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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 15, 2000

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 15, 2000

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President Verna

The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 282, entitled, an Ordinance amending an Ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal for additional land acquisitions of approximately five properties and provision of certain relocation services as required by law; And Bill No. 337, an Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning, by amending Chapter 14-100 and by amending various provisions related to penal and correctional institutions, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 347, an Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1605 entitled "Regulated Uses," by expanding the list of regulated uses to include tattoo parlors and body REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES piercing shops as defined, all under certain conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

I move the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bills 282, 337, and 347 today. (Duly seconded.)

President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of Bill Nos. 282, 337, and 347 at today's session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed. The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Finance Committee.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports out eight bills with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 28, an Ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Finance Taxes and Collections," by amending Chapter 19-2500 entitled "Real Estate Nonutilization Tax," all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 225, an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code by changing the exemption schedule for improvements to deteriorated industrial, commercial, or other business properties, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 226, an Ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code by changing the exemption schedule for new construction of residential properties; And Bill No. 227, an Ordinance REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code by changing the exemption schedule for improvements to residential properties, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 344, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the city, to file an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant, as required by Section 104 of Title 1 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974; And Bill No. 346, an Ordinance amending Section 10-1001, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," of The Philadelphia Code; And Bill No. 395, 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 $34 million; And Bill No. 413, entitled, an Ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the area served by Wills Eye Hospital to have a project REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES by Wills Eye Hospital financed through the Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 28, 225, 226, 227, 344, 346, 395, and 413.

President Verna

Do I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)

President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill Nos. 28, 225, 226, 227, 344, 346, 395, and 413 at today's session. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES The ayes have it, the motion carries. The bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee of Public Property and Public Works.

Councilman Kenney

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works reports out 11 bills with favorable recommendations.

President Verna

The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Public Property, to which was referred Bill No. 88, an Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code relating to contracts and procurement to extend the life of the Minority Business Enterprise Council, MBEC; And Bill No. 109, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located at 313 to 325 Race Street; And Bill No. 147, an Ordinance REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code relating to regulation of individual conduct and activity, by amending Section 10-610 entitled "Skateboarding on Public Property," by prohibiting skateboarding on all public property unless otherwise authorized, and by creating additional penalties; And Bill No. 178, an Ordinance amending an Ordinance approved November 13, 1997, which authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver a deed located on the northwest corner of 7th and Pattison Avenue, in the 39th Ward of the City of Philadelphia; And Bill No. 219, entitled, an Ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Vacant and Surplus Properties," by amending Section 16-404 of the Vacant Property Review Committee by adding subsection of the Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation; And Bill No. 315, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease for nominal consideration certain parcels of land owned by the School District of Philadelphia; REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES And Bill No. 341, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located at 47th and Market Streets; And Bill No. 352, an Ordinance amending Bill No. 970833, approved June 25, 1998, entitled, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located on the northwest corner of 5th and Huntingdon Streets; And Bill No. 353, an Ordinance approving a third Lease Amendment Agreement between the Philadelphia Gas Works and the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority for premises known as PGW Lot No. 1; And Bill No. 370, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a Sublease Agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City and affiliated agencies of office space located at 1401 Arch Street; And Bill No. 414, an Ordinance REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, from time to time, any and all portions of city-owned real estate in the vicinity of Red Lion Road and Roosevelt Boulevard, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

I move the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the first reading of Bill Nos. 88, 109, 147, 178, 219, 315, 341, 352 -

President Verna

Sorry. Can we start again.

Councilman Kenney

I'm sorry; I though you had it up there. 88, 109, 147, 178, 219, 315, 341, 352, 353, 370, and 414 today. (Duly seconded.)

President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill Nos. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 88, 147, 178, 219, 315, 341, 352, 353, 370, and 414 at today's session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye.

Councilman Kenney

I just wanted to add Bill No. 109 is also on that request for Rules suspension.

President Verna

The record will reflect that 109 is also in that list. All in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. Those opposed. The ayes have it, and the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Streets and Services Committee. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. The Streets and Services Committee reports 32 bills out of committee with a favorable recommendation. I will just do my bills, and the rest of you members can take your bills off today. It is REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES fine by me. Withdraw your bills, I will be happy.

