COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 2, 2005, 10:20 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN RICHARD T. MARIANO COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN MICHAEL A. NUTTER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN JUAN F. RAMOS COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS-BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO Stated - 6/2/05 P R O C E E D I N G S
May I have everyone's attention, please. Thank you. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Council will please 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 is delighted and welcomes Father Paul Brandt, President of the Roman Catholic High School. He is here today as the guest of Councilman DiCicco. I would ask all members and guests to please rise.
Let us pray. God of all creation, we thank you for the countless blessings that you have given to us, your children. We thank you for the freedom and the bounty that you have given Stated - 6/2/05 to us as citizens of the United States of America. We ask your care over all those who serve to defend our freedom and the freedom of citizens throughout the world. We ask you to continue to guide all those who serve in the government of our City of Brotherly Love. May all that they do reflect the love that you have for us and that we are called upon to reflect to our brothers and sisters. Give members of this Council the wisdom and insight to faithfully serve all people of the City of Philadelphia so that we may live in peace, respect and charity for all of your children. We ask this in your name, amen.
Amen. The Chair thanks Father Brandt for his very inspiring invocation. Council will be at ease. (Pause.)
The next order of business is the approval of the journal of the meeting of Thursday, Stated - 6/2/05 May 26, 2005. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the journal of the meeting of Thursday, May...
It has been moved and properly seconded that the journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 26, 2005 stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The Stated - 6/2/05 ayes have it, the motion carries, and the journal of the meeting of May 26, 2005 is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence. And again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. There are no requests for leaves of absence on the part of the majority.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Madam President, there is no request for leave of absence from the Republicans.
Thank you. The Chair will 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 Stated - 6/2/05 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. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco, who will present a resolution declaring June 3, 2005 as Safe Night Philadelphia Day. Will Dr. Victoria Yancey and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
And Councilwoman Tasco is being joined by Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. This morning it gives me pleasure to present this resolution declaring June 3, 2005 as Safe Night Philadelphia Day. Stated - 6/2/05 Whereas Safe Night Philadelphia is a city-wide effort to address the issue of youth safety by training students and community-based organizations on how to deal with conflict and anger. And whereas Safe Night Philadelphia was developed from Safe Night U.S.A., a program that reaches and encourages young people across the country to hold safe nights for young people. And a safe night is an event planned by young people and adults which integrates fun with lessons and conflict resolution, leadership development and anger management. And whereas Safe Night U.S.A. originated in the wake of the tragedy at Columbine High School and was adapted by Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the mid 1990's as a response to rising youth homicide rates and...
Whereas Dr. Victoria Yancey, Reverend Diane Fauntleroy, and Michael Johnson brought the Safe Night program to Philadelphia. Stated - 6/2/05 And Safe Night Philadelphia is being hosted by the School District of Philadelphia's faith-based task course, in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, the Urban Family Council, our Philadelphia Police Department, the Urban League of Philadelphia, Mothers in Charge, Philadelphia Phillies, Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia, the Anti-defamation League, Men United for a Better Philadelphia, our Philadelphia Department of Recreation, and Townwatch Integrated Services and...
Whereas Safe Night Philadelphia will be held in all high schools, boys and girls clubs, YouthNet centers, Police Athletic League centers and other participating sites from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 3, 2005. Now, therefore be it resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we declare June 3, 2005 as Safe Night Philadelphia Day and salute Dr. Yancey, Stated - 6/2/05 Reverend Fauntleroy and Mr. Johnson for bringing this program to Philadelphia. Further resolve that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of Safe Night Philadelphia as an expression of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. This resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Tasco, Blondell Reynolds-Brown, and sponsored by all member of City Council. And we thank you and congratulate you, and appreciate all your hard work, my sister, my friend. (Applause.)
