Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 14, 2018 11:20 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN ALLAN DOMB COUNCILMAN DEREK S. GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE 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 COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILMAN AL TAUBENBERGER MICHAEL A. DECKER, CHIEF CLERK Stated Meeting June 14, 2018
Good morning. We're going to get started. We are like super late. Visitors and guests, if they'll retire behind the rail, we're going to get started. Thank you. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Pastor Dr. J. Louis Felton of Mount Airy Church of God in Christ. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Cherelle Parker. Pastor. All guests, visitors, and members please rise. (Councilmembers, guests, and visitors rise.)
Thank you, President Clarke and certainly to all the members of this great Council and especially to Councilwoman Cherelle Parker who extended this invitation. I would ask that you would go the extra mile and as a sign of Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 the person next to you as we pray together for our great city. Eternal God, our Father, we are thankful to you that you have brought us together on this auspicious day to engage in your kingdom assignment of the leadership of what we believe to be the greatest city in the world. For this city is the one that gave birth to the greatest nation in the world. Somewhere still in the DNA of the soul of America are the principles of freedom, justice, and equality that can only be found in this birthplace of America, the City of Philadelphia. We thank you, Lord Jesus, for teaching us how to shoulder the awesome responsibility of greatness, for true greatness is in serving others. Each one of us has been called to servant leadership. We thank you, Lord God, that our great City Hall is not a building on Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 road, but one in the middle of the intersection. It is not designed to be passed by, but to be passed through. Leadership means that you've got to get into the crossfire of the intersection, even though the intersections are the most dangerous places on the road, for collisions happen at intersection, conflict happens at intersection, and problems erupt at intersection, but the business of life cannot be conducted unless we dare to have the courage to stand in the intersection. Lord Jesus, you were crucified at the intersection. The cross is the place of intersection of humanity and divinity, the real and the ideal, conflict and resolution, good and evil. As we deliberate today and make decisions that will affect future generations, give us grace to stand up to the pressure of being at the intersection Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 to be tolerant and to live up to our name of being the place of brotherly love and sisterly affection. May you continue to bless our championship city as we provide leadership spiritually and morally to the world. We ask it in the name of our blessed Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much, Pastor, for those very inspiring words. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
I'm going to use the Council privilege/prerogative and go a little out of order, because the General has to get -- and we don't want to hold him up because we know that we need to continue to feel safe, and he needs to do what he needs to do. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 and do a brief presentation and then we'll go back to our regular order of business, if that's okay with the colleagues. Okay? At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Oh, who will present a resolution recognizing the United States Army and, representing the Army, Lieutenant General Charles Hooper and those accompanying him. I would ask, Councilman, please proceed.
Thank you very much for the exception, Council President and Council colleagues. I'm honored to have with us today Lieutenant General Charles Hooper, and he's a little behind his schedule, so he has to leave, but we are honored to have him. Let me just tell you that Lieutenant General Hooper is the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. And, by the way, a local person. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Willingboro, New Jersey. Lieutenant General Hooper is a three-star General. He served in command and staff assignments in the U.S. Army Armor Center, the 25th Infantry Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the United States Army Recruiting Command, among other things. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, earned a Master's of Public Administration from Harvard University in 1989, and then returned in 2005 to Harvard University as a Senior Research Fellow. He graduated from the U.S. Army War College, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense Chinese Language School in Hong Kong. He has earned a Ranger Cap, Expert Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Army Recruiter Badge, and the French National Defense Medal. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and tremendous experience in the international affairs realm. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 that, let me just say that today is the 243rd birthday of the United States Army, which was, of course, founded here in Philadelphia. And so with that, let me say that we are pleased to present a resolution recognizing the United States Army for providing for the safety and security of the nation since its creation in the City of Philadelphia 243 years ago.
