Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports six bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on License and Inspection, to which was referred Bill No. 070390, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, related to 'Towing,' charged for the licensure of tow trucks"; and Bill No. 070556, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 040595, approved June 15, 2005, by amending Section 9-605 to prohibit certain towing upon an establishment of a rotational towing system"; and Bill No. 070679, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Posting of Signs'"; and Bill No. 070870, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by adding a new subsection requiring the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all new and existing R-3 and R-4 occupancies"; and Bill No. 070876, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid'"; and Bill No. 070914, an ordinance 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethnic Intimidation and Institutional Vandalism," by adding a section prohibiting the display of symbols of racial animus, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Savage.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 070390, 070556, 070679, 070870, 070876 and 070914. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown for a report from the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 070999, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a ground lease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development under the City which would lease Belmont Mansion"; and Bill No. 071085, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease with the Overbrook Park Civic Association," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 070999 and 071085. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes report from the Committee on the Disabled and the Handicapped.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on the Disabled and the Handicapped reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on the Disabled and the Handicapped, to which was referred Bill No. 071002, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Parks and Recreation,' by requiring the Department of Recreation to provide ten percent of all program activities and budgetary expenditures at one Class A Recreation Center to children with autistic disorders, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 071002. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 070994, an ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance, Commissioner of Public Property and other officials of the City, relating to the development, construction, financing, operation and management of an expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center.
And Bill No. 070913, an ordinance amending Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulated Uses," by adding Take-out Restaurants and Small Retail Food Establishments.
The 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING Chair agrees.
And Bill No. 070936, an ordinance approving the fourteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 070943, an ordinance approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Wister III Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 070944, an ordinance approving the eighth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Morton Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 070946, an ordinance approving the tenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Nicetown Urban Renewal Area. 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 070948, an ordinance amending Section 14-102 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," by amending the definition of "Night Club."
And Bill No. 070957, an ordinance approving the fourth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 070998, an ordinance approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the Center City District, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING 071081, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 by renaming the Chapter "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area."
And Bill No. 071082, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to acquire, hold, construct, improve, maintain, operate and lease, to be known as the New Youth Center Facility.
And Bill No. 071083, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City and in cooperation with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, to undertake a project at 91 North 48th Street.
The Chair agrees. 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 070987, an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Douglas Street, west side.
And Bill No. 070988, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 17-S, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 070989, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 387 and 402.
And Bill No. 070990, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 020430, approved November 13, 2002, by extending 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING the period for compliance with the terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 070991, an ordinance authorizing Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church to legalize the construction, operation and maintenance of an existing raised platform.
And Bill No. 070992, an ordinance authorizing LaSalle University to construct an overhead pedestrian bridge crossing the 5600 block of East Wister Street.
And Bill No. 070993, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 361 and 367. 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 070995, an ordinance amending an ordinance, Bill No. 060935, approved February 2, 2007, by granting permission to Aruna Patel, by deleting Section 5 in its entirety.
And Bill No. 070996, an ordinance amending an ordinance, Bill No. 060937, approved February 22, 2007, by deleting Section 5 in its entirety.
And Bill No. 070997, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97.
And Bill No. 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING 071006, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 050516, approved June 29, 2005, by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
And Bill No. 071007, an ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the owners of 4641 East Roosevelt Boulevard.
And Bill No. 070390, an ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, related to "Towing," under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 070556, an ordinance amending Bill No. 040595, approved June 15, 2005, amending 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code to prohibit certain towing upon an establishment of a rotational towing system.
And Bill No. 070679, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Posting of Signs," under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 070870, an ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adding a new subsection requiring the installation of carbon monoxide alarms.
And Bill No. 070876, an ordinance amending Section 12/6/07 - STATED - 1ST READING 9-618 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Spray Paint Containers, Indelible Markers and Etching Acid."
And Bill No. 070914, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethnic Intimidation and Institutional Vandalism."
And Bill No. 070999, an ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a ground lease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING 071085, an ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease with the Overbrook Park Civic Association.
And Bill No. 071002, an ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair agrees. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Our Calendar begins today on . We will consider the top bill, Bill No. 040876-AA. The 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING second bill will be amended. That is Bill No. 050341-A. Our Calendar continues on at the bottom. We will consider Bill No. 040904-AAA for an amendment. On , we'll consider Bill Nos. 070539-A and 070955-A for another amendment. We then skip over, Madam President, to Page -- our Calendar continues on . We will consider Bill Nos. 070954, 070947 and 070953. On , we will consider Bill No. 070203 for an amendment, and at the bottom, Bill No. 070952. On , we'll consider all bills: Bill Nos. 070931, 932, 933, 071001 and 070825. On , we will likewise consider all bills: Bill Nos. 070951, 910, 911, 950 and 949. On , we will consider Bill No. 071005 for an amendment and we will consider Bill No. 070909. All other bills are being held.
Thank you very much. I would ask the Chief Clerk to 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING please read the title of Bill No. 040876-AA.
An ordinance amending Section 19-2900 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions," by expanding the coverage of this Chapter to include senior citizens who are eligible to participate in the Commonwealth's Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 050341-A.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Lower and Central Germantown Special District Controls," all under certain terms and conditions. 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer an amendment to this bill and move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it and the motion carries. We will now consider Bill 040904-AAA.
An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter requiring dentists to post and distribute certain information concerning the use of mercury in dental procedures.
I believe you're going to introduce the amendment.
Yes, yes, yes. Madam President, I was not paying attention.
So please 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING help me along. I'm introducing this amendment to Bill No. 040904-AAA and I did circulate the amendment. And, again, the amendment reflects a lot of dialogue amongst colleagues and an expanded number of voices who care about the issue of informed consent for citizens who are receiving dental care. So I make a motion, Madam President, that this amendment be adopted. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney. 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Madam President. I would like to be recorded as voting aye on Bill 040876-AA.
The record will so reflect that. Thank you. The Chief Clerk will now read the title of Bill No. 070539-A.
An ordinance amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces," all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Councilwoman Campbell voting aye. 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman Clarke.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 070955-A.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Burholme Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue, Cottman Avenue, Fillmore Avenue and Shelmire Avenue.
Madam President, I'd like to introduce three amendments to Bill 070955-A.
Councilman O'Neill, have the amendments been circulated?
I was going to ask somebody to take them up to the Chief Clerk first. I will move the 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING adoption of the amendments, yes. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the three amendments be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of the next bill. I believe it's Bill No. 070954.
An ordinance authorizing and directing the placing on City Plan No. 359, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please 12/6/07 - STATED - 2ND READING call the roll.