COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:15 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM GREENLEE COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, CHIEF CLERK V A R A L L O Incorporated Litigation Support Services Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215.561.2220 215.567.2670
Good morning. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. 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 Pastor Keon Gerow of the Catalyst for Change Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Blackwell. At this time, I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Members and guests rise.)
We can assume the position and posture of prayer. Our great God who has brought us from a mighty long way, we give you praise, adoration and thanks for who you are and what you're doing in the lives of these, your people, here in the City of Philadelphia. How grateful we are and humbled, honored even, that you would give us breath in our bodies and the activities of our limbs on this day. God, we pray for every City Council member here. We pray that you will raise up leaders of integrity, morals and ethics to lead this city into a brighter tomorrow. God, we pray for the young people that are gathered here today from Imhotep. Thank you for their victory and championship, not only on the field but also in the classroom. God, we pause to remember, reflect and pray for the young daughter of our community, small, precious, innocent 11-year-old girl who was brutally raped at the hands of her perpetrator and predator. God, we pray for healing in her body, healing in her emotions, healing in her mind. We pray that the community will gather around her to love her, to be there for her, and we pray that justice would take place. We justice will roll down like a mighty river and righteousness like a mighty stream. Now, God, continue to be glorified here in the Chambers. Touch every single individual gathered here on today. And we thank you for unity across the aisles. We pray for our President and every elected leader in the federal government. We pray that you would give them vision that's unparalleled. And we give you praise for what you're going to do in advance. In Jesus' name, amen. (Amen.)
The Chair thanks Pastor Gerow 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, 21st, 2009, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 21st, 2009 stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 21st, 2009 stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of the majority, a leave of absence is requested for Councilman Bill Green.
Thank you. Leave will be granted. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, on behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. 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 City Council, I welcome you to your 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. time, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill, who will present a resolution honoring someone we all know very well, Charles Isdell, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement. Would Mr. Isdell and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. I see that Councilwoman Tasco is being joined by Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, Charlie's former colleagues at the Airport, I'd ask them to come up and join Charlie.
Charlie may be surprised this many people came on their own. We are not. I think the Airport has shut down -
The until noon, I believe. This is a resolution honoring Charles Isdell, Jr. on his retirement. Whereas, the Council of the City of Philadelphia is pleased to recognize and honor Charles Isdell, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement following a distinguished career of 37 years service to the citizens of Philadelphia; Whereas, Charles Isdell, Jr. has served as Director of Aviation since 2000; and
Whereas, during his time as Director of Aviation, Philadelphia International Airport ranked highest in customer satisfaction for large airports in J.D. Power and Associates' 2008 North American Airport Satisfaction Study; and Whereas, Charles Isdell, Jr. oversaw a master plan for the construction of new international and terminals, and the opening of a connector building between Terminals D and E; and Whereas, Charles Isdell, Jr. has worked at the Airport since 1993, following a successful career with assignments as City purchasing agent, Acting Director of what is now the Greater Philadelphia Film Office and as Manager of the City Representative's Office; and
Whereas, Charles Isdell, Jr. has served the public with energy, commitment and fidelity. He has earned high praise for his efforts and the esteem of both his peers and staff. Now, therefore, resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we recognize and honor Charles Isdell, Jr. on the occasion of his retirement after 37 years of outstanding service to the citizens of our region and the City of Philadelphia. resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Charles Isdell, Jr. evidencing the sincere sentiment of this legislative body. This is a certification that this is a true and correct copy of the original resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 22nd day of January 2009. Signed by all Councilmembers and especially Council President Anna Verna.
First, let me say thank you to Councilman O'Neill and Councilwoman Tasco, President Verna, all the members of City Council. So many times over the years we have appeared before this body asking for your help, for your support, budgetary, capital programs, and the support has always been there for the Airport, and on behalf of the Airport and myself, I want to thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful treatment that we've always experienced here in City Council. I want to thank my wife, Nancy, for being with me today. (Applause.)
