CITY COUNCIL

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Thursday, February 9, 2023 PRESENT: 16 - Councilmembers Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Driscoll, Lozada, Harrity, Vaughn and Phillips Council met, a quorum being present. Imam Kenneth Nuriddin of Te Philadelphia Masjid was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer. COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL of the meeting of February 2, 2023 THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. COMMUNICATIONS The Sergeant-at-Arms was presented messages from the Mayor as follows: Transmitting an ordinance constituting the Twenty-Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. (File No. 230100) City of Philadelphia -1-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Slice Wireless Solutions, Inc. for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a neutral-host radio, cellular and WiFi system and other wireless services, under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 230101) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220770, and 220942, which were passed by Council on January 26, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on February 8, 2023. (File No. 230102) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 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 Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Oh, Harrity, Driscoll, Bass, Lozada, Squilla and Phillips: Resolution No. 230082: Resolution Also naming the 700 block of North Broad Street (between Fairmount Avenue and Brown Street) “Rev. Dr. Herbert H. Lusk II Way”, to honor the astounding, Christ-driven legacy of the Senior Pastor of the Greater Exodus Baptist Church and CEO of People for People, Inc. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson: Resolution No. 230083: Resolution Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 31st Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson: Resolution No. 230084: Resolution Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Seasonal Sports Performance Associate Autumn Lockwood, the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230084 - COUNCILMEMBER JONES - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: City of Philadelphia -2-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 230085: Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Monica Miraglilo, for the work of her company, Girlbuild, which trains women how to renovate, design, and finance their own home improvement projects. Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Resolution No. 230086: Resolution Expressing Philadelphia City Council’s support for graduate student workers at Temple University and urging Temple University to return to the table and bargain a fair and equitable contract with its graduate student workers. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 230087: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1736 North 22nd Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 230088: Resolution Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their National Football Conference Championship Win, and Challenging the City Council of Kansas City to a bet that the Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 230089: Resolution Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the status of capital programs for infrastructure repair as well as for toxic hazard remediation in Philadelphia's public schools. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 230090: Resolution Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia’s use of in-school and out-of-school suspension as well as other disciplinary tactics to understand what actions merit such a penalty. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar City of Philadelphia -3-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 230091: Resolution Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine statistics for in-school violence protocols, student-to-student violence, parent-to-parent violence, and teacher safety. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Resolution No. 230092: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Chris DeShields, a SEPTA bus operator, for his heroism and the bravery he exhibited while stopping a carjacking and protecting his fellow citizens. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Resolution No. 230093: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on the status of Hilco Redevelopment Partners proposed Bellwether District Development Project, formerly known as the Sunoco Refinery Site. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Resolution No. 230094: Resolution Honoring Philadelphia artist King Saladeen for his artistic contributions to Philadelphia and for his community advocacy through his foundation, Create Motivate Inspire. Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks: Resolution No. 230095: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Evette Denise Jones, a caring educator, fierce advocate, and a lifelong community builder, who has tirelessly fought for the children, teachers, and parents of Philadelphia and for schools that meet the needs of the communities that they serve. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Bill No. 230078: An Ordinance Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 3317-33 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage City of Philadelphia -4-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Resolution No. 230096: Resolution Also naming 53rd Street, between Parrish Street and Westminster Avenue, “Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Way,” in honor of Ethel Hedgemon Lyle, principal Founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the oldest Greek-letter organization for college-trained African American women in the United States of America. Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier: Resolution No. 230097: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4993 W. Girard Avenue in the Third 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 Squilla Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 230079: An Ordinance Constituting the Twenty-Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. Councilmember Squilla Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Squilla and Council President Clarke: Bill No. 230080: An Ordinance Continuing a neighborhood improvement district, known as the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area City of Philadelphia -5-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA that generally includes both sides of North 2nd Street from the north side of Callowhill Street to the south side of Girard Avenue, both sides of North 3rd Street from Spring Garden Street to the south side of Wildey Street, Spring Garden Street from North 2nd Street to the eastern side of North 5th Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a 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 the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, Inc., relating to the District; and authorizing the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, Inc. 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. Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Squilla and Council President Clarke: Resolution No. 230098: Resolution Initiating action to continue a neighborhood improvement district, known as the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, in an area that generally includes both sides of North 2nd Street from the north side of Callowhill Street to the south side of Girard Avenue, both sides of North 3rd Street from Spring Garden Street to the south side of Wildey Street, Spring Garden Street from North 2nd Street to the eastern side of North 5th Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; for which the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District. Councilmember Oh Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Oh and Bass: Bill No. 230081: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of a Music Office, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of City of Philadelphia -6-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Councilmember Oh Introduced the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Oh and Bass: Resolution No. 230099: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of a Music Office, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT Bill No. 220733, as amended: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change the requirements for contributions and minimum balance of the Budget Stabilization Reserve and make other technical changes; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Resolution No. 220743, as amended: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter changing the requirement for contributions and minimum balance of the Budget Stabilization Reserve and making other technical changes; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.. Bill No. 220864, as amended: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce, to promote workforce development activity serving Philadelphians seeking jobs and training opportunities in the public or private sectors; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220864, AS AMENDED. City of Philadelphia -7-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220865, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commerce,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Workforce Development Activity and Reporting,” to promote workforce development activity, and to require the Department of Commerce to report to Council certain aggregate information regarding employment rates and training opportunities, and to report on assessments of the economic impact of the City’s workforce development programs, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220865, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Resolution No. 220872, as amended: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce, to promote workforce development activity serving Philadelphians seeking jobs and training opportunities in the public or private sectors; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.. Bill No. 230004, as amended: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to civil service exemptions for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 230004, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Resolution No. 230016, as amended: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for exemption from civil service for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; and providing for the submission of the City of Philadelphia -8-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Bill No. 220244: An Ordinance Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3300, entitled “Flag Raisings,” to establish uniform standards for flag raising ceremonies, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220244. 