COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Thursday, June 1, 2000 10:15 a.m. Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN COUNCILMAN FRANK J. DICICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN RICHARD T. MARIANO COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN MICHAEL A. NUTTER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN ANGEL L. ORTIZ COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, Chief Clerk VINCENT VARALLO ASSOCIATES, INC. Registered Professional Reporters Eleven Penn Center, Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 GREETING/INVOCATION P R O C E E D I N G S
I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. The Council will come to order, Members will take their seats, and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes the Reverend Theophilis Wright, Pastor of the 46th Street Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Blackwell. All members and guests will please rise. (All rise.)
Let us pray. O, Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth from everlasting to everlasting power of God. Our Heavenly Father in Your word, You have given us a vision of that holy city which the nations of the world will bring their glory. Look upon and visit this City of Brotherly Love today, renew the ties of mutually good which forms our civic life. Send us honest and able leaders. Help us to eliminate poverty, prejudice, and GREETING/INVOCATION oppression, that peace may prevail with righteousness and justice with order, and that men and women from various cultures and with different talents may find with one another a fulfillment of their humanity. We pray for our illustrious Mayor, the Honorable John Street, the President of City Council, the Honorable Anna Verna, all Councilmembers, and our citizens who are present here today. Lord, we would be all-inclusive. We pray for the world, for the whole world belongs to Thee. May we entertain the thought biblically written and tenets of many of our faiths that soon, and very soon, we may realize that portion of scripture which states, one day, one day, peace will prevail, and all of mankind will come together in the beatitude of faith. Yes, peace on earth and goodwill to all of mankind, for God is the author of the same. Bless this great city, O, God, that we do more than just be in harmony but have a deep sense of understanding of fairness, that we can bring into fruition the great commandment of God APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF 5/18/00 when he said, Love ye, one another, for they shall know you by this if you have the same. We pray this prayer in faith to our Lord and sovereign God. Amen. All: Amen.
The Chair thanks Reverend Wright for his very inspiring words. Thank you. Thank you, Reverend. Council will be at ease. (Council stands at ease, then proceedings resume.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of May 18, 2000, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Madam President. I move the approval of the Journal of Thursday, May 18, 2000. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of REQUESTS FOR LEAVES OF ABSENCE the meeting of Thursday, May 18, 2000, stand approved. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed, nay? The ayes have it, and the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 18, 2000, is approved.
The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. There are no requests for leaves of absence on the part of the Majority.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Madam President, I believe that we are asking for a leave for Councilman Longstreth and, I believe Councilman O'Neill is in the building.
The Chair VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS thanks the gentleman, and leave will be granted for Councilman Longstreth.
The Chair will dispense 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 City Council session this morning. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our city. We certainly invite you to join us again. We are pleased to welcome the Strawberry Mansion Boys Basketball Team who are here today at the invitation of Councilman Clarke. Will coach Gerard Hendricks and his team please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilman Rizzo, Councilman Clarke and team members come forward.)
Thank you, Madam President. VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS Madam President, I feel a little short today. I think I need Councilman Longstreth and Councilwoman O'Neill -- I see they're not here today. Again, Madam President, it gives me a pleasure to talk about another one of the fine schools in the 5th Councilmatic District, and I understand we also have another one coming up a little later. We've said all along that we have some of the finest academic sports facilities in the City of Philadelphia, and once again we have an opportunity to honor them. This is also another one of my alumni schools. It seems like every week I'm saying that, and I know some of you wonder how many schools I've actually gone to. (Laughter.)
But I'd like to say that it gives me a pleasure to read this resolution honoring the Strawberry Mansion High School Basketball Team on winning the Public League Championship. Whereas, Strawberry Mansion has been a high school since 1981; and VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS Whereas, this is the first time the Strawberry Mansion Boys Basketball Team have been in a public league final; and Whereas, in the final, Strawberry Mansion faced North Philadelphia Rival Simon Gratz -- sorry, Councilwoman Miller, but we had to beat your team. (Laughter.)