Thank you and good morning to the President and Members of City Council Philadelphia. First of all, I thank God and I thank you for this honor and acknowledgment of my work in the field of education and safety for the children of the City of Philadelphia. As guardian angel of the Stated - 6/2/05 City of Philadelphia, as I have come to be known, it is a wonderful feeling to be acknowledged in this way. I especially would like to thank City Councilwoman Marian Tasco for her hard work and support for the Safe Night Philadelphia initiative that will take place tomorrow, June 3rd, between the hours of 4:00 and 6:00 p.m., in an effort to have no students arrested, admitted to the hospital, harmed or hurt in any way; but to be in a safe, caring environment, provided in over 300 locations around the city, but not just tomorrow, but to have their safe doors open to students every week of the year. I thank Mr. Paul Vallas, CEO of the school district, for being a visionary and recognizing that the needs of the students go far beyond the walls of the schools. Again, I thank you for this wonderful opportunity and this recognition. (Applause.)
Good Stated - 6/2/05 morning. My name is Reverend Diane Fauntleroy. I thank God, first of all, for allowing us go to come together to do a Safe Night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and I thank you for being a part of Safe Night Philadelphia. Our aim is, as Dr. Yancey said, not for one child to be hurt, to be admitted to the hospital, to have any tragedies. And I would like to thank Marian Tasco for being such a blessing to Safe Night Philadelphia, and Mr. Paul Vallas. And also, we would like to thank you. As you continue to work together in unity, we will have unity in these communities of Philadelphia. God bless you and thank you.
Good morning. Michael Johnson, Chairperson for Safe Night Philadelphia. I want to thank the City Council for supporting this event tomorrow. Let me tell you, tomorrow is going to be an Stated - 6/2/05 exciting event. We're going to have Safe Night activities taking place from 4 to 6 o'clock tomorrow simultaneously, at the same time in Boys and Girls Clubs, in YMCA's, in our high schools, in our middle schools, in partnership with faith-based organizations. This is a phenomenal event. What we decided to do was that we didn't want Safe Night Philadelphia to be a one-day "feel good" type of event. That's why we're partnering with faith-based institutions, community-based organizations to organize events on a regular basis for young people during the summer. So we're now seeing this Safe Night Philadelphia which is going to take place every Friday and every Saturday night in partnership with the Department of Recreation to keep young people safe in our community. So we thank you all for your support. We hope that you can come out tomorrow. If you go on our web site at Stated - 6/2/05 www.phila.k12.pa.us, there's a list of every organization that's participating in Safe Night Philadelphia. So we thank City Council for their support, we thank the Mayor for his leadership, we thank Councilwoman Tasco for supporting us in Safe Night Philadelphia, and we hope that we can get you all involved tomorrow. Thank you. (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilman Ramos, who will present a resolution recognizing June 4th through June 12th as Philippine Independence Week. Will the president of the Filipino Executive Council please join the Councilman at the podium. I understand that Councilman Clarke will be joining Councilman Ramos for the presentation. Stated - 6/2/05
Good morning. A resolution recognizing and honoring the week of June 4th through June the 12th as Philippine Independence Week. Whereas this year will mark the 107th anniversary of the Philippines declaration of independence from Spain in 1898, establishing the first constitutional democracy in Asia. And whereas the United States and the Philippines fought together in the Pacific during World War II to defend democratic principles, and have remained friends and allies ever since and...
Whereas Filipino Americans are the fastest growing Asian population in the United States. Whereas nearly two million Filipino Americans continue to maintain their rich heritage by celebrating their culture and tradition, enhancing both the quality of their lives and the lives of all Americans. Whereas the Filipino American Stated - 6/2/05 Community of Greater Philadelphia is well over 30,000 strong; and whereas the presence of Filipino Americans in the greater Philadelphia area is also adding to the cultural diversity of Philadelphia, as well as contributing and making great strides in professional fields such as medicine, engineering and educational teachers. Now, therefore be it...
