 18 cities are all below the 10 percent threshold. And if you haven't seen it yet, SEPTA is committing capital to a light rail system to King of Prussia. If we do not see this as a potential threat to our competitiveness in the region and future job growth for our city, then we're not paying attention. These next two bills address those issues by reducing the tax burden to allow businesses to pay the higher of either the net income or gross receipts portion of the business income and receipts tax. This will eliminate the requirement to pay both, and places a more level playing field compared to the other cities in the United States. S. cities and within the region. I think we can expand our tax base faster if we start thinking with a job growth mindset, and given the stimulus packages we're seeing from President Biden's administration, I am hopeful that with all these things working together in tandem, we can all achieve our goals.
As we move forward in these discussions, I hope we all consider and appreciate our need to be more competitive. Philadelphia isn't an island, and people and businesses have more choices than ever before. Competition has never been greater than right now. And we can do this. The current budget, which has increased by a billion dollars over the last five years, has made minimal investment in our tax structure in order to expand our tax-paying base. In a hearing last week, Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 we saw and heard that for this increase in spending, we weren't made safer, and we made no meaningful dent in the level of poverty for Philadelphia. I'd like to explore with all of you how we take revenue growth and dedicate funds to Philadelphia's poverty fund and violence prevention programs to continue to tackle these primary issues in our city. The goal of these bills is to create an open dialogue and start thinking outside the box to reform our tax structure. I plan to engage everyone in this conversation, and it's important that we take this rare opportunity to think about what we do in order to alter the City's current trajectory. This is a moment in time. It's an opportunity for us to reopen our economy with a pro jobs tax program that will create a stronger economic tax-paying base for the future of our city, which will generate the funds we Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 need and help our residents climb out of poverty and fund violence prevention programs we desperately need. I look forward to working with all of you as we move this discussion forward. Thank you for your time and thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. Thank you. As I said earlier, all those bills will be referred to the appropriate committee. Mr. Decker, please proceed.
Yes, Mr. President. Councilman Thomas offers two resolutions, entitled a "Resolution calling on The Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives to grant Philadelphia the ability to provide needed regulatory relief to local bars, restaurants, and other liquor licensees. Regulatory relief in the form of extended bar hours and increased happy hours will Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 allow establishments hit hard by state and local coronavirus related closures and capacity restrictions to make a full recovery and preserve thousands of local jobs."
Thank you, Council President. I just want to put an emphasis on the bill. Right now we're in a space and time where we are really trying to reimagine what the new normal will look like as we hopefully are at the tail end of this coronavirus crisis. And so we are going to be strong advocates as it relates to collaborating, partnering, and also demanding from our state to have a few more options as it relates to what we can do and how we can support businesses here in the City of Philadelphia. So thank you, Council President. Thank you, colleagues, who co-sponsored this legislation, and I look Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 forward to some action from our state legislators. Thank you, Council President.
Thank you, Councilman. That will be on next week's Calendar.
Councilman Thomas also offers a resolution honoring and congratulating the West Catholic Preparatory High School Girls Basketball Team, the Lady Burrs, on winning the school's first ever PIAA state title against Mohawk with a 67 to 56 victory.
Councilman O'Neill offers seven bills, entitled "An ordinance establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Haldeman Avenue, both sides, from Clark Street to Red Lion Road"; and An ordinance establishing no truck parking and tow away zone Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 regulations on Tomlison Road, both sides, from Bustleton Avenue to Lindsay Street; and An ordinance establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Brookmont Road, both sides, from Ferndale Street to Medway Road; and An ordinance establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Bridle Road, both sides, from Brookmont Road to Bartlett Street; and An ordinance establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Chesworth Road, both sides, from Verree Road to Ferndale Street; and An ordinance establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Ferndale Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Red Lion Road; and An ordinance establishing no Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Greymont Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Ferndale Street.
Thank you. Those seven bills will be referred to the appropriate committee.
Councilman Squilla offers two bills and two resolutions, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease agreement with Chestnut Street Realty Partners Limited Partnership, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1327 through 1329 Chestnut Street."
And an ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 related to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of East Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Passyunk Avenue and surrounding areas.
And a resolution to bring to Philadelphia the main celebrations of the 250th Anniversaries of the Navy and Marine Corps.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1824 East Huntingdon Street.
Councilwoman Bass offers four resolutions, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings on the City of Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Philadelphia's Landmarks and Monuments Review process to propose changes to any landmarks or monuments in Philadelphia that are reminders or symbols of racism or bigotry; while elevating the city's rich history and diversity."
Next week's Calendar -- I'm sorry; this week's Calendar.
And a resolution authorizing the City Council to hold hearings on the lack of diversity and inclusion on corporate boards in Philadelphia.
And a resolution recognizing April 24, 2021 as the 20th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to provide a safe and effective option for the disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired controlled substances; and to minimize the incidence of drug abuse and fatal overdoses in the City due to Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 non-medical prescription drugs found in the homes of family and friends.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Eighth Councilmanic District.
Councilman Oh offers four resolutions, entitled a "Resolution calling on the School District of Philadelphia to help combat anti-Asian hate by providing Asian American history lessons during Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month in May to further educate and inform students of the rich history and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 contributions of Asian Americans."
And a resolution honoring and congratulating Dr. Carmen Febo, the longtime Executive Director of Taller Puertorriqueno Incorporated, on the occasion of her upcoming retirement.
And a resolution honoring and recognizing Paul S. Beideman, the longtime President and CEO of Avenue of the Arts Incorporated, for his years of service in strengthening Philadelphia's internationally recognized arts and culture scene upon the occasion of his upcoming retirement.
And a resolution recognizing qFLIX Philadelphia - the largest LGBTQ+ film festival in the mid-Atlantic region - and its parent Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 organization, qFLIX USA, and calling on Facebook to unlock the organization's qFLIX Worcester account.
There are no other bills or resolutions being offered by the members today, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions by the members, and our next order of business is reports from committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Green for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Thank you, Council President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 210139.
Thank you. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Mr. Decker, please read -
I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Council President. I went too early. I meant to say the following statement: Thank you, Council President. The Committee on Finance reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.
