And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by striking from the City Plan Marshall Street from Bainbridge Street to Kater Street.
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 12th Street, Catharine Street, Fawn Street and Clymer Street.
The 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 12th Street, Spruce Street, Camac Street and Manning Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by repealing Section 10-726, entitled "Commercial Establishment Waste Management."
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on both sides of Aramingo Avenue, between Lehigh Avenue and Duncan Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution designating the week of Monday, October 5, 2009 through Monday, October 12, 2009 as Christopher Columbus Week in celebration of the festivities commemorating Columbus' historic voyage to the new world.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. This resolution was co-sponsored by myself along with you. Thank you. (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 Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the Board of Revision of Taxes' governance and assessment methodology.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a motion. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: 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 will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution also naming Spring Garden Street -- I'm sorry; Spring Street between 9th and 10th Streets in honor of Maribelle "Mitzie" Mackenzie.
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 properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution proclaiming the week of September 14, 2009 as "Mom and Pop Store Week."
Again, 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 properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution reappointing Wayne Fisher to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: I move for the adoption -- these are the district resolutions. Don't they get referred to committee, or no?
Yes. May I suggest to the Clerk that he read them all at one time and we could cast one vote.
A resolution reappointing Wayne Fisher to the Board of Directors of the Center City District and also Randall Scott, George Burrell, Christopher Terlizzi, Larry Howard, Ernest Jones, David Marshall, Ahmeenah Young and William Walsh.
These bills will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have four bills and two resolutions.
Thank you. The Clerk will read the first resolution.
A resolution proclaiming September 22nd as Business to Business Expo Day in the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by designating the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections as an alternate member of the Board.
That will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Clerk will please read the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 14-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning Board of Adjustment," by amending Section 14-1805, entitled "Hearings," by revising the number of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment that shall constitute a quorum.
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 No. 118 by striking from the City Plan the southerly 20-foot-wide portion of Diamond Street from 10th Street to Alder Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code, by amending provisions relating to Vacant Premises, by allowing for the immediate issuance of code violation notices for unmaintained vacant lots.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by designating the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections as an alternate member of the Board who may replace any absent or disqualified appointed member.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution honoring Nancy D. Kolbs's 21-year career as President and Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia's famed "Please Touch Museum."
Madam President, 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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing, honoring, celebrating and thanking Dr. Wilbur Oaks for his selfless commitment to serving the public in the City of Philadelphia by having established the St. John's Hospice Homeless Soccer Team Program.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing and thanking Frank Punzo on the occasion of his retirement after five years of dedicated and excellent service to the people of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to state that Councilman O'Neill, who has the Technology Committee, and also Councilman Clarke, the Chair of the Public Property Committee, also are co-sponsors of this resolution, and 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 say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. As there are no reports from committees, we will consider special business that we have today. The next order of business is the election of the Chief Clerk of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. Nominations are now in order, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. I nominate Mr. Michael Decker.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Are there any further nominations? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the nominations be closed. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. (Applause.)
I could go on to say there are no further nominations, et cetera, but we all know that Michael has been unanimously voted upon. He has done an outstanding job. I know that he's in every morning at 7:30. him in his office at 7 o'clock at night. I know he's going to do a tremendous job. And, Michael, I would just like to offer my personal congratulations. Good luck. (Applause.)
I am told that we're going to have to call the roll for the record. Okay. Let's call the roll, Michael.
Aye. As I said previously, it was by unanimous vote by all members of Council. I now declare Mr. Michael Decker duly elected Chief Clerk of the City Council of Philadelphia. Again, Michael, congratulations. (Applause.)
The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. There are no bills on the First Reading Calendar today. Therefore, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Bill No. 090121 is being called up for withdrawal. Bill No. 9/17/09 - STATED - 2ND READING 090128, 090408 and 090405 are being called up for the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. I can now say would the Chief Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 090121.
An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 5200 block of Marshall Street.
Madam President, I move that this bill be withdrawn. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 090121 be withdrawn at the request of the sponsor. All in favor will say aye. 9/17/09 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. I would ask the Chief Clerk to now read the title of Bill No. 090128.
An ordinance continuing the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District beyond its termination date.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will now read Bill No. 090408.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by 9/17/09 - STATED - 2ND READING changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area generally bounded by a line located approximately 220 feet north of Cumberland Street, the Delaware River, a line located approximately 328 feet south of Berks Street, Beach Street, Richmond Street, Schirra Drive, Beach Street and Cumberland Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye. 9/17/09 - STATED - 2ND READING