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. 220733, as amended: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change the requirements for contributions and minimum balance of the Budget Stabilization Reserve and make other technical changes; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220864, as amended: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce, to promote workforce development activity serving Philadelphians seeking jobs and training opportunities in the public or private sectors; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. City of Philadelphia -9-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 220865, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commerce,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Workforce Development Activity and Reporting,” to promote workforce development activity, and to require the Department of Commerce to report to Council certain aggregate information regarding employment rates and training opportunities, and to report on assessments of the economic impact of the City’s workforce development programs, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 230004, as amended: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to civil service exemptions for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220244: An Ordinance Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3300, entitled “Flag Raisings,” to establish uniform standards for flag raising ceremonies, 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 February 9, 2023 Name and Comment Subject Reginald Johnson (230082) Lailah Artis (230082) Herbert Lusk III (230082) Evelyn Sample Oats (230096) Lorina Marshall-Blake (230096) Marcia Shepherd Baker (230096) Bridget Powell (230063) Hamilton Robinson (210434) City of Philadelphia - 10 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Erik Purcell (210434) Paralee Knight (230083) Ibi Zoboi (230083) Keeya Branson Davis (230083) Vanessa Lloyd Sgambati (230083) Ogbonna Hagins (230062) Victoria Jones Caul (230095) Lynn Landes (210913) Rikki Brown (230095) See Notes of Testimony for full comment. City of Philadelphia - 11 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to the public. This meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/ Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment at this meeting may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p.m. the day before the meeting and they must submit the following information: • Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling) • Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed • State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution • Telephone number where you can be reached Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on the day of the meeting in Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be added to the list. Speakers 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 testimony where repetitious comments are offered on an agenda item. City of Philadelphia - 12 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION 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. City of Philadelphia - 13 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. . BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE Resolution No. 210434: Resolution Calling on the City of Philadelphia to implement minimum force training for all law enforcement officers. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 210434 - COUNCILMEMBER OH - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) THE RESOLUTION WAS FAILED. Resolution No. 230062: Resolution Urging the U.S Congress to pass H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230063: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2252 Hope Street and 2309 Palethorp Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230068: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4, identified by house number and street address as 217-253 North Ninth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 800 Vine Senior Housing LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the City of Philadelphia - 14 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA redevelopment contract. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220689: Resolution Appointing Miquon Brinkley to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 220690: Resolution Appointing Jeffrey Brown to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 221036: Resolution Appointing Paul Badger to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 221037: Resolution Appointing Valerija Beares to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 221038: Resolution Appointing Anna Boni to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 230082: Resolution Also naming the 700 block of North Broad Street (between Fairmount Avenue and Brown Street) “Rev. Dr. Herbert H. Lusk II Way”, to honor the astounding, Christ-driven legacy of the Senior Pastor of the Greater Exodus Baptist Church and CEO of People for People, Inc. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230089: Resolution Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the status of capital programs for infrastructure repair as well as for toxic hazard remediation in Philadelphia's public schools. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230090: Resolution Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on City of Philadelphia - 15 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia’s use of in-school and out-of-school suspension as well as other disciplinary tactics to understand what actions merit such a penalty. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230091: Resolution Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine statistics for in-school violence protocols, student-to-student violence, parent-to-parent violence, and teacher safety. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230093: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on the status of Hilco Redevelopment Partners proposed Bellwether District Development Project, formerly known as the Sunoco Refinery Site. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230096: Resolution Also naming 53rd Street, between Parrish Street and Westminster Avenue, “Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Way,” in honor of Ethel Hedgemon Lyle, principal Founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the oldest Greek-letter organization for college-trained African American women in the United States of America. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230096 - COUNCILMEMBER GAUTTHIER - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230083: Resolution Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 31st Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230084: Resolution Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Seasonal Sports Performance Associate Autumn Lockwood, the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230085: Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Monica Miraglilo, for the work of her company, Girlbuild, which trains women how to renovate, design, and finance their own home improvement projects. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. City of Philadelphia - 16 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 230086: Resolution Expressing Philadelphia City Council’s support for graduate student workers at Temple University and urging Temple University to return to the table and bargain a fair and equitable contract with its graduate student workers. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230088: Resolution Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their National Football Conference Championship Win, and Challenging the City Council of Kansas City to a bet that the Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230090: Resolution Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia’s use of in-school and out-of-school suspension as well as other disciplinary tactics to understand what actions merit such a penalty. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230094: Resolution Honoring Philadelphia artist King Saladeen for his artistic contributions to Philadelphia and for his community advocacy through his foundation, Create Motivate Inspire. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230095: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Evette Denise Jones, a caring educator, fierce advocate, and a lifelong community builder, who has tirelessly fought for the children, teachers, and parents of Philadelphia and for schools that meet the needs of the communities that they serve. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. SPEECHES COUNCILMEMBERS OH, HARRITY, GAUTHIER, LOZADA, THOMAS AND JONES - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia - 17 -