President Verna

The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Streets and Services to which was referred Bill No. 121, an Ordinance granting permission to Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, its successors and assignees, to construct a telecommunication system along, in, and under the city streets of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 218, an Ordinance granting permission to Columbia Transmission Corporation, and its assignees, to construct, maintain, and operate a telecommunications system, all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 279, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of 329, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 281, an Ordinance authorizing McDonald's Corporation to construct and maintain various encroachments, all under certain terms and conditions; REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES And Bill No. 339, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 990308, by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein; And Bill No. 340, an Ordinance granting permission to National Railroad Passenger Corporation to construct, use, and maintain various underground facilities, all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 360, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308, by placing on the City Plan Gaskill Street and Philip Street; And Bill No. 361, an Ordinance authorizing the paving of Gaskill Street and Philip Street; And Bill No. 362, an Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 990376, by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein; And Bill No. 363, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97, all under certain terms and conditions; REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES And Bill No. 364, an Ordinance authorizing the installation of Stop signs on Venango Street at the intersection of Janney Street; And Bill No. 365, an Ordinance authorizing the installation of Stop signs on Venango Street at the intersection of Weikel Street; And Bill No. 366, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319, all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 367, an Ordinance authorizing the paving of Tabor Road, Loney Street, Lawndale Avenue, Fox Run Lane; And Bill No. 368, an Ordinance authorizing the directing and placing on City Plan No. 396 of Gina Street, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 369, an Ordinance authorizing the paving of Gina Street, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 372, an Ordinance granting permission to Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education to construct, use, and maintain various underground REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES utility facilities, all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 373, an Ordinance granting permission to Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education to construct a telecommunications, all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 374, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 121, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 394, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 18-S, and placing on the City Plan a certain right-of-way within the bed of 36th Street; And Bill No. 396, an Ordinance granting permission to Sophia Saritsogloy, owner and operator of Sophia's Lunch Truck, located at the north side of Market Street, between 39th and 40th Street; And Bill No. 399, an Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 990143, approved June 11, 1999, by extending the period for REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES compliance with the authorization conditions therein; And Bill No. 400, an Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No.

The Clerk

990369, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades," by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein; And Bill No. 401, an Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code relating to sidewalk sales, by adding a new provision prohibiting sidewalk sales in an area bounded by and within Wissahickon Avenue; And Bill No. 402, an Ordinance granting permission to Connective Communications to construct, maintain a telecommunications system, all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 403, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307, all under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. , to construct a telecommunications systems, all under certain terms REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES and conditions; And Bill No. 406, an Ordinance authorizing Wolf Street Partners to construct and maintain a fence on the west footway of Weccacoe Street; And Bill No. 409, an Ordinance authorizing Reading Terminal Market Corporation to construct, maintain various electrical aluminum icon signs, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 410, an Ordinance authorizing Keystone Properties to construct and maintain various encroachments above and over the north fooway of the 1000 block of Market Street; And Bill No. 411, an Ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 415, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Ridge Avenue to 30th Street, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of the 32 bills that have just been read into the record. (Duly seconded.)

President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill Nos. 121, 218, 279, 281, 339, 340, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 372, 373, 374, 394, 396, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 405, 406, 409, 410, 411, and 415 on today's First Reading Calendar. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed. The ayes have it, and the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano for a report from the Committee on Licenses and Inspections. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Councilman Mariano

Madam President, the Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports out four bills with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 217, an Ordinance amending Section 9-402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animal Drawn Carriages," and Section 10-108, entitled "Rental and Carriage Horses," by making various changes to the provisions governing the animal-drawn carriage business; And Bill No. 348, entitled an Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by revising various fees, related permits, and miscellaneous administrative functions; And Bill No. 350, an Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by revising various fees related to permits and miscellaneous administrative functions performed by the Department of Licenses & Inspections; And Bill No. 351, an Ordinance REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES amending Section 9-1004, entitled "Contractors" of The Philadelphia Code to provide for the renewal of licenses issued pursuant to this section, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Madam President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bill Nos. 217, 348, 350, and 351. (Duly seconded.)

