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Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 26, 2011

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 26, 2011

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Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

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

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. 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 say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

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

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

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 say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

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

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for 5/26/11 - STATED - 2ND READING 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 resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution 110399.

Chief Clerk

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

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

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

Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

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

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

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

Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

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

Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

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."

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

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

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

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

Council President Verna

We will now consider Bill No. 110157.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

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

Council President Verna

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

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

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

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.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney is voting aye. Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Council President Verna

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

Councilman Kelly

Aye, Madam President.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

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.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney is voting aye. Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

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?

Councilman Kelly

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.

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.