It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Councilman O'Neill, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?
Chair Stated - 3/31/05 recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Yes. Madam President, I offer one privilege resolution on behalf of Councilwoman Krajewski.
And if she is watching or listening, I want her to know that we miss her, we love her, and we're anxiously awaiting her return. So, at this time I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of Temple Menorah Keneseth Chai of the Northeast Jewish Community Center.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. Stated - 3/31/05 All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution. The Philadelphia City Council designates the month of April 2005 as Chastity Awareness Month in Philadelphia, and encourages participation in Chastity Day for presentation for school and youth groups.
I move for the Stated - 3/31/05 adoption of the resolution.
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing, honoring, celebrating and thanking David Auspitz and his family, owners of Famous Fourth Street Deli, the accommodations of choice for election day socializing and strategies, business deals and union activities, journalists and journalees, and the general of the local celebrities after four generations and 82 years of commitment to the City of Philadelphia.
Again the Stated - 3/31/05 Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Ronica Licciardello Miss Philadelphia 2005 for her talents and well-rounded personna that earned her the title Miss Philadelphia 2005 and wishing her well in the Miss Pennsylvania 2005 pageant.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo. Stated - 3/31/05
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, the Committee on Rules reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Stated - 3/31/05 The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill Number 050164 entitled An Ordinance Approving the Redevelopment Proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the Redevelopment of the West Fairhill, East Tioga, Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Wingohocking Street and Roosevelt Boulevard on the north, North Fifth Street and North Sixth Street on the east, Lehigh Avenue on the south, and Broad Street and Venango Street on the west, respectfully reports it has considered the same, and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Clarke.
I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Number 050164. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Stated - 3/31/05 Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Number 050164. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on today's first reading calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief clerk will please read the report. Stated - 3/31/05
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance to which was referred Bill Number 050214 entitled, An Ordinance Constituting the Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance, Authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor or a Majority of Them to Issue Airport Revenue Bonds of the City of Philadelphia in a Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed $230 million, respectfully reports it has considered 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 Number 050214. Stated - 3/31/05
Do I hear a second? UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Number 050214. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on today's first reading calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports one bill out with a Stated - 3/31/05 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 Streets and Services to which was referred Bill Number 050065 entitled, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-300 of The Philadelphia Code Entitled Communication, and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code entitled Streets, and adding a new Chapter 11-700 to the Philadelphia Code entitled, Right-of-way Management, and Provision for Enforcement of Such Provisions, all under certain terms and Conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same, and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Stated - 3/31/05 Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day on Bill Number 050065. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first raiding this day of Bill Number 050065. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on today's first reading calendar. The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the first reading calendar.
Bill Number 050164, an Stated - 3/31/05 ordinance approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the West Fairhill, East Tioga, Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Wingohocking Street, Roosevelt Boulevard on the north, North Fifth Street and North Sixth Street on the east, Lehigh Avenue on the south, and Broad Street and Venango Street on the west.
And Bill Number 050214, an ordinance constituting the sixth supplemental ordinance to the amended and restated general airport revenue bond ordinance, authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor or a majority of them to issue airport revenue bonds of the City of Philadelphia in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $230 million.
And Bill Number 050065, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-300 of The Philadelphia Code entitled Communications, and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code entitled Streets, and adding a new Chapter 11-700 to The Philadelphia Code entitled Right-of-way Management, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. The Chair agrees. That completes our first reading calendar for today. We do not have any bills on the second reading and final passage calendar to be considered. So, at this time I would ask, are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there speeches on the part of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Stated - 3/31/05 Madam President. One of every six children is two or more grade levels behind in reading, and 80 percent of those children have vision problems. To that end, I wish to announce a partnership my office has joined in with the Junior League of Philadelphia, wherein on Saturday, April 9, 2005, we will have free vision screenings for children across the City. The location will be in councilman Darrell Clarke's district, Church of the Advocate, Washington Community Center, 1801 West Diamond Street. These are free vision screenings for children throughout the City. And the time for that is 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. for Philadelphia's children. Again, they will be offering free vision screenings and free glasses.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen. Stated - 3/31/05
Thank you, Madam President. Several weeks ago I introduced a bill commonly known as the Predatory Superstore Bill. It's a bill aimed at these large developments by companies such as Wal-Mart. And the feeling is among many people in the community that these stores threaten, the great size of them just threaten the existence of many smaller stores, including those we usually call mom and pop stores. In order to answer the questions, Local 1776 of the Food and Commercial Workers Union has agreed to a presentation next Wednesday, April 6th, at 9 o'clock in the morning in the Caucus Room for the information of Council members and their staffs, as to the exact contents of the bill, and the additional zoning requirements that would have to be met before such a store can be built. So, I'm urging all of my colleagues and their staffs to come and to hear this. Stated - 3/31/05 More than 20 communities have already adopted such legislation throughout the country, and I'm sure it's going to provide a great deal of interest in the City. And this is a good way, prior to the official hearing, to get information to be able to probe whatever aspects of the bill any member or staff member wishes to do.
So next Wednesday morning in the Caucus Room at 9:00 a.m.
I would suggest that a member of your staff send a memorandum.
To all Council members so they can mark their calendars accordingly.
Very good suggestion. Thank you, Madam President. Stated - 3/31/05
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I've been informed Terry Shiavo has passed away, and I ask that we have a moment of silence to pray for her eternal rest.
Thank you. I think everyone should stand for a moment of silence, please. (A moment of silence was observed.)
Thank you. Are there any other speeches or comments from members? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.
Madam President, I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 7, at 10:00 a.m. Stated - 3/31/05 UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the motion carries. Thank you all very much. (Council adjourned at 11:11 a.m.) CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the proceedings and evidence are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me upon the stated hearing of The Philadelphia City Council, taken on March 31, 2005, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. _____________________________ DAVID A. DEIK, RPR and Commissioner of Deeds (The foregoing certification of this transcript does not apply to any reproduction of the same by any means, unless under the direct control and/or supervision of the certifying reporter.)