Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:55 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 October 18, 2018
Good morning. We're going to get started. We've established a quorum. I'd ask for all the guests and visitors to please retire behind the rail. Thank you very much. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes the Reverend Renee McKenzie of the Church of the Advocate, also of the Fifth Councilmanic District. She is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. I would ask all members, guests, and visitors to please rise. (Councilmembers, guests, and visitors rise.) REVEREND McKENZIE: Good morning. (Good morning.) REVEREND McKENZIE: Anna Julia Haywood Cooper was born an enslaved woman in 1858. She went on to become an educator, a scholar, an author, and a Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 who fought for African American liberation. She says that -- Anna Cooper says that each of us have within us the singing something in our soul and in our spirit, and it's the singing something that helps us connect with when we are faced with injustice. She said everyone has it. And of course we know that she was speaking especially to the African American community, because that's who she was writing for, but I don't think it was exclusively for them or for us. We all have the singing something. So my invocation today, my prayer over you today is that God will reach that singing something inside of you, so when you come face to face with injustice, that you will respond from that just place inside, that that singing something will ring and justice will prevail. God's blessings upon you as you begin your work. God's blessings upon Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 as we live into the vision you prepare for us. God bless us. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you so much for those inspiring words. We genuinely appreciate you being here. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Thank you and, again, thanks for those inspiring words. Our next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 11, 2018, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 11th, 2018 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 11, 2018 stand approved. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. Our 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.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. And the Chair now recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you very Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 the minority, there are no requests for leaves 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 genuinely appreciate you being here. We hope your day here today is a knowledgeable one but, more importantly, a pleasurable one, so much so that you come back again. So, again, thank you so much for being here. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker, who will present a resolution recognizing October as Breast Awareness Month. Would Traci Smith and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
You might want to clarify for the record, but we understood.
Councilwoman, you know what, I understand this is being broadcast live. Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I was simply reading the script.
Thank you, Mr. President. On today it is with extreme honor and privilege that we are able to present this resolution to the leadership and supporting team of an organization who I just learned about in April of 2017 through the Philadelphia Chapter of The Links, and it was during this time on April the 8th that we partnered with this organization for an event relative to breast cancer awareness and for survivors and to encourage women to thrive. What was different -- and this is just for me. What was my education is that I was very much Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 the mainstream organizations that we automatically know because we think of their brands. And, Evelyn Sample-Oates, I'm going to ask you to come up and join us because you were with us during that time. Sorry to call you out that way, Evelyn. We knew of them and we knew of their brand, but I had never heard of a Traci's BIO and that an organization specifically geared, welcoming of all women but very much geared toward supporting African American women and women of color whose networks and needs may be a little different and challenging in different ways than with others. Then when I saw Traci Smith, the founder, one of the founders of the organization, Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, I took her to heart, because she's a home girl for me. She grew up in the West Oak Lane community near the 19th and Cheltenham area where I was raised by my Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 grandparents, and that same commitment to neighborhood, that same commitment to service that many of us learned in our earlier years, Traci has taken that and given it 1,001 percent of everything that she has and put into this organization. So it's with that in mind that I want to thank all of my colleagues for being able to support this resolution and to very intentionally -- and I want you to know we're very intentionally singling out Traci's BIO for this effort and that they, in their own right, are leaders in helping women who are survivors of breast cancer. Thank you.
Whereas, after a year of helping others feel as good as she felt, Traci founded Traci's Beautiful Inside and Out (Traci's BIO) -it's out of order? Excuse me. I'll be back.
A resolution recognizing October as Breast Cancer Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Traci's Beautiful Inside and Out, a non-profit breast cancer support organization whose mission is to help survivors maintain a level of normalcy.
