Stated Meeting, May 26, 2011

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, May 26, 2011 10:30 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO, JR. COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER,

Good morning, everyone. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Council will please 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 Father Dan Moriarity of the Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Krajewski. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Members and guests rise.)

Good morning. (Good morning.)

On this happy occasion, I think of the two families we have in life, and especially on this Memorial Day weekend, we think of we owe our men and women in the Armed Services, whether it be the Armed Services, the Fire Department or the Police Department. The debt of gratitude we'll never be able to pay them. So, please, this weekend, as you share with your own physical families, remember your spiritual family. And remember the spiritual family gathered here this morning, each one of us, and as I quote from the Bible, it says, As long as you did it for all, you did it for me. And if I think our family lives will be so different and so full of love and kindness and consideration and understanding and forgiveness, if we were as kind and as patient and understanding with each other as we are with that person in the mirror. You made me say it. You made me do it. Let us remember, none of us need ever regret the unkind word never spoken. And we ask God to continue journey towards faith, because we don't believe in life after death. We believe in life after life. So we pray now not only for our deceased relatives and friends and loved ones who have left us, we pray also to them, because God is the judge, none of us. So let us ask the Holy Spirit to direct our thoughts and actions today. Direct, oh Lord, all our actions by divine inspiration that every prayer and good work of ours may be always from you and by you be happy ended, through Christ our Lord. And a prayer for all of us: Give us the faith that asks not why. We shall know God's plan by and by. Give us the faith that looks at pain and says to all be right again in time and eternity. Give us the faith that holds God's hand when things are hard to understand. Give us the faith to face our lives with all its pain and wrong and strife. And then with the day's setting sun, we'll close when our life is done. Our souls will go down to care knowing that God is waiting there. May the peace of the Lord drill always in your hearts, in your homes, and may the Lord send his holy angels from heaven to watch over, to cherish, to protect, to be in your hearts and your homes. May the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit descend upon you and your families and remain with you forever. Amen. And a prayer for all of us: Holy Spirit, show us your way.

Thank you, Father, for that beautiful 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, May 12th, 2011, and the Chair recognizes

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 12th, 2011 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 12th, 2011 stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

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, of the majority, a leave of absence is requested for Councilwoman Donna Miller.

Thank you. Leave will be granted. The Chair 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 joining us in Chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council Chambers. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our city. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown, who will the Free Library. Would Sandy Horrocks and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Madam President. We certainly want to thank Carol Brooks-Bryant, Manager of International Trade and Diplomatic Affairs, who works for our Commerce Department and does so much for us in the area of Africa, the Caribbean and places all over the world. Today, thanks to her, we want to welcome Victor Zhang, who is an attorney who works in the legislative affairs for the Office of Shanghai Municipal Government. In that capacity, he participates in drafting legislation and conducts administrative hearings. He is here in Philadelphia for the International Association of Trial Lawyers program. While in our city, he our system of government and how it functions.

Mr. Zhang, please stand so that we can recognize you. Welcome. (Applause.)

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Thank you, Madam President. Good morning. This morning we are thrilled to honor a wonderful new tradition in our city wherein we will recognize and congratulate the Free Library of Philadelphia on the successful completion of our 9th annual One Book, One Philadelphia literacy program. Whereas, the Free Library of Philadelphia was first chartered in 1891 through the extraordinary and commendable efforts of Dr. William Pepper; and

Whereas, the mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia is to provide all segments with a comprehensive collection of recorded knowledge, ideas, artistic expression and information in a variety of media platforms; and Whereas, in 2003, the Free Library of Philadelphia furthered its mission by initiating the One Book, One Philadelphia program, which promotes reading, literacy and libraries by encouraging the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together to read and discuss a single book;

Whereas, in 2011, the 9th annual One Book, One Philadelphia program commenced with the selection of two works - War Dances and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian - written by acclaimed American author Sherman Alexie; and Whereas, the Free Library reached thousands of Philadelphians through One Book, One Philadelphia by organizing nine weeks of activity for 500 community groups, including several book discussions, craft-making workshops, performances by members of the Lenni Lenape Tribe and a speech by the author in front of 1,200 students and community members at Parkway Central Library; and Whereas, the achievements of the One Book, One Philadelphia program were supported by leading sponsors Walmart, along with PECO, North American Beverage, The Lenfest Foundation, The Field Foundation, The Hassel Foundation, Beneficial Savings Bank and the law firms of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, Pepper Hamilton, and McCarter & English; and

