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Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 29, 2003

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 29, 2003

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Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption of the Resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Clerk will please read the last Resolution. THE

Chief Clerk

A Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke. AND RES.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption of the Resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Madam President, I have one Resolution. Can I make a statement about this Resolution, please.

Councilwoman Verna

Certainly.

Councilman Rizzo

Madam President, Wolf Dolman has been a Channel 6 camera person for almost 40 years. And his coworkers came to me and asked me to do this Resolution., but it's a surprise. They sent him to Scranton today so he wouldn't be around to hear about this Resolution. So I'd just AND RES. appreciate it -- next week we're going to present it to him -- that no one mentions the Resolution because they're trying to make it a surprise. Thank you.

Councilwoman Verna

The Clerk will read the Resolution. THE

Chief Clerk

A Resolution honoring Wolf Dolman upon his return and after nearly 40 years as an Action News photographer for WPVI TV Channel 6.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

I move for adoption Resolution. And Councilman Nutter tells me that he probably already knows by now. I move for the adoption of the Resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the Resolution has been adopted. Though we don't have a Resolution to present today, it is my understanding that one of our colleagues is celebrating a birthday. She is going to be asked to be leaving very shortly and we would like to wish her continued good health and happiness. And at this time, I would all like you to join me in saying happy birthday to Councilwoman Krajewski. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

Councilwoman, I know you have laryngitis. How do you care to vote the Bills and Resolutions that will be coming up? I understand you want to be excused.

Councilwoman Krajewski

I wish to be recorded voting aye on all Bills and Resolutions.

Councilwoman Verna

And I believe there's an amendment.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Also voting aye on the amendment.

Council President Verna

Thank you. I better. And happy birthday. Our next order of business is reports from committees. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee on Finance.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports out two bills with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chief Clerk will please read the report. THE

Chief Clerk

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance to which was referred Bill No. 030251, entitled an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 030335, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of the City of Philadelphia on behalf of the City and in cooperation with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to undertake a project to health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the City of Philadelphia, all under terms and conditions; Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 030251 and 030335. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Verna

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. 030251 and 030335. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Verna

The ayes have it read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen for a report.

Councilman Cohen

Thank you, Madam President. The Committees on Law and Government, Public Safety, and Health and Human Services offer an interim report on Resolutions 020695 and 020832. The reports are signed by every member of each of the three committees.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chief Clerk will please read the report. THE

Chief Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, Public Safety, Human Health and Human Services after conducting investigations authorized pursuant to Resolutions 020695 and 020832 have issued an interim report calling upon the Governor and the Pennsylvania Legislature to completely immediately rescind the FY '04 budget cuts made to drug and alcohol programs and to Medicare services, and additionally to increase funding levels in both areas to meet demonstrated need.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Thank you, Madam President. I failed to note that you, Madam President, also signed the report since you're ex officio member of each of the Committees, so it's unanimously reported by the Committees. I move the City Council approve and adopt interim report and its conclusions. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that City Council approve and adopt the interim report of the Committees on the Resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the motion carries. It has been moved and seconded that City Council approve and adopt interim report on the Committees on Law and Government, Public Safety, Human Health and Human Services and its conclusions. indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.

Councilman Dicicco

Thank you, Madam President. It the Committee on Streets and Services reports out 34 Bills and one Resolution with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chief Clerk please read the report. THE

