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JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Thursday, February 16, 2023 PRESENT: 14 - Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Driscoll, Lozada, Vaughn and Phillips ABSENT: 1 - Councilmember Harrity Council met, a quorum being present. Reverend Hubert Barnes, pastor ofThe Star of Hope Baptist Church was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer. COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL of the meeting of February 9, 2023 THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Councilmember Jones requested leave of absence for Councilmember Harrity THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED. COMMUNICATIONS The Sergeant-at-Arms was presented messages from the Mayor as follows: Transmitting an ordinance adopting an Amendment to Section V of the Articles of Incorporation of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development by increasing the Authority's term of existence to a date fifty years from the date of approval of Articles of Amendment by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 230123) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. City of Philadelphia -1-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the extension of the program authorized by Bill No. 181043 under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation to enter into certain contracts and transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, distribution, transportation and/or transmission of natural and other gas supply on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works, subject to certain terms and conditions. (File No. 230124) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting an ordinance approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028, as amended, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 230125) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220918-AA, which was passed by Council on February 2, 2023, was signed by the Mayor on February 15, 2023. (File No. 230126) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Phillips Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Phillips, Thomas, Squilla, Vaughn, Driscoll, O'Neill, Harrity, Bass, Gilmore Richardson, Gauthier, Lozada, Jones, Brooks and Johnson: Bill No. 230103: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Right-of-Way Management,” by authorizing the Department of Streets to install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of School District schools, Charter schools, and private schools; all under certain terms and conditions. DISCUSSION - BILL NO. 230103 - COUNCILMEMBER ANTHONY PHILLIPS - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Phillips Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips: Resolution No. 230110: Resolution Honoring Eric Brice, Corrie Brown, Michelle Belser, and the Board of Directors of the Oak Lane Youth Association as Heroes of the 9th Council District for their laudable service to the community. Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar City of Philadelphia -2-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Resolution No. 230111: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champions of the Week, Cayla Waddington, Ava Jackson, Kevin Leonard, Khyree Cousins, and Antoinette Ellis, for their incredibly hard work writing and performing original speeches for the sixth annual Thomas and Woods Foundation Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230111 - COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Resolution No. 230112: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings examining the impact of new regulations on the short term rental market in Philadelphia. Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Resolution No. 230113: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Nicodemus Madehdou, for the success and incredible work of his gaming businesses JumpButton Studio and JumpButton Animation, which seek to increase person-of-color representation in the gaming and media industries. Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Resolution No. 230114: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine the impacts of the recent court decision declaring the formula for funding primary and secondary schools in the Commonwealth unconstitutional as the current formula creates have and have nots among students. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230114 - COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Jones Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Bill No. 230104: An Ordinance Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, and City of Philadelphia -3-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028, as amended, all under certain terms and conditions. Councilmember Jones Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Bill No. 230105: An Ordinance Authorizing the extension of the program authorized by Bill No. 181043 under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation to enter into certain contracts and transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, distribution, transportation and/or transmission of natural and other gas supply on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works, subject to certain terms and conditions. Councilmember Jones Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Johnson, Harrity, Gauthier and Vaughn, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Bill No. 230106: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia the proposal in a Resolution approved by City Council amending The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by establishing the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director to be responsible for ensuring public safety by coordinating the resources (personnel and employment, property, plant and equipment) within the departments of Police, Prisons, Recreation, and all other relevant City agencies; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. DISCUSSION - BILL NO. 230106 - COUNCILMEMBERS JONES, GAUTHIER, LOZADA, & COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Jones Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Bill No. 230107: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Callowhill Street, Felton Street and Vine Street. Councilmember Jones Introduced the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Johnson, Harrity, Gauthier and Vaughn, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 230115: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director of the City of Philadelphia; providing for the method of appointment of the Chief Public Safety Director and defining their powers, duties, and areas of responsibility; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -4-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Councilmember Harrity, Sponsored by Councilmembers Jones, Gilmore Richardson, Driscoll, Vaughn, Lozada, Gauthier, Thomas, Squilla, Johnson, Phillips, O'Neill and Bass: Resolution No. 230116: Resolution Celebrating and Honoring the Life and Legacy of Tommie W. St. Hill, Sr. for his for his activism, civic engagement and service to the City of Philadelphia. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230116 - COUNCILMEMBERS JONES & JOHNSON - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Johnson Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Bill No. 230108: 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. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Resolution No. 230117: Resolution Honoring Paul R. Levy upon the occasion of his retirement, and recognizing him for his hard work and dedication to the City of Philadelphia as the president and CEO of Center City District for 33 years. Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada: Resolution No. 230118: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) for 38 years of dedicated service to Philadelphia. Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada: Resolution No. 230119: Resolution Recognizing and honoring impact services for 49 years of dedicated service to Philadelphia. Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada: Resolution No. 230120: Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on City of Philadelphia -5-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine the open-air drug market and other barriers to clean, safe, crime-free streets in Kensington. Councilmember Lozada Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada: Resolution No. 230121: Resolution Calling for the establishment of a “Marshall Stabilization and Recovery Plan” to combat the issues facing Kensington and the surrounding areas in Philadelphia. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230121 - COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks: Resolution No. 230122: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Mama Maisha, a creative and loving teacher, community leader, and cultural educator, who has nurtured social justice movements in Philadelphia, built and transformed institutions, and shared her wisdom with so many Philadelphians. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230122 - COUNCILMEMBER BROOKS & THOMAS, - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Squilla Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla: Bill No. 230109: An Ordinance Adopting an Amendment to Section V of the Articles of Incorporation of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development by increasing the Authority's term of existence to a date fifty years from the date of approval of Articles of Amendment by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, under certain terms and conditions. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS Bill No. 220419: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by 56th Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, 61st Street, Passyunk Avenue, and the Schuylkill River and to grant an easement to PAID for access across the parcel for the construction and City of Philadelphia -6-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA maintenance of an accessway, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220419. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220845: An Ordinance Renaming and designating the area of land bounded by 54th Street, Wynnefield Avenue and Woodbine Avenue as "The Wynnefield Veterans Memorial." COUNCILMEMBER LOZADA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220845. 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. 220419: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by 56th Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, 61st Street, Passyunk Avenue, and the Schuylkill River and to grant an easement to PAID for access across the parcel for the construction and maintenance of an accessway, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 220845: An Ordinance Renaming and designating the area of land bounded by 54th Street, Wynnefield Avenue and Woodbine Avenue as "The Wynnefield Veterans Memorial." THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. PUBLIC COMMENT The following persons provided public comment on February 16, 2023 Name and Comment Subject Vincent Feldman (200533) City of Philadelphia -7-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Jasmin Velez (230121) Alferd Klosterman (230121) Milele Sullivan (230122) Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza (230122) Wendy Burton (230122) Mary Anderson (230122) Darlene Burton(230121) Martine Augustin (230122) Ryan Richardson (230116) Menki Graves (230116) Jannie Blackwell (230116) Tommie St. Hill, Jr. (230116) Lynn Landis (210913) Ogbonna Hagins (200533) Neyda Rios (230122) Daisie Cardona (230122) Anthony Erace (230116) See Notes of Testimony for full comment. City of Philadelphia -8-  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 -9-  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 - 10 -  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. 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. 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. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 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. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 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. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. City of Philadelphia - 11 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA 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. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. 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 ADOPTED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Absent: 1 Councilmember Harrity Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Driscoll, Lozada, Vaughn and Phillips Nays: 0 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 ADOPTED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Absent: 1 Councilmember Harrity Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Driscoll, Lozada, Vaughn and Phillips City of Philadelphia - 12 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Nays: 0 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 amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230016 - COUNCILMEMBER JONES - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Absent: 1 Councilmember Harrity Ayes: 13 Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Driscoll, Lozada, Vaughn and Phillips Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill 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 PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Absent: 1 Councilmember Harrity Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Driscoll, Lozada, Vaughn and Phillips Nays: 0 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. DISCUSSION - BILL NO. 220864 - COUNCILMEMBER RICHARDSON - (SEE NOTES OF City of Philadelphia - 13 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA TESTIMONY) THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Absent: 1 Councilmember Harrity Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Driscoll, Lozada, Vaughn and Phillips Nays: 0 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 PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Absent: 1 Councilmember Harrity Ayes: 13 Councilmembers Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Driscoll, Lozada, Vaughn and Phillips Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 230112: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings examining the impact of new regulations on the short term rental market in Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230114: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine the impacts of the recent court decision declaring the formula for funding primary and secondary schools in the Commonwealth unconstitutional as the current formula creates have and have nots among students. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230120: Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on City of Philadelphia - 14 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine the open-air drug market and other barriers to clean, safe, crime-free streets in Kensington. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230110: Resolution Honoring Eric Brice, Corrie Brown, Michelle Belser, and the Board of Directors of the Oak Lane Youth Association as Heroes of the 9th Council District for their laudable service to the community. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230111: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champions of the Week, Cayla Waddington, Ava Jackson, Kevin Leonard, Khyree Cousins, and Antoinette Ellis, for their incredibly hard work writing and performing original speeches for the sixth annual Thomas and Woods Foundation Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230113: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Nicodemus Madehdou, for the success and incredible work of his gaming businesses JumpButton Studio and JumpButton Animation, which seek to increase person-of-color representation in the gaming and media industries. DISCUSSION - RESOLUTION NO. 230113 - COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230115: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director of the City of Philadelphia; providing for the method of appointment of the Chief Public Safety Director and defining their powers, duties, and areas of responsibility; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230116: Resolution Celebrating and Honoring the Life and Legacy of Tommie W. St. Hill, Sr. for his for his activism, civic engagement and service to the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230117: Resolution Honoring Paul R. Levy upon the occasion of his retirement, and recognizing him for his hard work and dedication to the City of Philadelphia as the president and CEO of Center City District for 33 years. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. City of Philadelphia - 15 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 230118: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) for 38 years of dedicated service to Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230119: Resolution Recognizing and honoring impact services for 49 years of dedicated service to Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230121: Resolution Calling for the establishment of a “Marshall Stabilization and Recovery Plan” to combat the issues facing Kensington and the surrounding areas in Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 230122: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Mama Maisha, a creative and loving teacher, community leader, and cultural educator, who has nurtured social justice movements in Philadelphia, built and transformed institutions, and shared her wisdom with so many Philadelphians. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. SPEECHES SEE STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia - 16 -