Whereas, the United States Army's history in Philadelphia began with the formation of the oldest regiment in Pennsylvania, the 111th Infantry Regiment, founded by Benjamin Franklin on November 21st, 1747; and
Whereas, at the outset of the American Revolution, the colonies did not have a formal military with one chain of command. Instead, they relied on volunteer troops from militia companies in New England, Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 and supported. In the spring of 1775, as these troops prepared to face the British forces, the colonists recognized that they would only sustain a chance of victory if they organized and enlisted the support of all 13 colonies;
And whereas, meeting in Philadelphia on June 14th, 1775, the Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army as a means for the 13 unified American colonies to fight the forces of Britain. The troops based in Boston now had federal support. The Second Continental Congress also resolved to form a committee which would draft rules and regulations for the Army, allocated funds to support troops in Boston and New York, and authorized the creation of 10 companies of expert riflemen from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia to support the existing militia forces in New England; and Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Whereas, the United States Army's birthday is celebrated each year on this day, June 14th; and
Whereas, General George Washington was unanimously elected Commander-in-Chief of the new Army the very next day, and he would lead the colonies to victory and independence; and
Whereas, since its inception, the United States Army has developed leaders of character who have gone on to serve the Greater Philadelphia Area. It currently provides more than 150 career paths in art, science, intelligence, combat, aviation, engineering, law and much, much more; and
Whereas, the United States Army and its 1 million soldiers stand watch for the country, day and night, against all enemies. They are respected around the world for their bravery and vigor; and
Whereas, from Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Civil War to the World Wars to the present day, the City of Philadelphia is thankful for and is proud to support the United States Army. On the occasion of the Army's 243rd Birthday, the City remembers those who have sacrificed to serve their nation in the Army and thanks and recognizes the Army veterans who call Philadelphia home today; now, therefore, be it
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby recognizes the United States Army for providing for the safety and security of the nation since its creation in the City of Philadelphia 243 years ago; and Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the United States Army, evidencing the sincere admiration and respect of this legislative body. (Applause.)
And Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 time, the Chair recognizes Lieutenant General Charles Hooper for remarks. LIEUTENANT GENERAL HOOPER: Thank you, Council President Clarke. Councilman Oh, thank you. Members of the City Council of Philadelphia, distinguished guests, on behalf of the Secretary of the Army, Mark Esper, and the Chief of Staff for the Army, General Mark Milley, I'd like to thank you all for this resolution recognizing the 243rd anniversary or birthday of the United States Army, your Army, an Army of the people, by the people, and for the people, an Army that represents you, an Army that looks like you representing our people from all corners of this great nation, all races, creeds, backgrounds, genders, an Army that right as we speak this day is out protecting you. Philadelphia has supported the United States Army since 1775, and the partnership between Philadelphia and the Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Philadelphia and our great Army and, equally important our veterans, is strong and lasts until this day and is yet one example of the patriotism and dedication of the people who live in the City of Brotherly Love. So on behalf of all of our soldiers and civilians, from the bottom of my heart, I'd like to thank you all for this recognition, which I accept humbly on their behalf. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
Thank you. We will now go back to our traditional order. And our next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 7, 2018, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 7th, 2018 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 7, 2018 stand approved. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests of leave of absence today. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I would like to dispense with the regular order of business and I would like to thank everyone who has taken time out of their busy day to come down to witness their government in action. We hope your stay here today is a knowledgeable one but, more importantly, a pleasurable one, so much so that you come back again. So, again, thank you very much. And now we go to the contributor to the City of Champions. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Al Taubenberger, who will Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 the Philadelphia University Men's Basketball Team. Would the team and those accompanying them please join the Councilman at the podium. I'm sorry. I didn't say Villanova? I picked that trophy up and -- it's Villanova University, just to make sure. And joining Councilman Taubenberger, we have Councilman Henon, Councilman Greenlee, Councilman Jones, Councilman Johnson, Councilwoman Gym, and Councilwoman Parker and Councilwoman Bass and Councilman O'Neill.
This is really truly an honor and it is really, as I said earlier, awesome. It's fantastic that we have this opportunity again. It's great to be on a team, and all these players are accomplished. To be on a championship team, well, that's something very, very special again. And Villanova has worked really, really hard Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 this, and this is just part of the celebration. And we as Philadelphians should always remember the day they won this, and we're glad that they're in our community. A resolution honoring and recognizing Jay Wright and the Villanova University Men's Basketball Team on winning the 2018 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship, crushing -- it's not often that word is used in this body -- crushing Michigan with a 17-point win, with a final score of 79 to 62.
