COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 401, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, December 13, 2001 10:25 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 INVOCATION
Good morning. I note that the hour has come and that quorum of this Council is present. The Council will come to order. Members will take there seats, and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes the Reverend Henry Floyd Johnson, Pastor of Mount Tabor Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Tasco. All members and guests will please rise.
Let us pray. Our Father, we approach thy throne this morning as dear children. You told us that you are father and that you knew how to give good gifts if we ask for them, so we ask all good things from you. Grant us wisdom and grant us knowledge and grant us peace. Grant us the conviction of our hearts and our minds to do the right thing at all times. We come to you because we know no other source of power to look to except thee and thee alone that would help us through every situation. We pray for peace and for wisdom in this country and all over the world and know that you are able to grant it. Pray for those who are less fortunate than we are when we have plenty food and APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL plenty clothing. If you will lead us, we will always be thankful and we will return to you to give thanksgiving for your mighty hand of guidance. Through our Lord who died to save us. Amen.
The Chair thanks Reverend Johnson for his inspiring invocation. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the journal of the meeting of Thursday, December 6, 2000. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the Meeting of Thursday, December 6, 2001 stand approved.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the Meeting of Thursday, December 6, 2001, stand approved. LEAVES OF ABSENCE All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, December 6, 2001 stands approved. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. There are know requests for leaves of absence today on the part of the majority.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, on behalf of the Republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
Thank you. The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors LEAVES OF ABSENCE 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. It gives me great pleasure to present a group of 60 students from John Bartram High School. These young people are studying law and they are accompanied by there teacher Dr. MaryJo Lackey. I would ask that Dr. Lackey and the students please rise so we can recognize them. (Applause.)
We welcome you. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco who will make a presentation honoring Lincoln University and Dr. Ivory Nelson. Will Dr. Nelson and those accompanying him please join the Councilwoman at the podium.
Madam President, Members of Council and guests, this morning we have the distinct honor and privilege of recognizing one of our areas regional treasures. I am referring LEAVES OF ABSENCE none other than Lincoln University and its president, Dr. Ivory Nelson. For the record, we should note that Lincoln University is the alma mater of the late Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall, Port Langston, Philadelphia's own Sheriff John Green, Judges Jackie Allen, Gregory Smith and Laban Gordon, and the list goes on. So this morning I am pleased to have Dr. Nelson and members of the Lincoln University family in our presence. And I will read the resolution honoring Lincoln University and its president, Dr. Ivory Nelson. Whereas, Lincoln University was founded in 1854 in Chester County, and since that year the university has continued to grow in size, reputation, academic offerings and tradition. It was America's first historically black university and today it ranks second among all colleges and university in this entire country and graduating African-Americans with baccalaureate degrees in the physical sciences; and Whereas, this national distinction, especially commendable since the university's enrollment is only 1,850 students, represents Lincoln's commitment to excellence in teaching, LEAVES OF ABSENCE scholarly activity and learning. The university has displayed determination to teach honesty, to preserve and expand knowledge, and to remain an intellectual and cultural resource for the region. Thus, it has come to be counted among our regional treasures and is held in highest esteem throughout the economic community; and Whereas, in August 1999, Lincoln gained additional luster with the appointment of Dr. Ivory V. Nelson as its president. A trained chemist, Dr. Nelson is among the world's top scientists. His career includes a lectureship at the presidency of Central Washington University. While remaining true to the university's mission, Dr. Nelson has taken dramatic steps to move the university forward and community outreach and economic achievement. In addition, Dr. Nelson has also successfully lobbied for and obtained a $29.4 million state appropriation for Lincoln University; and Whereas, Lincoln University has especially distinguished itself in the physical and computer sciences ranking in the very top of colleges and universities throughout the nation and graduating minorities with baccalaureate degrees in PRESENTATIONS computer and information sciences, as well biological and life sciences. We note with great pride that Lincoln is the only university in Pennsylvania and one of only 20 universities nationwide where 40 percent of its physics graduates are women. Now therefore, resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we do hereby honor the Lincoln University family and commend as president Dr. Ivory V. Nelson. Together they have made this Commonwealth, our country, an individuals all walks of life stronger, smarter, and more humanitarian, and we are grateful for there contributions. Further resolved that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Ivory Nelson as evidence of the deep respect and sincere admiration of this legislative body. Certification that is a true and copy of the original resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 15th day of November, 2001. It is signed by President Verna, introduced by Marian Tasco and supported by all PRESENTATIONS Members of City Council. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
Madam President, Honorable Councilpersons, Councilwoman Tasco, and especially a member of Councilwoman Tasco's staff, Ms. Sherelle Parker, a distinguished Lincoln alumnus, I want to personally thank you for taking the time and a moment of your very precious time and your very busy day to honor Lincoln University. It is really a tribute and an honor to be president of an institution that was founded in 1854 to provide for quality education to African-Americans. Although we are 50 miles away, I think you would be quite surprised that 600 of our 1400 undergraduate students are Philadelphians. We are indeed and truly a part of Philadelphia. As a representative of the university, I get to stand here and receive the limelight and the public honors. But I want to tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that success that has occurred at this PRESENTATIONS university is because of a lot of hard work by its fine faculty, a lot of hard work by its alumni, a lot of hard work by supporters of this university. So I get to share the limelight, but they are a lot of folks around who have made this university a success. We are indeed a part of this state. You need to know that we are a part of this state. You need to know that we have touched significant lives in this state. You need to know that many of our alumni reside in this state. And so when you hear the Governor talk about technology and you want to find African-Americans with technology, you look to Lincoln University. And you need to know that. We are here, we are an indigenous part of this great state, and we need your support. We need your support. So on behalf of the faculty, the staff, the board of trustees, and our 1800 plus students and our 13,000 alumni who have graduated from this great university in this past 147 years, I want to thank the Council and especially you, Councilwoman Tasco, for this resolution recognizing and singling out the success that this university has had. And PRESENTATIONS we will be looking to you as we move forward to continue what we have done in the past because we are indeed needy, to promote, to assist, and to provide quality education for our young African-American students and all other students who choose to attend Lincoln University. So I want to thank you this morning and God bless. (Applause.)
I have with me this morning Mr. Michael Hill, Vice President for Development and External Affairs; Dr. Julia Thomas, our Dean of Social Science, Dr. Gladys Willis, our Dean of Humanities, Mr. Ray Bond, who is President of our Philadelphia alumni chapter, and Mr. Sam Presley who is Director of our Marketing and Communications. (Applause.)
Thank you. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
At this time the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski who will present a resolution honoring the crew of the USS Cole. Will Lieutenant Lex Walker and those accompanying him please join the Councilwoman at the PRESENTATIONS podium.
Is this beautiful or is this beautiful? (Applause.)
This indeed is a privilege to stand here to honor a crew of gentlemen and ladies. Believe me, I'm very, very proud. A resolution honoring and commending the officers and crew of the USS Cole for their heroic acts of bravery and remembering those who gave their lives in the service of our country on board the USS Cole on October 12, 2000.
Whereas, the USS Cole was certified and deployed from Norfolk, Virginia on August 8, 2000; and Whereas, the ship was sent to conduct operations in the Mediterranean Sea which lasted until October 2000 and then was ordered to travel to Suez Canal in order to conduct maritime operations in the north on the Arabian Gulf in support of the enforcement of the United Nations Security Council Resolution; and
Whereas, on PRESENTATIONS October 12, 2000, the USS Cole while making a brief refueling stop in the Port Yemen was rammed by a boat filled with explosives, a deed perpetrated by nameless, faceless cowards; and Whereas, due to this gutless and spineless act of terrorism, 17 crew members lost their lives and an additional 39 seaman were severely injured; and
Whereas, in the face of this enormous tragedy, the officers and crew of the USS Cole continually manned the ship, doing a significant job in stabilizing the conditions on board, moving the injured to safety, saving the ship from sinking in the ensuing aftermath, and finally making preparations for returning the ship to the continental United States for repair; and whereas
Since that faithful October day, the officers and members of the Cole have received numerous awards, including 54 purple hearts and over 100 other decorations for their heroic acts on; and Whereas, on September 14, 2001, in a symbolic message to the rest of the world about this nation's resolve, the USS Cole was relaunched to PRESENTATIONS defend our country against the terrorism that it tried to sink the ship less than one year before. Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we hereby honor and commend the officers and crew of the USS Cole for their heroic acts of bravery and also remember those who gave their lives in the service of our country on board the USS Cole on October 12, 2000. Resolved further that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the crew of the USS Cole as further evidence of the sincere admiration of this legislative body. This is a true and correct copy. Signed by the President of City Council and adopted Council of City of Philadelphia on the 29th of November 2001. Signed by the President of City Council, Anna C. Verna, and sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Lieutenant Walker for remarks. LIEUTENANT WALKER: Thank you. Over 14 months, our nation was called to task and rallied PRESENTATIONS greatly around the crew of the Cole. We had an unfortunate situation and everyone showed their strength, the unity of this nation, and the pride behind us and our resolve. Standing with me today are but a small cross-section of our crew, some of which were there on that 12th day of October, 2000. This past September, the nation was again called to task and again responded with great courage, morals, support, and strength. We showed our resolve and we will return Cole to sea just like our nation will return to its prominence throughout the world. We thank you very much for your hospitality, Philadelphia, for gratuitousness and, again, thank you for having us here. (Applause.)
Thank you very much. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney who will make our next presentation, a resolution honoring the United States Postal Service. Will Leonard Thomas, our City Hall postal carrier and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. PRESENTATIONS (Applause.)
Thank you, Madam President. It is right and proper that since 9/11 we are honoring members of the military, our armed services, public safety workers, police officers and fire fighters who we have often taken for granted every day until 9/11 and witnessed firsthand their valor and integrity and courage. There's also another group of workers that often are unrecognized, taken for granted, and sometimes maligned unfairly, and these are the people who are standing behind us. Since 9/11 there's been a terrible situation on continued terrorism through our mail system. And despite those terroristic acts and the loss of life and the fear that they must encounter every day, they push on valiantly and bravely. So in our neighborhoods when we see that blue uniform, we should remember their work everyday through rain, snow, sleet, dark of night, and anthrax they come through. This is a resolution honoring the US Postal Service and its mail carriers and inspectors both locally and nationally for their service to our region and country. PRESENTATIONS Whereas, the United States Postal Service as 12,000 full-time employees and another 2,000 part-time employees in the City of Philadelphia, thus serving as a critical engine for our region's economy providing essential middle class jobs for our residents; and Whereas, in the last two months, the postal service and the rest of the country has been struggling to adjust to the national anthrax outbreak tragedy which has resulted in numerous injuries and several fatalities so far, including two postal workers.
Whereas, this anthrax outbreak has caused a decrease in the amount of mail being sent by Americans and has disrupted the postal service in many ways, including 320 postal facilities that have been evacuated for varying amounts of time largely because of 7,000 hoaxes, threats, and suspicious mailings; and Whereas, thus far, the regional processing and distribution facility at 30th and Market Streets has experienced no major disruption, and has, in fact, seen an increased in activity because of mail being rerouted from the Belmawr, New PRESENTATIONS Jersey, processing facility where several anthrax outbreaks have been traced to; and
Whereas, the postal workers nationally and especially in our region have performed their duties admirably in the face of much public fear and very real concern for their own personal health implementing tighter security measures and more inspections without an increase in absence or a disruption in service because all of our country's postal employees are committed to making sure that the nation's mail is delivered on time. Now, therefore, it be
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that the Council honor the US Postal Service and its mail carriers and inspectors both locally and nationally for their service to our region and our country. And we truly from our bottom of our hearts thank you for your work. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
On behalf of the PRESENTATIONS Philadelphia Postal Service and all its employees, I'd like to thank you for our recognition. It is appreciated. I do have to say the last few months has been very stressful, especially for my letter carriers. I'd also like to ask that if you see your carrier in the next two weeks, please wish him a happy holiday. And thank you again. (Applause.)
Good morning. I'm John Sinin (ph), the assistant postal inspector in charge here in Philadelphia. And thank you, Councilman Kenney and the rest of the Councilmembers for honoring heros in uniform this morning. And I want to take this opportunity to thank the City of Philadelphia. Your hazmat crews and your city police did a commendable, outstanding job through this whole effort. Postal inspectors over the past few months have responded to over 2,000 calls from concerned citizens in the City of Philadelphia about suspected anthrax mailings. None of those mailings contained anthrax, but there were 54 hoax mailings. It caused a lot of panic. A Home Depot was closed down for four days. 19 post offices were evacuated and 50 Planned Parenthood clinics here in PRESENTATIONS Philadelphia received suspect anthrax mailings. But thanks to the dedicated tips, leads, and work from these men and women in uniform, the postal carriers, the clerks and supervisors, we were able to working with the FBI and the police from the City of Philadelphia arrest those five individuals responsible. And thank you, Councilman Kenney. Again, I would like to again give a hand of applause to these men and women who help restore calm to the City of Philadelphia. (Applause.)
Next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Clerk. The Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read any other communications PRESENTATIONS in her possession.
