It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill No. 990003, 990757, and 990868, so as to permit these bills to be placed on our first-reading calendar for today. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion is carried. These bills will be placed on our first-reading calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Public Health and Human Services Committee.
Madam President, the Chair reports Bill No. 990809 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The clerk will please read the title of the report. COMMITTEE REPORTS
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 990809, an ordinance authorizing the Health Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through its Department of Public Welfare, for the City to manage the HealthChoices Behavioral Health Program, under which behavioral services will be provided to Philadelphia residents who are eligible for medical assistance, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports that it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill No. 990809.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as the permit first BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR reading of Bill No. 990809. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion is carried. This bill will be placed on our first-reading calendar for today. Are there any other reports from committees? (No response.)
The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on our first-reading calendar.
Bill No. 990331, an ordinance approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority City of the City of Philadelphia for the urban renewal of a portion of the Jefferson Square Redevelopment Area.
The Chair BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR agrees.
Bill No. 990496, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous."
Bill No. 990673, an ordinance authorizing the Health Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a contract with the Health Care Advocate to represent the City's health consumers in various matters.
Bill No. 990678, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous."
Bill No. 990719, an ordinance amending Section 14-1705 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Appeals to the Zoning BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR Board of Adjustment."
Bill No. 990729, an ordinance amending Section 9-211 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material."
Bill No. 990760, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Title 14-1600 by establishing use and zoning controls for Venice Island, under certain terms and conditions.
Bill No. 990761, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code and adopting a new section 14-221, entitled "RC-1 Residential District."
Bill No. 990762, an BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Manayunk Canal.
Bill No. 990812, an ordinance amending Section 19-1303 by changing the definition of "eligible dwelling unit," under certain terms and conditions.
Bill No. 990817, an ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people in the area served by the Special People in the Northeast.
Bill No 990844, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code to provide that the Department of Licenses and Inspections must deny certain zoning or use registration permit applications to amend a certain period of time after substantially similar BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR application was finally denied.
Bill No. 990847, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area beginning at a point of Penn Street.
Bill No. 990848, an ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code relating to the regulation of businesses and trades by amending Chapter 9-2000, entitled "Sale of Malt or Brewed Beverages."
Bill No. 990867, an ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner and the Revenue Commissioner to provide automatic meter-reader services to large commercial and industrial accounts.
Bill No. 990810, an BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR ordinance constituting the Third Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Qualified Swap Agreement.
Bill No. 990806, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2000 within the Aviation Fund.
Bill No. 990807, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999 within the Aviation Fund.
Bill No. 990808, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999 within the General Fund.
Bill No. 990836, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR for Fiscal Year 2000 from the General Fund.
Bill No. 970350, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority a deed situate at 4700 4702, 4704, and 4706 Market Street.
Bill No. 980894, an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Hill Creek Housing Project.
Bill No. 990566, an ordinance amending Chapter 17-100 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by adding provisions relating to wrap-up insurance programs.
Bill No. 990671, an BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Design and Distribution Center.
Bill No. 990722, an ordinance authorizing the selection and appropriation for the purchase in lieu of condemnation of all of certain lots or parcels or ground situate at 1467, 1469 North 52nd Street.
Bill No. 990753, an ordinance to authorize the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, for further sublease to the University of Sciences in Philadelphia.
Bill No. 990755, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed situate of 1602, 1644 North American BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR Street.
Bill No. 990759, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Center in the Park.
Bill No. 990764, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed conveying title to the property situate at 5751 North Broad Street.
Bill 990767, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to purchase certain lots for public recreational park purposes.
Bill No. 990768, an BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR ordinance authorizing the Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement of lease with the African-American Museum in Philadelphia.
Bill No. 990769, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed situate at 1307, 1309 South Broad Street.
Bill No. 990770, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement for office space located at 1401 Arch Street.
Bill No. 990818, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement for certain underground public garage facilities located at BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR 15th and Arch Streets.
Bill No. 990842, an ordinance consenting to the transfer and assignment of Area Two Cable Television Franchise from Wade Communications Partnership.
Bill No. 990843, an ordinance renewing the Area Two Cable Television Franchise held by Wade Communications Partnership.
Bill No. 990850, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with the Philadelphia Museum of Art Corporation.
Bill No. 990464, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Gardenia Lane.
Was that 990 BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR or 980?
Bill No. 990144, an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Lenox Avenue.
Bill No. 990148, an ordinance authorizing Michael Del Quadro to maintain various encroachments over the south footway of Mercy Street.
Bill No. 990456, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by striking from the City Plan Russell Street.
Bill No. 990457, an ordinance establishing a no-truck-parking regulation on K Street. BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Bill No. 990458, an ordinance establishing a no-truck-parking regulation on L Street.
Bill No. 990459, an ordinance establishing a no-truck-parking regulation on M Street.