We got you. We figured it. Mr. Decker, please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 210139, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Taxes and Rents - General,' by adding required conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you. I'll say it again. Thank you, Council President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 210139. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 210139. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. This bill will be placed Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a report from the Committee on Labor and Civil Service.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which was referred Bill No. 200625, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,' by adding a new Chapter 9-4700, to prohibit employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 200625. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 200625. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting April 8, 2021
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 consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with a suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading, and these bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 the following resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar today. They are Resolution Nos. 210251, 210253, 210254, 210255, 210256, 210258, 210259, 210260, 210261, 210262, 210263, 210264, 210265, 210266, 210268, 210270, 210271, 210272, and 210273. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the resolutions just read by Councilwoman Parker. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, the motion carries, and we will consider the resolutions on the Consent Agenda shortly. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Parker for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Mr. President. In addition to the resolutions being considered on the Consent Agenda, the following resolutions and bills are being called up from the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today. They are Nos. 210267, 210078, 210079, 210001, 210002, 210118, 210119, 210135, 210136, 210178, 210179, 210180, and 210137. All other bills and resolutions are being held.
Thank you. Before we proceed with the consideration of our public comment, we're going to take a brief five- to ten-minute break to allow our technology professionals to tee everyone up for the speakers we have for today's meeting. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 (Brief pause.)
Thank you. Thank you. Now that everyone is connected to the public meeting and before considering resolutions and bills we have before us today, we will consider the 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 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 the 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 of or against the legislation, and add you to our list. We will telephone each person on the list during the Council session and invite them to our remote meeting. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 And under ideal circumstances, they will each have three minutes to speak. However, this time limit may vary from session to session. Today's time limit, we have -- I think we can do three minutes. We want to do three minutes today. In order to be fair to all those wishing to speak, I intend to hold faithfully to the established time limit. So 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 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 where repetitious comments are being made on the same matter and to limit the scope of Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 the testimony to only certain items on the agenda during the emergency, which could affect callbacks in the public comment at the meeting. So please be aware that this public meeting is also being recorded. Because the meeting is public, participants and viewers have no reasonable expectation of privacy. So by continuing to be in this meeting, you are consenting to being recorded. I will now ask that the Chief Clerk please read the name of our first speaker.
Good morning. State your name for the record and proceed with your testimony.
Hello. Good morning. My name is Anna Martinez Donate and I am a Professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University and I am also the lead Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 convener of the Latino Health Collective.
I'm here to support Councilmember Bass's Resolution 210273, and I would like to use this time to highlight some of the health issues that have a disproportionate impact on the health of Latino communities in Philadelphia and their need to be addressed to promote their health. Latinos represent 15 percent of the overall population in our city in a very diverse community. About 61 percent are from Puerto Rico, while 21 percent are from Mexico, Central America, and South America. Latinos are afflicted by a media of social determinants of health. This population has the highest rates of poverty and unemployment in our city. They also face numerous barriers to healthcare services because they have the lowest rate of health insurance. They Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 are more likely to live in areas with high levels of social vulnerability, especially in the Northeast and South Philadelphia areas, and these are often areas that experience higher levels of poverty and crime and less access to services. Furthermore, one in five Latinos in our city is foreign born, and among the foreign born, two-thirds are non-citizens, which also limits importantly their ability to access services. Not surprisingly given these factors, Latinos have more self-reported health than any other groups in Philadelphia. They are overrepresented in new cases of HIV, opioid-related deaths, depression, and homicide mortality, and these all systemic issues are interrelated epidemics that are driven by common social, economic, and political factors such as poverty, unemployment, discrimination, and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 immigration status. The recent pandemic has exposed the impact of these social disadvantages on Latino communities. Latinos in Philadelphia have experienced the second highest rate of infection with COVID-19, second only after African Americans, and their hospitalization and mortality rates are two to four times greater compared to non-Hispanic whites. Latinos have experienced persistent diverse (inaudible) and vaccination for COVID. For example, only 16 percent of Latinos have received a dose of COVID-19 vaccination compared to 32 percent of non-Hispanic whites. But despite these challenges, Latinos are a very resilient community who contribute immensely to our city. They are owners to close to 20,000 businesses in the greater Philadelphia area, and about a third of them work as essential workers. During this pandemic, our city has relied on many of our Latino Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 residents to produce (inaudible), to take care of our children, to sanitize our homes and workplaces. The health disparities affecting Latinos in Philadelphia need your urgent attention and support. It is imperative to divert efforts and resources to address the social, economic, and political factors behind these inequities. The City must act to increase education and economic opportunities, expand access to health and human services, and enhance the ability of Latinos and Latinas to thrive in our city. Investments in the health and well-being of Latinos will make us all stronger and benefit our city as a whole. Thank you very much.
Thank you. Thank you for your testimony. Appreciate it.
The next speaker is Amy Carroll-Scott, commenting on Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 210273.
Good morning. State your name for the record and please proceed with your testimony. (No response.)
Mr. Decker, go on to the next person. Dr. CARROLL-SCOTT: Hello. This is Amy.
Okay. Just state your name for the record and please proceed with your testimony.
Okay. Great. My name is Dr. Amy Carroll-Scott and I'm an Associate Professor of the Drexel Dornsife School of Public Health. I'm also a longtime member and leader in Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 the American Public Health Association, and so I'm deeply involved in that organization's work to translate national public health priorities into local action to improve health in communities. And so I would like to express my support for Councilwoman Bass's Resolution No. 210273. I think there's no better time to shine the spotlight of National Public Health Week on public health issues locally. The global COVID-19 pandemic and the co-occurring epidemic of gun violence has further revealed the gaps in our public health system to respond to such threats to the health of all Philadelphians and in particular to black indigenous and other populations of color. But of course this has not been a surprise. We've long known that social and economic characteristics put individuals, populations, and geographically defined communities at higher or lower risk of poor health Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 outcomes. These are what we call the social determinants of health, and they include factors like poverty, unemployment, systemic racism, and living in an economically excluded or disinvested area. In fact, research continues to confirm that these factors determine about 80 percent of our health status and are more important than such factors as heredity and medical treatment. I say all this to emphasize the point that the way to achieve health equity in Philadelphia is to invest in the infrastructure needed for communities to better understand and create solutions that make sense within the history, culture, values, and health priorities of each community. As elected officials, City agency leaders, and research partners, we should use opportunities like National Public Health Week and let's focus on building better bridges to better health Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 and this resolution's focus on highlighting issues to building healthier communities, to work collectively to advocate for investments in our national, state, and city public health infrastructure. But I want to emphasize an important piece of this is to also consider community systems as an essential, if not the most essential, component of this infrastructure requiring investment. This means investment in community-based and faith-based organizations already serving their communities, workforce development to ensure there's a pipeline for public health jobs in these communities, and reexamining City systems to ensure they're equitably serving our most vulnerable communities and not re-stigmatizing them. And so it's for this reason that I'm in strong support of this resolution. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021
Thank you. Thank you so much for your testimony. We appreciate it.
