The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee of the Whole reports out one bill 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 Bill No. 060007, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Wage and Net Profits Tax,' by provisions and related definitions and rates, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 060007. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report on the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, the Committee on Rules reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill 060286, entitled "An ordinance approving the thirteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 060286. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a report from the Committee on Licenses and Inspections.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on License and Inspection reports six bills out 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 on License and Inspection, to which was referred Bill No. 050790, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Use of Checkout'; and Bill No. 060091, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Noise and Excessive Vibration,' by adding and making changes to certain definitions"; and Bill No. 060161, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code, by prohibiting the placement and maintenance of certain temporary fences in certain portions of the City"; and Bill No. 060339, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Trades,' by clarifying the exception from the contractor license requirement for property owners who perform work on their properties"; and Bill No. 060340, entitled "Construction excavations," requiring that construction excavations be made safe where no work has been done within the past six months"; and Bill No. 060346, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcode A of Title 4 by amending Section A-302, entitled 'Permits,' by requiring the posting of certificates of insurance along with posted construction permits, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
She is good. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill 050790, 060091, 060161, 060339, 060340 and 060346. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Joint Committees on Education and Public Safety.
Thank you, Madam President. The Joint Committees on Education and Public Safety report, which I will hand her another copy of momentarily, pursuant to Resolution 051205.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Joint Committees on Education and Public Safety, after conducting the investigation authorized pursuant to Resolution No. 051205, entitled "Resolution calling for the Committee on Education to conduct hearings on the incidence of violence in Philadelphia schools and explore ways in which violence in schools can be reduced," respectfully reports that they have adopted a report on school violence and recommends that the report be adopted by the full Council.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Council adopt the school violence report issued by the Joint Committees on Education and Public Safety pursuant to Resolution 051205. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the report issued by the Joint Committees on Education and Public Safety pursuant to Resolution No. 051205 is adopted. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar, and I would ask the Chief Clerk to read the bills on the First Reading Calendar. 6/1/06 - STATED - 1ST READING
Bill No. 060007, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by deleting certain special tax provisions and related definitions and rates, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 060286, an ordinance approving the thirteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 050790, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of Electronic Scanners for Customer Checkout."
And Bill No. 6/1/06 - STATED - 1ST READING 060091, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration."
And Bill No. 060161, an ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by prohibiting the placement and maintenance of certain temporary fences in certain portions of the City.
And Bill No. 060339, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Trades," by clarifying the exception from the contractor license requirement for property owners.
And Bill No. 060340, an ordinance amending Subcode PM, Property Maintenance Code, of Title 4 of 6/1/06 - STATED - 1ST READING The Philadelphia Code, by adding a new section entitled "Construction Excavations."
And Bill No. 060346, an ordinance amending Subcode Title A of Title 4, entitled "Permits," by permitting the posting of certificates of insurance along with posted construction permits, under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair agrees. That completes our First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar: , Bill No. 050570. , Bill No. 050571, 051199, 060225, 060241, 060291. On , Bill Nos. 060315 and 16. On , Bill Nos. 060320, 337, 341, 343 and 376. On , Bill Nos. 060379, 380, 382, 383, 384 and 385. On , Bill Nos. 060386, 391, 392 and 395. And for our final Consent Agenda, on , Bill Nos. 060396, 398, 399 and 400. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules be suspended so as to use a Consent Agenda to consider the bills just read by Councilwoman Blackwell. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The it, the motion carries, and we will consider the Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling the bills up on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. In addition to the bills being considered on the Consent Agenda, on , Bill No. 060058 is being called up. On , Bill Nos. 050268, 060205, 263, 285 and 288. And, finally, on , Bill Nos. 060313, 335, 408 and 388. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. Madam President, I know in caucus we talked about , but that bill number is being held.
We will now consider today's Consent Agenda. is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on which the Consent Agenda is being read. Upon such an objection and without debate, and without debate, the bill will be immediately removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on our regular Final Passage Calendar. The Clerk will now read the title of the bills on the Consent Agenda.
Bill No. 050570, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Driftwood Drive, Falls Circle, Riverview Lane and the extension of Founders Place; and Bill No. 050571, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 163 of an area bounded by Ridge Avenue and an extension of Founders Place; and Bill No. 051199, an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers Markets"; and Bill No. 060225, an ordinance authorizing the Church of New Hope and Faith to construct, operate and maintain a one-story vestibule entrance; and Bill No. 060241, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271; and Bill No. 060291, an ordinance amending Section 9-407 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tour Passenger Carriers"; and Bill No. 060315, an ordinance establishing a no motor home parking regulation on Livezey Street; and Bill No. 060316, an ordinance amending Section 4 of an ordinance, Bill No. 030341, approved July 31, 2003, by extending the time for compliance with the authorization conditions therein; and Bill No. 060320, an ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to include an automatic red light camera enforcement system; and Bill No. 060337, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299; and Bill No. 060341, an ordinance authorizing Laura Vernola and LW Restaurant to construct, operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; and Bill No. 060343, an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers Markets"; and Bill No. 060376, an ordinance authorizing Nick's Roast Beef, 2212 to 16 Cottman Avenue, to construct, own and maintain a vestibule addition; and Bill No. 060379, an ordinance authorizing the construction of a stormwater sewer for drainage and sewer purposes in former Greene Street; and Bill No. 060380, an ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, on City, to enter into an agreement with the owners of 627 Saint Georges Road; and Bill No. 060382, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow-away zone regulation on Conshohocken Avenue; and Bill No. 060383, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow-away zone regulation on Ford Road; and Bill No. 060384, an ordinance authorizing the paving of portions of City Avenue, Monument Road and Presidential Boulevard; and Bill No. 060385, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 190; and Bill No. 060386, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and two-away zone regulation on Upland Way; and Bill No. 060391, an ordinance Nathan Ross and Samuel Lynagh, owners of New Wave Cafe, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; and Bill No. 060392, an ordinance authorizing Francis X. Smith, 2112 South Howard Street, to construct and maintain a garage extension; and Bill No. 060395, an ordinance authorizing the United States Department of the Treasury, United States Mint, to construct, own and maintain anti-terrorist bollards and planters at the visitors entrance; and Bill No. 060396, an ordinance authorizing Rockledge/Fox Chase Business Associates to construct, own and maintain a clock tower; and Bill No. 060398, an ordinance authorizing One Meridian Partners to construct and maintain a building encroachment under the south footway of South Penn Square; and Bill No. 060399, an ordinance 1500 Net-Works Associates to construct, own and maintain four raised planter clusters; and Bill No.
060400, an ordinance authorizing Temple University, 3401 North Broad Street, to construct, own and maintain an overhead weather protection structure.
These bills having been read on two different days, the question now is for each bill shall it pass finally. The Clerk shall call the roll and upon being called, each Councilmember shall vote aye on each of the bills, nay on each of the bills if they so desire or indicate those bills for which the member is voting aye and those bills for which the member is voting nay. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call the roll.
Aye on all bills. A majority of all of the members having voted in the affirmative for each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. We will now consider the bills on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read Bill No. 060292-A.
Since that is being held, I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 060058.
An ordinance 6/1/06 - STATED - 2ND READING amending Bill No. 990728, approved December 6, 1999, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia certain premises located 1823-35 Callowhill 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.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 050268.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by modifying the conditions under which certain uses are permitted, under certain terms and conditions.
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 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 060205.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning, by 6/1/06 - STATED - 2ND READING adding a new section entitled "Off-Street Parking Controls."
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 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060263.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bridge Street and Frankford Creek.
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.