For helping me to get to this point. And I really want to say, as I've said to some of the high school students that I'm going to be teaching and have been teaching recently, that the fact that I became the Director of Aviation for the City of Philadelphia is proof that any one of them could become the Director of Aviation or similar position in the City government or elsewhere. I'm just a kid from Mayfair who had a lot of support, a lot of help. I see Deputy Mayor Cutler out there. Thank you. sister, Marie. Thanks, Marie. Mark Gale, the person who is running the Airport today. And without taking up too much of your time, I would say that when I moved to the Airport after 17 years working for various City departments in Center City, the thing that changed my life was meeting other Airport employees like Mark Gale and like some of the people behind me today, highly motivated, caring City employees, self-motivated, who wanted to make our airport and our city a better place. Because of them, I began to study airport management, airport security and other things, because I wanted to be like them. So thank you to all of you. Thanks to everybody who is here today, and God bless you. (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Brown, who will present a resolution recognizing Philadelphia native Ms. Hudes. Will Ms. Hudes and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. I see that Councilwoman Brown is being joined by Councilwoman Sanchez. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, colleagues and guests, I have come to know Quiara because of one of my favorite arts and cultural institutions here in the City known as Philadelphia Young Playwrights, and what the Philadelphia Young Playwrights teaches young people is that they have a voice worth hearing. They encourage them to make it heard by writing a play. of the alum of the Philadelphia Young Playwrights program, and since her wonderful work there, we should be proud to know that she was nominated for a Tony award for writing the book and the Broadway musical -- who goes to Broadway? (Some audience members raising their hands.)
Who has seen In the Heights currently playing on Broadway? (Some audience members raising their hands.)
Today with us is the writer of In the Heights. She's the winner of the Lucille Lortel Award, Best Musical; Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical; 2008 Tony Award, Best Musical; 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical; and just this year she is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Philadelphia has every reason to be proud.
It gives me great pleasure because I'm related to Quiara and she is a fabulous human being and I think a product of not only Philadelphia but of the potential that exists within the Puerto Rican/Latino community. So it gives me great honor to share the stage with my colleague in honoring and recognizing Quiara for all her work at such a young age, and we know she's going to do more fabulous things. And when she gets more famous, we might not be able to get her back in Council, so we wanted to get this in. Recognizing playwright and Philadelphia native Quiara Alegria Hudes on the Broadway debut of her musical In the Heights. Whereas, Playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes is a proud Philadelphia native and a graduate of the Philadelphia public school system; and Whereas, Quiara is the daughter of community activist Virginia Sanchez, sister-in-law, and the stepdaughter of my brother-in-law, Mercedes "Sedo" Sanchez, and the older sister of Gabriella, an aspiring actress who currently attends Philadelphia's Creative and Performing Arts High School; Whereas, Quiara is happily married to her soulmate, Ray Beauchamp, and together they share a beautiful daughter, Cecilia, and reside in the Northern Liberties section our city;
Whereas, Quiara has received much acclaim and has been highlighted in Latina magazine as one of the top young Latinas to watch; and Whereas, Quiara's theatrical work draws heavily on the rich Puerto Rican/Latino heritage of Philadelphia and her experiences growing up in a large extended family in our city; and Whereas, the spirit and energy of Philadelphia's neighborhoods are strongly present in the recent play In Heights; and Whereas, In the Heights made its Broadway debut at the Richard Rogers Theatre on Sunday, March 9th, 2008; and Whereas, In the Heights has been met with ecstatic audiences and critical acclaim from such papers as the Philadelphia Inquirer and the New York Times;
Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby recognizes and celebrates Quiara Alegria Hudes on her achievements in the arts and applauds the success of her play In the Heights. May her story and work be an inspiration to all young aspiring artists in Philadelphia for years to come. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy will be presented to Quiara as evidence of the sincere sentiments and recognition of this legislative body. Muchas felicidades. (Applause.)
Thank you so much, Councilwomen. I'm so honored to be in your presence. You're both absolutely role models for me and many other aspiring community leaders here. I do it through writing. You guys do it through government. But thank you both so much. I love the City of Philadelphia. This is incredible for me. I was born and raised in West Philly. The soulmate they mentioned, we met at Central High in the class of 254. We've lived all over the City. We're now mostly residing in New York. So I'm doing my best to represent the City of Philadelphia there. Definitely have not turned into a Mets or Yankees fan yet. Don't plan on it. But I want to thank my family. My husband's parents are here, my parents are here, the staff of Philadelphia Young in 10th grade, they helped me to write and produce my first play, and 16 years later I have a play opened on Broadway. So it's been a wonderful story. I continue to write about the City of Philadelphia and all of its many, many wonderful neighborhoods, like West Philly and North Philly and Chinatown and -COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: South Philly.
