COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:15 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILWOMAN CAROL ANN CAMPBELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM GREENLEE COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN JUAN RAMOS COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILMAN DANIEL SAVAGE COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, CHIEF CLERK V A R A L L O Incorporated Litigation Support Services Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215.561.2220 215.567.2670
May I have your attention, please. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. The Council will please come to order. Members will take their seats and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. Before I recognize our clergy for prayer, I would ask everyone to please stand for a silent prayer for Officer Charles Cassidy. (Moment of silence.)
Thank you. You can all be seated. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes Imam Mohamed Shihata. He is the Cleric of the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society. He is here today as the guest of Councilman DiCicco. Again, I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Everyone rises.)
The Chair thanks -- I'm sorry. You're translating? THE TRANSLATOR: Yes.
Thank you. THE TRANSLATOR: All praises be to God, who created human beings and who honor the human kind among all his creations, and peace and blessings be upon all the prophets and the messengers. Dear brothers and sisters, I welcome you all to this gathering, the gathering of our great responsibilities that God destined for us to carry in order to serve our humanity and to establish principles and justice between one another. We're all brothers and sisters in humanity, and we're all trying to grant humanity freedom, justice, equality, unity and wishing happiness for all. Mohamed, peace and blessing be upon him, said, The best of people is the one who is helpful and useful to others in the community. God the almighty said, Oh, human beings, I have created you from a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, and that you may know one another. Verily, the most honorable of you with God is that believer who has piety. Verily, God is all knowing and is all aware. And we don't want to forget in this gathering to remember the police who have sacrificed their well-being for our protection. We extend our deepest prayers to Police Officer Charles Cassidy and his family. May God bless you and your deeds and your responsibilities, and may God support your good steps, and peace be upon you all. Thank you.
Thank Chair thanks Imam Mohamed Shihata for his very inspiring 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, October 25, 2007, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 25, 2007 stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 25, 2007 stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 25, 2007 is approved. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo. Councilman Rizzo, are there any requests for leave of absence, sir?
Thank you. 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 session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our City. We certainly invite you to come again. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo, who will present a resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Eagles on the occasion of their 75th anniversary. Will Mr. Joe Banner, President of the Philadelphia Eagles, and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. Councilman Rizzo is being joined by Councilman Clarke and Councilman Kelly.
And Council Lady Blondell Reynolds Brown, and also welcome, along with Mr. Joe Banner, Harold Carmichael. (Applause.)
See, they never forget, Harold. Recognizing, honoring and celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles on the occasion of their 75th anniversary. Whereas, in 1933, Bert Bell and Lud Wray paid $2,500 for a new NFL Philadelphia franchise succeeding the Frankford Yellow Jackets; and Whereas, the first colors of the first Eagles were blue and yellow, reflecting the colors of the City of Philadelphia flag, which was based on the colors of the flag of the Swedes who preceded William Penn in the settlement of Philadelphia;
Whereas, the Philadelphia Eagles have played in 11 different stadiums; and Whereas, the Philadelphia Eagles have won three championships; and Whereas, the Philadelphia Eagles have had such football greats as Reggie White, Ron Jaworski, Wilbert Montgomery, as well as Donovan McNabb, Brian Dawkins, Brian Westbrook, Coach Andy Reid and, of course, Harold;
Whereas, the Philadelphia Eagles have inspired great loyalty from their legions of fans, brought much City spirit to Philadelphia and honored Philadelphians with their successes; and Whereas, the Philadelphia Eagles have planned a large, vigorous and grand celebration, including the Eagles wearing the 1933 throwback uniforms -that I must say were a little umm. They did win that game, though -- during their September 23, 2007 home game against the Detroit Lions; having players wear a 75th anniversary logo on both the green and white jerseys throughout the seasons; launching an online museum dedicated to the franchises' history; having fans vote for each position to constitute a 75th anniversary team; and airing a special on 6ABC featuring some of the greatest moments in team history and featuring members of the 75th anniversary team; and
And whereas, the City of Philadelphia looks forward to another 75 years of the Philadelphia Eagles, all marked by athletic excellence and success. Now therefore, resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, recognizing, honoring and celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles on the occasion of their 75th anniversary.
Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Philadelphia Eagles, further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body. Joe Banner, Harold Carmichael, congratulations. (Applause.)
Thank you very much. We're very, very, very appreciative of Council's recognition of this. The stewardship that we have of this franchise is something that we're very, very well aware of. We think ourselves lucky enough to be running this franchise at this moment in time, and fully respect its history and tradition and importance to the City. I hope you're all aware that in addition to the traditional work that sports team do of visits of Children's Hospital and building fields and providing sports equipment to young people, the work we've done, our Eye Mobile and Book Mobile and the work of City Year and our playground builds that so many of you have been apart of hopefully demonstrate to you that your appreciation of us and your value of this is reciprocated by us. Myself and Harold, representing the tallest player and the shortest executive in the 75-year history of the franchise, accept this and thank you very, very much for the recognition. (Applause.)
Many of the guys that I work with right now asked me if I played in that Jersey. No. The colors, yeah, I have played in. At Southern University we had those same colors and I had no problems with. But I would like to thank the City of Philadelphia for the support. I've been here over 35 years and it's been nothing but support here. And, again, thank you, and from the Philadelphia Eagles, we're going to do our best to be a bigger part of this community. (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilman Ramos, who will present a resolution honoring Laborers Local 332 on its 75th anniversary. Will Mr. Samuel Staten, Sr. and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And I see that Councilman Ramos is being joined by Councilwoman Blackwell. Before we have the presentation read, I deeply regret to inform everyone that we have just been notified that Officer Cassidy has passed away. So it is with deep regret that I have to say that. Let's just hope that things change in this City. (Moment of Silence.)
Members of Local 332, I see some of you in the back. Mr. Staten, can we tell these fine gentlemen and ladies that they can join us up here, please. Mr. Sam Staten, Sr. is accompanied by Sam Staten, Jr., President of Laborers Local 332, and Mr. Wade Stevens, Business Manager of the Laborers District Council, and members of Local 332. Resolution honoring Laborers Local 332 on its 75th anniversary and declaring November 1, 2007 as Laborers Local 332 Day in the City of Philadelphia. Whereas, Harry Murray, an African-American, was the founder and first Business Manager of Local 332 from 1929 until his retirement in 1961; and Whereas, Mr. Murray was a courageous and fearless leader who was able to organize Local 332 during the depression and during a time when jobs for African-Americans did not exist and when the other trades did not want to socialize with the Laborers; and Whereas, Laborers Local 332 received its charter on November 1, 1932. The local originally governed itself until the Laborers District Council was established on April 16, 1937; and
Whereas, the Local originally operated out of Mr. Murray's home on Christian Street in South Philadelphia and then the Local moved to 12th and Spring Garden Streets, and in 1950, Mr. Murray had the hall built at 1350 Ridge Avenue, and finally in 1980 the Local purchased the original Linton's Bakery at 1310 Wallace Street, where they stand today; and Whereas, in 1967, Plasterers 376 merged with Local 332 due to declining membership. Laborers Local 332 was the original local. Members of Local 332 were instrumental in starting other locals: Locals 413, 135, 420 and 57; and Whereas, safety is the number one priority for all members, since 1980, 25 cents is taken out of members' checks to fund a state-of-the-art training facility established in 1985. Members have also received quality pension plans since 1963 and an annuity plan since 1992; and Whereas, in 1987, the Friends of Laborer Banquet was held for the first time. Now, in its 21st year, the dinner has raised $800,000 for local charities; and
Whereas, Laborers Local 332 is a local affiliate of the Laborers International Union of North America, a union of over 700,000 members; and Whereas, Samuel Staten, Sr. has of the Laborers Local 332 since 1978. Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we declare Thursday, November 1, 2007 as Laborers Local 332 in the City of Philadelphia. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Samuel Staten, Sr., Business Manager of the Laborers Local 332. The resolution is signed by Ann Verna, President of City Council, and all members of this body. Congratulations. (Applause.)