Thank you, Councilman Jones, for your excitement. Whereas, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for the research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer; and
Whereas, Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1958 in October. Its aim from the start has been to promote mammography as the most effective weapon in the fight Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 cancer; and
Whereas, each year in the United States, more than 240,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer; and
Whereas, most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. About 10 percent of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than 45 years of age. Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common; and
Whereas, when breast cancer is detected early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 100 percent. Early detection includes doing monthly Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 regular clinical breast exams and mammograms;
Whereas, in Philadelphia, Traci Smith is a breast cancer survivor who is also a mother, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who was born and raised in West Oak Lane. She was educated in the School District of Philadelphia and received her diploma from Franklin Learning Center; and
Whereas, in 2013, Traci received the devastating news from her doctor that she had breast cancer. Traci chose not to see this as a negative, but rather she faced it positively. Every time she went to chemotherapy, she received rave reviews on her personal appearance. She lived her life with the affirmation that "I am beautiful both inside and out," regardless of the loss of her hair, nails, and eyelashes; and
And I'm back. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Whereas, after a year of helping others feel as good as she felt, Traci founded Traci's Beautiful Inside and Out (Traci's BIO) in 2014 with her best friend and business partner Phyllis Young. The mission of the organization is to help women who are battling cancer maintain a level of normalcy while going through an abnormal process; and
Whereas, Traci's BIO is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the breast cancer survivor community. Its mission is to provide help and inspire hope to all those affected by breast cancer through beautification, education, and support services;
Whereas, the organization provides women with services and resources to assist them with the life-changing experience of breast cancer, while providing them with a sisterhood to help them not only survive but thrive while tapping into Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 strength; and
Whereas, Traci's BIO celebrates life, and to date, she has served over 25 women with photo shoots, hair and make-up makeovers, and more. This is only the beginning for Traci, as she has more life to live and more to give; and
Whereas, Traci also founded Each One Teach One Childcare Learning Center in 2002 with her business partner, Ms. Young. Today there are five of these centers and one Christian academy spread throughout the Philadelphia area, serving West Philadelphia, Germantown, Darby, and Southwest Philadelphia. Traci and Ms. Young serve 350 young scholars each school year and up to 500 each summer; and
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it hereby recognizes October as Breast Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 honors Traci's Beautiful Inside and Out, a non-profit breast cancer support organization whose mission is to help survivors maintain a level of normalcy.
Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Traci's BIO as evidence of the sincere sentiment of this legislative body. Congratulations. (Applause.)
Before the Council President recognizes Traci for remarks, I just want to encourage everyone in the audience and those who may be watching us at home to learn more about Traci's BIO by visiting their website, www.tracisbio.org. Information about the organization is there and, most importantly, just like any other organization, you can make a contribution at any level in which you like if you're interested in supporting their efforts. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
And the Chair recognizes Ms. Smith for remarks.
Well, good morning, good morning, good morning, and I just want to say thank you so much for recognizing Traci's BIO. I started this organization at the worst time. I had a mastectomy, I had no hair, and I just finished radiation. And so I needed something more other than what the doctors were giving me. I needed a sisterhood, I needed something more spiritual, and I needed something more mental. I figured if I needed this, there were other ladies that also as well needed that. So I started the organization because it was a need. It was my duty, because there are a lot of people that lose their life to breast cancer. I am the fortunate one to say that I am a survivor, and so there was a need for me to grab the hand of the Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 through what I went through and say you too can be a survivor as well. And so I thank you not only for just recognizing me, but understand that it is my job, it is our job that we see someone going through breast cancer, to reach out and say, sister, you can do it as well. And so I thank you for recognizing this organization. And, again, it is my honor to be here, but I'm only doing my job. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you, and congratulations, and continue to do the great work you're doing. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell, who Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 proclaiming the week of October 15, 2018 Philly Financial Literacy Week. Would Nasiar Smith and those accompanying him please join the Councilwoman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
And joining Councilwoman Blackwell, we have Councilman Greenlee, Councilman Oh, Councilman Taubenberger, Councilwoman, I believe, Parker, and Councilman Green.
