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Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 9, 2002

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 9, 2002

People mentioned

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Organizations mentioned

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. AND RES.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth.

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Nay.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

No.

The Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 3. The resolution has been adopted. AND RES. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I have one resolution, Madam President.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution honoring the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma, Theta sorority.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? The ayes have it the resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill. AND RES.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.

The Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development without consideration a deed located in the vicinity of 19th Street and Allegheny Avenue.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill, 3 resolutions, the second of which is on your behalf, Councilwoman Blackwell, Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown, and Councilman Ortiz.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending title 4 of the Philadelphia Code by requiring that special certificates of inspection must be issued in connection with structures in use group E, the Educational Youth Group, on an annual basis in order for such structures to be occupied establishing certain reporting requirements regarding the AND RES. inspections.

Council President Verna

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution mourning the death and honoring the memory Honorably Harvey N. Schmidt.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption of this resolution by a standing vote.

Council President Verna

All those standing will be voting in favor of the resolution. (All Councilmembers stand.)

Council President Verna

The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution honoring Arline Jolles Lotman.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter. AND RES.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the third resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City deeds located in 21st and 44th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Madam President, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been AND RES. moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman good.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolution.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Thank you, madam President. No bills or resolutions today.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Thank you, Madam President. I offer two bills and one resolution. We just got a bill up from the Mayor's Office recently. Originally I had told you one bill and AND RES. one resolution. We just received an additional bill.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.

The Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a lease with Bainbridge Properties, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company to lease from Bainbridge Properties a certain parcel of ground located at 1211-13 Bainbridge Street.

Council President Verna

The bill will be referred the appropriate committee. The Clerk will please read the title of the second bill.

The Clerk

And an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 14, 1971, as amended, which approved the Redevelopment Proposal, the Urban Renewal Plan, and the Relocation Plan of the Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment of the South Central Urban Renewal Area.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred the appropriate committee. AND RES. The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.

The Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City deeds located in the 1st, 5th, 31st and 39th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Madam President, I offer one bill and one resolution on behalf of myself and Councilwoman Joan Krajewski. AND RES.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.

The Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to enter into a further amendment to a lease between the City and Far Northeast Senior Citizens.

Council President Verna

The bill will be referred the appropriate committee.

The Clerk

And a resolution honoring Bill Fox, Jr.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. AND RES. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam President. I have two bills, one cosponsored by Councilman Mariano and myself.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the Redevelopment Proposal, the Urban Renewal Plan, and the Relocation Plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Council President Verna

The bill will be referred the appropriate committee.

The Clerk

And an ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the people in the area served by Temple University Hospital in the vicinity 3101 North Broad Street.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth. AND RES.

Councilman Longstreth

I have no bills or resolution, Madam President.

Council President Verna

The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

No bills or resolutions, Madam President.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen for a report from the Committee on Law and Government.

Councilman Cohen

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Law and Government reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the Council President, the Committee on Law and Government to which was referred Bill No. 010719 entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Fair Practices," by prohibiting employment, housing, and public accommodations on the basis of a person's gender identity as defined, 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.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Madam President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit First Reading this day of Bill No. 010719. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit First Reading this day of Bill No. 010719. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. the reports from committees. Our next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Clerk will please call the bills on the First Reading Calendar to be considered today.

The Clerk

Bill No. 010719, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Fair Practices," by prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations on the basis of a person's gender identity as defined, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. The bill read by the Clerk will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next Session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling bills to be considered on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. 020147A, 020151, 020164, 010554, 020245, 020246, 000547, 020043, 020244, 020245, 000349, and 020165 are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage. All other bills are being held.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title go of the first bill, Bill No. 020147A.

The Clerk

An ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on the 5900 block of North 7th Street.

Council President Verna

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.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Di Cicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth.

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

The Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 020151.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending an ordinance approved January 3, 1992, Bill No. 1205-AA which pursuant to Subsection 9204 of the Philadelphia Code, designates the locations in Center City at which vending is permitted, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

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.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Di Cicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth.

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

The Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020164.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code to include provisions for the issuance of a code violation notice in a specific amount to persons who are licensed under this section, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

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.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Di Cicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth.

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.