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Stated Meeting, December 14, 2000

Philadelphia City CouncilDec 14, 2000

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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 401, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, December 14, 2000 10:55 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN COUNCILMAN FRANK J. DI CICCO COUNCILMAN WILSON W. GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN W. THACHER LONGSTRETH COUNCILMAN RICHARD T. MARIANO COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN MICHAEL A. NUTTER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN ANGEL L. ORTIZ COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, CHIEF CLERK VINCENT VARALLO ASSOCIATES, INC. Registered Professional Reporters Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 (215) 561-2220.

Council President Verna

Can you put your signs down for the moment, please. Thank you. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. The Council will come to order. Members will take their seats and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes the Reverend Michel L. Moore, Pastor of the Cedar Park Presbyterian Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Tasco. All members and guests will please rise. REV. MOORE: You alone are holy this day, God. You are great. You are mighty. You are omnipotent. You are charity. You are love. You are wisdom. You are humility. You are patient. You are our peace. You are our joy and gladness. You are justice and temperance. You are riches altogether sufficient. You are beauty. You are meekness. You are our protector. You are our strength. You refresh us. You are our hope. You are our most profound God. We come this morning with several requests and several needs. But you are our hope. You are our God. There are several even now, most APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL racial God, who need you in this season of hope, some curled up in a corner somewhere with a need, some struggling family with need. So we ask oh, God, in the midst of your benevolence to us even this day to use your Council, your servants, Lord, to use wisdom and good judgment, to hear the people. Allow them to express their needs, to think, to ponder, to decide. And then when all is said done, we give you thanks. These things we lay before you, oh most gracious God, our father. And let the people say amen. (Amen.)

Council President Verna

The Chair thanks Reverend Moore for his very inspiring invocation. Council will stand at ease. (Council at ease.)

Council President Verna

The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting Thursday, December 7, 2000. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, LEAVES OF ABSENCE Madam President. I move that the Journal of Thursday, December 7 stand approved. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, December 7, 2000 stand approved. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Journal of Thursday December 7, 2000 stands approved. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. This morning we request a leave of absence for Councilwoman Miller.

Council President Verna

Leave will be granted.

Council President Verna

The Chair WELCOME recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Madam Chair, on behalf of the Republicans, there are no requests for leaves of absence.

Council President Verna

The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair shall dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors joining us in Chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council Session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our City. We certainly invite you to come again. Today, we are especially pleased to welcome visitors from our sister city, Florence, Italy. The distinguish group is visiting Philadelphia under the auspices of the International Visitor Center, and they are accompanied by Ms. Nancy Gilboy. It is my pleasure to introduce five eminent members of the government of Florence and I ask that each of you stand as I call your name. WELCOME Stefano Filucci, Director, Florence City, Office of Security. Mr. Filucci, where are you? (Applause.)

Council President Verna

Welcome. Annibale Todaro, Director of Florence Office of Environment. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

Gabriele Tocccafondi, City Councilmember, City of Florence. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

Alberto Formigli, City Councilmember, City of Florence. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

Tea Albini, City Councilmember, City of Florence. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

Also joining us today, we have a class of 8th graders from the Germantown Settlement Charter School. They are studying government and are here with their teacher, Mrs. Shirley Outlaw. Will the students please rise so we can welcome them to our City Council Session. (Applause.) COMMUNICATIONS

Council President Verna

Our next order of business is communications. The Chair requests the Sergeant-at-Arms to deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Clerk will read the messages from the Mayor.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. I'm transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration of your honorable body the proposed resolution entitled a resolution that a negotiated private sale of general obligation bonds is in the best financial interest of the City. And I am transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration of your body a resolution appointing Christian DiCicco to the Board of Directors of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, term to expire September 1, 2005. And I am transmitting herewith for the consideration an ordinance authorizing the construction of sewers and appurtenant work in portions of Fulton Street and Clymer Street. And an ordinance to authorize the Water COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner on the behalf of the City to enter into agreements with St. Joseph's University of the City of Philadelphia, the owner of the property of 5400 City Line Avenue for the grant of right-of-way to the City for drainage and sewer purposes. And an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on the behalf of the City to enter agreements with the owners of the properties and their successors of a private street known as Anthony Lane for the grant of a right-of-way to the city for water main purposes. And an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on the behalf of the City to enter agreements with the owners of the properties and their successors of private streets known as Thyme Lane, Sage Lane, Cinnamon Drive and Ginger Lane Drive. And an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 22, 1987, which approved the redevelop proposal and the urban renewal plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Cecil B. Moore Urban Renewal Area. And an ordinance amending an ordinance INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal of the Urban Renewal Plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Model City's Urban Renewal Plan. And an ordinance amending an ordinance approved July 18, 1995, which approved the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of Stenton Avenue Urban Renewal Area.

Council President Verna

The messages will be printed in the Journal. The Clerk will please read any other communications in her possession.