President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill Nos. 217, 348, 350, and 351 may be put on today's First Reading Calendar. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed. The ayes have it and the motion carries. These bills will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Clarke for a report from the Committee on Labor and Civil Service.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam Chair. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which was referred Bill No. 319, an Ordinance amending an Ordinance approved September 16, 1999, which revised the prevailing wage Ordinance by extending the prevailing wage requirements to include all building and construction work contracts with the city agencies and city-related agencies, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I move that the REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 319. (Duly seconded.)

President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of Bill No. 319 at today's session of City Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed. The ayes have it, the motion is carried. Bill No. 319 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.

Councilman Ortiz

Madam Chair, the Committee on Public Safety reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 164, entitled an Ordinance REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," prohibiting concealed identities in certain instances, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Madam Chair, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 00164. (Duly seconded.)

President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of Bill No. 164 at today's session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed. The ayes have it, the motion carries. This bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Are there any other reports from committees? FIRST READING CALENDAR Seeing none, the next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.

The Clerk

Bill No. 336, an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by adding the definition of "information technology company," under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

And Bill No. 354, an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by exempting certain stock options from the tax, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 451, an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax On Wages and Net Profits," by exempting certain stock options from the tax, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees. FIRST READING CALENDAR

The Clerk

Bill No. 282, an Ordinance amending the Ordinance approved December 15, 1969, for additional land acquisition of approximately five properties and provision of certain relocation services as required by law.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 337, an Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning, by amending Chapter 14-100, and by amending various provisions related to penal and correctional institutions, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 347, an Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1605 entitled "Regulated Uses," by expanding the list of regulated uses to include tattoo parlors and body piercing shops as defined, all under certain conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 28, an Ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Finance Taxes and Collections," by amending FIRST READING CALENDAR Chapter 19-2500 entitled "Real Estate Nonutilization Tax," by changing the definition of "vacant and abandoned property" for the purpose of taxation under this section.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 225, an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code by changing the exemption schedule for improvements to deteriorated industrial, commercial, or other business properties, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 226, an Ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code by changing the exemption schedule for new construction of residential properties and repealing Bill No. 970214, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 227, an Ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code by changing the exemption schedule for improvements to residential properties, under certain terms and conditions. FIRST READING CALENDAR

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

And Bill No. 344, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant, as required by Section 104 of the Housing Community Development Act of 1974.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 346, an Ordinance amending Section 10-1001, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," of The Philadelphia Code.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 395, 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 $34 million.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 413, an Ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the FIRST READING CALENDAR area served by Wills Eye Hospital to have a project for Wills Eye Hospital financed through the Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 88, an Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code relating to contracts and procurement to extend the life of the Minority Business Enterprise Council, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 109, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located at 313 to 325 Race Street.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 147, an Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code relating to regulation of individual conduct and activity, by prohibiting skateboarding on all public property unless otherwise authorized, and by creating additional penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. FIRST READING CALENDAR

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 178, an Ordinance amending an Ordinance approved November 13, 1979, an Ordinance 970270, which authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located on the northwest corner of 7th and Pattison Avenue, in the 39th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

President Verna

Just a minute, please. What was the number of the last bill called? Is that 178?

President Verna

Thank you. The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

And Bill No. 219, an Ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Vacant and Surplus Properties," by adding subsection of the City of Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 315, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public FIRST READING CALENDAR Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease for nominal consideration certain parcels of land owned by the School District of Philadelphia.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 341, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located in the vicinity of 47th and Market Streets.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 352, an Ordinance amending Bill No. 970833, approved June 25, 1998, and an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority a deed located at 5th and Huntingdon Streets.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 353, an Ordinance approving the third Lease Amendment Agreement between the Philadelphia Gas Works and the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority for premises known as PGW Lot No. 1 located at Delaware and Tioga Streets.