Good morning. Just state your name for the record and please proceed with your testimony.
Hi. Good morning. My name is Mariana Lazo and I am Professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, and I have expertise in (inaudible), public health, and Latino health disparities. I am a Latina immigrant myself, and it is an honor for me to participate on this hearing today on behalf of the Latino community in Philadelphia, especially the immigrant community. Latinos represent around 15 percent of the population in Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Philadelphia. One in five Latinos are immigrants and were born outside of the U.S. The majority of Latinos have Puerto Rican ancestry, but there is a sizeable number of Latinos with a Dominican, Mexican, and Central American ancestry. Since the early days of the pandemic, we have observed pronounced inequities in COVID-19 testing cases, hospitalization, and mortality in Philadelphia. In every age group, hospitalization and mortality rates have been highest among Latinos and blacks. Some of the disparities are the result of higher risk of exposure to the virus among Latinos. Here in Philadelphia, 32 percent of Latino workers are employed in essential occupations. Latino immigrants are disproportionally employed in jobs with more hazardous conditions, such as janitorial services and domestic labor. Furthermore, around 37 percent of Latinos in Philadelphia live in poverty Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 compared to 15 percent of whites. Latinos have very limited access to relief funds or unemployment insurance and, therefore, they have experienced greater pressure to continue to work. The other important (inaudible) of disparities is related to increased (inaudible). Underlying social conditions lead to a concentration of biomedical race factors and social determinants of health that hinder the ability of the Latino community to buffer the impact. (Inaudible) and immigration laws greatly limit access to healthcare among Latinos and especially Latino immigrants. Latinos have lower insurance rates and are much less likely to have primary care provider and often forego care due to the cost or fear of deportation. Multiple efforts and initiatives have been implemented in Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Philadelphia in order to reduce the impact of COVID-19 and the disparities on Latinos and other minorities. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health in concert with other governmental departments, Latino-serving organizations, and academic partners, including also Drexel, have embarked on significant efforts to address disparities, and we are very thankful for that. To conclude, the health disparities of Latinos in Philadelphia need urgent attention and support. It is imperative to direct efforts and resources to address social, economic, political factors behind these inequities. The City must act to increase economic opportunities and expand access to health and human services and to ultimately enhance the need of Latinos and Latinos to thrive in our city. Investments in the health and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 well-being of Latinos, a group that has experienced some of the worst health outcomes in Philadelphia but that is essential for the economy of the citizens, will make us stronger and benefit our city as a whole. I fully support this resolution put forth by Councilmember Bass to celebrate public health, highlight critical public health issues, and thank public health workers.
Thank you. Thank you for your testimony. We appreciate it.
Good morning. State your name for the record and proceed with your testimony.
Good morning. Just state your name for the Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 record and proceed with your testimony.
Oh, yes. Good morning. My name is Ryan M. Boyer. I'm the Business Manager of Laborers District Council of Philadelphia and Vicinity. We are a union of over 6,000 construction, factory, public sector, and maintenance workers throughout the five-county region of Philadelphia. I'm here to comment on Resolution No. 210253. I want to express my sincere thanks to Councilwoman Cherelle Parker and her colleagues for introducing this great resolution for my brother and friend, Esteban Vera, Jr., who is the first Latino person to serve on SEPTA's Board of Directors. This is very important that we recognize the diversity and inclusion that's happening in our region and in our city, and the fact that City Council, this august body, is Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 representing such a great human being, a Philadelphian, who is total like a veteran of the United States Army, Esteban Vera, Jr., it gives me pride to be a part of the same organization that Esteban is a part of. Esteban is hard-working. He has spent his life building coalitions and creating opportunities for people that haven't had opportunities before. I am so proud and happy that you're doing this today, and my respect has only risen by this great, great citation and resolution. Thank the Philadelphia City Council, and congratulations to Esteban Vera on your very great accomplishment. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your testimony. We appreciate it.
Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Okay. Good morning. Are you here with us? (No response.)
Modesto, he's not going to pick up? COUNCIL SUPPORT: We were not able to contact Esteban Vera, Jr., Council President.
All right. Well, Mr. Boyer said a whole lot about him, and we concur that he's a very, very awesome person, great, great labor leader and human being. He's done a lot of things not only for the City but for the country. So I think that's our last speaker, Mr. Decker?
Okay. Well, we're going to move on. Unfortunately, we can't tee him up. Okay. That concludes our public comment for today. We will now Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 consider today's resolutions on the Consent Agenda. I would ask Mr. Decker to read the titles of all the resolutions on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the resolution on the Resolution Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without debate, the resolution will be immediately removed from the Resolution Consent Agenda and placed on today's regular Final Passage Calendar. The Clerk will now read the titles of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 210251, entitled a "Resolution recognizing March 31, 2021 as International Transgender Day of Visibility to celebrate transgender and gender non-conforming people around the world, raise awareness about the unique struggles and discrimination they face, Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 and honor their resilience and success"; and Resolution No. , on his appointment to SEPTA's board of directors, making him the first Latino person to serve on the transit agency's governing body"; and Resolution No. 210254, entitled a "Resolution recognizing and congratulating Marcia L. Fudge on her confirmation to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development"; and Resolution No. 210255, entitled a "Resolution recognizing Philly Tech Sistas on their work to diversify the tech scene in Philadelphia, with special acknowledgment to Ashley Turner for leading the group and her dedication to this effort"; and Resolution No. 210256, entitled a "Resolution celebrating the selection of Jericho Brown's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems, The Tradition, for Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 the 2021 'One Book, One Philadelphia' Program"; and Resolution No. 210258, entitled a "Resolution honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Fire Department"; and Resolution No. 210259, entitled a "Resolution honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick"; and Resolution No. 210260, entitled a "Resolution honoring and recognizing Fred Jenkins, Sr. for his work as a boxing coach and youth mentor and his retirement from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation after 45 years of service"; and Resolution No. 210261, entitled a "Resolution honoring and congratulating Diana C. Medley on the occasion of her retirement following 25 years of relentless dedication and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania"; and Resolution No. 210262, entitled Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 a "Resolution recognizing and honoring Herb Douglas, the oldest living African American Olympic medalist, for his many life achievements, on and off the track"; and Resolution No. 210263, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Second Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code"; and Resolution No. 210264, entitled a "Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie 'Uncle Bip' Bernard, Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Dean of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, Political Director, Chief Moral Officer, and the Grandfather of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee, for his lifelong dedication to Philadelphia politics"; and Resolution No. 210265, entitled a "Resolution calling all social media companies to take a proactive role in fighting the gun violence epidemic nationwide by monitoring and removing inciting posts off platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter"; and Resolution No. 210266, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 North Orianna Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District"; and Resolution No. 210268, entitled a "Resolution honoring and congratulating Deb Haaland on the occasion of her becoming the 54th United States Secretary of the Interior and the first Native American woman to lead a cabinet-level Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 department, particularly one that is existential for Native tribes and people"; and Resolution No. 210270, entitled a "Resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia's 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition Program Semifinalists.
Thirty-eight students from nine of Philadelphia's schools were named as semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition Program, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence"; and Resolution No. 210271, entitled a "Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code"; and Resolution No. 210272, entitled a "Resolution recognizing April 6, 2021 as National Library Workers Day to honor the commitment of library workers and the unique services they provide to local communities; and to support greater compensation and equality in libraries"; and Resolution No. "
Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion to adopt each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda have been adopted. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Resolution No. 210267.
A resolution recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2021 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez for a motion on the resolution.
Thank you, Council President. Before I motion for this resolution, I just want to thank all of my colleagues who over the last few years have been incredibly supportive Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 of the Philadelphia Children's Alliance's work. They have been recognized as one of the leading national standards and models of support to children. So I want to take this opportunity to thank them. I know in this new COVID reality, we don't get an opportunity to bring in some of these groups who are doing tremendous work during these very challenging times. I particularly want to thank the partners, the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, the Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit, the District Attorney's Office, Children's Hospital, and Saint Christopher's Hospital. Even during the pandemic, they did not close. They were available to our families and to our children in some of the most critical times. Unfortunately, during the pandemic, as we've seen in other cases, there have been an uptick in cases. I want to thank my colleagues in Council, Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 particularly the Committee on Children and Youth, who I know worked aggressively and proactively on all these issues, including the Juvenile Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, who has had some success in breaking down some of the challenges that we have experienced in the City. So thanks again to all my Council colleagues. We are proud to host them in the Seventh Councilmanic District, and as we celebrate and declare -- not celebrate actually. As we declare Child Abuse Prevention Month, I look forward to their participation as we talk about investing in young people in prevention and changing the challenges that we face as a city. I want to thank Ceisler Media and all its team for reminding us that throughout the pandemic, people have faced incredible challenges, but we have a team of experts who have made themselves available. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210078.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes.
The Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez for an amendment to Bill No. 210078.
Thank you, Mr. President. I also want to thank all of my colleagues who worked with us in putting this bill forward and the amendments that have been circulated today to the rest of the colleagues. I would like to offer an official amendment to Bill No. 210078, which has been circulated to all members, and I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 210078 has Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 been amended. Bill No. 210078, as amended, will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210079.
An ordinance authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and The Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (solely in its capacity as Operator and Manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works), to enter into certain transactions and contracts regarding the lease and license of portions of the premises located at 5000 Summerdale Avenue and 5501 Whitaker Avenue for the use of The Philadelphia Gas Works.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 210001.
An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dexter Street and Lyceum Avenue and Green Lane; Baker Street and Leverington Avenue; Apple Street and Shurs Lane; Boone Street and Markle Street and Roxborough Avenue; Conarroe Street and Pechin Street and Mitchell Street.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210002.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 No. 140902) approved March 4, 2015, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its terminus eastwardly therefrom," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210118.
An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Manton Street and South 18th Street and South 16th Street and South 21st Street; South 20th Street and Ellsworth Street; Carlisle Street and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Wharton Street and Tasker Street; Titan Street and South 16th Street and South 18th Street.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210119.
An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of South 15th Street and Reed Street; South 19th Street and Reed Street; South 18th Street and Federal Street; South 18th Street and Morris Street; Wharton Street and South 22nd to South 17th Street; Ellsworth Street and South 22nd Street; Morris Street and South 17th Street.
Thank you. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, Bill No. 210135.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes" and Title 4, Subcode "A" of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Use Registration Permits," by adding new provisions allowing restaurants applying for a sidewalk cafe permit or temporary lot uses permit to allow outdoor entertainment.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson for an amendment to Bill No. 210135.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 210135. A Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 210135 has been amended, and Bill No. 210135, as amended, will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 210136.
An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 work, required to provide public sewer service, in the unit block of Osborn Street.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210178.
An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Frontenac Street from Levick Street to Devereaux Avenue.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 title of Bill No. 210179.
An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Hammond Avenue between East Nedro Avenue and Crescentville Road.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 210180.
An ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding a permissible location.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is now shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 title of 210137.
An ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by creating an early retirement program for certain employees working in or with the Department of Commerce, Aviation Division.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequences that may arise from this decision, introduced by Councilwoman Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings on the City of Philadelphia's Landmarks and Monuments Review process to propose changes to any landmarks or Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 monuments in Philadelphia that are reminders or symbols of racism or bigotry; while elevating the city's rich history and diversity, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the City Council to hold hearings on the lack of diversity and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 inclusion on corporate boards in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. Again, I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Thank you very much. That completes our Calendar for today. Prior to recognizing members regarding speeches, I will note for the record at this time we will use the Chat feature available in Microsoft Teams to allow members to signify that they wish to be recognized. In order to comply with the Sunshine Act, the Chat feature must only be used for this particular purpose. With that said, are there speeches on behalf of the minority? (No response.)
There appears to be none. Speeches on the behalf of the majority? The Chair recognizes -
Mr. President, Councilmember Oh is in the Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 box.
Okay. Just popped up. Thank you. I'm on delay over here. I got to check that out. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Council President. Thank you, Majority Leader. I actually just did that. I was a little late there. But I just wanted to recognize the film in Philadelphia Concrete Cowboy, you know, directed by Ricky Staub right here in Philadelphia. A lot of the folks at Fletcher Street Stables, the Philadelphia Riding Academy are actually featured in the film, and of course we just gave a resolution, we passed it for Michael "O.G. Law" Ta'Bon for his work Love Over Hate, Education Over Incarceration, all he does to fight gun violence. Wow, what a great job he did acting. He was Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 menacing. It really came through the screen. So all good stuff, and really appreciate what film does to educate people about our history, our culture, our diversity. I learned a few things, and I hope everybody will watch and support the film. It's on Netflix. So please check it out. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. I must say that on a personal note, I'm a little excited about the film, because the house that the horse lived in is on the block that I grew up on.