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we hereby recognize and honor the more than 30,000 Filipino Americans living in the City of Philadelphia by declaring the week of June 4th through the 12th as Philippine Independence Week. Further resolved that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Nazario Pidlaoan, Jr., president of the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia, as evidence of the sincere respect, deep admiration and high regard this legislative body has for all Filipino Stated - 6/2/05 Americans. Introduced by yours truly, and signed by Anna C. Verna, president of City Council of Philadelphia, and sponsored by all member of the City Council. Congratulations. (Applause.)
My name is Nazario Pidlaoan, Jr. I'm from the FILIPINO Executive Council. On behalf of the Filipino American community in Philadelphia, I would like to thank the City Council, through Councilman Juan Ramos, for recognizing the contributions of the Filipino American community in Philadelphia through this resolution. We will continue to work with the city on various community projects to make Philadelphia the most diversified city in the United States. You're all welcome to attend our Stated - 6/2/05 107th anniversary celebration at the Penns Landing at the flagship Olympia, which played a major part in our independence. Thank you very much and have a good day, everybody. (Applause.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and the Members of the Council of the City Philadelphia: I am pleased to advise you that on June 2, 2005, I signed the following bill that was passed by Council at its session on May 19, 2005: Bill No. 050166. And I'm transmitting for the Stated - 6/2/05 consideration of your honorable body a draft of a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for mandatory ethics training for all candidates and for persons elected to elective city office; Stated - 6/2/05 and an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia other proposals set forth in the resolution approved by Council proposing amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for mandatory ethics training for all candidates and persons elected to elective city offices; and an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 163 of an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Calumet Street, and the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown railroad; and an ordinance authorizing the paving of Driftwood Drive, Fall Circle, Riverview Lane and an extension of Flounders Place; and an ordinance granting permission to Green Street Collaborative to construct, own and maintain two exterior step encroachments to be built in conjunction with a new four-story multi-family dwelling; and an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf Stated - 6/2/05 of the City of Philadelphia, to execute an easement agreement to Philadelphia University; and an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed for 250 Fountain Street; and an ordinance authorizing the paving of Valley Green Court under certain terms and conditions; and an ordinance authorizing and directing revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299 by placing on the city plan Valley Green Court.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the journal. The Chief Clerk will please read any communications in her possession.
Thank you. The next order of business is the Stated - 6/2/05 introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit the immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor of the motion will please indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated - 6/2/05
Thank you, Madam President. Today, I've introduced eight resolutions and two bills, three resolutions on your behalf and one on my own.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority a building located at 4508 Chestnut Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement Stated - 6/2/05 to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority a building located at 6901 Woodland Avenue.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. Stated - 6/2/05 (No response.)
All in favor will please say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has Stated - 6/2/05 been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Stated - 6/2/05 resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. Stated - 6/2/05 All in favor will say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring the students of West Philadelphia High School.
Thank you, Madam President. I believe this resolution is co-sponsored by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Stated - 6/2/05 (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution calling on City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless and the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold joint public hearings to bring attention to the Aids epidemic in Philadelphia, and to examine possible solutions to this crisis.
Thank you, Madam President. This is co-sponsored by Councilwoman Tasco, chair, Health and Human Services Committee, and I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has Stated - 6/2/05 been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the joint committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless and also the committee on Health and Human Services.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 36th Ward of City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the Stated - 6/2/05 resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring Patricia L. Smith, director of the city's Neighborhood Transformation Initiative.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Stated - 6/2/05
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
Thank you, Madam President. In accordance with the policy of the Stated - 6/2/05 President's referral of Home Charter amendments of the chairman and the committee, on behalf of the administration, I'm introducing an ordinance and a resolution. But this is not to be taken as a filing by me of a bill on my behalf. I have not read them, and I take no position.
So you have so indicated. You are introducing them by request?
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposal set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for mandatory ethics training for all candidates for and Stated - 6/2/05 persons elected to elective city office, and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for mandatory ethics training for all candidates for and persons elected to elective city office.