Whereas, the members of the Strawberry Mansion team are (team members names read); and Whereas, Strawberry Mansion's Boys Basketball Team had several players named to the All Public League Boys Basketball Team; and Whereas, the number-one vote-getter on the Coaches All Public League team, Mr. Omar Tomas, scored 22 points, 13 rebounds, and two steals in Strawberry Mansion High School Knights' victory of 60 to 49 over Simon Gratz; and. Whereas, the entire team was the pride and joy of North Philadelphia Strawberry Mansion neighborhood; now, therefore Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we extend our heartfelt VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS congratulations to the Strawberry Mansion Boys Basketball Team in winning the Public League Boys Basketball Championship. Resolved further that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Gerard Hendricks as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body, signed by Council President Anna Verna, introduced by Darrell Clarke, and cosponsored by all members of City Council. Gentlemen, I want to thank you for a job well done. (Applause.)
I also forgot to mention the fine principal, Mr. Highsmith. Do you want to say a couple words? PRINCIPAL HIGHSMITH: On behalf of the young men standing behind me and the coach and athletic director, we want to thank City Council for recognizing the hard work of the young men here today. They work real hard, they're athletes, they're scholars, and I'm very proud of 'em, and thank you very much again. VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS (Applause.)
Coach Hendricks, I am certain you would like to say a few words. COACH HENDRICKS: I thank you also. I am also very proud of these guys. They worked hard, they had a goal this year, and they accomplished it. And I'm just pleased with them because they worked so hard. All right, thank you. (Applause.)
Council will be at ease. (Council stands at ease, then proceedings resume.)
The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo, who will make our second presentation. Will the Masterman School Chess Team and Coach Steve Shutt please come forward. (Masterman chess players et al. come forward).
Thank you, Madam VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS Present. I'd like to ask Councilman Darrell Clarke, the District Councilperson, the Chair of the Education Committee Councilwoman, Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, and a student at one time of Masterman, Councilman Wilson Goode, to join me, please. (Councilmembers come forward.)
Thank you, Madam President. Today we're going to be honoring and congratulating the Masterman School for placing first in the 2000 United States Chess Federation National Scholastic High School Chess Championship. Whereas, the National High School Chess Championship Tournament this year was the largest high school chess championship ever held. Every spring, players from across the nation converge on a selected host city to participate in a three-day tournament of mental agility and stamina. This year, the event was hosted in Charlotte, North VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS Carolina, and included 1,395 from 32 states representing 185 schools; and Whereas. . .
The various accomplishments that have been achieved by Masterman School by placing first in the National Chess Tournament, Masterman School has once again exhibited the intelligence and talent that are not only responsible for making Masterman School among the elite magnet schools of Philadelphia, but also one of the premiere educational institutions in the nation; and Whereas. . .
Whereas, for eight consecutive years, Masterman High School's Chess Team has placed among the top three teams and has received first-place distinction in four out of the last five years among high school chess teams that compete in the tournament; and. . .
Whereas, the talented participants who secured the win for Masterman School include Scott Middleman, Andrew Read, Roman Reznick, and Stan Ritvin, who himself placed third in the individual competition as VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS well. Also on the team were: Caitlin Coslett, Luke Donahue, David Friedell, and Jonathan Levy. Also, this talented was team led to victory by a successful and very dedicated coach, Steve Shutt. Now, therefore. . .
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we hereby honor and congratulate Masterman High School for placing first in the 2000 United States Chess Federation National Scholastic High School Chess Championship. Resolved further that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Masterman as evidence of the sincere admiration of this legislative body. Let's congratulate our chess team. (Applause.)
Coach, congratulations to all the members of your team. We'd like you to say a few words. And we have to figure out how to get this tournament here in Philadelphia. COACH SHUTT: Ah, that would be nice. Thank you very much, Madam President, VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS Councilmembers, distinguished guests, and visitors. I want to thank the Council for honoring the chess team today. The kids worked very hard. Chess becomes more difficult to be competitive at the top level every year. Millions of games are now available on the Internet, and to be competitive nationally, players must study a great many of those games, looking for new ideas, techniques, strategy and tactical ideas. So chess is more and more difficult to become very good at it. These kids have worked hard in order to become the best in their country. As Councilman Rizzo pointed out, our team has won the National Championship four of the last five years, so this is the latest group that is keeping that tradition alive, and they feel the pressure of that. There's an incredible amount of tension that goes into a national event like that where, you know, one wrong move could cost the team the victory. So in addition to the kind of concentration and memory, nerves of steel are also important to be good at chess. I just wanted to also add that we're VISITOR RECOGNITION, PRESENTATIONS losing our ace this year, sort of our Iverson and Lindros, if you will. Stan Ritvin did place third in the country, which is an extremely terrific accomplishment. He will be graduating from Masterman. And to see him off and his farewell, we are going to have a chess game in which Stan will play against the next six members of the team. They will act together in consultation to challenge Stan. The moves will be carried out on a human chess board by middle-school chess team players at Masterman all dressed up in chess costumes. So if you'd like to come and see that game, that will be on the patio at Masterman, 17th and Spring Garden on Wednesday, June 7th, at 12:30. And a final note. Scott Middleman was unable to make it. He is at home with a broken leg, and I bet you didn't know chess was also dangerous. So, again, I want to thank the Council, and I do hope that some of you may be able to see us compete at Stan's farewell game on June 7th. Thank you very much. (Applause.) COMMUNICATIONS
Thank you. Council will be at ease. Congratulations. (Council stands at ease, then proceedings resume.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the clerk. The clerk will read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advice you that today I have signed the following bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 4th: Bill No. 000014, Bill No. 000062; and Bill 000108, which was passed by Council at its session on May 11, 2000; and Bill No. 000021, Bill No. 000149, which were passed by Council at its session on May 18th. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your on honorable body a COMMUNICATIONS resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1405 North 19th Street; And for the consideration of your honorable body, the following: An ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the City of Philadelphia served by the Wills Eye Hospital to have a project for Wills Eye Hospital financed through the Hospital and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia;. And an ordinance authorizing the striking of 36th Street between Grays Ferry Avenue and Wharton Street; And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development from time to COMMUNICATIONS time all or any portion of the City-owned real estate in the vicinity of Red Lion Road; And an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $34 million.
The messages will be printed in the Journal. The clerk will read any other communications in her possession.
The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of their introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that resolutions be considered immediately after introduction. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I have one ordinance and two resolutions on your behalf, and one -- and two ordinances and one resolution on my own. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance granting permission to Sophia Saritsogloy, owner and operator of the Sophia's Lunch Truck, located at the north side of Market Street between 39th Street and 40th Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And 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.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 18-S by striking from the City plan and vacating 36th Street.
This bill INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, a deed situate in 6th, 24th, and 60th wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Madam President, I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Excuse me. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes apparently have it, and the resolution has been adopted. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution honoring the life of the late Governor Robert P. Casey.
Madam President, on your behalf, I move the adoption of the resolution.
May I suggest that we do this by a standing vote, please, and a moment of silent prayer. (Councilmembers stand in honor of Governor Robert P. Casey.)
The resolution has been adopted, and we certainly offer our condolences to the Casey family, who have given so much, not only to the City, but to the State. The clerk will please read the title of the third resolution.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS of Philadelphia a deed situate in the 36th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
Madam President, on behalf of myself and chief cosponsor, President of City Council Verna, Wilson Goode, Richard Mariano, and Donna Miller, I offer -- and all other City Council Councilmembers, I offer this resolution.
The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Committee of Law and Government to conduct a INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS full and comprehensive investigation into the recent outbreak of property theft in Philadelphia in which scam artists have been forging deed transfers and fraudulently selling real property to unsuspecting buyers.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
Thank you, Madam President. I have two resolutions. The first one is signed by 16 members of City Council.
The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution authorizing INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS the City Council Committee of the Whole to hold hearings concerning the management of public right-of-ways in the City of Philadelphia and to hear testimony on reasonable fees for the same for the telecommunications industry, pursuant to Section 253 of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution honoring the Pennsylvania State Military Reserve Philadelphia Volunteers for their efforts on behalf of the citizens of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Either I am having trouble with my hearing this morning, but I don't know whether we're voting in favor or in opposition. Can we try this one more time.
I think it was the cigarette hearings yesterday, Madam President. (Laughter.)
All those in favor of the adoption of the resolution will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS President. I offer 1 bill and 14 resolutions.
The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance adopting the amendment to the articles of incorporation of the Germantown Special Service District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that authority, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. And the clerk will please read the title of the resolutions.
A resolution appointing Bob Emberger to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Brenda Stovail to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Jamil Jordan to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Marilyn Tadlock to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee of Philadelphia.
A resolution appointing Larry Simmons to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS appointing Tracy Beers to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing David Alexzczyk to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Donna Miller to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Leroi Simmons appointing to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Steve Vaughan appointing to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Sabryia Hadi to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Anita Hamilton to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
And a resolution appointing Mark Nicoletti to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Steve Kuzmicki to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
The clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance designating the Criminal Justice Center, located at 1301 Filbert Street, as "The Edgar C. Campbell, Sr. Justice Center." INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 990143), entitled "An ordinance authorizing the striking from the City Plan No. 163 of East River Road from Calumet Street to the line of Fairmount Park."