Resolution hereby proclaiming the week of October 15, 2018 as Philly Financial Literacy Week. Whereas, Philly Financial Literacy Week is a citywide, week-long celebration hosted by the People's Innovative Movement, honoring financial Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 planning, community development, education and wealth building throughout the City of Philadelphia; and
Whereas, according to Forbes Magazine, 44 percent of Americans don't have enough cash to cover a $400 emergency, 43 percent of student loan borrowers are not making payments, 38 percent of U.S. households have credit card debt, and 33 percent of American adults have zero dollars saved for retirement; and Whereas, making sound financial decisions is key to increasing one's wealth, and households making poor financial decisions experience more financial hardship which creates a perpetuating cycle that keeps communities impoverished in entire geographic regions; and
Whereas, financial literacy should be taught early and consistently over time so that children can overcome many of the Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 faced; and Whereas, in Philadelphia, financial education in schools is lacking as there is no requirement for one to be taught personal finance in order to receive a high school diploma; and
Whereas, Philly Financial Literacy Week will be filled with dozens of educational, entertaining, celebratory and networking events, workshops, panel discussion, boot camps and more. The First Annual Philly Financial Literacy Week will have themed days that celebrate and educate Philadelphians on various aspects of financial literacy; and
Whereas, the educational topics featured during this week include: credit and money management, life insurance and retirement, small business and financial planning, benefits of homeownership, student loan education, and stock market education; Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the City of Philadelphia, hereby proclaims the week of October 15th 2018 Philly Financial Literacy Week. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the People's Innovation Movement as a sincere expression of the Council of the City of Philadelphia's gratitude, admiration and recognition. Congratulations. (Applause.)
And the Chair recognizes Mr. Smith for remarks.
First and foremost, I want to say thank you all for honoring this historic week, but I think this is the beginning, and this is actually a civil rights movement that is impacting all of our communities here in the City of Philadelphia. And with everything in me and in my network, I will continue to Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 information and resources to the communities, to the underserved community of Philadelphia to give them hope and a sense of dignity and pride to take control of their economic liberating life. I have a tremendous committee that I have aligned with myself, and this movement doesn't just end with us. It starts with all the policymakers to help us continue to fight, as we are hosting workshops in various councilmanic districts across the City of Philadelphia. We actually have a workshop tonight at Awbury Recreational Center for homeownership. Tomorrow we will be at Jardel -- I'm sorry; Max Myers Recreational Center in the Northeast, and then on Saturday we're having two workshops, one in the morning with Amber's Magical Savings Box, which is an interactive book that teaches young kids how to save, and then later on also during that same time at Jardel Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Avenue we'll be having the stock market education with former stockbroker John Proctor. So we encourage the City of Philadelphia to participate, and if you need more information, you can find us at www.cpimovement.org. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you, and congratulations. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla, who will present a resolution recognizing the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932 through 1933. Would Ulana Mazurkevich and those accompanying her please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.) Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
And joining Councilman Squilla, we have Councilman Greenlee, Councilman Domb, and Councilwoman Gym.
Good morning. Today we'd like to do a resolution recognizing the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide from 1932 to 1933. Whereas, the Ukrainian Community of Greater Philadelphia, a dynamic community with many organizations and institutions, is in sadness commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide. 85 years ago, the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and his totalitarian regime committed an act of genocide through the implementation of an engineered famine, confiscating land, grain and animals from the Ukrainian people, resulting in the deaths of up to 10 million innocent men, women and children;
Whereas, Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 genocide, Holodomor, meaning "Murder by Starvation," was specifically designed by the Soviet regime to punish independent-minded Ukrainians for their resistance to its economic, political, and social oppression; and Whereas, at the height of the Holodomor in 1933, Ukrainians died at the rate of 25,000 a day, with nearly a third of its victims being children less than 10 years old; and
Whereas, even as the Soviets continued to export Ukraine's grain to the rest of the world, Ukrainian farmers, who tended to the farms in the "bread basket of the U.S.S.R." were tragically starved to a slow and painful death; and Whereas, hundreds of archival KGB documents created during this genocide detailed and described the Soviet regime's actions and intention to destroy Ukraine's national identity by deporting and executing Ukraine's Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 religious, intellectual and cultural leaders, prosecuting or executing any others who dared to speak of the famine or to speak against the Soviet authorities publicly, further destabilizing Ukraine's political structure; and
Whereas, under the global theme "Ukraine Remembers, the World Acknowledges," it is necessary that the Ukrainian Genocide, Holodomor 1932 to 1933, be officially recognized by the global community as a tragic and heinous crime against humanity to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future; now, therefore
Be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby designate the month of November 2018 as "Ukrainian Genocide Remembrance Month" in Philadelphia. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Mazurkevich, President, Ukrainian Community Committee of Philadelphia, further evidencing the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. Thank you, and congratulations. (Applause.)