Yeah. My little brother, he got wind of it. He sent me a text and said, yeah, Miss Emma's house is in the movie, right? That was the lady's name in the house.
Pretty significant. Thank you, Councilman. Speeches on behalf of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Thomas.
Thank you, Council President. Just a couple of things. I want to try to be brief. First, I want to start by thanking the Arts and Culture Task Force for the resolution that was introduced earlier today for their great work. I'm looking forward to working with them more as it relates to recommendations that came out of the Arts and Culture Task Force report that was circulated through Council. I'm also looking forward to Arts and Culture Recovery Week this summer, as we really want folks to know that Philadelphia is open for business. I also want to take a minute to thank my Councilmember, Councilmember Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Parker, and our leader here as it relates to our team on Council, one of our leaders as it relates to our team on Council, for the work that's being done with the sheriff sales. I, like other members of Council, are extremely concerned around this idea of moving to digital. Some of the guidelines and requirements that's coming in order to participate, I think it's really alarming, and I think right now when we're looking at where we are as a city, where we are with our economy, I just can't agree with us moving in that direction. So I just wanted to echo the sentiments of my colleagues as well as the other 13 members of Council who decided to sign on to that letter. I also want to take a moment to say thank you. About two weeks ago, high school sports season ended, and there was only a high school sports season because of this Council body right here. And Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 while we are in the midst of a number of pandemics, including this gun violence crisis that we're trying to fight on a daily basis, we will never know how many lives we saved by allowing them young people to participate in athletic and extracurricular activities over the last two months. We talked today about honoring West Catholic Girls Basketball Team. Had we not put ourselves in the position for young people to participate in extracurricular activities, that institution would not have won its first state championship. Councilmembers had to step up to the plate in order to put us in a position to work with the Health Department as well as the multiple leagues to be able to make that happen. So I want to thank you, Council President, for your leadership. I want to say a huge thank you to the Chair of our Education Committee, Councilmember Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Maria Quinones-Sanchez, as well as my colleague Councilmember Mark Squilla, who even had Anne from his staff serve on the oversight committee, along with members of my team, to collect film to make sure that if there were any outbreaks at any time, we were able to identify what took place and be able to do the contact tracing. But even in the midst of thinking about that, a kid like Jimmy King, who is Anne's son, who is a senior this year, he had a phenomenal year, a year that he'll probably remember for the rest of his life. I'm thinking about kids like him and kids like Samir Priesthood, who again was a senior whose junior year got cut off, and had we not fought for young people to participate in athletic activity, these young people would have never had an opportunity to touch high school sports again ever. And, honestly, that is something that I know I would have regretted and I know Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 them and their parents would have regretted as well too. So I just want to say thank you to everybody who was involved in that process, because without it being a team effort, led by this Council body, we would not have had a winter sports season for our young people, and that's, again, something that's needed.
The last thing I want to say as I close out, right now we're trying to fight our state partners, because the state is pushing to force our teachers and our young people and our families to take PSSA standardized testing, and we know that as of last night, they've backtracked and said that the testing will only take place for third through fifth graders, but we still think that's wrong. We're in the midst of a global pandemic, and to put that type of pressure on young people as well as teachers, when we all as educators know Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 that young people learn a variety of different ways. So if you're a young person who is more of a kinesthetic learner or you need in-person learning to best maximize your intellectual ability and you've been denied that because we're in the midst of a pandemic, how can we realistically expect you to perform to the best of your ability? And so we want to continue to fight and fight for our children, our families, our teachers, and all stakeholders who are involved in the academic experience our young people partake in on a daily basis, and we want to make sure that we're not putting them in a position to fail. And I believe that forcing any of our students as well as the teachers who administrate standardized testing in a year like this is something that's unfair, and we're going to continue to fight until none of our students are forced or our teachers are forced to participate in this level Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 of standardized testing this academic year. Let's revisit this conversation and figure out what we can do in the fall when we are on a different side of this coronavirus pandemic. Thank you, Council President, and, again, thank you to all my colleagues for your support on a number of different issues and conflicts that we have in the City.
Thank you, Councilman. Thank you for your continued aggressive commitment to these young people in the City of Philadelphia. It's so much needed. We really appreciate it. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President. I thank you, Councilmember Thomas, for that dedicated advocacy for young people in our city in a variety of ways. It's definitely needed. Thank you Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 for doing that through your role as a member of Council. Also, I want to thank Councilmember Oh, also now been renamed as Deacon Oh, and he'll know the reference to that, for bringing up Concrete Cowboy. It was a phenomenal film, and it really reflected the City of Philadelphia, and when you watch it, you really get the perspective of Philadelphia in that film. Just like in so many ways Do the Right Thing captures New York in that time period, I really felt Fletcher Street and Philadelphia in that film. So it definitely was a great film and a great discussion on father and son bonding. So definitely a great film. I hope everyone gets a chance to see it. As I stated earlier, April is a great month, because we start to really come out of the winter into the early throes of spring, and April is Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month. And some of you may be able to see my pin on my Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 lapel. The pin is a puzzle piece, which is universally and internationally known as signifying autism. And this is a great month, and it's also great here in the City of Philadelphia. And this body has been so supportive of so many things we've done regarding not only awareness but also acceptance, and to bring some of that awareness to the viewing and listening public, some people may not know that we as a city have had a long history in providing support and resources regarding autism. In 1955, the Center for Autism was founded here in the City as a pilot at the University of Pennsylvania. And so autism is something that people have not known about for a long time, but right here in Philadelphia, we have been doing not only advocacy and service provision for young people and also more seasoned people on the autism spectrum going back to 1955. And there's so many institutions in the City that Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 provide outstanding services for families, individuals who are on the autism spectrum, from the Kinney Center for Autism at Saint Joe's University, University of Pennsylvania has an Autism Clinic. Children's Hospital has a Center for Autism. You also have La Salle University has the LADDER Family Center. Also for young people that are on the spectrum who want to go to college, they have options at Arcadia University and West Chester University and Saint Joseph University. We have a number of outstanding developmental pediatricians in the region, and I think of the work at Saint Christopher's Hospital and Children's Hospital and think of Dr. Wendy Ross, who in working with our own airport many years ago created the Autism and AIR Program, enabling young people to be able to travel, working with our Philadelphia International Airport and airlines to provide opportunities for young people to Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 travel through flight. She's also worked with all of our major sports teams in making sure that those venues are friendly for those on the autism spectrum, so the Sixers and the Flyers and the Phillies as well as the Eagles, making sure that those people who want to say "fly Eagles fly" can do that in a friendly setting at those sports venues. The Eagles have also stepped up by creating the Eagles Autism Foundation where they have raised millions of dollars to help provide services and research, and we acknowledge them in resolutions introduced today and will be passed next week regarding their work to help vaccinate those on the autism spectrum as well as their caregivers at Lincoln Financial Field. J.