Chief Clerk

To President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Streets and Services to which was referred Resolution No. 030401, entitled a Resolution also naming the 1800 block of Webster Street as Marian Anderson Place; And Bill No. 030214, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 5 of an Ordinance, Bill 010661, approved December 28, 2001, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the Railroad Passenger Corporation to maintain a pedestrian bridge below Arch Street at 30th Street Station; And Bill No. 030247, entitled an Ordinance authorizing Gold Incorporated to construct, own, and maintain a one-story building addition to the east footway of 12th Street; And Bill No. 030249, entitled an Ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 253 of the area lying northwardly from the intersection of Uruh Avenue and Oakley Street; And Bill No. 030250, entitled an Ordinance amending 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Sidewalk Sales," by revising and expanding an existing area in which sidewalk sales are prohibited; And Bill No. 030333, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting sidewalk vending on portions of Baltimore Avenue; And Bill No. 030336, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to Exclusive maintain an open air sidewalk cafe; And Bill No. 030337, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code relating to sidewalk sales and vending in residential areas by adding a new provision prohibiting sidewalk sales and vending; And Bill No. 030338, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the installation of two left turn green arrow traffic signals at the intersection Rising Sun Avenue and Adams Avenue; Bill No. 030341, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to Johnny Mananas Restaurant, located 4201 Ridge Avenue to operate and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe; And Bill No. 030343, entitled an Ordinance authorizing Wills Eye Hospital, 800 Walnut Street, to construct, own and maintain a roof beam architectural embellishment; And Bill No. 030344, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to Ride the Ducks International to remove an existing wood and metal newsstand located on the west sidewalk of South Independence Mall West; 030345, entitled an Ordinance authorizing National Constitution Center, Bourse Building to construct, own and maintain the National Constitution Center encroachment on the east footway of Independence Mall West; And Bill No. 030346 entitled, an Ordinance granting permission to Lougeswaran Vijayhratnam, owner of the newsstand at the southeast corner of Ninth Street and Walnut Street, to construct, use and maintain an electrical conduit; And Bill No. 030347 entitled, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Salter Street from Third Street to Orianna Street; And Bill No. 030348, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to Nahal Desai, owner of the newsstand at the northeast corner of Juniper Street and Market Street; And Bill No. 030349, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to Sprint Communications Company, its successors and assigns to construct telecommunications service connections in and under the public rights-of-way and City streets; And Bill No. 030350, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan 27S by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Dilworth Street from Wolf Street to Ritner Street; And Bill No. 030351, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to 801 Last Resort to operate and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe; And Bill No.

Chief Clerk

030352, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 370 and 308 by relocating certain portions of the curb lines on Chestnut Street from Independence Mall East to 18th Street; And Bill No. 030374, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Phillies, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, its successors and assigns to construct own and maintain a total of 55 street light poles and 27 pedestrian light poles; And Bill No. 030375, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to Popi's Enterprises construct, use and maintain a building encroachment; And Bill No. 030376, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines grades on a portion of City plan No. 17S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Oakford Street from 30th Street to 31st Street; And Bill No. 030378, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to Coleman Properties, a Pennsylvania partnership, its successors and assigns, to construct and remove a ductbank for telecommunication purposes; And Bill No. 030381, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by narrowing Delaware Avenue from Tioga Street to Wheatsheaf Lane; And Bill No. 030384, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 4 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 010381, approved June 14, 2001, entitled an Ordinance authorizing Edward Flippen to construct, use, and maintain a one-story building addition; And Bill No. 030385, entitled an Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of from 59th Street to Felton Street; And Bill No. 030387, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the installation of stop signs on Second Street at the intersection of Poplar Street; And Bill No. 030388, entitled an Ordinance authorizing Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation, 2600 Christian Street, its successors and assigns, to construct, own, and maintain and underground chilled water distribution; And Bill No. 030390, entitled an Ordinance granting permission to SunGard Availability Services, 401 North Broad Street, to construct a concrete conduit bank housing electrical cables; And Bill No. 030391, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan 26S by striking from the City Plan Porter Street from Christopher Columbus Boulevard to Weccacoe Street; And Bill No. 030393, entitled an Ordinance amending Chapter 11-300 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Board of Surveyors," by 11-301 entitled "Street Improvements"; And Bill No. 030394, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Cabell Road and Lester Road; And Bill No. 030396, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the Center City District, 917 Filbert Street, its successors and assigns to construct, own, and maintain a total of 27 pedestrian scale light poles; And Bill No. 030398, entitled an Ordinance authorizing G2S2 Associates, owner of the property 1605 Sansom Street to construct and maintain a building encroachment over and above the north footway of the 1600 block of Sansom Street; Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of 34 Bills and the one Resolution that have just been read into the record. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the Bills just read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Verna

The ayes have it, and the Bills just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. Resolution No. 030401 will be placed at the end of today's Calendar. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano for a report from the Committee of Licenses and Inspections.