Whereas, the development of proficient literacy skills through programs like One Book, One Philadelphia are of paramount importance to our young people, to families and to the City of Philadelphia; now, therefore, be it Resolved, by the Council of the Philadelphia, that we hereby celebrate, recognize and congratulate the Free Library of Philadelphia on the successful completion of our 9th annual One Book, One Philadelphia literacy program. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Free Library of Philadelphia leadership and membership as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. This resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and supported by all members of the Philadelphia City Council. We congratulate the Free Library of Philadelphia. (Applause.) MR. McPEAK: I'm Joe McPeak. I'm the Associate Director of the Free Library. I want to thank Walmart and all other sponsors for helping to make this program real and to help it really spread to share a particular type of reading throughout every neighborhood in the City of Philadelphia. So thank you, and thank you, City Council, for this resolution. (Applause.) (Council at ease.)

The Chair now recognizes Councilman Clarke, who will present a resolution honoring Darrell Scott. Would Darrell Scott and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, it's an honor today to be in a position to honor a great young individual, who will probably at some point in time in his life end up in a place like this. Seeing that he's Philadelphia, he might end up in this job. So that means I have to stay around for a while until you're ready, keep the seat warm. Madam President, today City Council, we would like to recognize and honor Darrell Scott for his heroism and calm, responsible action in rescuing his family from their burning home. Whereas, when a nighttime fire broke out in the family's North Philadelphia row house, Darrell Scott recalled what he had learned in his Junior Fire Patrol program and saved the lives of 11 family members; (Applause.)

Whereas, when the fire started, Darrell told his mother, nine siblings and cousins to crawl under the smoke to get out of the house, and told his mother to "Always be calm, Mom"; and Whereas, Darrell said although was coming, he knew it could happen and long before the fire had an escape route and pre-determined gathering sites for his family; and

Darrell's plan was to stay calm, and that if the fire was not at the front of the house, he and his family would go outside through the front door, go to the store across the street and call 9-1-1, which he executed precisely when the fire broke out; In a ceremony at John Moffet School in Northern Liberties, Darrell received an award for heroism from the Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, who recognized Darrell for his commitment, dedication and service; Whereas, Commissioner Ayers acknowledged that Darrell represented heroism, wisdom and grace through his presence of mind, calm and responsible action, and knowledge of safe emergency procedures; now therefore

Be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that Darrell Scott be recognized and honored for his heroism and calm, responsible action in rescuing his family from their burning home. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Darrell Scott as evidence of the sincere appreciation of this legislative body. Darrell, thank you, and congratulations, young man. (Standing ovation.)

Madam President, we'd like to also say that Darrell's family and the safety officers and members from the school are here today also. Thank you.

Wonderful. Darrell, would you like to say a few words.

First, I would like mom, my grandmom and Fireman Alex and City Council and Red Cross. So thank you. (Applause.)

Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.) (Applause.)

The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk.

Madam Chair?

Yes.

May I be recognized?

I'm sorry. I didn't see your light on. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo -- I'm sorry; Councilman Green.

Thank you, Madam President. I've been called worse. I'd like to introduce a group -

But not better.

I'd like to introduce a group of seventh graders from Roosevelt Middle School -(Fire alarm.) (Brief recess for evacuation.)

The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to introduce a group of seventh graders who are joining us today from Roosevelt Middle School in Germantown. The students are here as part of the Urban League's Behind the Business program, which exposes students to a range of careers and informs them about the education and expertise needed to get jobs in those fields, like, for example, being a City Council person or a staffer here. I'd like to thank Tomeka Lee, who is a member of the Urban League and visit, and I'd ask that Ms. Lee, the Roosevelt students and their school counselor please rise to be recognized. (Applause.)

Welcome.

Thank you, Madam President.

The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Section 2-303 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to Bill Nos. 110135 and 110136; and Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-303 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning bills: 110257, 110273, 110276, 110302, 110303, 110306, 110310, 110312, 110347 and 110377, and the Commission's request for an additional 45 days to consider Bill No. 110311; and I am pleased to advise you that on May 23 and May 25, 2011, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 12, 2011, and that on May 25, 2011, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 5, 2011; and I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to review the Zoning Code Proposals of the Zoning Code Commission; and A resolution approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012; and redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Models Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 699 and 702 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 699 as 1941 through 45 Judson Street and for Parcel No. 702 as 1937 Judson Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 80 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 1620 through 24 North Sydenham Street; and An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges; and An ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; and An ordinance constituting the Twentieth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the City of Philadelphia to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Twentieth Series; and An ordinance constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998; authorizing the City of Philadelphia to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Tenth Series; and An ordinance authorizing Kimmel Center, Inc., 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, owner of the Kimmel Center located at 300 South Broad Street, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments in the right-of-way on the south sidewalk of Spruce Street between Broad and Fifteenth Streets, all under certain terms and conditions.

Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. The Chief Clerk will please read any other communications in his possession.

I have none, Madam President.

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 and Councilwoman Brown, I offer one bill.

The Chief Clerk will please read the title.

An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by changing the reporting requirement relating to the Sustainable Business Tax Credit.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce one resolution.

The Chief Clerk will please read the title.

A resolution recognizing and honoring Mister Mann Frisby for his accomplishments as a novelist and his commitment to helping young people particularly African American males reach their full potential.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill co-sponsored by Councilmen Clarke and DiCicco.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title.

An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring the designation of bicycle lanes by ordinance.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.

Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Madam President, I offer three bills for the Administration, four bills and two resolutions for you, and two resolutions for Tasco and one bill on behalf of Council.

The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bills.

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land located at 1628 Fitzwater Street.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance authorizing Kimmel Center, Inc., 200 South Broad Street, owner of the Kimmel Center located at 300 South Broad Street, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments in the right-of-way on the south sidewalk of Spruce Street between Broad and Fifteenth Streets.

This 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 sidewalk of the west side of South 58th Street between Chester Avenue and Kingsessing Avenue.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending the options for retirement benefits; in particular, amending Section 22-310, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan," by making various changes to DROP to reduce its costs, including, but not limited to, changing eligibility requirements and the interest credited to DROP accounts; adding a new option for retirees to take a lump sum benefit at retirement, in exchange for an actuarial reduction of their regular monthly pension.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance constituting the Twentieth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1975; authorizing the City of Philadelphia to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Twentieth Series.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998; authorizing the City of Philadelphia to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Tenth Series.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution declaring May 28th through the 30th, 2011 as Cherokee Heritage Weekend in celebration of the Eighteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution declaring May, 2011 as Neuro-fibroma-tosis Awareness Month.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.

Thank you, Madam President. Nothing today.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Madam President. Nothing today.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Madam President. Two bills, one resolution co-sponsored by Councilpersons Goode, Brown and Sanchez.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.

An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 227 by striking from City Plan and vacating Markle Street from Ridge Avenue to Houghton Street.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," but adding a permissible location on the sidewalk of the north side of Diamond Street from 33rd Street for 200 feet west.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution honoring Wendy "Lady-B" Clark, hip-hop pioneer and one of the first female radio personalities to introduce the musical genre of hip-hop, for thirty years of dedication to her art and most importantly, her community.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

Point of order, Madam President.

Yes.

My resolution for the Cherokee nation, I'd like to get a suspension of the rules to have that pass today, at the end of the day, whenever, at whatever point.

Do you mind if we continue.

Sure. I just want to remind you. Thank you.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer two resolutions, one co-sponsored by Chair of the Environment Committee, Councilman Kenney, and Councilman Jones, and I wish to speak on one of the resolutions.

Thank you.

A resolution supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emission standards for mercury and other air toxins.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to gather and investigate an inventory of all services rendered by institutions of higher education in Philadelphia to the School District of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Madam President, I would like to speak on one of the resolutions briefly, if I may. I promise to be brief.

Please do.

Thank you, Madam President. First, on the topic of the School District of Philadelphia, I want to commend Majority Whip Councilman Clarke on the brilliant resolution he'll be offering today, which suggests that we need to begin to look at this issue of how we fund our School District in a very, very different way. As we all know, we heard powerful testimony from the School District on Tuesday, a marathon session it was, and we heard testimony from over 90 citizens yesterday, including organizations we're familiar with like the PFT and PCCY, and then young people like John Story -- forgive me; like William Bess, the John Story Jenks Elementary School, who came to us asking us to preserve music programs, a nine-year-old who has been playing the violin for three years, to the 80-year-old grandmother from West Philadelphia in Councilwoman Blackwell's district who came worried and uncertain, asking us to make sure we preserve full-day kindergarten so her young person, five-year-old, could start kindergarten. What we also know is that the Philadelphia School District came to us not asking us to fund failure. They have shown remarkable record gains over the last eight years, with their AYP going from 9 percent to 59 percent. And guess what? Graduation rates are up from 59 percent to 63 percent, which is consistent with the Mayor's goal of increasing graduation rates in our city. I introduce this resolution today as one additional response to the testimony we heard and operating under the notion that no one stakeholder, no one constituency, no one group, idea, proposal or concept should be exempt or should receive a pass when we figure out how we help the School District meet this potential $600 million gap wherein they're asking for 100 million. I learned early in my career, Madam President, that people listen to what we say, but they watch what we do. And in the ten years that I've been in this Chamber, I've also learned that people listen to what we say, they ultimately watch what we do based on how we vote. So as we look to figure out this $600 million budget deficit gap and look to see how we can be helpful to the School District, we should be mindful that ultimately we'll be measured on how we vote. Thank you, Madam President. (Applause.)

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill and three resolutions.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.

An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by amending Chapter 12-900, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by adding a new Section authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to designate reserved parking spaces for hotel owned vehicles, adding definitions to Section 12-102, and making certain technical changes.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to review the Zoning Code Proposals of the Zoning Code Commission.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to review the Zoning Code proposals of the Zoning Code Commission.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Ninth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Madam President, I offer one bill.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.

An ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Winchester Avenue and Narvon Street.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Thank you, Madam President. I have two resolutions.

The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.

A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 699 and 702 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 699 as 1941 through 45 Judson Street and for Parcel No. 702 as 1937 Judson Street.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing a request to the Law Department to represent City Council in a lawsuit or lawsuits against the Governor of Pennsylvania and any other appropriate State officials, challenging the legality of the funding for public education in the Commonwealth and particularly in Philadelphia, and seeking to compel the Commonwealth to carry out its constitutional duty to provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education; and, if the Law Department declines to render such service to City Council, authorizing the retention of outside counsel to provide such services.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.

Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Nothing today, Madam President.

Thank you. The next order of business -oh, I'm sorry. Councilwoman Tasco, did you want to be recognized on one of the resolutions that you introduced?

Yes, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so the resolution on their powwow this weekend be voted on. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration of this resolution at today's session of Council. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the motion passes. This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Thank you.

The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the

Madam President, the Committee of the Whole reports eight resolutions with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Resolution No. 110403, entitled "A resolution reappointing Allan Domb to the Board of Directors of the Center City District"; and Resolution No. 110404, entitled "A resolution appointing Linda Ann Galante to the Board of Directors of the Center City District"; and Resolution No. 110405, entitled "A resolution appointing Jerry Sweeney to the Board of Directors of the Center City District"; and Resolution No. 110406, entitled "A resolution appointing David Campoli to the Board of Directors of the Center City District"; and Resolution No. 110407, entitled "A resolution appointing Romona Riscoe Benson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District"; and Resolution No. 110408, entitled "A resolution reappointing Edward Goldberg to the Board of Directors of the Center City District"; and Resolution No. 110409, entitled "A resolution reappointing John Connors to the Board of Directors of the Center City District"; and Resolution No. 110410, entitled "A resolution reappointing Ronald Bowlan to the Board of Directors of the Center City District," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.

These resolutions will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee on Finance.