Drexel Institute, which has worked with our own Philadelphia Autism Project that this body has supported over the years, and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 they've provided some great programs and services, and working with the Philadelphia Autism Project, they've created the Community of Autism Peer Specialist Program, or CAPS Program, which has become an internationally renowned program helping those on the autism spectrum to become peer supports for younger people on the autism spectrum and also earn employment. And that's been a program that the Philadelphia Autism Project and Drexel through their institute has helped work to promote and grow, as well as our State Senate for autism and Mental Health Partnerships, who has been a strong part of that, as well as our own Community Behavioral Health and Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services. So we have a long and rich history here in the City of Philadelphia and the region of helping those on the autism spectrum. So I wanted to bring Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 that awareness, and we've got to do more in reference to acceptance. And although we've had so much progress and so many other programs that I did not mention, we have so much more work to do. Previously I talked about some of the challenges that I have had and shared some of my personal perspectives in raising a son on the autism spectrum, a black man who is now a young adult. Some of you have seen him when he was very young, to now he has got some hair on his chin and a little mustache and starting to feel his oats, so to say, as a young adult, but he is a black man on the autism spectrum. And I've talked about how when he was younger, taking him to school or when he was at events, we used to put a card in his bookbag to let people know that my son is on the autism spectrum and he can't communicate like others normally can communicate on various issues. And so now as a young adult, having not necessarily a bookbag Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 but having a wallet, but having concerns that he may not be able to communicate with those individuals as they approach him or other type of authorities try to approach him. So I know for parents, especially African American parents, you're very familiar with The Talk. Some of you -- and I would say for those who are not as familiar with The Talk, you should Google The Talk, Procter and Gamble. This is a commercial that Procter and Gamble did a little while ago that really to me crystallizes what the talk is in the African American community. And I know for those on the autism spectrum, we can't really have that type of talk like other parents. Because of the speech and communication challenges, it makes it very difficult. So one of the fears I've often had is that as Julian becomes older and he's out and about and he's not with us and as I've instructed him like I did Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 when he was younger, if someone approaches you, to go into your backpack to give this card, or now being a young adult, go into your wallet to provide your wallet for this card to identify the fact that you're on the autism spectrum, we don't know what would happen as he goes into his wallet and goes into his pocket to reach out and pull out something that may be viewed as offensive or threatening. And so this is a fear and a challenge that I've had as a father. I think it's a fear and challenge that many parents have had for some time, especially those who are African American who have had the talk with their children, and for those African American parents that have a child on the autism spectrum, the challenge of not even being able to have that type of talk with their child. And so that fear really came home last week.
As we were beginning to Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 celebrate the Easter holiday weekend, we learned reports that two police officers were -- excuse me; one police officer, one former police officer were arrested last week based on an incident from August 19th of last year. At that time, both the individuals were police officers. They were off duty and in the Northeast section of our city. They chased a young man who had Asperger's, which is on the autism spectrum, based on a belief that he was involved in some type of criminal activity. During that foot chase, he was able to call his mother and, based on that call, was able -- the mother was able to hear some of the information that transpired during the foot chase. He was beat up and assaulted. After that incident -- and they identified -- and they were off-duty officers, and they identified themselves not as officers but part of Town Watch. After that situation, the Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Police Department started an Internal Affairs investigation. As that started, one of the individuals retired. Internal Affairs did their investigation, and based on the information received last week, both individuals were arrested, and the other individual, who still is a police officer, is under suspension with the intent for dismissal. So when I talk about -- and I talked about this in the past, about the fears of having a child on the autism spectrum, this is the type of thing I'm talking about. These are the fears that so many parents, especially African American parents, with a child on the spectrum have, and this demonstrates how we have so much more work to do. Now, based on the fact that he was even able to call his mother during his foot chase is something that's somewhat remarkable. Something could have happened where he was not able to do that. And it makes me think of so many Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 countless situations in the history of this nation when people were taking justice into their own hands, and we've heard and seen the stories of so many situations when so many tragic things happened based on these type of situations. So we as a city have so much more work to do in reference to autism awareness and acceptance. We've had so many great institutions over the years that provided the ability for so many of us as parents to dream of the possibilities for our children, but at the same point, although we have these dreams of possibilities and we have the acceptance, awareness of these great possible outcomes for our children, we also have the acceptance and awareness of the dreams and fears of what happened August 19th happening to our children. So we still have so much more work to do. We've come so far, but we have much more work to do. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Thank you, Council President.
