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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 7, 2007

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 7, 2007

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Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 6/7/07 - STATED - 1ST READING 070269, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals."

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070272, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places - Prohibited Conduct."

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070307, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code by increasing penalties regarding alcoholic beverages in certain City-owned recreation centers.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070394, an ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park to enter into a lease 6/7/07 - STATED - 1ST READING agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070189, an ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," providing that all persons engaged in the preparation of food and especially those in the fast food establishment shall wear protective gloves and wear suitable head covering.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070308, an ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by requiring semiannual inspection of mobile food vendors and providing for fees, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair agrees. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING That completes our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Our Calendar starts on . Bill No. 070116 will be offered up for an amendment. The next bill, Bill No. 070367-A, will be called up. We continue on . On the first and last bills, Bill Nos. 070168 and 070386, will be called up for second reading and final passage, as will the top three on , Bill Nos. 070396, 397 and 398. All other bills are being held.

Council President Verna

Thank you. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 070116-A. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

An ordinance adopted the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2008.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Madam President. I offer an amendment that has been circulated to all members.

Council President Verna

Thank you. Councilman DiCicco, you received a copy of the Mayor's letter, and are you satisfied? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Yes, Madam President. Thank you. And I thank the sponsors of the amendment for cooperating. Thank you.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Forgive 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING me, Madam President?

Council President Verna

I think you're to move for the adoption.

Councilwoman Brown

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

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the amendment 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 amendment has been adopted. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 070367-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Take-Out 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Sale of Malt and Brewed Beverages, all under certain terms and conditions."

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different occasions, the question is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilwoman Campbell. (No response.)

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Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

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Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

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Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

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Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

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Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

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Councilman Savage. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Savage

Aye.

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Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

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Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. Councilwoman Campbell, we have just completed taking a vote on Bill No. 070367-A. Do you care to cast your vote now?

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question is and has been answered. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 070168.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance approving the redevelopment proposal of 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment of the 9th and Ellsworth Urban Renewal Area.

Councilman Kenney

Madam President?

Council President Verna

Yes. Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you very much. I need to put on the record that I will be abstaining from this vote. There is a potential that the firm I'm associated with may be doing some work in the future. It is not doing it now, but it may be, so I would like to abstain.

Council President Verna

Very well. Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilwoman Campbell.

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

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Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

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Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

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Councilman Kenney abstaining. Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

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Councilman Savage.

Councilman Savage

Aye.

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Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

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Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The record will also reflect that Councilman Kenney abstained. We will now consider Bill No. 070386.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Burholme Avenue and Shelmire Avenue.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilwoman Campbell.

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

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Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

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Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

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Councilman 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

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Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

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Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

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Councilman 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Savage.

Councilman Savage

Aye.

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Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

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Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 070396.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development Distract Master Plan of St. Joseph's University.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilwoman Campbell.

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

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Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

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Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

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Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

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Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

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Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

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Councilman Savage.

Councilman Savage

Aye.

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Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

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Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 070397.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by adding new Sections entitled "Passive Recreation District" and "Active Recreation District."

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilwoman Campbell.

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

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Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

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Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

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Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

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Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

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Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye. 6/7/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

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Councilman Savage.

Councilman Savage

Aye.

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Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.