Madam President, the Committee on Finance reports five bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 110754, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by providing for exclusions and certifications for hobbies and other not-for-profit activities"; and Bill No. 110206, entitled "An 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code relating to fees charged by the Commissioner of Records by providing that certain fees imposed for the recording of deeds shall be waived with respect to a deed filed solely for the purpose of removing the name of a deceased spouse or life partner and re-titling the property in the name of the surviving spouse or life partner"; and Bill No. 110244, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-1705 of The Philadelphia Code to increase the amount of interest and penalty on any unpaid money or claim collectible by the Department of Revenue that may be waived by the Revenue Commissioner"; and Bill No. 110342, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into an Extension of the Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia Airport"; and Bill No. 110343, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2013 through 2017," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 100754, 110206, 110244, 110342 and 110343. (Duly seconded.)

It 5/26/11 - STATED - 1ST READING 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 reported from committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chief Clerk will please read any other bills on the First Reading 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING Calendar.

Bill No. 110181, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Parking Tax,' by providing for scheduled reductions in the rate of the tax beginning in Fiscal Year 2012, and by making certain technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions."

The Chair agrees. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for the purpose of calling up the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.

Thank you, Madam President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today: Nos. 110395, 110396, 110397, 110398, 110399, 110401, 110402, 110207, 110157, 110184, 100783, 110081, 110273, 110276, 110294, 110295 and 110296. All other bills and resolutions are being held.

Thank you. Before considering the bills and resolutions, we will consider public comment. Your public comment must concern matters on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for possible action at today's Council session. All speakers must sign up in order to testify. If you have not already signed up for today's session, please do so by giving your name to the Sergeant-At-Arms, who is at the table to my left. You will be called in the order in which you have signed up. And at this time, I want to advise you that you will have three minutes to speak. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the name of our first speaker.

Sue Rosenthal, commenting on 110207.

Welcome, Ms. Rosenthal.

Good morning. Good morning, members of Council. I am Sue Rosenthal, Chair of the Community Board of Public Health Center 10. Thank you, President Verna, members of Council and especially Councilwoman Krajewski, for introducing our ordinance to name my health center "District Health Center 10, the Judge Edward B. Rosenberg Health Center." As GIs returning from World War II began to have families, many chose to purchase the thousands of new, reasonably priced homes being built in Northeast Philadelphia. It was then an immense but sparsely populated area. Within a few years, the Northeast housed over 300,000 Philadelphians. It was a huge community, lacking schools, playgrounds, libraries and a public health center. Edward Rosenberg, one of these new residents, was an active, concerned mover and shaker in the Northeast. Wherever there was a neighborhood need, he became part of the group pushing to find a solution. I knew Ed as one of the kindest, most concerned, most determined citizens in our city. He was often the organizer of civic groups to improve our community. So it happened with Public Health Center 10. Twenty years before, the City had recognized our need by placing a health center for the Northeast into its Capital Budget. There it sat, until 1969 when Ed discovered the property next to the Northeast Regional Library on busy Cottman Avenue was for sale. In the middle of a shopping area? "Perfect," reasoned Ed, "easy for people to reach by public transportation." He called a community meeting and successfully made his case. Seven years later, in 1976, Health Center 10 became a reality. Ed was right about the need. Our Northeast health center is the busiest in the City. He left his mark as well on the City as well as on the Northeast. He had a private law practice. Later as a Court of Common Pleas judge, he presided in Family Court. He was a certified marriage counselor, interested in solving the problems of couples, families and children. He served as President of the Northeast Community Center for Mental Health and the Northeast Health and Welfare Counsel. For six terms he chaired the Philadelphia Community College Board of Trustees, the first President of the Oxford Circle Jewish Community Center. Because of my time limitation, I will not list his many other accomplishments for the City and the Northeast. In gratitude for all Ed accomplished and because members of a community should know its history and those who made it what it is, our health center will be known as "District Health Center 10, the Judge Edward B. Rosenberg Center." Thank you again.

Thank you very much. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call our next witness to testify.

Bruce Rosenberg, commenting on 110207.

Good morning.

