The Committee on Streets and Services to which was referred Bill No. 000358 entitled an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Traffic Code," by amending the provisions relating to parking by physically handicapped persons and disabled and severely disabled veterans. And Bill No. 000359 entitled an ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Business, Trades and Professions," by conditioning the issuance of license for public garages and public parking lots and a provision of accessible parking spaces in such garages and lots, all under certain terms and REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES conditions. And Bill No. 000660 entitled an ordinance amending Section 11-506 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Allies, Driveways and Retaining Walls," by providing additional methods by which the City may pay contractors the City hires to pave or repave allies or driveways. And Bill No. 000673 entitled an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 000681, an ordinance authorizing McCormick and Schmick Seafood Restaurant, a tenant on the property 1 South Broad Street to construct and maintain an electrified Marquis with an icon sign over the south footway of South Penn Square. And Bill No. 000704, an ordinance authorizing Jean Tini, owner of the property 2401 Snyder Avenue to construction and maintain a one-story building addition partially encroaching onto and over the south side of the unimproved portion of the public right-of-way of McKean REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Parkway. And Resolution 000611 entitled a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to examine a proposal for the placement of florescent yellow green reflective signs to improve motorist, pedestrian, school and bicycle safety at the non-motorized crossing throughout the City of Philadelphia, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills and resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of the six bills and one resolution that have been read in to the record. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of Bill Nos. 000358, 000359, 000660, 000673, REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 000681, 000704 at today's session, and Resolution 611 at today's Council session. All in favor will indicate by say aye. (Aye.)
The motion carries and those bills will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. Resolution No. 000611 will also be placed at the end of our Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Mariano for a report from the Committee on Licenses and Inspections.
Thank you, Madam President. The committee on Licenses and Inspections reports one bill out with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Licenses and Inspections to which was referred Bill No. 000137 entitled an ordinance amending an ordinance approved January 3, 1992, which pursuant to REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Subsection 9-204 of the Philadelphia Code designates the locations in Center City by which vending is permitted by deleting all permitted vending locations on both sides of 11th Street and 12th Street between Arch Street and Chestnut Street, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
This bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council, December 14th. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown for a report from the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Madam Chair. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to which was referred Bill No. 000454 entitled an ordinance REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES designating the picnic area located within the 29th Street and Chambers Avenue recreation fields and facility as the Van R. Thomas Memorial Picnic Area, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 000454. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of Bill No. 000454 at today's session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and Bill No. 000454 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. FIRST READING CALENDAR Our next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. Could we please have additional copies of the Calendar. Do we all have a Calendar? Does everyone have a calendar? The Clerk will please read Bill No. 000609.
An ordinance amending an ordinance approved February 3, 1999, Bill No. 980705, which created the Jump Street Tax Increment Financing District, by approving the amended project plan for the redevelopment of the District submitted the City Council by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, nd authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this ordinance.
And Bill No. 000610, an ordinance creating the Avenue of the Arts Garage Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, and authorizing the Director FIRST READING CALENDAR of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this ordinance.
And Bill No. 000342, an ordinance amending Title 22 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by making certain corrections to address problems in the code due to typographical errors, oversights or inconsistencies by clarifying the definitions of various plans addressing various issues raised by the new five-year plan vesting program refining a drop program, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 000603, an ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to terminate an agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation relating to the operation of the Philadelphia Gas Works and establishing the powers, duties and responsibilities of the FIRST READING CALENDAR Philadelphia Gas Commission with respect to the Philadelphia Gas Works.
And Bill No. 000679, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1600 entitled "Miscellaneous," by amending Section 14-1616 entitled "East Falls Special District Controls," by expanding the areas subject to the controls under certain terms and conditions
And Bill No. 000581, an ordinance amending Section 19-203 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Payroll Deductions," by adding a new subsection permitting certain City employees to authorize additional payroll deductions, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 000703, an ordinance amending Section 19-203 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Payroll Deductions," by FIRST READING CALENDAR authorizing payroll deductions for certain benefits including deductions payable to American Family Life Assurance Company and the John Hancock Life Insurance Company.
And Bill No. 000707, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of Budget Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program in an aggregate amount not to exceed $57,327,600.
And Bill No. 000585, an ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Vacant and Surplus Properties," by amending Section 16-404 entitled "The Vacant Property Review Committee," by adding subsection on the Department of Commerce.
And Bill No. 000358, an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code FIRST READING CALENDAR entitled "Traffic Code," by amending the provisions relating to parking by physically handicapped persons and disabled and severely disabled veterans.
And Bill No. 000359, an ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Business, Trades and Professions," by conditioning the issuance of licenses for public garages and public parking lots and a provision of accessible parking spaces in such garages and lots, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 000660, an ordinance amending Section 11-506 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Allies, Driveways and Retaining Walls," by providing additional methods by which the City may pay contractors the City hires to pave or repave allies or driveways, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 000673, an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 000681, an ordinance authorizing McCormick and Schmick Seafood Restaurant, a tenant of the property 1 South Broad Street to construct and maintain an electrified Marquis with an icon sign over the south footway of South Penn Square, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 000704, an ordinance authorizing Jean Tini, owner of the property 2401 Snyder Avenue to construction and maintain a one-story building addition under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill 000454, an SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR ordinance designating the picnic area located within the 29th Street and Chambers Avenue recreation fields and facility as the Van R. Thomas Memorial Picnic Area.
The Chair agrees. The bills read by the Clerk will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session. This concludes the First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up all bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. All bills are being called up with the exception of Bill No. 000180 and Bill No. 000181.
Councilman Nutter, you're moving on Bill 000314-A?
Okay, because I had a question mark. The Clerk will please read the title of SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR Bill No. 314-A.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in certain public places and in the workplace, with certain exceptions, and by repealing current provisions set forth in Section 10-602 regulating smoking; all under certain terms and conditions.
Madam President on behalf of Councilman DiCicco and myself, I wish to offer one amendment now on all Councilmembers desks. It amends two sections of Bill NO. 000314. I think we've given a copy of the amendment to the stenographer.
I don't know that you have to read it, but can you just tell us what that amendment will do?
Thank you, Madam President. These are technical amendments having to do with ventilation issues that are already addressed in the bill. This provides an option SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR scenario for business establishments to pursue. And after a number of discussions this morning, we've reached agreement about this particular issue. It addresses some ventilation and clean air standards in these establishments. There will be a mechanism for a business person to pursue either one set of standards that are already in the bill or a new set of standards to be developed by the cooperative efforts of the Health Department, the Department of Licenses and Inspections, the Fire Department, the Clean Air Council, and the American Association of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineers. They will work under the jurisdiction of the Managing Director's Office and develop these alternative standards by July 1, 2001.
I move the adoption of these amendments. (Duly seconded.)
It has been SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR moved and properly seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And Bill No. 000314 A has been amended. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 000355.
An ordinance amending Chapter 21-1400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Increment Financing Districts," by providing for certain additional requirements for Tax Increment Financing District project plans relating to a certification statement, and the filing of certain documents, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 000397.
An ordinance adopting an amending to the Articles of Incorporation of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Clerk will please read the title Bill 000541.
An ordinance adopting an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 000675. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
This bill having been read on two different dates, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 000676.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2000 within the General Fund from certain or all City SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.