And whereas, Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township. They are members of the Big East Conference, the Philadelphia Big 5, and are three-time NCAA Men's National Basketball Champions; and
Whereas, the Wildcats had a highly successful regular season, totalling 36 wins and only 4 losses, with 14 of those wins Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Conference games; and
Whereas, the Wildcats breezed their way to the NCAA tournament, with their closest victories coming as 12-point wins over Texas Tech (3rd Seed) and West Virginia (5th Seed); and
Whereas, all of the players poured their hearts into the game, pushing harder and harder for each victory, culminating in the 17-point victory over Michigan in the NCAA Tournament Final; and
Whereas, Coach Jay Wright has led Villanova for the past 17 years, beginning as head coach in 2001, and leading them to 420 regular season wins, 3 appearances in the NIT, 13 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament appearances, and 2 National Championship titles; and
Man, those statistics are awesome. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Whereas, Coach Jay Wright joins some of the greatest men's basketball coaches of all time, as only 14 of those head coaches who have ever won more than 1 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship; and
Whereas, Coach Jay Wright was the recipient of the 2018 Legends of Coaching Award, an award that recognizes coaches who exemplify Coach Wooden's high standard of coaching success and personal integrity; and
Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby honors and congratulates Jay Wright and the Villanova Wildcats Men's Basketball Team on winning the 2018 NCAA Men's National Basketball Championship. (Applause.)
And the Chair recognizes Phil Booth for remarks.
I just want to say Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 for having us here. It's been a pleasure. For me and a couple other guys behind me, this is our second time coming here, and we always love coming. For Dylan back here, it's his first time, the tall one right here, the tallest one. So I just thank you, the City of Philadelphia. We love playing at Wells Fargo. We love our resident Philly. It's definitely something we play with in our hearts. We love it all year, and the parade was amazing. They're both -- that's probably one of my favorite parts, is the parade of the whole thing, to be honest with you, after that win. So we just want to thank you, City of Philadelphia, so much for how much you guys root us the whole way around, and we love the support. So thank you very much. (Applause.)
And, Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Phil, we want you to come back. This is like a regular thing, and we like it. We like it a lot. So here is the citation.
Back to our normal order, and our next order of business is communications, and the Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Mr. Decker, please read those messages.
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 recommendations of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 180452, 180504, 180560, 180562, and 180578 and amendments to Bill Nos. 180162 and 180163. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Logan Redevelopment Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3101 Cecil B. Moore Avenue; and A resolution approving the agreements of sale of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area to convey certain portions of property identified by house number and street address as 1600 through 1636 North Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3212 through 3234 Ridge Avenue, 2201 North Natrona Street and 3201 through 3203 West Susquehanna Avenue; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3721 through 3729 Brandywine Street; and A resolution appointing Scott Nassar to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and A resolution appointing H. Hetherington Smith to the Board of Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 City District; and A resolution appointing Paige Jaffe to the Board of Directors of the Center City District; and A resolution appointing Belinda Mayo as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority; and A resolution approving the appointment of Samuel Staten Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority; and An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Section 10-615, entitled "Disorderly Conduct and Related Offenses," and Chapter 10-2100, entitled "Marijuana Possession," to provide for certain additional offenses to be enforceable by civil penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. Do you have any additional communications?
Thank you very much. And our next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
A privileged resolution Recognizing and Honoring the Office of Special Events on the occasion of the City of Philadelphia being recognized as the 2017 IFEA World Festival & Event City Award recipient. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018
And a privileged resolution recognizing the Pennsylvania State Legislature for the Passage of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program.
And a non-privileged resolution urging the Pennsylvania Legislature to support House Bill 2132 and Senate Bill 1140, which would commit the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.
And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduce six non-privileged resolutions. One is co-sponsored by Kenyatta Johnson, as we Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 both share this block. All of us know who are old enough about Marcus Yates and how he started our fight dealing with guns and dealing with gang war and so many other issues. And Tim Spencer and so many other fighters came out of that. So he and I will co-sponsor that resolution.
A non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3721 through 3729 Brandywine Street; and A non-privileged resolution naming West Mantua between Brown and 36th Street Herman C. Wrice Way; and Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 A non-privileged resolution also naming North 34th Street between Mantua and Fairmount Avenue "Tim Spencer Boulevard"; and A non-privileged resolution also naming the 6000 block of Springfield Avenue "Marcus J. Yates Way"; and A non-privileged resolution approving the appointment of Belinda Mayo as a member of the -- as a member of...
Those six resolutions just read -- the four non-privileged resolutions read by the Chief Clerk will be on next week's Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the appointment of Belinda Mayo as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 appointment of Samuel Staten Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Also referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer one bill and four resolutions.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Master Street, 13th Street, Girard Avenue, Watts Street, and Thompson Street.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the agreements of sale of the Philadelphia Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area to convey certain portions of property identified by house number and street address as 1600 through 1636 North Broad Street.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3101 Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Second Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1106 North Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District.