And the Chair recognizes Ms. Mazurkevich for remarks.
Thank you. Thank you, Councilpeople. Thank you very much for this resolution. As was said, 85 years ago, Ukraine's borders were closed and slowly, slowly Moscow implemented a famine, a genocidal famine, which totaled seven million deaths. The playbook of Moscow continues today. They denied, denied, denied that a famine was raging in a country that was known as the bread basket of Europe. All the food stops were being taken out of Ukraine. Millions were dying daily. As we said, a Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 million. So I call upon you today. We are having a commemoration of this heinous, tragic event. We are having the commemoration at 1 o'clock at the Mayor's Reception Room. There is a fantastic telling exhibit on the Holodomor. It is a mouthful, Holodomor, famine by starvation, and we urge you please to come and show solidarity with Ukraine and with Ukraine's people. As was noted, the Ukrainian community in Philadelphia is a very vibrant, dynamic group, and the Ambassador of Ukraine will be attending this event. So please come down to the Mayor's Reception Room at 1 o'clock and show your solidarity with Ukraine and its people. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.) Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
Thank you, and congratulations. Our next order of business is communications. Would the Sergeant-of-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. And, Mr. Decker, if you will 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 recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 180737, 180819, 180823, 180824, 180825, 180826, 180840, 180843, and 180845. And I am pleased to advise you that on October 17, 2018, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council on October 4, 2018, except Bill Nos. 180295-AAA, 180498-AAA, and 180504, which I am returning without my signature; and Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 17, 2018, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council on October 11, 2018. And I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution confirming the reappointment of Sanjuanita Gonzalez as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2023; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health Center, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 112 North Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. Do you have any additional communications?
Thank you. Those messages will be Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 printed in today's Journal. And our next order of business is introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Good morning, Mr. President. This morning I offer three resolutions.
A privileged resolution recognizing October 21, through 27, 2018 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the City of Philadelphia.
And a privileged resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the Formation of Jazz Philadelphia and Celebrating its Inaugural Philadelphia Jazz Summit on November 2nd and 3rd, 2018.
Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Today's Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing the Second Annual Better Than Success Women in Real Estate Summit in the City of Philadelphia.
Also today's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduce one bill, one privileged resolution, and one non-privileged resolution.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Powelton Avenue, 38th Street, Filbert Street, and Sloan Street.
Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Referred to committee.
And a privileged resolution hereby proclaiming October 2018 as Blindness Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the 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 Forty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 today I offer one bill and one resolution.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health Center, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 112 North Broad Street.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the 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 Thirty-Seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
Next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. Today I offer two bills, two resolutions, one resolution on your behalf.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ontario Street, Gaul Street, Castor Avenue, Thompson Street, Butler Street (extended), and the Delaware Expressway.
And an ordinance amending Section 14-523 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by adding a new Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 subsection, entitled "/IMA, Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District."
And a privileged resolution recognizing October 25th as Cardiac Health Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia and Honoring Simon's Heart for promoting Cardiac Health Awareness in Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution confirming the reappointment of Sanjuanita Gonzalez as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2023.