Council President Verna, members of the illustrious Council, members and friends, good morning. (Good morning.)
I want to thank our brother and member of Local 332 sponsoring this resolution declaring Local 332 Day in Philadelphia and thank this Council for approving this recognition of Laborers Local 332. It is indeed a great honor. I accept this honor in the name of Harry Murray, Local 332's founder. He was a little man who wouldn't accept no for an answer. Despite the lack of support from the government, the discrimination by the larger labor community, he persisted. He was determined to organize African-American workers to fight for the dangerous working conditions, poor wages and the lack of respect that African-Americans faced. He believed that African-American workers deserved the respect and fair compensation that afforded white workers. At the time the local was founded and chartered, the labor movement was very much mirrored through the country as a whole. For African-Americans, it was separate and that many blacks had come to the City from the South, proficient in multiple skills, they were denied the opportunity to perform these skills. The issue was made more complicated by the fact that the country was in the midst of a great depression and many white workers were without work. But Harry Murray did not let that deter him. He knew there was strength in numbers. He knew and used labor laws that had been written and passed to protect workers despite the fact that he knew that these laws were not written and passed with us in mind. It is because of his leadership and the sacrifice and suffering of those men that I stand here today. I accept this recognition in the name of all 332 members, past and present. The road to the Council was not easy. The stories told by the old-timers, some of which I witnessed, would bring some to tears, but have a local that is united and committed as it was 75 years ago. We are contributors to the City's economy, and we have pride in the work we do. We are organized, knowledgeable and contributors to our community. I want to thank this Council also for the support that you have consistently had for Local 332. I thank you for the gestures and the fairness. I can remember very vividly when Philadelphia decided to build the Convention Center. Certain parties in this City decided that the laborers would be cut out. Work was to be awarded to a non-union contractor from Pittsburgh. We met with the then-Councilman John Street, who held public hearings in this very Chamber, and it brought out the disparity of treatment of the laborers. When it was over, we were awarded our jurisdiction, and today Local 332 members are at work at the Philadelphia was because of this body, and many of you here today were here then. I want to thank you. I think that there is a consistency in this body and labor. We both are elected for the purpose of assuring the well-being of our constituents. Whether accepted or not, this is a natural partnership that exists between us politically and economically. Finally, I want to state publicly for the record Local 332's gratitude to Councilman Ramos. Although the chips did not fall in your favor last May, I want to thank you for all you've done for this City, for labor and Local 332. You served this body with distinction and you made your brothers and sisters of Local 332 so very proud of you, and for that, I would like to applaud you. (Applause.)
Again, I thank this honorable body for the recognition, for permitting me the opportunity to speak to you this morning. (Applause.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am transmitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; and in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Water Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commission; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Aviation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 from the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - provision for other grants to the General Fund, the Law Department; and An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 321 and 322 by striking from the City Plan Pennypack Street from Delaware Avenue to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River; and An ordinance approving the tenth amendment of the redevelopment Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Wister III Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance approving the fourteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance approving the eighth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Morton Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance approving the fourth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, located between Hog Island Road and Fort Mifflin Road; and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 361 and 367 by placing on the City Plan a 15-foot wide right-of-way for drainage purposes; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, located 4960 Longshore Avenue; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the United States of America for a grant of a right-of-way from Fort Mifflin Road to 60th Street; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease an area generally bounded by Penrose Avenue to the north, the southerly section of Penrose Ferry Road to the south.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read any other communications in her possession.
Thank you. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit the immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce three bills and three resolutions on my behalf and three bills on your behalf.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, 43rd Street, Sansom Street and 42nd Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 42 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly five-foot wide portion of Chestnut Street between 32nd Street and 33rd Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance approving the fourteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the United States of America for the grant of a right-of-way for railroad purposes.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for an option to purchase a certain parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to lease or convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all parts of a certain parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon situate at Penrose Avenue to the north and southerly section of Penrose Ferry Road.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Homeless Health Initiative and National Hunger and Homelessness Week.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring and congratulating Samuel L. Evans on the occasion of his 105th birthday.