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 990369), approved July 1, 1999, authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 297.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And 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 the Schoolhouse Lane to the Roosevelt Boulevard Extension. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Good morning, Madam Chair. I have no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.
Madam Chair, on behalf of Frank DiCicco and myself, I have one privileged resolution.
The clerk will please read the tile of the resolution.
A resolution recognizing the achievements of Philly Pride presence, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Pride Parade and Festival, as they continue their mission of proactive education to create an INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS atmosphere of sensitivity and awareness that will lead to a greater acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and transgender community of Philadelphia; and proclaiming June as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month" in Philadelphia.
Madam President, I move the approval of the resolution.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.
The clerk will please read the title of the first bill. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
An ordinance authorizing Wall Street Partners, owners of the property 2400 South Weccacoe Street, to construct and maintain a fence on the western footway of Weccacoe Street in the south footway of Wolf Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by relocating a portion of the westerly side of Independence Mall East.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing granting permission to Conectiv Communications, a Delaware corporation, and its successors to remove a telecommunications system over and under the streets of Philadelphia.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing Keystone Properties to construct and maintain various encroachments above and over the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS north footway of the 1000 block of Market Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Reading Terminal Market Corporation, 51 North 12th Street, tenant of the Reading Terminal Market, to construct and maintain various electrified icon signs entered into the facade of the Reading Terminal Market.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance declaring that is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the area served by Wills Eye Hospital to have a project for Wills Eye Hospital financed through the Hospitals and Higher Education Authority of Philadelphia.
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. 271 of an area bounded by Girard Avenue, Hancock Street, Wildey Street, and Germantown Avenue. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for the issuance authorizing entitled zoning an planning issuance of license permitting temporary advertising to cover scaffolding erected in connection with the repair, construction, or maintenance of a building, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Subcode P.M. of Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Property Maintenance Code," which requires owners of vacant buildings to prevent unauthorized entry to the building by securing or sealing doors, windows, or other entrances.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance designating the Criminal Justice Center, located INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS at 1301 Filbert Street, as the "Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice."
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance granting permission to Sunesys, its successors and assigns to construct and maintain, replace and remove a telecommunications system in and under the public rights-of-way in the City of Philadelphia.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-210 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Telephone Booths," by prohibiting installation and maintenance of any public pay telephone in or encroaching on the public right-of-way without the grant or concession of the Department of Public Property.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, I INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS offer one bill by request.
The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development from time to time any or all portion of certain City-owned land in the vicinity of Red Lion Road.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have one bill and two resolutions.
The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
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 Ridge Avenue to 13th Street.
This bill INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS will be referred to the appropriate committee. And the clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor of the adoption of the resolution will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area identified by house number as 1405 North 19th Street.
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 those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
A resolution honoring the West Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce upon celebrating its 60 anniversary.
I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution s has been adopted. The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution honoring all emergency-services personnel for their management of the crisis that surrounded the Pier 34 collapse and the search-and-rescue mission that followed.
The Chair INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The clerk will please read the title of the third resolution.
A resolution celebrating 20 years of the outstanding artistry and vision of artistic directors Blanka and Jiri Zizka.
I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The clerk will please read the title of the fourth resolution.
A resolution honoring Sergeant Joseph Itzko for his 50 years of meritorious service to the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department.
I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that this resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS been adopted.
The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee of the Whole reports out three bills with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred: Bill 000179, an ordinance amending Section 12-2809 of the Philadelphia Code, which prescribes the civil penalties and costs for violations of the Philadelphia Traffic Code by increasing the civil penalty for violations of Section 12-1120, which prohibits a person from leaving parked any vehicle not capable of being moved under its own power; and Bill No. 000221, an ordinance creating REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES the Networks Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the redevelopment of the Networks Tax Increment Financing District; and Bill No. 260, an ordinance granting the Silver City Tax Increment Financing District Respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of Bill No. 000179 in today's calendar under. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill No. 000179 on today's calendar. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES The ayes have it and the motion is carried. Bill No. 000179 will be placed on our first-reading calendar for today, and Bill No.'s 000221 and 000260 will be placed on our firstreading calendar for our next meeting. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.