Also on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
An ordinance Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 9100 block of Ryerson Road, both sides.
And an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 2800 block of Willits Road, both sides.
Referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Co-sponsored or with the sentiments of all members of Council.
A non-privileged Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 resolution also naming the 2400 block of North 59th Street as "W. Wilson Goode, Sr., Way."
Thank you. And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
A privileged resolution honoring the Philly POPS and recognizing the orchestra's cultural impact and community contributions in the City of Philadelphia and beyond, on the occasion of the POPS' 40th Anniversary.
And that will be on this week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Council President. I have one bill, one resolution, and one privileged resolution.
An ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to establish a license and related requirements for tire dealers.
And a privileged resolution congratulating and honoring the Frankford High School Pioneers Baseball Team on winning the 2018 Philadelphia Public League Championship.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President. I have one privileged and one non-privileged resolution today.
A privileged resolution commending the Philadelphia Energy Authority for offering the Service Line Warranty Program, an optional program to guarantee privately owned utility line repairs, to the citizens of Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution calling upon Governor Tom Wolf and the General Assembly to enact the proposal of the Philadelphia Parking Authority in order to provide new capital funding for the School District of Philadelphia.
And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have two non-privileged resolutions, one co-authored by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, Councilwoman Blackwell, and members Green and Taubenberger. The second one is co-authored by Councilmembers Reynolds Brown, Johnson, and Jones, Green and Taubenberger. I want to thank all the staffs for working Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 together.
A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Esquire, and calling for the creation...
And a privileged resolution commending the Pennsylvania General Assembly for working in a bipartisan manner to address victims' rights and declaring support for the enactment of Marsy's Law in Pennsylvania.
Thank you. That will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.
Good morning, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions today. Thank you.
Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Thank you very much, Council President. I have one non-privileged resolution and I'm proud to introduce one bill co-sponsored by Councilmembers Quinones-Sanchez, Greenlee, Henon, Squilla, Blackwell, Jones, and Johnson.
An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter to require certain covered employees to provide "Fair Workweek Employment Standards" for certain employees, including but not limited to reasonable notices of schedules, rest time between shifts, and opportunities for additional hours.
Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Referred to committee.
And a non-privileged resolution urging the United States House of Representatives to pass H.R. 5623, providing for the relief of Carmela Apolonio Hernandez, and her four children, Fidel Artillero Apolonio, Keyri Artillero Apolonio, Yoselin Artillero Apolonio, and Edwin Artillero Apolonio due to extraordinary circumstances of persecution; and calling on the United States Department of Homeland Security to exercise prosecutorial discretion to stay the family's removal and join the motion to reopen the Hernandez family's case for asylum.
And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Good afternoon, Council President and colleagues. I have no bills or Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer three non-privileged resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution appointing H. Hetherington Smith to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
And a Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 non-privileged resolution appointing Scott Nassar to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
And a non-privileged resolution appointing Paige Jaffe to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
Also referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged and one non-privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings on the feasibility of transferring private sewer and water systems to the City sewer and water system. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Logan Redevelopment Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 4715 through 4755 North Marshall Street, 701 through 741 Roosevelt Boulevard (including 700 through 716 Wyoming Avenue), 901 through 939 Roosevelt Boulevard (including 922 through 940 Courtland Street and 4523 through 4545 North Tenth Street), 4710 through 4750 North Marshall Street (including 4723 through 4767 North Seventh Street), 4714 through 4766 North Seventh Street (including 4715 through 4769 North Franklin Street and 701 through 715 Wyoming Avenue), 4715 through 4765 North Eighth Street (including 4714 through 4768 North Franklin Street and Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 717 through 731 West Wyoming Avenue), 4700 through 4762 North Eighth Street (including 4701 through 4763 North Ninth Street), 4712 through 4764 North Ninth Street (including 901 through 919 West Wyoming Avenue and 4715 through 4769 North Hutchinson Street), 4715 through 4765 North Tenth Street (including 921 through 939 West Wyoming Avenue and 4714 through 7460 North Hutchinson Street), 4608 through 4626 North Eighth Street (including 800 through 824 West Wyoming Avenue and 4621 through 4647 North Ninth Street), 4600 through 4650 North Ninth Street (including 900 through 918 West Wyoming Avenue and 4601 through 4655 North Hutchinson Street), 4601 through 4655 North Tenth Street (including 920 through 938 West Wyoming Avenue and 4600 through 4650 North Hutchinson Street), 4511 through 4549 North Eleventh Street, 4508 through 4546 North Tenth Street, 4601 North 4655 North Eleventh Street, 4600 through 4654 North Tenth Street, Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 4711 through 4761 North Eleventh Street and 4712 through 4764 North Tenth Street.