The Clerk

That's all I have, Madam.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The next order of business is introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion. Is the Councilwoman here?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry. I'm doing too many things today. Thank you, Madam President. Madam INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended in order to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at there time of introduction. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor of the motion will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed, nay. (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion has been carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Madam President. It's with great personal satisfaction that I introduce this resolution, although it makes me feel much older. I knew this young man when he was a little boy.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The Clerk

A resolution appointing Christian DiCicco to the board of directors of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes -- we have to have a hearing on that, do we not?

Councilman Kenney

Yes, ma'am.

Council President Verna

This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognized Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, this morning I introduce two resolutions on my behalf, two resolutions on your behalf, and one bill.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution honoring and commending Alice M. Turner-Reed, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, good neighbor and tireless worker for all fairness and a better life for all. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution finding them negotiated private sale of general obligation bonds is in the best financial of the City.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the third resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution honoring Michael P. Nardone.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the final resolution introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.

The Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 6th, 24th, and 51st Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.

The Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the construction of sewers and appurtenant work in portions of Fulton Street and Clymer Street.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions.

Council President Verna

The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Four resolutions, Council President.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution honoring K-9 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Partners for Life for their work in assisting people with disabilities to maintain independence and encouraging business owners to recognize the necessity to accommodate individuals with disabilities and their service animals.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the second resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution honoring the participants and drafters of the Franklin Plan 2000, Bridges to Destiny for their hard work and tireless INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS dedication to the Frankford community.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the third resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution supporting the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Philadelphia Chapter, in their efforts to get a fair contract from the KYW News Radio bargaining unit.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Move for the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco -- I'm sorry, Councilwoman. We have one more resolution. The Clerk will please read the last resolution introduced by Councilman Mariano.

The Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds located in the 7th, 19th, and 37th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

I move for the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I offer one bill.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending an ordinance approved July 18, 1995, which approved the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Stenton Avenue Urban Renewal Area.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I offer one resolution on behalf of Councilwoman Donna Miller.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the title of that resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds located in the 12th Ward in the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Madam President, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam President. For myself, Madam President, I offer three bills and one resolution on which I wish to be heard.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution calling for the establishment of the Restaurant and Hospitality Task Force which shall be co-chaired by the Commerce Director and the president of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and comprise their representatives at a Philadelphia Hospitality and Business Alliance restaurateurism, hospitality, and hotel industry representatives, municipal tax professionals and the City Revenue Department and whose purpose shall be to evaluate and develop recommendations on various economic incentives which will reduce the financial cost that may be related to certain provisions of Bill No. 000314 and to submit every part to the Council Committee of Commerce and Economic Development no later than July INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 1, 2001.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

I move the adoption of the resolution, and I wish to be heard, Madam President. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you. Thank you, Madam President. That -- which I should have said at the beginning, that resolution is offered on behalf of myself and Councilman DiCicco. We have had an opportunity, very interested continuity to work very closely together on the matter which is sitting on our Calendar which is Bill 000314. It has to do with smoking in enclosed places. This particular resolution comes as a result of ideas shared between Councilman DiCicco and myself and many other members of this Council as well as many interested parties in the business community. I think as we continue to look at this particular issue, getting this kind of information and having the great leadership of both our Commerce INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Director Mr. Currato as well as the president of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Mr. Pizzi. They will work very hard and include all of the interested parties, including the Business and Hospitality Alliance and various groups other and organizations who care very greatly about this issue. I think at the moment, Madam President, it is more important that we try to get as many answers as possible and have as many people involved in this process as we can. And whether it's the Mayor who has express his concern and support on this issue, the Hotel Association, many other individual restaurateurs in their support as well as continued concern, some very legitimate which I care about very greatly. The time has come to not only continue to talk about the issue, but seek to get some resolution to many outstanding issues. And so I have no interest in being in a situation where we continue to have people feeling that there is division in our community about this particular issue. We've seen on a national level that these kinds of matters where people are very hotly INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS contesting an issue but have very glaring differences in their views doesn't allow them many times to come together at a later point in time. I think that people care about this issue very greatly. They have their various concerns. Many concerns are legitimate and should be addressed, but working with the Chamber and working with the Commerce Department, Mayor of this City, many Councilmembers who have a concern, I think that we can bring something together that helps to unify us rather than divide us on a very important public health issue. This is not about anti-job, anti-business. It is pro-health, and it cares not only about patrons, but about workers and other people. To the extent that we have differences in ideas, that's what democracy, I think, is all about. And through this process and many other systems that we've put into place, this has become an important forefront public issue that many people are now talking about. We have an opportunity through this process to gain more information and bring us all together around a very serious issue. And so I would encourage my colleagues to support this INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS resolution introduced by myself and Councilman DiCicco so that we can move forward on this particular issue. Thank you, Madam President.

