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JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Thursday, May 19, 2022 PRESENT: 16 - Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas Council met, a quorum being present. Minister Anastasia Marie Austin of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer. COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL of the meeting of May 12, 2022 THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. COMMUNICATIONS The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows: Transmitting a resolution adopting the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia. (File No. 220479) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. (File No. 220480) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple City of Philadelphia -1-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Seventh Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. (File No. 220481) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street (Extended), the Delaware River, Dock Street (Extended), and 2nd Street, in order to facilitate development of public open space extending above Christopher Columbus Boulevard and the Delaware Expressway. (File No. 220482) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting an ordinance Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute all documents necessary and appropriate, including conveyances of easements, title, and other interests in City-owned real estate, new leases and amendments to existing leases, to facilitate and support the coordinated and comprehensive development of the Delaware River waterfront, Interstate 95, and Christopher Columbus Boulevard (formerly a portion of Delaware Avenue), in the area bounded by Market Street, Pemberton Street, Front Street, and the Delaware River bulkhead line; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute corresponding conveyances, amendments and agreements; all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 220483) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210933, 220112, 220113, 220224 and 220298, which were passed by Council on May 5, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on May 18, 2022. (File No. 220484) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 220444: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the approximate population in each of the Councilmanic Districts to include state and county prisoner data, under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -2-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 220445: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Tyson Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue, Glenview Street, Bingham Street, Kerper Street, Rising Sun Avenue, Unruh Avenue, Martins Mill Road, City Boundary, and Hasbrook Avenue. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 220446: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-520, entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Resolution No. 220460: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2453 N. Carlisle Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Resolution No. 220461: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1 Garrison Court, 1221 Ridge Avenue, 1227 Ridge Avenue, 1253 N. 30th Street, 1257 N. 30th Street, 1265 N. Dover Street, 1271 N. Dover Street, 1301 N. Dover Street, 1304 N. 29th Street, 1304 N. Dover Street, 1318 N. Dover Street, 1322 N. Dover Street, 1324 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1332 N. 29th Street, 1339 N. Newkirk Street, 1416 N. Newkirk Street, 1632 N. Newkirk Street, 1634 N. 27th Street, 1648 N. 30th Street, 1652 N. 30th Street, 2712 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2714 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2810 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2838 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2922 W. Thompson Street, 607 N. 12th Street, 629 N. Camac Street, and 637 N. Camac Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of City of Philadelphia -3-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Resolution No. 220462: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1446 N. Dover Street, 1446 N. Newkirk Street, 1629 N. Marston Street and 1631 N. Bailey Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson: Resolution No. 220463: Resolution Adopting the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym: Resolution No. 220464: Resolution Celebrating Philadelphia’s breakthrough, Grammy-nominated, experimental pop band Japanese Breakfast for its pioneering sound and recent critical acclaim, and recognizing the band’s frontwoman, Michelle Zauner, a powerful voice for AAPI women and Korean Americans, whose best-selling memoir, Crying in H Mart-a tribute to her late mother and the Korean food and culture that bound their love-has moved countless readers across the globe. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 220465: Resolution Also naming the 5700 Block of Wyndale Avenue as “Lady B Way,” in honor of Lady B, to memorialize her legacy as a pioneer of hip hop and an award-winning radio personality. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 220466: Resolution Also naming the 6100 Block of Vine Street as City of Philadelphia -4-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA “Mimi Brown Way” in honor of Mimi Brown, a well-known on-air personality and a trailblazer in the radio industry for over 40 years. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Resolution No. 220467: Resolution Celebrating June as Reentry Awareness Month in Philadelphia and recognizing the accomplishments of returning citizens across Philadelphia. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Resolution No. 220468: Resolution Also naming 15th Street, between Lombard and South Streets, “Wesley Way” to honor the historic Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church. Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez: Resolution No. 220469: Resolution Recognizing the Month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Green Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Bill No. 220447: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by providing for limited expansion of single-room residence, under certain terms and conditions. Councilmember Green Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Bill No. 220448: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to provide for a height allowance for certain solar collectors; all under terms and conditions. Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Resolution No. 220470: Resolution Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary. Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Resolution No. 220471: Resolution Recognizing May 2022 as Mental Health City of Philadelphia -5-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Resolution No. 220472: Resolution Recognizing MenzFit on the occasion of their 15th Anniversary celebration and expressing gratitude for their service to the men of Philadelphia. Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Domb: Resolution No. 220473: Resolution Honoring American sportswriter, author, screenwriter, radio personality, and sports commentator Ray Didinger on the announcement of his retirement from NBC Sports Philadelphia and 94.1 WIP SportsRadio and congratulating him on an exciting and legendary career serving as a Philadelphia sports media icon for fifty-three years. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Bill No. 220449: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of a certain area of land located within an area bounded by 39th Street, Ludlow Street, 40th Street, and Market Street; to amend other rules related to zoning and approving a Master Plan for the site bounded by the forementioned area; and making related changes to various provisions of Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Bill No. 220450: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodland Avenue, 49th Street, Grays Avenue, and 54th Street. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Bill No. 220451: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing City of Philadelphia -6-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Arch Street, 50th Street, Pine Street, and 54th Street. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Bill No. 220452: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District,” to designate additional Transit-Oriented Development Transit Stations, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Bill No. 220453: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on West Market street from 20th street to 23rd street; and making associated changes to travel lanes and parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember O'Neill Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember O'Neill: Bill No. 220454: An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Krewstown Road from Norwalk Road to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember O'Neill Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember O'Neill: Bill No. 220455: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: City of Philadelphia -7-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 220456: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street (Extended), the Delaware River, Dock Street (Extended), and 2nd Street, in order to facilitate development of public open space extending above Christopher Columbus Boulevard and the Delaware Expressway. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 220457: An Ordinance Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute all documents necessary and appropriate, including conveyances of easements, title, and other interests in City-owned real estate, new leases and amendments to existing leases, to facilitate and support the coordinated and comprehensive development of the Delaware River waterfront, Interstate 95, and Christopher Columbus Boulevard (formerly a portion of Delaware Avenue), in the area bounded by Market Street, Pemberton Street, Front Street, and the Delaware River bulkhead line; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute corresponding conveyances, amendments and agreements; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 220458: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the provisions of Section 14-527, entitled “/SMH, South Philadelphia Municipal Hub Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass: Bill No. 220459: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 284 by relocating the northwesterly houseline and the curblines of Hillcrest Avenue from its current intersection with Germantown Avenue to a point northeastwardly therefrom, thereby widening the said portion of Hillcrest Avenue and modifying its intersection with said Germantown Avenue, under certain City of Philadelphia -8-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of Hillcrest Avenue. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass: Resolution No. 220474: Resolution Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206. Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass: Resolution No. 220475: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5026 N. 7th Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Councilmember Bass Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass: Resolution No. 220476: Resolution Renaming the 1700 Block of Hunting Park Avenue in front of Simon Gratz High School “Rasheed Wallace Road” to honor Rasheed Wallace, a philanthropist, former NBA player, and entrepreneur. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 220477: Resolution Requesting the National Constitution Center give consideration to awarding the Philadelphia Liberty Medal to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, for his courageous leadership in defense of democracy, freedom, and self-determination. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 220478: Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the 2022 Philippine Independence Week Celebration from June 4th to June 18th. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Bill No. 220168: An Ordinance Amending Section 2-305 of The Philadelphia Code, City of Philadelphia -9-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA entitled “Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officers; Powers and Duties,” by further providing with respect to the manner in which assessments are determined for certain properties that are subject to resale restrictions; and by providing for additional reporting requirements with respect to such properties; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220168. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220220, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes and Collections,” by adding a new Chapter 19-4500, entitled “Annual Reporting Relating to Unclaimed Property,” all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220220, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220359: An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into a guaranteed energy savings contract for the evaluation and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency measures designed to reduce energy, or other measurable consumption or operating costs of the City’s municipal street lighting system, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220359. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR BILLS ON FIRST READING Bill No. 220168: An Ordinance Amending Section 2-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officers; Powers and Duties,” by further providing with respect to the manner in which assessments are determined for certain properties that are subject to resale restrictions; and by providing for additional reporting requirements with respect to such properties; all City of Philadelphia - 10 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220220, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes and Collections,” by adding a new Chapter 19-4500, entitled “Annual Reporting Relating to Unclaimed Property,” all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220359: An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into a guaranteed energy savings contract for the evaluation and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency measures designed to reduce energy, or other measurable consumption or operating costs of the City’s municipal street lighting system, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. PUBLIC COMMENT The following persons provided public comment on May 19, 2022 Name and Comment Subject There were no Comments offered on May 19, 2022 See Notes of Testimony for full comment. City of Philadelphia - 11 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Please note that this meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/. Public comment may be received with regard to those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment must call 215-686-3406 by 3 p.m. on the Wednesday before the Council session and submit the following information: • Full name • Callback telephone number where you can be reached • Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed • State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the council session and invited to the remote meeting. They will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council President may also limit repetitious comments or limit the scope of testimony to only certain items on the agenda, which could affect callbacks for public comment at the meeting. City of Philadelphia - 12 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Note: Some items do not occur at every session: Invocation. Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting. Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session. Reading of communications from the Mayor. Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of Council). Reports from Committees of Council. Special business. Bills on first reading. Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars – titles are printed below. Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration. Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. City of Philadelphia - 13 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA . BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE Resolution No. 220422: Resolution Urging the School District of Philadelphia to enhance its maternity leave program. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220426: Resolution Honoring twelve of Philadelphia’s emerging Asian American leaders: Lan Dinh, Chi-Ser Tran, Neil Makhija, Dr. Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, Stephanie Sun, Anne Ishii, Jennie Nam, Sreymum Sok, Sinta Storms, Thi Lam, Sheila Maddali, and Maia Weintraub for their deep commitment to empowering their communities, and their work in fighting for food sovereignty, dismantling barriers in social services, expanding economic opportunity and justice, investing in community-based arts, advancing representation in sports, and protecting civil rights on the occasion of Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220427-A: Resolution Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of “Angry Asian Man,” a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now. THE RESOLUTION WAS READ. City of Philadelphia - 14 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 220427-A, as amended: Resolution Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of “Angry Asian Man,” a destination website on Asian American pop culture, politics, sports, and more, and co-author of the New York Times best seller Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the 90s to Now. THE RESOLUTION WAS AMENDED. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220428: Resolution Celebrating Joel Embiid as MVP: “Most Valuable Philadelphian.” THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220429: Resolution Also naming the 1500 block of Lombard Avenue as Wesley Way, to commemorate the historic Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church and/or one of the most influential Pastors in the church’s history- Rev. Alfred G. Dunston. THE RESOLUTION WAS WITHDRAWN. Resolution No. 220430: Resolution Urging the United States Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021, to restore the integrity of the United States Supreme Court by adding four new seats. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220431: Resolution Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass HB140, the Parking Protected Bike Lane and Plaza bill, to empower municipalities to buffer bike lanes with parking on state roads. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220432: Resolution Recognizing May 15-20, 2022 as the inaugural Multicultural Media Professionals Week in the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220433: Resolution Applauding Philadelphia’s selection as a participant city in the Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220434: Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, who passed away on May 3, 2022, during Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. City of Philadelphia - 15 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220435: Resolution Designating May 15, 2022 the Inaugural Day of Serenity in the City of Philadelphia, providing communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence the opportunity to gather in peace and healing. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Bill No. 210685-AA, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled “Special Certificate of Inspection,” to enhance building safety requirements for educational occupancies, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas Nays: 0 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Bill No. 210802: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-1120 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Abandoned Vehicles,” to authorize Public Safety Officers to authorize the removal of abandoned vehicles, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas Nays: 0 Resolution No. 220463: Resolution Adopting the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. SPEECHES THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia - 16 -