Councilman Mariano

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports one Bill with favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chief Clerk report. THE

Chief Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to which was referred Bill No. 030254, entitled an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions by amending Section 9-208 relating to sidewalk cafes by amending and adding certain provisions for regulating sidewalk cafes, all under certain terms and conditions; respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached Bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill 030254. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 030254. All in favor will indicate by saying (Aye.)

Councilwoman Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Verna

The ayes have it, and the Bill just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. That concludes the reports from committees. Our next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the Bills on the First Reading Calendar. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030222, an Ordinance creating the Progress Plaza Tax Increments Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Broad Street on the west, Oxford Street on the north, 13th Street on the east, and Jefferson Street on the south.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030251, an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. And Bill No. 030335, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of the City of Philadelphia on behalf of the City and in cooperation with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to undertake a project to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the City of Philadelphia, all under terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030214, an Ordinance amending Section 5 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 010661, approved December 28, 2001, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the Railroad Passenger Corporation to maintain a pedestrian bridge below Arch Street at 30th Street Station.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030247, authorizing Gold Incorporated to construct, own, and maintain a one-story building addition to the east footway of 12th Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030249, entitled an Ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 253 of the area lying northwardly from the intersection of Uruh Avenue and Oakley Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030250, an Ordinance amending 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Sidewalk Sales," by revising and expanding an existing area in which sidewalk sales are prohibited.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030333, an Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting sidewalk vending on portions of Baltimore Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030336, an Ordinance granting permission to Exclusive Enterprises to operate and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030337, an Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code relating to sidewalk sales and vending in residential areas by adding a new provision prohibiting sidewalk sales.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030338, an Ordinance authorizing the installation of two left turn green arrow traffic signals at the intersection Rising Sun Avenue and Adams Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030341, an Ordinance granting permission to Johnny Mananas Restaurant, located 4201 Ridge Avenue to operate and air sidewalk cafe.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030343, an Ordinance authorizing Wills Eye Hospital, 800 Walnut Street, to construct, own and maintain a roof beam architectural embellishment.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030344, an Ordinance granting permission to Ride the Ducks International to remove an existing wood and metal newsstand.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030345, an Ordinance authorizing National Constitution Center, Bourse Building to construct, own and maintain the National Constitution Center encroachment on the east footway of Independence Mall West.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030346, permission to Lougeswaran Vijayhratnam, owner of the newsstand at the southeast corner of Ninth Street and Walnut Street to construct, use and maintain electrical services to the newsstand.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030347 , an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Salter Street from Third Street to Orianna Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030348, an Ordinance granting permission to Nahal Desai, owner of the newsstand at the northeast corner of Juniper Street and Market Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030349, an Ordinance granting permission to Sprint Communications Company, its successors and assigns to construct telecommunications service connections cables in and under the public rights-of-way and City streets.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030350, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan 27S by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Dilworth Street from Wolf Street to Ritner Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030351, an Ordinance granting permission to 801 Last Resort to operate and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030352, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 370 and 308 by relocating certain portions of the curb lines on Chestnut Street from Independence Mall East to 18th Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030374, an Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Phillies, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, its successors and assigns to construct own and maintain a total of 55 street light poles and 27 pedestrian light poles.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030375, an Ordinance granting permission to Popi's Enterprises to construct, use and maintain a building encroachment.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. And Bill No. 030378, an Ordinance granting permission to Coleman Properties, a Pennsylvania partnership, its successors and assigns, to construct and remove a ductbank for telecommunication purposes.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030376, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines grades on a portion of City plan No. 17S by striking Plan and vacating Oakford Street from 30th Street to 31st Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030381, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by narrowing Delaware Avenue from Tioga Street to Wheatsheaf Lane.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030384, an Ordinance amending Section 4 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 010381, approved June 14, 2001, entitled an Ordinance authorizing Edward Flippen to construct, use, and maintain a one-story building addition.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030385, an Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Haddington Lane from 59th Street to Felton Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030387, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the installation of stop signs on Second Street at the intersection of Poplar Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030388, entitled an Ordinance authorizing Trigen-Philadelphia Energy Corporation, 2600 Christian Street, its successors and assigns, to construct, own, and maintain and underground chilled water distribution system.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030390, an Ordinance granting permission to SunGard Availability Services to construct electrical cables and private telecommunications facilities.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030391, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan 26S by striking from the City Plan Porter Street from Christopher Weccacoe Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030393, an Ordinance amending Chapter 11-300 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Board of Surveyors," by amending Chapter 11-301 entitled "Street Improvements."