Thank you. The next order of business is the 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 so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and presently seconded that immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction be made. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam PRESENTATIONS President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. This morning I introduce one resolution sponsored by myself and Donna Miller dealing with dogs, and another Action Voting Rights Act sponsored by Councilman Clarke, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown, and Councilman Rick Mariano as well as myself.
The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
Excuse me, Madam President. Both were signed by all Members of Council.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the first resolution.
A resolution authorizing a joint hearing before the Committee on Public Safety and the Committee on License of Inspection regarding the City's enforcement procedures and practices with respect to the registration of dogs and the City's leash law and the coordination of efforts from the Health Department and the Department of License and PRESENTATIONS Inspections.
Madam President, 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. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And the resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution urging United States Senators Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum to support Senate Bill No. 565 and House Bill No. 1170 entitled, "The Equal Protection of Voting Rights Act of 2001," sponsored by US Representative John Connors of Michigan and US Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut. PRESENTATIONS THE COURT: The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. 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. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. PRESENTATIONS The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution declaring December 14, 2001, as Read for 2002 United We Read Day in 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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution calling upon Mayor John F. Street to publicly release to the citizens, taxpayers, and parents of the City his long-term educational and financial reform plan for improving the quality performance and fiscal management of the public school system and to share with the public his expectations and reasons for entering into a memorandum of understanding with both Governor Ridge and Governor Schweiker which authorized a state takeover of the public school system.
Madam President, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one privileged resolution co-sponsored by all Members of City Council. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution honoring Police Commissioner John Timoney for his leadership and dedication to the City of Philadelphia.
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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the motion carries. Councilman Ortiz, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?
Thank you. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing Highway Tabernacle Church, owner of the property located 1801 Spring Garden Street to construct, use, and maintain encroachments on and over the north footway of Spring Garden Street between 18th and 19th Streets.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth.
The Chair INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution honoring the City Employees Combined Campaign Choir.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The next order of business is reports from committees. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Finance INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Committee.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. The Committee on Finance to which was referred Bill No. 010694 entitled, an ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of the service agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Redevelopment Authority relating to comprehensive neighborhood transformation program for revitalization, renewal, redevelopment, and transformation of blighted areas within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bill No. 010694. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 010694. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and Bill No. 010694 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Public Property and Public Works reports four bills out with favorable recommendations.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works to which was referred Bill No. 010543 entitled, an ordinance amending Chapter INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Vacate and Surplus Properties," by adding a subsection to the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations. And Bill No. 010633 -
Madam President, I move the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 010543, 010633, 010696 and 010712. (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 Bill Nos. 010543, 010633, 010696 and 010712. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bills just read will be placed on today's INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS First Reading Calendar.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports 13 bills our -
I'm sorry, Councilman. We failed to read other bills from the committee.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works to which was referred Bill No. 010633 entitled, an ordinance authorizing the Commission of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to accept a quit claim deed from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that is commonly known as the Pennsylvania Hall parcel. And Bill No. 010696, an ordinance authorizing Commissioner on Public Property and Director of Commerce on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to accept from the School District of Philadelphia all or any portion of a certain real estate in the vicinity of Red Lion Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS And Bill No. 010712 entitled, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase a certain tract of land situate 2114 to 60 North American Street, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
A motion was previously made regarding the bills just read by the clerk. They will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports out 13 bills with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and Members of Council of the City of Philadelphia. The Committee on Streets and Services to which was REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES referred Bill No. 010335 entitled, an ordinance revising parking regulations on Pine Street, south side, from 42nd Street to 43rd Street. And Bill No. 010341 entitled, an ordinance establishing a regulation on 7100 block of North Uber Street. And Bill No. 010496 entitled, an ordinance authorizing Richard Lay to construct, own, and maintain a private pole, electrical appurtenances, and area wire, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 010559 entitled, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by placing on the City Plan Marvin Street from Brown Street to Parrish Street. And Bill No. 010603 entitled, an ordinance granting permission Nick Manginni, owner of the newsstand located on the north footway of Oregon Avenue for purposes of supplying electrical and phone service to his newsstand. And Bill No. 010606 entitled, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow away zone regulation on Vine Street from 54th Street REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES to 63rd Street, both sides. And Bill No. 010616 entitled, an ordinance authorizing Ben Franklin Foods to construct, use, and maintain two one-story building additions, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 010618 entitled, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow away zone regulation on Haverford Avenue from 68th Street to Brockton Road, both sides. And Bill No. 010619 entitled, an ordinance amending Section 9-403 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Motor Buses," by adding a provision which prohibits the loading and unloading of passengers at the off street locations on City Avenue. And Bill No. 010620 entitled, an ordinance amending Section 10-722 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Use of Dumpsters," by adding a subsection providing for hours of collection on City Avenue from 47th Street to Belmont Avenue, east side. And Bill No. 010659 entitled, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code concerning refuse and littering by REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES adding a new section entitled residential eligibility for municipal collection. And Bill No. 010661 entitled, an ordinance authorizing National Railroad Passenger Corporation to construct, own, and maintain a pedestrian bridge and vertical transportation structure, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 010667 entitled, an ordinance authorizing the revision of City Plan No. 19S by relocating a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and gas main purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
I move that the rules of suspended permitting first reading these 12 bills just read into the record.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit Bill Nos. 010335, 010341, 010496, 010559, 010603, 010606, REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 010616, 010618, 010619, 010620, and 010661, also 010669. All in favor -- yes?