Bill No. 990460, an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 13th Street.
Bill No. 990461, an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Sixth Street.
Bill No. 990462, an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR Sydenham Street.
Bill No. 990529, an ordinance establishing a no-parking regulation on both sides of the 4300 block of Belgrade Street.
Bill No. 990530, an ordinance establishing a no-truck-parking regulation on both sides of St. Vincent Street.
Bill No. 990531, an ordinance establishing a no-truck-parking regulation on Keystone Street.
Bill 990572, an ordinance amending Title 11 of the Philadelphia Code relating to streets by amending Chapter 11-200.
The Chair agrees. BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Bill No. 990646, an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Snyder Avenue, north side.
Bill No. 990647, an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Passyunk Avenue.
Bill No. 990648, an ordinance establishing parking regulations on Juniper Street.
Bill No. 990672, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 163 of an area bounded by Ridge Avenue.
Bill No. 990674, an ordinance authorizing the construction of sewer and appurtenant work on Rodney Street. BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Bill No. 990675, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Heritage Drive, Palisades Drive, Merrick Road, East Fall Lane, Capital View Drive, Gustine Lake Drive, Schuykill Falls Circle, Genesis Terrace, Hilltop Lane, Falling Water Lane, and Founders Place.
Bill No. 990676, an ordinance authorizing the construction of a sanitary sewer on portions of Minerva Street.
Bill No. 990677, an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the owners of the property on Rodney Street.
Bill No. 990684, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR of the City, to replace Market Street and Chestnut Street ramps and elevated viaduct connecting Market and Chestnut Streets.
And Bill No. 990713, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 42 by striking portions of 32nd Street, from Market to Chestnut.
Bill No. 990720, an ordinance authorizing the construction of a water main and appurtenant work on St. Bernard Street.
Bill No. 990721, an ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the owners of the properties on St. Bernard Street.
The Chair agrees. BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Bill No. 990725, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 on the southerly curb line of Cuthbert Street.
Bill No. 990726, an ordinance amending provisions of the Philadelphia Code relating to sidewalk sales in Center City and particularly amending Section 9-208, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes."
Bill No. 990727, an ordinance authorizing LaLiberte to construct and maintain two electrified marquees at 17th Street and Sansom Street.
Bill No. 990754, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 264 by striking from the City Plan and vacating 42nd Street from Woodland Avenue. BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Bill No. 990756, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 194 by vacating from the City Plan Hope Street, from York Street to Cumberland Street.
Bill No. 990764, an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the owners of the properties known as Parkwood Lane.
Bill No. 990765, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97 by relocating the curb line at Pemberton Street.
Bill No. 990766, an ordinance authorizing Filbert Street Associates to BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR construct, own and maintain a bridge over Cuthbert Street, between 12th and 13th Streets.
Bill No. 990811, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97.
Bill No. 990814, an ordinance granting permission to Frank Milorey, owner of the newsstand at 12th and Market Streets, to maintain an oversized prototype newsstand.
Bill No. 990815, an ordinance granting permission to Sing Tak Wong, owner of the newsstand located at Fourth and Chestnut, to conduct and maintain an oversized prototype newsstand on a temporary basis.
Bill No. 990816, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319 and 347.
Bill No. 990834, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 246 by striking portions of 45th Street.
Bill No. 990835, an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on the east side of State Road, between Linden Avenue and Rhawn Street.
Bill No. 990837, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 194 and vacating Bodine Street.
Bill No. 990839, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 152 by BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR placing Yokum Street.
Bill No. 990840, an ordinance establishing a no-truck-parking regulation on Stenton Avenue.
Bill No. 990845, an ordinance granting permission to Metricom, Inc. to construct the provisions of wireless data communication services.
Bill No. 990003, an ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales."
Bill No. 990757, an ordinance repealing Section 9-614, entitled "Home Repair Businesses," and Section 9-1002, entitled "Roofers."
The Chair BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR agrees.
Bill No. 990868, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fireworks," to clarify that it is illegal to possess fireworks, except as specifically provided for in conjunction with a permit.
Bill No. 990809, an ordinance authorizing the Health Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to manage the HealthChoices Behavioral Health Program.
The Chair agrees. The bills just read by the Chief Clerk will be placed on the second-reading and final-passage calendar for the next meeting.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark for the purpose of calling up the bills on the second-reading and final-passage calendar.
Madam President, SECOND READING - 960085-A all bills on second and final passage are called up, except for Bill No. 990492 -
The second one is 990492, 990606, 980048, and 990718.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The first bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 960085-A.
An ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code relating to regulation of business, trades, and profession by amending Chapter 9-200, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," and by amending various sections of the chapter to prohibit the sale and distribution of goods bearing counterfeit trademarks, and providing for seizure and forfeiture of such goods, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the SECOND READING - 960085-A question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will call the roll.