CITY COUNCIL

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Thursday, January 24, 2019 ROLL CALL PRESENT: 17 - Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Council met, a quorum being preesent. Pastor Matt Leckie of The Block Church (Northeast Location) was introduced and offered an appropriate paryer. COUNCILMEMBER GREENLEE MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL of the meeting of December 13, 2018. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. COMMUNICATIONS he Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows: INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Reynolds Brown Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Reynolds Brown: Resolution No. 190018: Resolution Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 27th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. Councilmember Reynolds Brown Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Reynolds Brown: City of Philadelphia -1-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 190019: Resolution Recognizing and Commending Governor Tom Wolf on the Establishment of the First Statewide Goal to Reduce Carbon Pollution. Councilmember Reynolds Brown Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Reynolds Brown and Greenlee: Resolution No. 190020: Resolution Recognizing January as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of Philadelphia and honoring those who work to eradicate human trafficking in the United States and across the world. Councilmember Blackwell Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Blackwell: Bill No. 190001: An Ordinance To amend the Master Plan for Drexel University and to approve the proposed addition to 101 N. 34th Street. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Blackwell Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Blackwell, Parker, Green and Henon: Resolution No. 190021: Resolution Calling on the United States Congress and the President of the United States to protect vulnerable citizens by funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other federal food assistance programs as soon as possible. Councilmember Greenlee Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Greenlee: Resolution No. 190022: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. City of Philadelphia -2-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Henon: Bill No. 190002: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Animals,” to revise certain provisions relating to the ownership of dogs and cats; revising the definition of animal retailer; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS. Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Henon: Bill No. 190003: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-637 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Opioid Antidote Availability,” to revise certain provisions relating to the form of naloxone available and technical changes to the penalties for not complying with provisions of this law, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Councilmember Henon Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Henon: Resolution No. 190023: Resolution Calling on Philadelphia Charter Schools to close, or adopt a modified schedule in observance of Election Day, in order to provide for higher quality polling locations for residents across the City. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Jones and Domb: Resolution No. 190024: Resolution Recognizing AJC Philadelphia for its interreligious work in hosting the Muslim-Jewish Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and further acknowledging January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -3-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Bill No. 190004: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-2900 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,” by extending the deadline for low-income seniors to apply for a refund or forgiveness of Real Estate Taxes. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Resolution No. 190025: Resolution Calling for the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the implementation of Charter-change legislation establishing the Department of Planning and Development, and its subordinate divisions of Planning, Zoning, Licenses and Inspection and Housing. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Resolution No. 190026: Resolution Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings to examine the effect of gun violence on victims and co-victims, as well as the resources available to them, Bill No. 190005: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” to amend standards for the acquisition and disposition of vacant and underutilized property; and to further provide for certain powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Philadelphia Land Bank; all under certain terms and conditions. Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Council President Clarke and Quiñones Sánchez: Bill No. 190006: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards City of Philadelphia -4-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA and commissions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS. Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Quiñones Sánchez, Blackwell and Gym: Bill No. 190007: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the Office of Immigrant Affairs; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT. Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez: Resolution No. 190027: Resolution Calling for the creation of an Opportunity Zone Oversight Committee. Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced (By Request) and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez: Resolution No. 190028: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office of Immigrant Affairs, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT. Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Green, Henon and Squilla: City of Philadelphia -5-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 190008: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT. Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Green, Reynolds Brown, Parker and Domb: Resolution No. 190029: Resolution Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on the Occasion of the 108th Annual Founders’ Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Councilmember Green Introduced (By Request) and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Green, Henon and Squilla: Resolution No. 190030: Resolution Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes. THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 190009: An Ordinance Establishing a no parking regulation on Ivy Hill Road in the vicinity of Mansfield Avenue. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember City of Philadelphia -6-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Parker: Bill No. 190010: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by creating a new Permit Parking District 36 in the vicinity of Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard and the Tacony Creek, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 190011: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by revising the limitations on a permissible location on Castor Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Parker, Council President Clarke, Johnson, O'Neill and Taubenberger: Resolution No. 190031: Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Karen S. Coates, Esq. Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Domb, Bass, Henon, Taubenberger, Squilla, Green, Blackwell, Parker, Gym and O'Neill: Resolution No. 190032: Resolution Honoring and remembering the late Raymond G. Perelman, master investor and philanthropist, who passed away Monday January 14, 2019 at the age of 101. Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Domb, Gym, Squilla, Parker, Green and Taubenberger: City of Philadelphia -7-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 190033: Resolution Honoring Judge Harold Berger, lawyer, electrical engineer, philanthropist and recipient of many accolades in recognition of the virtuous life which he has led. Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Domb, Johnson, Greenlee, O'Neill, Squilla, Gym, Jones, Oh, Parker, Green and Taubenberger: Resolution No. 190034: Resolution Honoring Vernon Odom as he retires from his position as an Action News Reporter for 6ABC after 42 years. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym: Bill No. 190012: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain residential, commercial, industrial or other business properties; and by reducing the duration of such exemptions; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym: Bill No. 190013: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain residential, commercial, industrial or other business properties; and by reducing the duration of such exemptions; all under certain terms and conditions. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 19-1300. REAL ESTATE TAXES City of Philadelphia -8-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA * * * §19-1303(2). Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Residential Properties. * * * E. Exemption Schedule. (1) The assessable amount of the improvement costs shall be exempted from real estate taxes for ten (10) years, as follows: one hundred percent (100%) of the assessable amount of the improvement costs shall be exempted in the first year; ninety percent (90%) in the second year; eighty percent (80%) in the third year; seventy percent (70%) in the fourth year; sixty percent (60%) in the fifth year; fifty percent (50%) in the sixth year; forty percent (40%) in the seventh year; thirty percent (30%) in the eighth year; twenty percent (20%) in the ninth year; and ten percent (10%) in the tenth year. The exemption shall commence for the first year for which improvements would otherwise be taxable. After the tenth year, the exemption shall terminate. * * * §19-1303(3). Authorization to Offer Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial, Commercial or Other Business Properties. * * * D. Exemption (1) Exemption amount. (a) The Board shall exempt from real estate taxes that portion of the assessment of the eligible property attributable to the actual cost of the qualified improvement. This amount shall be referred to as the assessable amount of qualified improvement. (b) The exemption from real estate taxes shall be limited to the qualified improvement for which an owner has applied for an exemption in the manner set forth City of Philadelphia -9-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA in subsection D(3) below. (2) Exemption schedule. (a) The Board shall exempt from real estate taxes the entire amount of the assessable amount of qualified improvement for a period of ten years , as follows: one hundred percent (100%) of the assessable amount of the improvement costs shall be exempted in the first year; ninety percent (90%) in the second year; eighty percent (80%) in the third year; seventy percent (70%) in the fourth year; sixty percent (60%) in the fifth year; fifty percent (50%) in the sixth year; forty percent (40%) in the seventh year; thirty percent (30%) in the eighth year; twenty percent (20%) in the ninth year; and ten percent (10%) in the tenth year. The exemption shall commence in the tax year immediately following the year in which the initial certificate of occupancy for the property is issued. After the tenth year, the exemption shall terminate. * * * §19-1303(4). Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties. * * * E. Exemption Schedule. (1) [One hundred percent of the] The assessable amount of the construction costs shall be exempted from real estate taxes for a period of ten years immediately following the date on which settlement is made, and a required certificate of use and occupancy is issued on an eligible dwelling unit , as follows: one hundred percent (100%) of the assessable amount of the improvement costs shall be exempted in the first year; ninety percent (90%) in the second year; eighty percent (80%) in the third year; seventy percent (70%) in the fourth year; sixty percent (60%) in the fifth year; fifty percent (50%) in the sixth year; forty percent (40%) in the seventh year; thirty percent (30%) in the eighth year; twenty percent (20%) in the ninth year; and ten percent (10%) in the tenth year. After the tenth year, the exemption shall terminate. * * * City of Philadelphia - 10 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective with respect to applications for exemption filed on or after July 1, 2019. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gym, Green and Oh: Resolution No. 190035: Resolution Declaring January 30, 2019 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gym, Parker, Reynolds Brown and Green: Resolution No. 190036: Resolution Declaring solidarity with and support for the #MuteRKelly campaign, a grassroots movement that seeks to remedy decades of silence surrounding the sexual abuse of young Black women and girls by denying R. Kelly a public platform within the City of Philadelphia and nationwide. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 190014: An Ordinance Granting permission to Vincent Cappello, owner and operator of Vinny’s Fruit and Produce located in the right-of-way on the north side of Dickinson Street between 9th Street and 10th Street, to install, use and maintain certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under and over the right-of-way on the north side of Dickinson Street between 9th Street and 10th Street, for the purpose of supplying electricity to said fruit and produce truck, under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia - 11 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced (By Request) and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Resolution No. 190037: Resolution Also naming Madison Street between Gaul and Chatham Streets as “Tommy Dunbar Way”. THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Councilmember Squilla Introduced (By Request) and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Resolution No. 190038: Resolution Appointing Betsy Oliphant Ross to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Councilmember Squilla Introduced (By Request) and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Resolution No. 190039: Resolution Reappointing Richard Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass: Bill No. 190015: An Ordinance Establishing parking restrictions on East Gowen Avenue, Devon Street to Ardleigh Street, south side. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass: Bill No. 190016: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an City of Philadelphia - 12 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA area bounded by Stenton Avenue, Chelten Avenue, Broad Street, Windrim Avenue, Belfield Avenue, and Wister Street. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Bass, Squilla, Domb, Johnson, Jones, Blackwell and Greenlee: Bill No. 190017: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS. Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Bass, Blackwell, Reynolds Brown and Greenlee: Resolution No. 190040: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the increase in maternal mortality among African-American women in Philadelphia. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Oh, Gym and Squilla: Resolution No. 190041: Resolution Recognizing, commemorating, and celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Historic First Korean Congress held in Philadelphia from April 14 to April 16, 1919. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT The following persons provided public comment on January 24, 2019: Name and Comment Subject City of Philadelphia - 13 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Don Haas (171112) Bryan Bush (171112) Joe Danihel (170675, 181005, 181044) Joe Cox (180888) See Notes of Testimony for full comment. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE Bill No. 180992-A: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” by providing for exemptions, all under certain terms and condition. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Resolution No. 190018: Resolution Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 27th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190019: Resolution Recognizing and Commending Governor Tom Wolf on the Establishment of the First Statewide Goal to Reduce Carbon Pollution. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190020: Resolution Recognizing January as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of Philadelphia and honoring those who work to eradicate human trafficking in the United States and across the world. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. City of Philadelphia - 14 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 190023: Resolution Calling on Philadelphia Charter Schools to close, or adopt a modified schedule in observance of Election Day, in order to provide for higher quality polling locations for residents across the City. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190024: Resolution Recognizing AJC Philadelphia for its interreligious work in hosting the Muslim-Jewish Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and further acknowledging January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190025: Resolution Calling for the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the implementation of Charter-change legislation establishing the Department of Planning and Development, and its subordinate divisions of Planning, Zoning, Licenses and Inspection and Housing. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190026: Resolution Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings to examine the effect of gun violence on victims and co-victims, as well as the resources available to them, THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190029: Resolution Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on the Occasion of the 108th Annual Founders’ Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190031: Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Karen S. Coates, Esq. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. City of Philadelphia - 15 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 190032: Resolution Honoring and remembering the late Raymond G. Perelman, master investor and philanthropist, who passed away Monday January 14, 2019 at the age of 101. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190033: Resolution Honoring Judge Harold Berger, lawyer, electrical engineer, philanthropist and recipient of many accolades in recognition of the virtuous life which he has led. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190034: Resolution Honoring Vernon Odom as he retires from his position as an Action News Reporter for 6ABC after 42 years. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190035: Resolution Declaring January 30, 2019 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190040: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the increase in maternal mortality among African-American women in Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190041: Resolution Recognizing, commemorating, and celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Historic First Korean Congress held in Philadelphia from April 14 to April 16, 1919. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Bill No. 180893: An Ordinance Continuing the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District City of Philadelphia - 16 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 3300 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and certain blocks and streets that intersect that portion of Aramingo Avenue and for which Impact Community Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a final plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Impact Community Development Corporation, relating to the District; and authorizing Impact Community Development Corporation to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 181005-A, as amended: 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, 3rd Street, Hunting Park Avenue, 2nd Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ontario Street, Hutchinson Street, 9th Street, and Wingohocking Street. THE BILL WAS READ. COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ MOVED TO AMEND BILL NO. 181005 (SEE FILE). COUNCILMEMBER SANCHEZ MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE AMENDMENT TO BILL NO. 181005 WAS ADOPTED. Bill No. 181005-A, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an City of Philadelphia - 17 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 3rd Street, Hunting Park Avenue, 2nd Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ontario Street, Hutchinson Street, 9th Street, and Wingohocking Street. THE BILL WAS AMENDED. Bill No. 181005-A, as amended: 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, 3rd Street, Hunting Park Avenue, 2nd Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ontario Street, Hutchinson Street, 9th Street, and Wingohocking Street. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.. Bill No. 171112: An Ordinance Amending portions of Title 4, Sub Code “F” of The Philadelphia Code to establish inspection and certification requirements for all smoke control systems and smoke and fire dampers in limited occupancies and amending the periodic testing requirements of fire protection systems; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 Councilmember Domb SPEECHES COUNCIMEMBERS OH, JONES, SQUILLA, DOMB, BASS, JOHNSON, GREEN, AND BLACKWELL - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY). COUNCILMEMBER REYNOLDS BROWN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia - 18 -