And that will be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer one non-privileged resolution. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the 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 Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. No bills or Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 resolutions.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb.
Good morning, Council President. I have one privileged resolution, and I would like to speak on the resolution after the Clerk reads the title, please. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
A privileged resolution recognizing October 2018 as National Bullying Prevention Month and acknowledging the need for effective bullying intervention.
Thank you, Council President. This resolution has been co-sponsored by Councilmembers Taubenberger, Squilla, Reynolds Brown, Henon, Parker, Green, Gym, and Bass. As many of you know, October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and bullying today is a nationwide epidemic. More than 160,000 students stay home from school each day from fear of being bullied. I have teamed up with Dr. Staci Schwartz, and on your desks there's a book who, along with Lorna Blumen, authored this book "I've Got Your Back," Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 which provides key information on bullying prevention and geared towards kids ages five to ten and their caregivers. I feel strongly about the importance of bullying prevention and I purchased 1,000 books. We've given out about 300 of them. We have 700 left to give out. We can buy more, but we're giving them to schools in the Philadelphia School District. Spring Garden School got books. So if any District Councilpeople have schools where you want these books distributed, please let us know. We're happy to provide them. They're excellent books. We give them to the teachers and the parents. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. That will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gym.
Good Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 morning, Council President. I have one non-privileged resolution co-sponsored by Councilmembers Blackwell, Green, Reynolds Brown, Parker, Greenlee, Quinones-Sanchez, and Johnson, and if I could just speak very briefly to the bill afterwards.
A non-privileged resolution urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to withdraw its proposed rule changing the definition of public charge, which would harm millions by undermining access to essential health, nutrition, and shelter for immigrants and their families in the City of Philadelphia and across the United States, and expressing opposition to the proposed rule as inhumane and contrary to public health.
Thank you Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 very much, Council President. Some of my colleagues should take a close look at this resolution, as we'll be voting on it next week, but it in fact drastically changes its central rules, allowing access to essential services and potentially compromises the integrity of our immigration system and certainly violates the spirit by which I think our country and our city as well believe in the rights of people to access necessary benefits, especially when they pay into them. And in this way, I think in two different ways, some of the actions that have come across nationally are going to hit here at home in our own city, both through the public charge, which will potentially have massive economic impacts for the City of Philadelphia by denying those who are legal immigrants and considering visa and green card applications to be denied any level of public assistance, and to prove a certain amount of financial income, those 250 Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 percent above national poverty lines. But also more recently -- and I know that some of my other colleagues may speak to this later -- the situation in which unaccompanied minors or children who have been separated at the border may be coming to a facility here in our own city. I think in both those ways what we are seeking to do is that our responsibility is not to turn away or to shame the individuals involved, but to uplift the human rights of children and families, to care for young people effectively, and to seek the best options and to exercise our municipal authority. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Councilwoman. And that will be on next week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Taubenberger.
Good morning, Council President and Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 colleagues. I have one privileged resolution and one bill, and I would like to speak briefly on the resolution after Mr. Decker reads the title.
An ordinance amending Section 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," by extending the period that Net Operating Losses can be carried.
And a privileged resolution honoring and recognizing the General Services Administration extensive donation support to Philadelphia Schools around the city through the "Computers for Learning" Program. In total, over $575,000 worth of computers have been donated to Philadelphia schools since 2014. And recognizing the extensive assistance the GSA offers to the city of Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Philadelphia.
Thank you, Council President. I just wanted to mention very briefly how important this program can be. With over $500,000 worth of computers given to the School District already since 2014, this program has great potential, and I would like to host, and we have it scheduled, a briefing in the Caucus Room next week on this very topic as well, because I think we can use this quite a bit. And I thank you very much.
Thank you, Councilman. That will be on today's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Councilman. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
An ordinance establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on both sides of Darnell Road from Decatur Road to Dutton Road.