Good morning. Madam President, Council, family, friends, good morning. Although I do feel my father was always worthy of bells and whistles, we'd like to issue a disclaimer that the 11 o'clock bells and whistles had absolutely nothing to do with him. Everyone can be great, because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don't have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love. Martin Luther King, Jr. Edward B. Rosenberg was not a king, but he was a champion, and he had a dream. The dream was to advocate for the family concept, for the needy, for the challenged, for the worthy, for those who have gone astray, for children and for those seeking education, knowledge and growth. The dream was to champion the underdog, something he knew about firsthand. Born into a modest life in a single-parent setting, my dad never knew from entitlement, but he did live a life of privilege. He was privileged to be Tessie's son, the mom we used to hear about that worked three jobs and, yes, scrubbed floors to send her son to college and to law school, even though at age 19 her son, my dad, was given ten years to live by his doctors. But Tessie believed and Edward believed. Because he shared, cared and dared, he had the privilege to be paired with his lifelong love, the shine on his shoes, the twinkle in his eye, the acknowledged wind beneath his wings, my mom Hilda, who elevated my father's goodness to greatness. No wonder he was a man of faith. By believing, he began achieving and conceiving. After due diligence with steadfast resolve, he would turn from fear and choose to steer. When he had a vision, he made a decision and lived out his mission. I am Bruce Rosenberg, one of his three proud sons here representing our family and those who appreciated and revered Edward B. We thank Sue Rosenthal for rallying the troops with her idea to make this day happen. We thank Councilperson Krajewski and her staff, City Council, the civil servants. We thank the supporters of this initiative, like District Health Center 10, Eagleville Hospital, Northeast Mental Health Center, Community College of Philadelphia, as well as those who supported petitioning City Council with their heartfelt letters, capturing the essence of the incredible dynamo I knew as "Dad." Today, you honor "his honor," the Honorable Edward B. Rosenberg. You honor family values, principles and commitment. Furthermore, you honor service and pursuit of justice. You honor the indomitable spirit within. You honor the reason we are the City of Brotherly Love. My dad knew not racial prejudice. He was, in effect, colorblind, but he always envisioned the rainbows. Should you pass "District Health Center No. 10, the Edward B. Rosenberg Center," know well that my dad invested himself for the betterment of humanity. And when you speak his name or see his name in print, know well that you are honoring a man who helped try to make the world a better place. Thank you. (Applause.)

Therese Mallory, commenting on 110294.

And more generally on any of the resolutions having to do with financial allocations, financial crisis, cutbacks in education and other necessary social services that we're all experiencing. I am with the LaRouche Political Action Committee and we're addressing dozens of City Councils throughout Pennsylvania, in fact throughout the country, on a new bill that has the greatest relevance. It just came into Congress three weeks ago. It has great bearing on solving the financial crisis of our state and our city and all the cities throughout the country and the bankrupt states. This is HR 1489 called the Prudent Banking Act of 2011, and it will end forever the bailout of Wall Street and the European banks, which are still going on even as our states and cities are in grave, grave condition and crisis. The co-sponsors are a democrat, Marcy Kaptur, from Toledo, Ohio and a republican, Walter Jones from North Carolina. There are already seven co-sponsors in addition to that, one of which that you might know, Jesse Jackson, Jr. from Chicago, John Conyers from Detroit, Michigan. What this bill will do is it will restore the banking regulations we had called Glass-Steagall that Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law in 1932 and that was repealed in 1999, which separated commercial banks from investment houses, and commercial banks were tightly regulated, could not speculate. Investment houses like Goldman Sachs could take a lot of risk, but if they lost, they were on their own. They could not come to Uncle Sam. We had a stable banking system and America was working. I urge the City Council -- you cannot pass this bill here, but you can urge our Congressmen in Philadelphia, Congressman Brady, Congressman Chaka Fattah, to immediately become cosigners, end the bailout, which is already 20 trillion. This is way above and beyond TARP, which was peanuts, 750 billion or something. The bailout is ongoing. And in conclusion, the former head of the IMF, who is now under house arrest, Strauss-Kahn, was here to negotiate with Geithner and Bernanke another trillion dollars of taxpayers' money for the European banks. So I urge you to pass a resolution, the City Council of Philadelphia, and get our Congressmen to get on board so we can redirect the credit to our nation into creating millions of infrastructure jobs across the country and temporarily rescuing our distressed states and cities. Thank you.