Thank you. That will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much, Council President. I offer no bills or resolutions. Thank you.
Thank you very much, Councilman. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions, and our next order of business is reports from committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports out five resolutions with a favorable recommendation.
Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Decker, please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Resolution No. 180403, entitled a "Resolution approving the appointment of Abby Pozefsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board"; and Resolution No. 180470, entitled a "Resolution confirming the appointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2019"; and Resolution No. 180471, entitled a "Resolution confirming the reappointment of Christopher Lewis as a member of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2023"; and Resolution No. 180578, entitled Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 "Resolution confirming the appointment of Michael Kopistansky, as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2023"; and Resolution No. 180579, entitled a "Resolution approving the reappointment of Sonny Popowsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. Resolutions No. 180403, 180470, 180471, 180578, and 180579 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 24 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Okay. And, Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 180100, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Susquehanna Avenue, 13th Street, and Diamond Street. Further, to adopt the Master Plan amendment for Temple University; and to approve the construction project on the site proposed for rezoning, and to approve the removal of previously planned construction projects from the Master Plan"; and Bill No. 180295, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Planning,' by amending the One Year Rule; modifying certain public notice requirements and making related changes"; and Bill No. 180346, entitled "An ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes"; and Bill No. 180423, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Delaware River, Pennypack Street (extended), State Road, Rhawn Street, Frankford Avenue, Academy Road, and Linden Avenue (extended)"; and Bill No. 180424, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-603 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Use Specific Standards,' by amending the number of curb cuts permitted for certain zoning Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 districts"; and Bill No. 180426, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, 10th Street, Citizens Bank Way, Pattison Avenue, and Broad Street"; and Bill No. 180427, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dunks Ferry Road, the Poquessing Creek, Knights Road, Mechanicsville Road, Medford Road, and Lester Road"; and Bill No. 180451, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania, and to approve the proposed addition to 3900 Walnut Street"; and Bill No. 180454, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 of land located within an area bounded by Grant Avenue, Academy Road, Convent Avenue, Willits Road, and Ashton Road"; and Bill No. 180463, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Accessory Uses and Structures,' by making technical changes to the size and siting of Roof Deck Access Structures"; and Bill No. 180496, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled 'Use Regulations,' by amending exceptions to use tables for green roofs"; and Bill No. 180498, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' to provide for the procedures for the Administrative Review process"; and Bill No. 180501, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Overlay Zoning Districts,' by creating a new overlay entitled /FAO, Frankford Academy Overlay District"; and Bill No. 180503, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Blue Grass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road, Willits Road, Welsh Road, Dewees Street, Revere Street, Tremont Street, Leonard Street, and Welsh Road"; and Bill No.
180504, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled 'Registered Community Organizations,' by providing funding for limited insurance coverage for Registered Community Organizations"; and Bill No. 180505, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, Felton Street, Arch Street, and Gross Street"; and Bill No. 180506, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Master Plan for the River Road Residential Mixed-Use Area, bounded by the Montgomery County Line, a Railroad Right-of-Way, Shawmont Avenue, and the Schuylkill River, to approve a subdivision and the construction of a utility project"; and Bill No. 180507, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Conrad Street, Indian Queen Lane, Scotts Lane, and Crawford Street"; and Bill No. 180509, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Planning,' by creating a new Wissahickon /NCA, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District for the area generally bounded by Henry Avenue, Hermit Street, Ridge Avenue, and the Wissahickon Creek"; and Bill No. 180510, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Overlay Zoning Districts,' by amending the subsection entitled '/NCA, Ridge Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay'"; and Bill No. 180511, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay,' by adding a new subsection entitled 'South Broad Street Gateway'"; and Bill No. 180517, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Leiper Street, Oxford Avenue, Harrison Street, Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Street"; and Bill No. 180518, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Godfrey Avenue, Castor Avenue, and Fillmore Street"; and Bill No. 180519, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, Kensington Avenue, Lehigh Avenue, and 2nd Street," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 24 bills that were just read into the record by Mr. Decker.
