The ayes have it. Resolution 190618 has been adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 190629.
A resolution amending Resolution No. 190096-A, Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING designating the office within City Council that currently serves the needs of veterans and their families as the Office of Veterans Affairs; confirming the continuing responsibility of the Veterans Advisory Commission to provide assistance to that Office; and amending and restating Resolution No. 060059 (as amended by Resolution No. 070094) to further provide for the powers and duties of the Veterans Advisory Commission and the method of appointing its commissioners.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 190629 has been adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 190233.
An ordinance continuing the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from the south side of Federal Street to the east side of South Broad Street, certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of East Passyunk Avenue, both sides of South Broad Street from the north side of McKean Street to the north side of Snyder Avenue, and the west side of South Broad Street from the south side of Mifflin Street to the north side of McKean Street for which the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Incorporated, a Pennsylvania non-profit Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Gym is voting aye. Councilman Henon. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING
Council President Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Clarke.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 190406.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Aspen Street, 26th Street, and Pennsylvania Avenue.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 190508.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with E.O.M. Athletic Association, Incorporated, for use by EOM of all or a portion of the premises Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING located at 144 Moore Street.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilman Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Johnson.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Philadelphia Urban League CEO and Executive Director Robert W. Sorrell, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you for a moment to speak to Mr. Sorrell's legacy, along with Councilman Derek Green, whose career has also been touched by Mr. Sorrell. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Robert Sorrell served with the Urban League of Philadelphia and was the embodiment of a great mentor to many Philadelphians, including many of us in Philadelphia leadership. He, along with George Burrell and A. Bruce Crawley, were the authors of the Urban League Leadership Institute, which focused purely on identifying potential great young talent, and in that very inarguable class was Michael Nutter, now State Senator Vincent Hughes, and myself, long before we thought about running for elected office. The Urban League Forum is still in effect today. In Mr. Sorrell's legacy, he understood that serving the marginalized and being about the business of improving the lives of African Americans across the City and the nation was his principal passion. He established a reputation during the national Urban League conferences where many other affiliate leaders would look to Mr. Sorrell because Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING of his leadership and mentorship. And in closing, I am always mindful of those persons in my career who gave me a chance. I was 25 years old, very young in my career, and Mr. Sorrell challenged me to write a proposal for the federal Department of Labor, which to our surprise was funded. So he gave me a chance to start my career and learn very, very early on that when building a career, it is a marathon, it's not a sprint. And so I am thankful for the mentorship of Mr. Robert Sorrell.
And after Councilman Green, I'd like for us to stand in a moment of silence.
Okay. Sorry. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Council President, and thank you, Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, for introducing this resolution for dear departed friend Robert W. Sorrell. I met Bob when I was coming out of undergrad at the University of Virginia and some people had suggested I get involved in the Urban League Leadership Institute. It's now called the Urban League Forum. At that time, I had a little bit more hair than I do now, a little bit thinner than I am now, but having the opportunity to go through the Leadership Institute and then I became a member of the Urban League Young Professionals, which is now known as NExT Philadelphia, I really had an opportunity to really get to know the City of Philadelphia and all the institutions. The Leadership Institute was something that was created during Bob's tenure as President of the Urban League of Philadelphia, and it was done because historically not a lot of people of color had a chance to go through Leadership Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Inc., and so it was a need and desire to create a development program to provide opportunities for people of color to serve on boards and commissions and be introduced to various leaders around the City of Philadelphia from political, arts and culture, history, education. And so that was really my first entree into Philadelphia politics and leadership on my own, separate and apart from some of the connections and friends I met through my father. So coming out of the Leadership Institute, I was able to join the Urban League of Philadelphia Board, where I served from 1994 to about 2001 and really got to know Bob up front and personal. And he used to always say, how do you accomplish a major issue or, conversely, how do you eat elephant, and you do it one bite at a time. So he was always a man of great stature. He brought people together from all different backgrounds. I remember Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING the Urban League tennis tournament with Julius Erving, and he was able to talk to anyone in the boardroom to the barber shop to the bar. And he never forgot where he came from and was always willing to help young people and mentor them and be a role model. So it was with great sadness to see his transition. His partner for many, many years, Ms. Alma Jean Taylor, I got know them very well as well, and he had a profound impact on my life and for numerous not only elected officials, but corporate and civic and non-profit leaders throughout the City of Philadelphia, and he was a giant in our city. Thank you, Council President.
I move for the adoption, and if we could please stand for a moment of silence. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
And a resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Finance to hold hearings to investigate the possibility of starting a fund to help decrease the cost burden on families living in historic districts who have additional expenses associated with maintaining their properties as required by the historic preservation guidelines, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring and recognizing The Palmer Foundation for all the great work they have done to bring recognition to African American stories and fight racism in America, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution Recognizing and Honoring Dr. Lucille Ijoy on her many accomplishments and for her energy and passion for inspiring and motivating others to make a difference in their own lives and the world, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.) Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution recognizing October 2, 2019 as the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and calling upon all Philadelphians to honor the legacy of Gandhi in the month of October and unite in mutual love to achieve peace and justice, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Recognizing and Honoring Christian Dunbar on his appointment as the City Treasurer, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for this adoption as well. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution honoring and recognizing Philadelphia's Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble on its 50th Anniversary, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 190431, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion on the resolution.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair now again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion regarding special business.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration of special business at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The motion passes. Mr. Decker, please read the letter from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith, as requested by your resolution adopted September 12, 2019, Bill No. 190431, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 190431 was passed.
All in favor please signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries and the vote by which Bill Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING No. 190431 was passed has been reconsidered, and Bill No. 190431 will be placed at the end of today's Calendar. There being no other special business at this time, we will return to the consideration of the Calendar. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 190431.
An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for the holding of the election for obtaining Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING such consent.
Because Bill No. 190431 was not eligible for final action by this body until after today's public comment session, I will ask at this time if there's anyone in the Chambers that wishes to give public comment on this bill before it is given final consideration. (No response.)
There being none, Bill No. 190431 having been read on two different days, the question now, shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. Stated Meeting September 12, 2019 9/12/19 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker will please continue reading any additional resolutions on today's Calendar.