Thank you. (Applause.)

The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly -Kenney.

He's over there. I'm over here.

I know.

Sadly, Madam President, I have to leave the Chamber to attend to business in the building and I would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions in my absence.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Leave will be granted.

Robert Taylor, commenting on 110295.

Good morning, Madam President -

Good morning.

-- members of Council, ladies and gentlemen. I am happy to address this body once again. I am Robert Taylor, citizen of South Philadelphia. I'm commenting on Bill No. 110295, the Water Fund. It is unclear why the transfer of funds of $450,000 coming from a personal service account going to materials, supplies and equipment is needed. In any event, I'm opposed to any funds being used to support materials or supplies that might include adding fluoride to our water supply. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services admitted that current amounts of fluoride at one part per million causes enamel fluorosis. According to Dr. Paul Connett, who wrote the book, The Case Against Fluoride: How Hazardous Waste Ended Up in Our Drinking Water and the Bad Science and Powerful Politics That Keep It There, too much fluoride in the environment already in foods and pesticides. We need to get this poison out of our water supply altogether. The 2006 U.S. National Research Council report agrees with this view. The general water supply should never be a vehicle for the delivery of medicine. This goes against the Nuremberg Code. The dose cannot be monitored or controlled. If one argues that water is a good way to dispense fluoride, why not use free bottled water, issued by a pharmacist. We do this with other dangerous drugs, right? There's no debate. Too much fluoride is deadly. Just look at the poison control warnings on a tube of toothpaste. We certainly don't need things like lithium or statins added to the water supply to treat certain conditions, as some suggest. There's no drug that can be safely given to all people regardless of dosage, age, other medications and medical backgrounds. Most of the fluoride in the water supply is a toxic waste by-product. Much of this by-product has been found to have other ingredients, such as uranium. There is too much fluoride in our children's bodies. This is known by the amount of dental fluorosis that is evident in their teeth. Forty-one percent of the children ages 12 to 15 have enamel fluorosis. If the teeth are being damaged, then it's reasonable to believe that other parts of the bodies of our children are being damaged as well. Who would want to suggest that we should protect children's teeth at the expense of their brains, pineal gland, the thyroid gland and bones and other organs? Thank you, and God save our children.

Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Our next witness.

David Fattah.

Is Mr. Fattah here?

Yes.

Commenting on 110395.

Giving honor to God. How are you, Madam President?

Good morning.

I'd like to thank my District Councilperson, Curtis Jones, who allowed me to have this opportunity to come down here and say a few words. And you too, Al. This bill is extremely personal to me. I'm excited about it, because it addresses, if you notice, the Freedom Riders. And the Freedom Riders, 1961 were students, students that put their bodies, their minds and their careers on hold to fight against Jim Crow. And that was done as an inspiration for many. In fact, if you look at the resolution itself before us, it says these activists for equality had an impact on the Civil Rights Movement. And that's a direct link to myself and the House of Umoja. As some of you might know, I'm one of the founders of the House of Umoja, whose very name and title came out of a movement, which were the results of the Civil Rights Movement. So, therefore, it's important that we begin to learn rules from there. But one of the things that we can look at -- in fact, if you want to know more about it, why do they do this, there's a book by Raymond Arsenault and it's called Freedom Riders: 1961. So you might want to pick that up to get some more information. But, you know, it took a lot of courage to go down to Birmingham and to go down to Montgomery and talk about you want to sit down and eat with somebody. At first, people didn't take him that serious. They felt that if you locked a couple of them up, this thing will kind of blow over and go away. But when you locked a couple of them up, they called a couple more. The next thing they know, half the people around, college students, left all kinds of campuses and came down to Birmingham, to Alabama, to let them know they were in the United States of America. And every once in a while, people forget that. In fact, one of the most dynamic sayings from the Civil Rights Movement, if someone says "let freedom ring," let it ring from shore, let it ring in Alabama, in fact it started ringing in China too a couple times I heard and now it's ringing in Egypt and the Middle East. But that bell is in Philadelphia. That bell sits in the home of champions, champions not only in sports but champions for education. One of the main things of the concern for Freedom Riders was education. If they were to come to Philadelphia today, they would applaud this Council and they would applaud the Mayor for allowing our people to come down here, all citizens, to let them know and understand that Philadelphia is indeed the champion of education. We are not going to stand back. We're not going to let our students' schools close. We're not going to cut down on music, sports, because that is the foundation of Philadelphia. We have a Philadelphia sound. We have a Philadelphia sports team. I'm sure these people would be proud and honored to come forth and put up bobs to support us in this time of need, and I call on you to perhaps mention that to them in passing. And, finally, there was another song, "Ain't Nobody Gonna Turn Me Around." Did anybody hear that song before? And that's what I say to you today, don't let nobody turn you around. I don't care what the Governor says. He cannot stop education. I don't care what anybody in Harrisburg says. Education is their responsibility. It must go forth. Education almost started here in Philadelphia. I think we got Pennsylvania University down the street. Libraries started here in Philadelphia. We are the home, heart and soul of the education movement in the United States of America, and we should not be denied or let our children be denied or let them down on anything less than a full-fledged education in the United States of 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING America. Thank you. (Applause.)