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 the 24 bills that were just read into the record by the Clerk. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 report from the Committee of Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of Public Property and Public Works reports out six bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 180367, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Vacant and Surplus Properties,' to allow property dispositions by the Philadelphia Land Bank"; and Bill No. 180453, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 the Philadelphia Municipal Authority personal computers and associated equipment, and receive related maintenance and other services, for the use of the Free Library of Philadelphia"; and Bill No. 180455, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with Why Partners, Limited Partnership, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1425 Arch Street"; and Bill No. 180456, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of the parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, located in and about the area bounded by West Huntingdon Street, North 31st Street, West York Street and North Napa Street"; and Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 180462, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an amendment to sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the use by the City of premises located at 1101 Market Street"; and Bill No. 180508, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, located in and about the area bounded by the Schuylkill River, The Schuylkill River Trail, Hagys Mill Road and Port Royal Avenue," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes Stated Meeting June 14, 2018
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this day the six bills that were just read into the record. (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 Bills No. 180367, 180453, 180455, 180456, 180462, and 180508. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports four bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 180236, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by placing on the City Plan an irregularly-shaped area extending along the northerly side of John F. Kennedy Boulevard, from Twenty-Second Street to Twenty-Third Street, in order to conform with the lines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania"; and Bill No. 180555, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-204 of The Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Vendors in Center City' and Section 9-205, entitled 'Sidewalk Sales,' to exempt sales of fresh fruits and vegetables on the abutting sidewalk of a property by the owner or tenant of that property from the requirements of Sections 9-204 and 9-205"; and Bill No. 180565, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Streets,' by amending Chapter 11-500, entitled 'Paving,' by creating Section 11-508, entitled 'Private Development Projects,' by providing that the Department of Streets may establish regulations to require certain private development projects to pave and mill the adjacent roadway"; and Bill No. 180566, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Streets,' by amending Section 11-600, entitled 'Construction, Encroachments And Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 Over, On And Under Streets,' by amending Section 11-608, entitled 'Excavation and Construction In and Under the Sidewalks,' by providing that areaway encroachments may extend into the street line as far as may be required by the applicable utility provider," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading this day of Bill No. 180236, 180555, 180565, and 180566. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 180236, 180555, 180565, and 180566. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez for a report from the Committee of License and Inspection.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports three bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the report. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018
The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 180348, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by adding requirements regarding the use of dumpsters on private property"; and Bill No. 180464, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by amending Subcode 'F' (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode 'PM' (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), to add sections requiring hard-wired interconnected smoke alarms in boarding homes"; and Bill No. 180521, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Section A-503 (entitled 'Prosecution') and A-601 Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 (entitled 'Fines') of The Philadelphia Administrative Code, to provide for assessment of an additional penalty in connection with repeated abatements of unlawful conditions on vacant and exterior properties," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 180348, 180464, 180521. (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 Bills No. 180348, 180464, 180521. Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a report from the Committee of Labor and Civil Service.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which was referred Bill No. 180557, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Employees Retirement Code,' to expand 'Plan 16' to include certain employees, to change contribution rates for certain employees and the City, to amend various provisions relating to the Deferred Retirement Option Plan, and to make technical amendments"; and Bill No. 180599, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Employees Retirement Code,' to provide for additional members of Plan 16, to change contribution rates and to specify the Stacked Hybrid Cap for certain employees, and to make technical amendments," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Stated Meeting June 14, 2018
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 180557 and 180599. (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 Bills No. 180557 and 180599. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee of Parks, Recreation and Stated Meeting June 14, 2018
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports one bill with a favorable recommendation and one bill without recommendation.
The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 170673, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement for the use of Cobbs Creek Golf Club, Karakung Golf Club, and the City Line Sports Center, under which the operator will restore, maintain and operate those facilities as a single, first-class public golf course," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 without recommendation; and Bill No. 180459, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City, to receive an easement from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use of a portion of 3025 Meetinghouse Road; and to grant to the owners of property on the 3000 block of Meetinghouse Road an easement for stormwater drainage purposes across a portion of Poquessing Creek Park," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 of Bills No. 170673 and 180459. (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 Bills No. 170673 and 180459. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed our First Reading Calendar today. That concludes our reports from committee, and our next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 6/14/18 - STATED - 1ST READING placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon -- I'm sorry, Councilman Greenlee at this time for a motion regarding Bill No. 180346.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 180346 at this time. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And, again, the Chair Stated Meeting June 14, 2018 6/14/18 - STATED - 1ST READING recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 180346. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)