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030394, an Ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Cabell Road and Lester Road.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030396, an Ordinance authorizing the Center City District, 917 Filbert Street, its successors and assigns to construct, own, and maintain a total of 27 pedestrian scale light poles.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030398, 05/29/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE an Ordinance authorizing G2S2 Associates, owner of the property 1605 Sansom Street to construct and maintain a building encroachment over and above the north footway of the 1600 block of Sansom Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030254 an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions by amending Section 9-208 relating to sidewalk cafes by amending and adding certain provisions for regulating sidewalk cafes.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Resolution 030401, Resolution also naming the 1800 block of Webster Street as Marian Anderson Place.

Councilwoman Verna

The Bills just read by the Clerk will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar next Session. That concludes the first reading. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up Bills for consideration on today's Second Reading and Final 05/29/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE Passage Calendar.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill Nos. 030017, 030401 is to be amended, 030002, 030003, 030004, 030005, 030006, 030008, 030009, 030010, 030012, 030013, 030215, 030069, 030070, 030371, 030372, 020084, 030303 are being called up for second reading and final -

Councilwoman Verna

Excuse me, Councilwoman, did you say 020084.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Yes, ma'am.

Councilwoman Verna

I believe the Councilman requested that that be held.

Councilwoman Blackwell

I'm sorry. My error. All these Bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for consideration. And again Bill No. 030141 is to be amended.

Councilwoman Verna

And all other Bills are will be held.

Councilwoman Blackwell

All other Bills being held. Thank you, Madam President.

Councilwoman Verna

At this time the 05/29/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Thank you, Madam President. I would ask at this time, since I have to leave the Council Chamber on City-related business to be recorded as voting aye on all amendments and Bills, with the Chair's permission.

Councilwoman Verna

And Resolutions.

Councilman O'Neill

And Resolutions.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. You are excused. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 030017. THE

Chief Clerk

An Ordinance establishing a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of Ridge Avenue from Main Street to 7220 Ridge Avenue and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Ridge Avenue to be known as the Roxborough District; designating the Roxborough Development Corporation.

Council President Verna

This Bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the Bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll. 05/29/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski voting aye. Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill voting aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz. 05/29/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. The next Bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030141. THE

Chief Clerk

An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Amusement businesses," by amending 9-703 to prohibit the use of pyrotechnic devices, fireworks, explosives or similar materials within dance halls, all under certain terms and conditions.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano. 05/29/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE

Councilman Mariano

Thank you, Madam President. I have to leave the Chambers at this time. I want to leave my vote as voting yes for all Bills and an amendments and resolutions.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. You're excused. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke regarding Bill No. 030141.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 030141. It is somewhat technical in nature No. 4 in Section 9-703, essentially deleting "refrain" in the language and putting "prohibit the use pyrotechnics." This amendment has circulated both in the caucus and is currently being circulated now. I'd like to make a motion for approval of the amendment to Bill No. 030141. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? 05/29/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have, and the motion carries. And the bill will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for next week. At this time, I would ask the Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 030002. THE

Chief Clerk

An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2004-2009 inclusive.

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode. 05/29/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.