The resolution will also be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution Stated - 6/2/05 celebrating the 65th anniversary of Nazareth Hospital.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
The Stated - 6/2/05 Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution honoring the United Parents Against Lead for their efforts to end the threat of lead poisoning and other environmental hazards to children.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.") Stated - 6/2/05
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 42nd Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (No response.)
All those in favor will please indicate by Stated - 6/2/05 saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter. Councilman Nutter, do you have any bills or resolutions to be introduced today?
Sorry, Madam Chair. I've got it looks like six bills, one resolution.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Stated - 6/2/05 the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades in a portion of City Plan No. 299 by placing on the city plan Valley Green Court.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the paving of Valley Green Court.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades in a portion of City Plan No. 163 of the area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Calumet Street and Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown railroad.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. Stated - 6/2/05
And an ordinance authorizing the paving of Driftwood Drive, Fall Circle, Riverview Lane and an extension of Flounders Place.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed at 250 Fountain Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to execute an easement agreement that grants the Philadelphia University an easement to convey storm water from the university's campus.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate Stated - 6/2/05 committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the city deeds located in the 52nd Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The Stated - 6/2/05 ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution on your behalf, and I wish to speak on the resolution at the appropriate time.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Rendell to restore state funding for public libraries to 2002-2003 level of 75 million dollars; thereby enabling public libraries, both in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania, to fully and completely deliver the vast array of vital service they provide to communities throughout the Commonwealth.
The Stated - 6/2/05 Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
It has been moved and seconded. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I thank you for allowing me to speak briefly on this resolution. And I must first salute you for introducing this today and thank you for allowing me to offer a few words on your behalf. Two years ago I offered up Resolution 030358, which passed unanimously by this Council, and made the request of the General Assembly to enact legislation to fully restore to the Commonwealth budget for FY '04 the full amount of funding that was in the state budget for FY '03. Unfortunately, while there have been modest increases since the initial cut, Stated - 6/2/05 the state has not seen the merit of increasing support, and therefore, to fully restore its funding. Meanwhile, we, on the city level in this body, have been forced to debate the merits of funding our central library renovations against staffing needs of our local branches. I would be remiss if I did not mention the leadership of both Council Members Frank DiCicco and Councilman Michael Nutter, who have kept the library on the front burner of our budget process. However, central library expansion and local staffing is a debate we should not have to have. The state needs to step up to the plate, and as you put it in your resolution, and I quote, Funds from the Commonwealth pay for 15 percent of the Free Library of Philadelphia's budget, and the significant reduction of state funding over the past two years has had a detrimental impact. As a result of the decreased state funding, our library has seen no new purchases of children or adult Stated - 6/2/05 books, videos, tapes, periodicals since December 2003. So we, as a united City Council, have said it before and we are here to say it again: State funding for our libraries should be a high priority for our Governor and members of the state legislature. Your resolution requests again and insists that the state increase funding for our libraries. Thank you, Madam President.
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Stated - 6/2/05 The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution sponsored by all members of Council.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution appointing a nine-person committee, entitled the Living Wage Advisory Committee, pursuant to Section 17-1311 of the Philadelphia Code, the purpose of which shall be to review the implementation and effectiveness of Chapter 17-1300 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Philadelphia 21 Century Minimum Wage Standard.
Move for the adoption. Stated - 6/2/05 (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. No bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. Stated - 6/2/05 I offer one bill and one resolution.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance granting permission to Nancy Trachtenberg, owner of Benna's Cafe, tenant of the property at 1236 8th Street, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe on the northwest corner of South 8th Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And 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 25th and 31st Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the Stated - 6/2/05 resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I have two resolutions and one bill. Stated - 6/2/05
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance granting permission to Green Street Collaborative, owner of the property at 2019 to 2023 Green Street, to construct, own and maintain a two exterior step encroachment to be built in conjunction with a new four-story multi-family dwelling.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Commission of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 29th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Move for the adoption. Stated - 6/2/05 (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And 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 Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
It has Stated - 6/2/05 been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.