And that bill will be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing Michael Brody on the occasion of his retirement as President and CEO of Mental Health Partnerships and for his decades of service in the mental health arena.
And that will be on this week's Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
Thank you very much, Council President. I offer one privileged and one non-privileged resolution co-sponsored by Councilmembers Squilla, Green, Gym, Bass, and Quinones-Sanchez. Thank you.
A privileged resolution recognizing October 2018 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia.
And a non-privileged resolution requesting that the City Controller conduct a Forensic Information Systems Audit of the City's Technological Infrastructure.
And that will be on this next week's Calendar. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
The next order of business will be reports from the committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Committee on Public Safety reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Clerk, would you please read the title of the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 180699, entitled "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 Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Possession,' to provide for certain additional offenses to be enforceable by civil penalties; under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you again, Mr. Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 180699. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this day Bill No. 180699. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 10/18/18 - STATED - 1ST READING
The ayes have it. This bill will be placed on our First Reading of the Calendar for today. The next action considered by our Calendar will be the order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. And I note that the bill just reported from this committee with a suspension of the rules has been deemed to have a first reading. This bill will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. Clerk, would you please read any other bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 180691, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Shift Capital to install, own and maintain proposed access vault encroachments at 3701 through 3707 North Broad Street"; and Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 10/18/18 - STATED - 1ST READING Bill No. 180729, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 10-710, entitled 'Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping,' by adding new provisions and amending Section 10-719, entitled 'Penalties,' by further amending the maximum penalty to be assessed; all under certain terms and conditions."
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair agrees. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a motion concerning the consideration of the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars: Nos. 180645, Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 180697, 180698, 180732, 171054, 180425, 180608, 180689, 180692, 180701, 180702, 180703, 180725, 180726, 180727, 180728, 180737, 180738, 180748, 180752, 180753, 180814, 180816, 180817, 180819, 180823, 180824, 180825, 180826, 180839, 180840, 180843, and 180845.
It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider these bills just read by Councilman Greenlee. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, the motion carries, and we'll be considering the Consent Agenda shortly. Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 2ND READING The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee for the purpose of calling up the bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In addition to the bills being considered on the Consent Agenda, the following resolutions and bills are being called up from the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars: 180897, 180898, 180900, and 180347-A. All other bills and resolutions are being held.
Thank you. Before considering these resolutions and bills, we will consider the public comment as follows: Your public comment must be on the subject matter on our Final Passage or Second Reading on today's Calendar in this session. The speakers must sign in in order to testify. If you have not Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 already signed in for today's Calendar and session, please do so by giving your name to the Sergeant-of-Arms to the table to my left. I will call you in the order in which your name appears on the sign-in sheet. You will have three minutes to speak. In order to be fair, all those wishing to speak, we intend to hold faithful to that time limit. When you see the green light at the podium -- there will be 30 seconds remaining to your time, the light will turn yellow, in which a reminder to conclude your remarks. Once the three minutes have passed, the light will then turn red and the Sergeant-of-Arms will appropriately cut off comment at that point. Please respect our rules of Council and the policies that we have. We also reserve the right to cut off repetitive conversations on the same subject matter to summarize. And I would ask the Chief Clerk Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 please read the name for our first speaker today.
Hayward McCain, commenting on Councilwoman Blackwell's resolution introduced today regarding Blindness Awareness Month. (Witness approached podium.) MR. McCAIN: Unfortunately I won't be able to see the yellow light, but... You got me? Okay. I just want to say thank you, Council President Darrell Clarke, and Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell for her execution and swift support of this resolution. I represent the National Charity for the Education of Humanity and Give Social. Today I am also representing the National Federation of the Blind. We thank you for the resolution to be voted upon today making October National Blindness Awareness Month in Philadelphia. At the National Federation of Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 the Blind, we believe that blindness is not the characteristic that portrays who we are or what our future allows. We also are happy that City Council will help us to bring awareness and raise expectations for those with low vision and blindness, for low expectations actually create obstacles for people who are blind and their dreams. We want everyone to know that they can live the life that they wish to live and that blindness is not what defines their future. We also know that faith is defined by the hope and the belief in things unseen. So it is an honor and a privilege of mine to be a part of this resolution saying that faith -- every morning getting up and walking by faith and not by sight, knowing that the Lord did not give us the spirit of fear but gave us the spirit of love, power, and a sound mind. I thank you on behalf of the Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Keystone Chapter of the National Federation for the Blind and the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the National Federation for the Blind. Thank you. (Applause.)