Council President Verna

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. And those have you who are here in support or against Bill No. 000314, that will not be considered on today's Calendar, I am told. Councilman Nutter, do you want to make a statement about that? I think you've said it all. But I think that if you want to remain us for the remainder of our Session, you're more than welcome to do so. But 000314 will not be considered for a vote today. Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

The Chair at INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS this time recognizes -The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill. Ms. Rafferty, before you do that, let's give everybody the opportunity to leave quietly. (Pause.)

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill introduced by Councilman Nutter.

The Clerk

An ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on the behalf -

Council President Verna

Please leave the Chamber quietly. We're still trying to conduct business. Thank you very much. The Clerk will proceed.

The Clerk

An ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on behalf of the City to enter into agreements with St. Joseph's University, the City of Philadelphia, the owner of the property 5400 City Line Avenue.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

The Clerk

And an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on behalf of the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS City to enter into agreements with the owners of the property and their successors of private street known as Anthony Lane for the grant of a right-of-way to the City for water main purposes.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

The Clerk

And an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on behalf of the City to enter into agreements with the owners of the properties and their successors of a private street known as Thyme Lane, Sage Lane, Cinnamon Drive and Ginger Lane.

Council President Verna

This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Good morning, Madam Chair.

Council President Verna

Good morning.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

I have no bills or resolutions this morning.

Council President Verna

The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Di Cicco

Thank you, Madam President. No bills or resolutions.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam Chair. I have three bills and two resolutions.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will read the title of the first resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds located in the 16th, 32nd and INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 37th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia without consideration deeds located in the 16th and 29th Wards of the City.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Regulation of Business Trades and Professions," by adding a new section 9-2400 entitled Prohibition on Using City Funds for Anit-unionization Practices," by restricting any employee who receives City funds from directly using those funds in whole or in part to discourage unionization by that employer's employees.

Council President Verna

This bill will INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS be referred to the appropriate committee.

The Clerk

And an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan and a relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Model City's Urban Renewal area.

Council President Verna

This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.

The Clerk

And an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 22, 1987, which approved the redevelopment proposal and the urban renewal plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City or Philadelphia for redevelopment of the Cecil B. Moore Urban Renewal Area.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth.

Councilman Longstreth

No bills or resolutions, Madam President.

Council President Verna

The Chair thanks the gentleman. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Madam President, no bills or resolutions today.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The next order of business will be reports from committees. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of the Whole.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee of the Whole reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. The Committee of the Whole to which was referred Bill No. 000505 entitled an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Officers and Employees," by adding a new Chapter 2800 entitled "Campaign Finance," providing for the limitations of contributions to municipal election campaigns, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Was that a bill or resolution?

The Clerk

That was bill.

Council President Verna

Bill No. 000505 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next Session of Council.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Rules Committee.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Rules reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

The Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 000543, entitled an ordinance amending Section 17-104 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts," to add a new subsection requiring businesses receiving financial assistance from the City and City-related agencies to contribute to a fund for Philadelphia's children, REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES the proceeds from which shall be made available to pay for new and expanded program initiatives for Philadelphia children, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Bill No. 000543 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next Session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Public Health and Human Services Committee.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, the Committee on Public Health and Human Services reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services to which was referred Bill Bill NO. 000715 entitled an ordinance enacting a new Chapter 9-2400 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Prohibition Against Predatory Lending," and amending Section 19-201 entitled "City REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Depositories," Section 19-2602 entitled "Licenses," and Section 22-1001 entitled "Investments," to prohibit all businesses, entities, and their affiliates from making, issuing, or arranging any sub-prime or high cost loan or assisting others in doing so in any matter which has been determined to be abusive, unscrupulous and misleading, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill No. 000715 at today's Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of the Bill No. 000715 at today's Council Session. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.) FIRST READING CALENDAR

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and Bill No. 000715 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.

The Clerk

Bill No. 000137, an ordinance amending the ordinance approved January 3, 1992, Bill No. 1205-AA, which pursuant to Subsection 9-204(8)(a) of the Philadelphia Code, designates the locations in Center City at which vending is permitted, by deleting all permitted vendor locations on both sides of 11th Street and 12th Street between Arch Street and Chestnut Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

And Bill No. 000715, an ordinance enacting a new Chapter 9-2400 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Prohibition Against Predatory Lending," and amending Section 19-201 entitled "City Depositories," Section 19-2602 SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR entitled "Licenses," and Section 22-1001 entitled "Investments," to prohibit all businesses, entities, and their affiliates from making, issuing, or arranging any sub-prime or high cost loan or assisting others in doing so, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. The bills read by the Clerk will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next Session of Council. This concludes the First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today Bills No. 000659-A, 000609, 000610, 000342, 000721, 000722, 000679, 000707, 000585 -

Council President Verna

I'm sorry, 000679, did you say?

Councilwoman Blackwell

000679, yes, Madam President. 000581, 000703, 000707, 000585, 000358, 000359, 000660, 000673, 000681, 000704, and SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR 000454 are being called up for second reading and final passage.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 000659-A.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity" by adding Section 10-828 entitled "Reporting Requirements Upon the Application or Renewal of a License to Carry a Firearm," under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Di Cicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney.