A resolution honoring Dorothy Johnson Speight and joining families in the community in celebrating of the Temple University chapter of the Compassionate Friends and upon the occasion of its 12th anniversary.
I move for the adoption of resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed, nay. The ayes have it and the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
Madam President, I INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS offer one bill and one resolution for consideration today.
Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application, and if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the act of April 12, 1956, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight and to support comprehensive economic development programs.
Madam President, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS saying aye. Those opposed, nay. The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lancaster Avenue, 56th Street, Haddington Street, and 57th Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
I have one bill, one resolution to be referred to the appropriate committee, and one resolution on your behalf.
Thank you. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution recognizing the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation.
I move for adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings on the benefits of art and cultural programs in the relationship in the development of the youth in the City of INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS Philadelphia, and to further investigate potential opportunities to increase the availability of arts and cultural programs in the City of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 6-301 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Food Establishments," by amending the license fee for family day care homes and certain group child care facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill and am proud to say it's co-introduced by the Majority Leader, Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of the bill. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
An ordinance amending Chapter 21-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by adding Section 21-802 of the Philadelphia Community Reinvestment Commission.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.
Thank you, Madam Chair. I have one privileged resolution.
Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution recognizing September 26, 2000 as "STOP IT NOW!" Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Day in the City of Philadelphia.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.
The clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance regulating the movement of traffic on Chestnut Street, and particularly authorizing right turns to be made from Chestnut Street at certain intersections in Center City, Philadelphia.
This bill referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS Chapter 14-300, entitled "Commercial Districts," by amending 14-312, entitled "Commercial District Rules and Exceptions For All Districts," by excluding the area between Dickinson Street, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Reed Street, and Water Street from for provisions requiring a special-use permit for offsite parking, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Madam Chair. I have one bill and one resolution.
The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings and investigate ways to monitor and coordinate programs for offenders adjudicated to INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS court-mandated community service.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Philadelphia Code relating to public property by adding a new section 16-600, entitled "Development Districts," to grant the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia the authority to create development districts that will waive certain challenges to condemnation within a development district, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. Is Councilman Longstreth in the building, in the room?
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Madam President, I INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS have two resolutions.
The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution honoring and congratulating the Woodmere Art Museum upon celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Madam President, I move 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. Those opposed, nay. The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The clerk will please read the second resolution.
A resolution honoring and commending Don Baker upon his retirement after INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS 30 years of dedicated service at the Philadelphia Gas Works.
Madam President, I move the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion is carried.
There are no reports from committee and there are no bills on today's first-reading calendar. Therefore, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling bills on the second-reading and final-passage calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS Today Bill No. 000394 is called for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 000394.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 18-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating 36th Street from Wharton Street to Grays Ferry Avenue, and placing on the City Plan a certain right-of-way within the bed of 36th Street.
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.
Aye. Did Mr. Cohen vote? UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: Council President, he's out of the room for just one minute. He'll be right back.
The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. This concludes the calendar for today.
Are there any speeches on the part of the Minority? (No speeches on the part of the Minority.)
Are there any speeches on the part of the Majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. SPEECHES
Thank you, Madam President. A short note on two issues. Number one, we certainly -
Excuse me, Councilwoman. The noise level in this room is much too high. Councilwoman, please proceed.
Thank you. We certainly regret that in my district yesterday two youngsters were shot and that we commend certainly the police department on having the new armed captains in the district who are dealing with violence in schools and for a new initiative on behalf of the school district and the police department to deal with that issue, and we look forward to working with them in that regard. And my second issue is certainly a thank you to the FOP. I guess about two weeks ago they sponsored a carnival and invited 367 families from the public shelter system and they provided food and their participation in all activities at the carnival, and in fact, even money so that -SPEECHES 50-cent coins so that they could apply for drawings. And one young lady who lives in a shelter on Woodland Avenue was a recipient of a brand-new bike. So we want to publicly say to the FOP thank you for helping people in need and youngsters who would otherwise have not had an opportunity to enjoy a carnival this summer. Thank you, Madam President.
Thank you. Councilman Cohen, do you wish to be recognized?
Madam President, I request that my vote be recorded as aye on Bill No. 000394.
The record will so indicate. Thank you. Are there any other speeches on the part of the Majority? (No further speeches.)
There being none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.
Madam President, I ADJOURNMENT move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, September 21, 2000, at 10 a.m.
It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until September 21, 2000. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. The ayes have it, and Council will stand adjourned until Thursday, the 21st. (Adjourned at 11:30 a.m.) C E R T I F I C A T E I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, September 14 2000, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: STATED MEETING __________________________________, JOSEPHINE CARDILLO, Registered Professional Reporter