South Philly, absolutely. Italian Market. Check that out in my next -- I have an upcoming children's book about the City of Philadelphia that includes the Italian Market in it, a family who works there, Fontaise, Hollywood Meat Market. So thank you all so much. I'm very, very proud to be in this room today. Thank you. (Applause.)
And I do -- the that I should let you guys know I have a children's musical called Barrio Grrrl opening at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in October, and that is about a girl from North Philly who just tries to save every broken heart on her block. So keep your eye out for that, too. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you very much, Madam President. Thank you, Councilwomen. Thank you, Quiara. On behalf of Young Playwrights, I can say it's a very fortunate day for us indeed to be sharing this date with Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, who is our inspiration for always putting the needs of children first, and, of course, the amazing and wonderful Quiara Alegria Hudes, who we've come to know not only as one of America's finest playwrights right now in musical theatre artists, but also for her modesty and grace, and the enthusiasm with which she gives back to her community and specifically to young people is admirable and a model for us all. Thank you for the recognition today of Young Playwrights. Every young person has an important voice worth hearing. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller, who will present a resolution recognizing Imhotep Charter School. Will Mr. Wiggins and those Councilwoman at the podium. I'm sorry. That's Mrs. Wiggins. I apologize. (Applause.)
I see that Councilwoman Miller is being joined by Councilwoman Tasco, Councilwoman Brown and Councilwoman Blackwell. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clarke -- I'm sorry; Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you. Thank you, Madam President. Good morning, everyone. It's certainly an honor to recognize Imhotep. Imhotep is actually one of the, I believe, premiere charter schools, and there's data to support that here in Philadelphia. For nine years in a row, the entire graduating class -- that's 100 percent of the graduating class -- has moved on to post secondary education. (Applause.)
Thank you. This morning, though, we're honoring and recognizing the Imhotep Institute Charter School as the 2009 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association State Boys Basketball Champions. Whereas, Imhotep Institute Charter School is an African-centered science, math and technology learning center located in the 8th Council District; Whereas, Imhotep Institute formed its first basketball team in its 2005 and 2006 season; and
Whereas, on September 19th, 2008, Imhotep celebrated the opening of their first basketball court on school property; and Whereas, in the 2008-2009 season, under the leadership of Head Coach Andre Noble, Imhotep was victorious in all but one game; and
Whereas, win the Philadelphia Public League Championship and District 8-2A City Championship; and Whereas, on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center -- any Penn Staters in here -- the Imhotep Panthers defeated Pittsburgh North Catholic High School Trojans in double overtime, 76 to 67; and
Whereas, five Panther players scored double digits - seniors Sam Prescott, 21 points -(Applause.)
And whereas, not only is Imhotep Institute Charter School the home of 2009 State Basketball Champions, they have succeeded in academics as well, boasting a 100 percent graduation rate for seven straight years since 2002. (Applause.)
Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that Council hereby authorizes, honors and recognizes Imhotep Institute Charter School as the 2009 PIAA State Boys Basketball Champions. Certification, this is a true and correct copy of the original resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 13th day of April 2009. Signed by Anna C. Verna, President of City Council. Introduced by Miller, Blondell Reynolds Brown, Jannie Blackwell and Marian Tasco, and co-sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
It is with extreme honor that I said this, I need my students to understand that it is very helpful for me, because I cannot do anything except try to be a woman of excellence, when I'm surrounded by these women of excellence that are role models for me, and that's why I have to be the best woman I can in trying to design a school that educates children and works for excellence. To all that are here, understand that Imhotep Institute Charter High School just moved into a $10 million facility, built in this city in an area that supposedly is a blight area, all built, all empowering young businesses to be supportive. And in that building are 525 outstanding young people. With us today, we also brought this year's graduating class. Again, 100 percent graduation, 100 percent going on to post secondary. (Applause.)
And I must make sure that I say with my outstanding coach that he educated me that to have all three of these championships in one year has never happened in the City of Philadelphia or in the history, to have one high school to win all three. And just for Philadelphia, my coach decided when we were playing against Pittsburgh, Philadelphia had to bring that trophy home. So that's why we worked hard. (Applause.)