Thank you, Councilman. Thank you so much. Thank you for your continued both personal and being a strong advocate and spokesperson for a very, very important issue. Appreciate you more than you know. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. Council President, I don't know if you recall, but in 2014, I created a childhood obesity program called Philly Play. Most members were involved. They were partners throughout the City and the Rec Department. I remember in 2014 partnering with you at an event in one of your rec centers and then calling you afterwards at the end saying, I just seen two guys, two cowboys, on horses coming up to the recreation center talking to the community members, talking to the kids, Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 engaging with them, making them feel safe. It was, first, shockingly, right? Because who would have -- I've never seen cowboys anywhere in the City of Philadelphia, let alone North Philly, and it was incredible. I'm so glad I got to witness it. Although I haven't seen the film yet, I look forward to it, but it's just one of those memories that I've had, and if I didn't witness it, you wouldn't believe it to be a Philadelphian. So I'm glad there's going to be a film talking about the concrete cowboys right here in Philadelphia and that you personally have some intimate and personal ties with them that you can relate as my one experience. I have two things I'd like to talk about real quick. Unfortunately, it seems as of late we're losing people who are moving on and passing away who have made an incredible impact with Philadelphia, its members, its Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 organizations as activists, as labor leaders. Today, along with Councilmember Brooks and I believe all members of City Council, we passed a resolution acknowledging the 150th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Fire Department, but I want to offer my condolences on the passing to the Philadelphia Fire Department and the Fireman's Hall Historian, Jack Wright. Philadelphia Fire personnel are Philadelphia's heroes, and their services over the past 150 years makes them one of the oldest municipal fire companies in the country. Fittingly, Jack Wright was one of the leaders in preserving the Department's history, and losing him will have a profound impact on us all. Lastly, I think a little more personal with folks in the labor community and I would imagine some on City Council, this past Sunday, April 4th, we lost an incredible labor giant, Don McGrogan. Don was such a Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 remarkable person. He was kind, he was energetic, and he was one of the hardest working guys I know. He was a labor warrior in UFCW Local 1776. I've worked with him over the past 20 years. I've worked with him side by side with the AFL-CIO's Labor to Labor program and Labor to Neighbor program. He's somebody who not only walked the walk, but he walked the streets, he knocked on doors, he was in our stores that UFCW represented. He was just a gentle giant. He was an incredible person, who was inviting, he was warm. People felt comfortable with him. He was an incredible activist in addition to a labor leader. He was only 62 when he passed away. He was an adored father and friend. He was a talented banjo player with Aqua String Band. He lived in my district, and we have up in Mayfair-Holmesburg, we have a historic Thanksgiving Day Parade, and every Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Thanksgiving Day Parade that I marched in, I would always be looking for him, because him and his family were out there celebrating community and enjoying who we are as Philadelphia. So next week I'm going to be introducing a resolution in his honor and his family's honor and the UFCW members, in their honor, and I welcome all co-sponsors from our members of Council. So my condolences out to his family and to the membership of UFCW. Thank you for your time, Council President.
Thank you, Councilman. We'll throw some prayers out to their family members. Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. Recently many Philadelphians celebrated Passover, Easter, and soon the month of Ramadan, Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 and maybe because of those spiritual holidays, I want to cite Matthew's 25 where it says for I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger in a strange land, and you invited me in. I was sick, and you cared for me. But the most powerful part of this psalm is, they say I was in prison, and you visited me. I say that because as Chair of Public Safety and all of the members on the Public Safety Committee, particularly Councilwoman Brooks and Councilwoman Gym, who are often considered short in height, let me tell you, they are tall in stature. We went up to the prisons last Thursday. And I wasn't escorting them; they were escorting me. They walked through the facility with power and strength of our Council and went into the various pods where 18-year-olds to 27-year-olds, predominantly people of color, were occupying in an environment Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 that was held together, in my opinion, by bubble gum, duct tape, and piano wire. It is very tentative. But I met some of the most courageous correctional officers you will ever meet, many of whom, Mr. President, were female. We during the budget process have to pay attention to what's going on up on State Road. We have a courageous Commissioner who is holding those things together. We walked into places, Mr. President, where all I can say is, it was wasted talent. Idle minds create the devil's workshop, and it was on full display, where guards, in my opinion, correctional officers, pardon me, were not safe. The inmates that were there were not safe, and I would say to you that this situation was exacerbated because of COVID and because of the fact that out of the 4,700 inmates there, the good news is many of them are getting vaccinated, along with the correctional officers. The bad news is, many of them Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 refuse to take the shots. Because of that, you have high degrees of outages based on those correctional officers, which endanger those who come to work and have to stand their post. I want you to know that out of the 1,800 or so correctional officers, there are 330 vacancies. The starting salary there is 44,000 a year. So if somebody is looking for a job, well, there you go. And those correctional officers are an important part of keeping us all safe. I need not point to you what happened to the inmate that was released and then murdered on the prison grounds. But when someone decides that I'm going to be bold enough to go ride up in a prison and assassinate someone, none of us, none of us, none of us, not the correctional officers, not the inmates that are housed there, are safe. So I just want to thank my colleagues that braved it. Brooks and Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Gym were something else to see, but I would encourage all of my colleagues to take that visit. I can't write a report or give a memo that can adequately describe what we experienced. I am looking forward to the Prison Commissioner's after-action report and corrective steps to make us all safer as Philadelphians. But I want to, again, thank all my members, including Majority Leader Parker, who has expressed great concern about what's going on, and say that during this budget process, to remember Matthew's 25 as we do our work. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you. Thank you, Councilman. Thank you for your continued presence in a very informed public safety issue. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. And I want to also thank Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 my colleagues for their work and diligence on this very important issue around what's happening, and particularly, Councilman Jones, you as the Chair of Public Safety have been doing a phenomenal job in terms of keeping the issues out there. I know that you, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, the great duo that you are, are seen as really keeping the issue in the front. Right now, unfortunately, it's not like it wouldn't be in the front anyway because there's just so much happening in the City, but I just wanted to say thank you for all that you're doing. And, listen, none of us is perfect, but we all work really hard to try to address the issues in the City of Philadelphia. S. Attorney's Office. That includes our own Police Commissioner, Danielle Outlaw. It also includes, it looks like, the FBI and the ATF. I don't have additional details on that, but I just saw a post come across. And, listen, we can use all the help that we can get in our neighborhoods, so I'm very interested to hear what else is going to be said and how that's going to work here for the citizens of the City of Philadelphia. Today, I wanted to just mention that this past Tuesday, April 6th was National Library Workers Day. First, I want to acknowledge the concerned black workers of the Free Library of Philadelphia who have organized and fought racial discrimination, inequality, and mistreatment in our library system for many years. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 A few weeks ago, a diversity and inclusion training event for the Free Library of Philadelphia's staff took place, and the presenter discouraged over 200 participants from using the terms "white supremacy," "systemic racism," and "white privilege," because they were overused, quote/unquote, overused, and supposedly unnecessary to finding solutions. The presenter also referred to white privilege as one of the other myths out there; therefore, criticizing its use. This type of language denies the black experience and the discrimination and biases that black workers endure every day, and these statements are absolutely unacceptable. Events and messaging like this does not move our library system towards racial justice. White supremacy, systemic racism, and white privilege are very real and prevalent in our world today, and I would like to show my Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 support to the black library workers who have had to suffer through this event. As we celebrate National Library Workers Day, I am again uplifting the concerned black workers' demand for equitable pay and fair treatment. I also wanted to just take a moment and talk about International Transgender Day of Visibility, and this past Wednesday or the Wednesday before past, which was March 31st, 2021, was International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day celebrates the transgender community by educating, spreading awareness, and changing biases about what it means to be trans and gender non-conforming. In Philadelphia and many cities across the country, there is an epidemic of violence against trans people. We have lost many trans people in our own city to anti-LGBTQ homicides, such as Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, Mia Green, and Tatiana Hall. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Trans people also experience higher unemployment, homelessness, attempted suicide, and disenfranchisement rates and are less likely to seek medical attention out of fear of discrimination. LGBTQ youth of color are overrepresented in child welfare, juvenile justice systems, and are unlikely to report harassment, physical assault or sexual violence in schools by school staff. A day of visibility for most trans community is important, because it acknowledges the strength, resilience, and unique characters of trans people and accepts individuals as they are.