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.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 3rd, 24th, 46th and 51st Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair again 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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Together with you, Madam President, I offer one resolution.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution honoring the life and memory of Judge Lisa Aversa Richette.
Madam President, to honor Judge Richette, I move the adoption of the resolution by a standing vote.
Those who are standing will be voting in favor of the adoption of the resolution. (All Councilmembers standing.)
The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 15-200 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park," by adding 5100 Pennypack Street to the areas under the care and jurisdiction of the Fairmount Park Commission.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by deed of a parcel of land located at 4960 Longshore Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 321 and 322 by striking from the City Plan Pennypack Street from Delaware Avenue southwesterly to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments boards and commissions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I have four bills and two resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance approving the tenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal of the Nicetown Urban Renewal Area.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Wister III Urban Renewal Area.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance approving the eighth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Morton Urban Renewal Area.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes," by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained on Bethlehem Pike from Germantown Avenue to Newtown Street.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution proclaiming the day of November 17, 2007 as David P. Richardson, Jr. Day.
Thank you, Madam President. That resolution is co-sponsored by Councilwoman Tasco, and 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.)
And a resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating Double Lyte Posse Sportbike of Pennsylvania for their invaluable efforts, community involvement and their pledge to always remember those who are less fortunate.
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 please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Savage.
Thank you, Madam President. I have two resolutions and one bill for today.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending the Articles of Incorporation of the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia, a municipal authority.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating the incredible work of Phil Tuckett, Rick Horrow and the Fox Sports Net in bringing Operation Field Rescue to Gambrel Field and the Frankford Chargers in Philadelphia.
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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 19th and 37th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
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.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 14-102 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," by amending the definition of "Night Club," all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. Allow me first to simply announce to those who are interested that Bill No. 040904 is going to be held today. There are a number of folks not aware of that. And, secondly, I am introducing one bill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-300, entitled "Minors," by adding a new section prohibiting minors from soliciting contributions of any kind on any roadway, by adding a definition, by providing for enforcement and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Campbell.
Thank you, Madam President. Three bills and two resolutions.
Thank you The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carriers," by requiring all providers of school bus services operating school buses within the City of Philadelphia to provide school buses with three-point seat belt restraint systems.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by requiring the Recreation Department to staff every Class A recreation center with at least one recreation leader trained to provide programs for disabled children.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution requesting the School Reform Commission to provide sensitivity training to all school bus attendants providing services to disabled children to allow them to better service the needs of their handicapped passengers.
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.)
And a resolution authorizing Council's Legislative Oversight Committee to hold public hearings to investigate the expenditure of proceeds of Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bonds by the City and other agencies.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Campbell.
Thank you, Madam President. The resolution was not circulated before 12 o'clock yesterday, so I move for the suspension of the rules. (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Campbell.
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.)
The ayes have it and the resolution will be referred to the Legislative Oversight Committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, I offer two bills and I reserve the right to offer two more bills before the end of the Council session. I'm waiting for some confirmation on a matter.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Holy Family University.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing and directing the placing on City Plan No. 359 two rights-of-way for drainage purposes in the vicinity of Saint Thomas Drive.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have two bills and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance approving the fourth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting vending on Broad Street between Jefferson Street and Norris Street on both sides and on Cecil B. Moore between 18th Street and 12th Street, both sides.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 28th, 29th, 32nd and 37th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The 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. The Committee on Rules reports two bills 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 Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 070680, entitled "An ordinance granting permission to The Ivy Hill Cemetery Company to expand their cemetery or place of burial located 1201 Easton Road"; and Bill No. 070690, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by adding a new Section 14-1632, entitled 'Convention Center Expansion Area Special District Controls,' under certain terms and conditions" respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.