President Verna

The Chair agrees. FIRST READING CALENDAR

The Clerk

Bill No. 370, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a Sublease for use by the City and affiliated agencies of office space located at 1401 Arch Street.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 414, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, and the Director of Commerce, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, from time to time, real estate located at Red Lion Road and the Roosevelt Boulevard.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 121, an Ordinance granting permission to Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, to construct a telecommunication system under the public streets and rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 218, an Ordinance granting permission to Columbia Transmission Corporation, to construct a telecommunications system in and under public rights FIRST READING CALENDAR of way, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 279, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 329, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 281, an Ordinance authorizing McDonald's Corporation to construct various encroachments over the south footway of Market Street.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 339, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 990308, by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 340, an Ordinance granting permission to National Railroad Passenger Corporation to construct various underground facilities under and across Delaware Avenue, between Wheatsheaf Lane and Lewis Street.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 360, an FIRST READING CALENDAR Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 361, an Ordinance authorizing the paving of Gaskill Street and Philip Street, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 362, an Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 990376, Approved July 1, 1999, by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 363, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 97, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 364, an Ordinance authorizing the installation of Stop signs on Venango Street at the intersection of Janney Street. FIRST READING CALENDAR

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 365, an Ordinance authorizing the installation of Stop signs on Venango Street at the intersection of Weikel Street.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 366, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319, in the area of Ripley Street and Tabor Avenue.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 367, an Ordinance authorizing the paving of Tabor Road, Loney Street, Lawndale Avenue, and Fox Run Lane.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 368, an Ordinance authorizing and directing the placing on City Plan No. 396 of Gina Street, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 369, an Ordinance authorizing the paving of Gina Street, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees. FIRST READING CALENDAR

The Clerk

Bill No. 372, an Ordinance granting permission to Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education to construct various underground utility facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 373, an Ordinance granting permission to Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education to construct a telecommunications, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 374, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 121, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 394, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 18-S, and placing on the City Plan a certain right-of-way within the bed of 36th Street.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 396, an FIRST READING CALENDAR Ordinance granting permission to Sophia Saritsogloy, owner and operator of Sophia's Lunch Truck, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 399, an Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 990143, approved June 11, 1999, by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 400, an Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 990369, approved July 1, 1999, by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 401, an Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code relating to sidewalk sales, by adding a new provision prohibiting sidewalk sales in an area bounded by and within Wissahickon Avenue from Schoolhouse Lane to the Roosevelt Boulevard.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 402, an FIRST READING CALENDAR Ordinance granting permission to Connective Communications to construct a telecommunications system, under the city streets of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 403, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on City Plan No. 307, by relocating a portion of the westerly side of Independence Mall East.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 405, an Ordinance granting permission to Sunesys and its successors to construct a telecommunications systems along, under, and on the public rights-of-way of the city streets, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 406, an Ordinance authorizing Wolf Street Partners to construct and maintain a fence on the west footway of Weccacoe Street.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 409, an Ordinance authorizing Reading Terminal Market FIRST READING CALENDAR Corporation to construct various electrified aluminum icon signs anchored in to the side of the Reading Terminal Market.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 410, an Ordinance authorizing Keystone Properties to construct and maintain various encroachments, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 411, an Ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271, of an area bounded by Girard Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 415, an Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 217, an Ordinance amending Section 9-402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animal Drawn Carriages," by making various changes to the provisions governing the FIRST READING CALENDAR animal-drawn carriages, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 348, an Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, by revising certain sections related to fees for permits issued by the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 350, an Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by revising various fees related to permits and miscellaneous administrative functions performed by the Department of Licenses & Inspections.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 351, an Ordinance amending Section 9-1004, entitled "Contractors," of The Philadelphia Code to provide for the renewal of licenses issued pursuant to this section, under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 319, an Ordinance amending an Ordinance approved September 16, 1999, which revised the prevailing wage SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR Ordinance by extending the prevailing wage requirements to include all building and construction work contracts with city agencies, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

Bill No. 164, an Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," prohibiting concealed identities in certain instances.

President Verna

The Chair agrees.

The Clerk

That's it.

President Verna

The bills read by the clerk will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next meeting. This concludes the bills to be considered on the First Reading Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill No. 221 is called up for Second Reading and Final Passage. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR

President Verna

The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.

The Clerk

Bill No. 221, an Ordinance creating the Network Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.

President Verna

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

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

President Verna

Councilman Clarke. Councilman Clarke, we are voting on your bill, your TIF bill.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen voting aye. Councilman DiCicco. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Nay.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

President Verna

I'm sorry; was that an aye? Councilman Goode, did you vote nay?

Councilman Goode

Nay.

President Verna

Thank you. Councilman Kenney. Keep going.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter. (No response.)

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.