I would like to recognize Celena Morrison, the Executive Director of our Office of LGBT Affairs, who was likely the first open trans person to lead a City office, which makes a major step or marks a major step for Philadelphia. I also want to recognize Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 Dr. Rachel Levine, the former head of the Pennsylvania Department of Health who was confirmed to be the Assistant Secretary of Health for the Biden administration. This is another huge step for the LGBTQ community, as Dr. Levine is now the highest ranked trans professional to serve in the federal government. Every day we must continue to raise awareness of the challenges trans and non-gender conforming people face while we also celebrate the strength and perseverance of the trans community. And that being said, I want to thank you, Mr. President, for the latitude in delivering today's speech for the majority. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Appreciate you. Appreciate your hard work.
Thank you Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 very much, Council President. I wanted to thank my colleagues for joining together a couple weeks ago and sending a letter over to the Municipal Courts regarding the City Council's Eviction Diversion Program. About a year ago, many of us took a big leap of faith on really making a commitment to housing as a human right. At the start of the pandemic, there was a tremendous amount of uncertainty. There wasn't money that was available for keeping people housed. I think when we talked about whether it was possible for folks to start paying people's rent, we initially got scoffed at by a number of different people in that area, and we made a commitment nonetheless in the city that ranks the fourth highest in the nation in terms of eviction filings, a city that routinely processes about 20,000 evictions a year, 74 percent of whom target a black renter, 70 percent of which target a woman, half Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 of which target a caregiver of a dependent. We knew that evictions were the -- needed to be put on pause and that we need to find a better way. And this Council made a bold step by working together to pass the Emergency Housing Protections Act. We established a pre-filing diversion program with very little money and the stalwart commitment of a number of City agencies, especially our housing counselors, who actually stepped forward to do the mediation work even when there wasn't a guarantee of a reimbursement for their work. That is pretty extraordinary. As a result, we piloted also a rent assist program that started off with $10 million that the City was able to scrape together. That became $28 million by June, thanks to the work of the state. City Council had to put in an additional $8 million to make that state program work, but by the end of the year, we had Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 really shown that we can turn things around, and at the core of it was the diversion program really. It allowed renters and landlords to sit down together before you file for an eviction and talk things through to explore what the options were. And when we had rent assistance money, when we had trained housing counselors, it turns out that an overwhelming number -- we did probably 2,500 mediations between September through February. Ninety percent of them found a resolution other than an eviction, and that's pretty incredible. By the end of the year, Philadelphia becomes the face on the front page of the New York Times about a city that was working overtime to get money out to landlords and tenants and to keep people housed. In January, the state passed, thanks to the Federal Relief Act last year, had 100 million -- $500 million statewide. A hundred million of that Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 comes to Philadelphia. All of us have been spreading around the benefits of Phase 4 of rent assist. The Biden Rescue Plan, with 27 and a half billion dollars devoted to rent assistance, could likely double that. What that means is is that we may not have to see a poverty-based eviction here in the City of Philadelphia. But this really relied on the courts being a partner on this, and to be clear, while we have had a historic Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program that made Philadelphia a model for the nation, thank you so much to Councilman Jones, to Judge Annette Rizzo at the time at the Municipal Courts, and many others who had a role to play on it, we showed that diversion can really make a difference. The question was could we also do it around evictions. And last week, thanks to a letter that was signed by an overwhelming majority of City Council, an appeal to Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 the courts, the courts issued a formal order, temporary for right now but we hope will move towards a permanent basis, that eviction diversion is mandatory. That means that you cannot actually file for an eviction until you first apply for rent assistance and you seek mediation through the diversion program.
This is obviously for non-payment of rent. And this is really transformative. By having the courts recognize the fact that mediation and negotiation, a contact between two parties, can actually result in better outcomes, it means that we don't have to necessarily go back to the way things were. In a city that once did 20,000 evictions, we held it down below 5,000 evictions in 2020. We also made sure that landlords got paid over $60 million in rent checks. From as little as several hundred dollars out to thousands of dollars in rent checks went out to pay people's back rent, to pay people's Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 current rent, and to pay rent going forward. There is a different path from what we have chosen, and we don't have to stick with the old ways. It is also possible that evictions are a driver of poverty, not merely a consequence of it. So when we keep people housed, when we don't throw people out onto the streets, when we keep young kids stable in schools, and our most needy individuals just a little bit more stable for a period of time, we have a chance to see our way through to the other side. And that's in part why I think this conversation that we're going to have about the City budget matters. There are lots of questions that are before us right now, questions about whether we are going to move forward boldly on a path to address gun violence in our city, when we have hearing after hearing that clearly shows that people are struggling, young people are Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 struggling just to even access basic services around trauma therapy and supports, that we need supports within our communities. We've been told over and over again we need extended programming, outreach to communities, especially for young people who are overwhelmingly impacted by gun violence, black and brown youth in particular, and that a decade ago when the last time we saw 400 shootings in our city in 2006, what did we do back then? We cut back on schools. We closed many of them down. Services were cut back in an austerity agenda. We can't pursue that agenda again. Here in the middle of a pandemic, we cannot pursue an austerity agenda. It just does not make sense at this point in time. And if an austerity agenda pits our people against tax cuts for extremely like high-end corporations or income taxes when corporate income taxes are at the lowest point that they've been in Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 decades, then we have to ask ourselves whether all the promises, all the hearings that we've made matter. And so we've got a mission. I know this is going to be a conversation. I think we've shown transformative things that we can do when we help people stay housed, when we fund young people's schools, when we give them the programs that they need to survive, when we deal with people's trauma and their therapy, and we remind ourselves that at the core of a prosperous economy is a healthy individual. It's a healthy neighborhood. It's a supported place. That too is a healthy business environment. A strong city, healthy people, an educated populus is a healthy business environment. There isn't one definition to it. I look forward to that conversation. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Councilwoman, for your continued hard work. Stated Meeting April 8, 2021 It appears that that concludes the speeches on behalf of the minority and the majority. With that, I would like to recognize Councilman Jones for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that City Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
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