Before Mr. Danihel speaks, I'd just like to say hello to Hayward. Hayward, good seeing you again. I grew up in the same neighborhood. I haven't seen you in a while. Good seeing you. Please speak.
Okay. This is an official decree of the people in writ of mandamus quo warranto and, as such, requires immediate action and remedy. Every week, Council, Mayor, Governor, and others transfer private property to the government, probably illegally. Are Governor, Senator, Mayor, Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Council, and others above the law? At what point does a public servant become an oath-violating elected monarch? If a man's home is his castle, why has the government stolen my home? Is HUD low-income housing money being used to build a mall on my stolen home? Ignoring your constituents is not allowed. If committing one crime one time would send people to jail, why do numerous violations of oath, Constitution, and law go unprosecuted by the Attorney General? Are officials not concerned of losing reelection because the fix is in? Jefferson warned of officials becoming the legalized version of the criminals. Would soldiers risk their lives knowing that their government was stealing their neighbor's home? Why do public servants hate their constituents so much? The constitutions require immediate remedy of this breach of law, Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 breach of close, breach of fiduciary duty. Your oath of office requires you to act or face prison. 42 USC 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 18 USC 241, 242, 2381, 2384, PA Constitution, Article I, Sections 1 through 28, 26 PA CSA 703, 705, 708, 709, 712, 713, 716, and other laws listed in SCOTUS 15-8965, 14-1330, 14-4056 appear violated. I call for the federal and Commonwealth governments to perform their constitutional obligations to investigate and prosecute all involved in the theft and illegal deed transfer of my home, 1038 West Wyoming Avenue. The denial of God-given 42 USC 1982 property rights for 24 years is egregious, extraordinary, oath-violating, and requires immediate remedy. A just government must obey the rule of law. This color of law government must have its Charter to govern revoked until a constitutionally Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 government is installed. Public servants cannot refuse their sworn duty to act any more than a fireman can refuse to fight a fire. The sovereign people require Constitution, oath, and law be enforced, and jail is required for all who violate oath, Constitution or law. I remind Council, it takes a lot of cooperation to create and allow monumental corruption.
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you. Thank you for your comment, sir. That concludes our public comment session. We will now consider today's Bill Consent Agenda. I'm sorry. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla. I think you had a motion.
Thank you, Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 President. I ask for a suspension of rules to be able to introduce an additional bill.
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to offer one bill for introduction.
An ordinance Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-502, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay," by modifying the boundaries of the Market Street East Retail Area, providing additional regulations, and making related changes.