First of all -Coach, come and help me -- this is the Public League Championship trophy, and it really is historical. It's passed on, to 1916. And it's passed from school to school to school. My team this year is already trying to make sure that it doesn't go anywhere for next year. This one is the State Championship trophy, and then in the front is the plaque, which is the Philadelphia City Championship trophy. All of them we have at the school. We had to go and buy a trophy case just for all of that. At this time, we would like all Imhotep Institute Charter High School senior class to stand. (Senior class standing.) (Applause.)
We also want to call one name out at this time. There is one basketball player missing, but we want to acknowledge Will Adams. If you don't know, Will Adams played that hard game not knowing that he had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is in now, so he's not with us, but that's why we want to call his name. (Applause.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on May 27th and June 3rd, 2009, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 21st, 2009, except Bill No. 090244; and I am transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration of your honorable body an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to the Delaware Expressway; and An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 63 and 67 by relocating the northeasterly and southwesterly curblines of Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. The Chief Clerk will please read any other communications in her possession.
Thank you very much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of myself, Councilmembers DiCicco and Green, I offer one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings to explore the opportunity to implement a permanent SCOPE project to create a simplified and cost-effective process for putting vacant and underutilized City-owned properties back into productive use.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce one bill and five resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carriers," by adding a new Section 9-408, entitled "Multi-Seat Pedalcycles," to provide for the licensing and regulation of businesses operating multi-seat pedalcycles for hire, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing the service of Jettie D. Newkirk, Esquire, on the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
Thank you, Madam President. This is co-sponsored by Councilman Jones, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, and I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing June 8, 2009 as "Homeless Children and Youth Day," and congratulating Dr. Ellen Bassuk of the National Center on Family Homelessness and the Family Service Provider Network for leadership on the problem of homeless children and youth.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving the University of Pennsylvania's proposed amendment to the Institutional Development District Master Plan pursuant to Chapter 14-1107 of The Philadelphia Code relating to "Zoning and Planning."
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 24th, 51st and 60th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 3rd Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter providing for the recovery of enhanced monetary damages for persons who file false or fraudulent claims with the City.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to the Delaware Expressway.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I offer two bills on my behalf, one resolution on behalf of the Administration and two resolutions on your behalf.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new chapter with provisions relating to how and when required notices shall be published and advertised.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding as a permissible location the east side of Wadsworth Avenue.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
Madam President, point of order, please. We sent out one resolution we shouldn't have. Would you get it, the Administration's resolution. Thank you.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 36th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 36th and 40th Wards 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 say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I have one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution honoring and recognizing Stenton Park Blue Bandits Soccer Team for capturing the 2009 inaugural Philadelphia Parking Authority/Department of Recreation Indoor Soccer Championship.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Madam President. I have two resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution honoring the Philadelphia Portuguese Heritage Commission on the commemoration of Portuguese Day.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 7th, 19th, 23rd, 33rd and 37th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Madam President. I have two resolutions, one co-sponsored by yourself, Councilman Goode, Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, and then a second co-sponsored by Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Father's Day Rally Committee in their efforts to promote positive programs and activities for the African American male population of our great city.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing and celebrating the Philadelphia Tribune on the occasion of its 125th anniversary serving the African American community in the Greater Philadelphia 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 say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Madam President. No bills or resolutions today.
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. One resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 2nd Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
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.
Thank you, Madam President. I have four bills. One of the bills is co-sponsored by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and Councilman Curtis Jones.
An ordinance authorizing the Commission on Parks and Recreation to establish Regional Parks and Recreation Advisory Committees, and providing for the powers and responsibilities, and composition, of said Committees; all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 63 and 67 by relocating the northeasterly and southwesterly curblines of Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sedgley Avenue, Diamond Street and Glennwood Avenue.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Bill No. 080588, approved December 22nd, 2008, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Arch Street, 18th Street, Cuthbert Street and 19th Street."
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
The Chief Clerk will please read the resolution.
A resolution honoring Philadelphia Police Detective Robert B. Ballentine, Jr., Badge No. 9063, on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department.
Madam President, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)