Is there anyone else here who has signed up to provide public comment on today's agenda? (No response.)

Seeing none, that concludes today's public comment period. Councilwoman Brown, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?

No, thank you, Madam President.

Thank you. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. The Clerk will please call the title of Resolution No. 110395.

Resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING Freedom Riders and the impact that these activists for equality had on the Civil Rights Movement.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of Councilman Kenney, 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. We will now consider Resolution 110396.

A resolution approving the Drexel University Proposed 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING Revision to its Institutional Development District Master Plan.

The Chair 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 say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution 110397.

A resolution honoring the Attack Mode Youth Boxing Club. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. We will now consider Resolution No. 110398.

A resolution honoring the American Women's Heritage Society on its 25th Anniversary.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

I move for 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution 110399.

A resolution declaring June 2nd as Creating a Legacy of Wellness: Mind, Body, and Spirit Day in Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

I move for the adoption of the resolution. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution 110401.

A resolution recognizing and honoring the week of June 4th through June 11th as Philippine Independence Week.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.

I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. We will now consider Resolution 110402.

A resolution honoring Alice Salomon Bast, the president and founder of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, and congratulating her on receiving the 90th annual Philadelphia Award.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.) 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Ordinance No. 110207.

An ordinance naming and designating Public Health Center No. 10, located at 2230 Cottman Avenue, as "District Health Center No. 10, the Judge Edward B. Rosenberg Center."

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING call the roll.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Clarke.

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly. (No response.)

Councilman Kenney is voting aye. Councilwoman Krajewski. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Congratulations. (Applause.) 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

We will now consider Bill No. 110157.

An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 63 by relocating the northeasterly curbline of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, two feet southwestwardly.

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.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Clarke.

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly. (No response.)

Councilman Kenney is voting aye. Councilwoman Krajewski. (No response.)

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 110184.

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Section 14-305(7)(e)(.2)(.b) by exempting certain corner lots from the application thereof; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Walnut Street, 8th Street, Locust Street, and 9th 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.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Clarke.

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly. (No response.)

Councilman Kenney is voting aye. Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING Verna.

Aye. Councilman Kelly, did you want to vote on this bill?

Aye, Madam President.

The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 100783.

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-205, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting sidewalk vending on certain portions of Castor Avenue from Oxford Avenue to Rhawn Street.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Clarke.

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly.

Aye.

Councilman Kenney is voting aye. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING read the title of Bill No. 110081.

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-205, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting sidewalk sales within the area bounded by and including both sides of East Tioga Street, Kensington Avenue, East Ontario Street, Potter Street, "I" Street, East Westmoreland Street, "F" Street, Kensington Avenue, East Monmouth Street, and Emerald 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.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Clarke. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly.

Aye.

Councilman Kenney is voting aye. Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Councilman Kelly, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?

Yes. Madam President, I'd like to be recorded as voting aye on the bills I may have missed when I was out of the room.

The record will so indicate that. Thank you. 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING The Chief Clerk will please read Bill No. 110273.

An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 278 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Delaware Avenue from Robbins Street to Levick 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.

Councilwoman Blackwell.