Thank you, Councilman, and thank you, Mr. Decker. That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. We will now consider today's Bill Consent Agenda. I would ask the Clerk to read the titles of all the bills on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on the Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without a debate, the bill will be immediately removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on our regular Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, we will now read the titles of all the bills on the Stated Meeting October 18, 2018
Bill No. 180645, 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, Master Street, 13th Street, Girard Avenue, Watts Street and Thompson Street; and to amend the Master Plan for Temple University"; and Bill No. 180697, 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 Parkside Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, Merion Avenue, and 52nd Street"; and Bill No. 180698, 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 Woodbine Avenue, Upland Way, 54th Street, Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Street, 52nd Street, Media Street, and 63rd Street"; and Bill No. 180732, 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 Parker Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Cinnaminson Street, and Mitchell Street"; and Bill No. 171054, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 295 by striking from the City Plan Harner Street from Spring Lane to Manatawna Avenue and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way"; and Bill No. 180425, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Elmwood Avenue from South 68th Street to South 70th Street"; and Bill No. 180608, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Street between East Tioga Street and East Ontario Street"; and Bill No. 180689, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in a portion of the 4800 block of Trinity Street"; and Bill No. 180692, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing wood deck and ramp encroachment at 1338 through 1344 Rising Sun Avenue"; and Bill No. 180701, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Building Bok to construct, own and maintain a proposed loading dock extension encroachment at 1901 South 9th Street"; and Bill No. 180702, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing garage extension encroachment at 1815 South 8th Street"; and Bill No. 180703, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the construction of Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in a portion of the 5800 block of Knox Street"; and Bill No. 180725, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Locust Street and 46th Street; 46th Street and Larchwood Street; 57th Street and Chestnut Street"; and Bill No. 180726, entitled "An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Spring Garden Street, north side, 34th Street to 33rd Street"; and Bill No. 180727, entitled "An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 33rd Street, both sides, Haverford Avenue to Wallace Street"; and Bill No. 180728, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code by prohibiting newsstands on the north side of Arch Street, between 18th Street and 19th Street"; and Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 180737, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Esperanza Health to install, own and maintain a proposed entrance patio encroachment at 861 East Allegheny Avenue"; and Bill No. 180738, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Penn Street and Kennedy Street; Master Street and Norris Street"; and Bill No.
180748, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 10-704 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Litter on Sidewalks,' to authorize agreements with the Department of Streets for the placing of privately-owned waste and recycling receptacles in the right-of-way"; and Bill No. 180752, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Mentor Street at Old York Road; Carlisle Street at Louden Street; 19th Street at Olney Avenue"; and Bill No. 180753, entitled "An Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Farmers' Markets,' by adding a permissible location on Germantown Avenue"; and Bill No. 180814, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts,' by adding a designated vendor location in the University City District"; and Bill No. 180816, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Thompson Street and Crease Street; Crease Street and Girard Avenue; Hancock Street and Girard Avenue; Marlborough Street and Wildey Street; Belgrade Street and Crease Street; Girard Avenue and Frankford Avenue; Day Street and Thompson Street"; and Bill No. 180817, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: 16th Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Street; Aspen Street and 25th Street; Aspen Street and 23rd Street; Aspen Street and 24th Street"; and Bill No. 180819, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing patio encroachment at 3749 through 51 Midvale Avenue"; and Bill No. 180823, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Anthony Daloia to construct, own and maintain a proposed exterior stairway encroachment at 2573 Tulip Street"; and Bill No. 180824, entitled "An ordinance authorizing James Mahon to install, own and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe at 2546 East Lehigh Avenue"; and Bill No. 180825, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Fishtown Brewpub to install, own and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe at 1101 Frankford Avenue"; and Bill No. 180826, entitled Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 "An ordinance authorizing PECO Energy Company to construct, own and maintain proposed non-standard bollard encroachment at 900 through 22 Lombard Street"; and Bill No. 180839, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Capitol Street, east side, Brown Street to Parrish Street; North Street, north side, 17th Street to 18th Street; 29th Street, both sides, Master Street to Thompson Street; Tioga Street, both sides, Germantown Avenue to Old York Road; 4th Street, both sides, Fairmount Avenue to Green Street"; and Bill No. 180840, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 119 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes, located along the westerly side of Tenth Street, north of Poplar Street, and extending westwardly therefrom"; and Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 180843, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 195 by striking from the City Plan Amber Street from Lehigh Avenue to a point northeastwardly therefrom"; and Bill No. 180845, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. "
Thank you, Mr. Decker. These bills having been read on two different days, the question for each bill now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker shall call the roll. Upon being called, each Councilmember shall vote aye on each of the bills, nay on each of the bills or indicate those bills for which the member is voting aye and those bills for which the member is Stated Meeting October 18, 2018 Decker, please call the roll.