The one other bill that was introduced reported out is not being asked for first reading.
So Bill No. 010659 will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for our next Session of Council.
The bills read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. The Clerk will REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 010694, an ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of the service agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Redevelopment Authority relating to comprehensive neighborhood transformation program for revitalization, renewal, redevelopment, and transformation of blighted areas within the City of Philadelphia.
Bill No. 010543, an ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Vacate and Surplus Properties," by amending Section 16-404, the Vacant Property Review Committee, by adding a subsection to the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations.
And Bill No. 010633, an ordinance authorizing the Commission of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to accept a quit claim deed from the Commonwealth of REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Pennsylvania for a certain parcel of land that is part of the site of the former Philadelphia Civic Center and that is commonly known as the Pennsylvania Hall parcel.
And Bill No. 010696, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner on Public Property and the Director of Commerce on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to accept from the School District of Philadelphia all or any portion of a certain real estate in the vicinity of Red Lion Road and Roosevelt Boulevard.
And Bill No. 010712, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase a certain tract of land situate 2114 to 60 North American Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010335, an ordinance revising parking regulations on Pine REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Street, south side, from 42nd Street to 43rd Street.
And Bill No. 010341, an ordinance establishing a regulation on 7100 block of North Uber Street.
And Bill No. 010496, an ordinance authorizing Richard Lay to construct, own, and maintain a private pole, electrical appurtenances, and area wire for supplying electrical service to his vending truck, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010559, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by placing on the City Plan Marvin Street from Brown Street to Parrish Street.
And Bill No. 010603, an REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ordinance granting permission to Nick Manginni, owner of the newsstand located on the north footway of Oregon Avenue, west of Swanson Street, to construct, use, and maintain overhead electrical telecommunication wires, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010606, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow away zone regulation on Vine Street from 54th Street to 63rd Street, both sides.
And Bill No. 010616, an ordinance authorizing Ben Franklin Foods, tenant of the property 3801 Salmon Street, to construct, use, and maintain two one-story building additions, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010618, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow away zone regulation on Haverford Avenue from 68th REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Street to Brockton Road, both sides.
And Bill No. 010619, an ordinance amending Section 9-403 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Motor Buses," by adding a provision which prohibits the loading and unloading of passengers at the off street locations on City Avenue.
And Bill No. 010620, an ordinance amending Section 10-722 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Use of Dumpsters," by adding a new section providing for hours of collection on City Avenue from 47th Street to Belmont Avenue, east side.
And Bill No. 010661, an ordinance authorizing National Railroad Passenger Corporation to construct, own, and maintain a pedestrian bridge and vertical transportation structure on, over, and below the Arch Street public FIRST READING CALENDAR right-of-way adjacent to 30th Street Station, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010667, an ordinance authorizing the revision of City Plan No. 19S by relocating a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and gas main purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair agrees. The bills read by the Clerk will be placed on the second reading and final passage calendar for our next session. That concludes the First Reading Calendar. 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.
Thank you, Madam President. Today bill Nos. 010646, 010 -
We are on FIRST READING CALENDAR page -- I wanted to read those amended last.
Excuse me a moment. Councilman Mariano, are you going to move on Bill No. 657 or are you holding that?
I'll begin again. Today Bill Nos. 010646, 010647, 010648, 010649, 010662, 010663, 010664, and 010689 are being called up for second reading and final passage. Bill Nos. 010493, 010577 and 010690 are to be amended today. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 010493.