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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 12, 2003

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 12, 2003

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Councilwoman Verna

Councilman DiCicco, are they all of the same nature?

Councilman Dicicco

I believe they are, yes, Madam President.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. I would ask the Clerk to read them all at the same time. THE

Chief Clerk

A Resolution appointing Abner Silver to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia. And appointing George Georgiou of the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia. A Resolution appointing Denise Cavalieri Fike to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia. A Resolution appointing Wendy Verna to AND RESOLUTIONS the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia. A Resolution appointing Judy Buchsbaum to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia. A Resolution appointing Raymond Kauffman to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia. A Resolution appointing Rich Frank to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia. A Resolution appointing Al Geary to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse district of Philadelphia. A Resolution appointing Julia Zagar to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia. And a Resolution appointing John Foy to the board of directors of the South Street Headhouse district of Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Verna

The resolutions will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Madam President, I AND RESOLUTIONS offer one Resolution on behalf of Councilwoman Joan Krajewski and myself.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the Resolution. THE

Chief Clerk

A Resolution honoring Sister Salvatore Samko.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Madam President, I move the adoption. (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 Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I offer five Bills and AND RESOLUTIONS 21 Resolutions.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the Bills first. THE

Chief Clerk

An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia without consideration a deed located known as 1901 to 15 West Oxford Street.

Council President Verna

This Bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Jefferson Street, 13th Street and Oxford Street.

Council President Verna

The Bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

Chief Clerk

And an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of City without consideration a deed located 1901 to 15 West Oxford Street. AND RESOLUTIONS

Council President Verna

This Bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

Chief Clerk

And an Ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1600 entitled "Miscellaneous."

Council President Verna

The Bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

Chief Clerk

And an Ordinance renaming and designating the Pennrose Playground located 12th and Susquehanna Street as the Reverend Leon H. Sullivan Playground.

Council President Verna

This Bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. And the Clerk will please read the title of th first Resolution. THE

Chief Clerk

A Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds located in the 16th and 32nd Wards of the City.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the AND RESOLUTIONS 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. THE

Chief Clerk

And 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 designated as Parcels 356, 357 and 358.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the Resolution be adopted. AND RESOLUTIONS 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. THE

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel No. 355.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (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 AND RESOLUTIONS it, and the motion carries. THE

Chief Clerk

And a 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 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

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. THE

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority AND RESOLUTIONS of the City of Philadelphia deeds located in the 14th, 15th, 16th, 28th, 29th, 37th and 47th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (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, and the motion carries. THE

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal area of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke. AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (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, and the motion carries. The Clerk will please read the next Resolution. THE

Chief Clerk

A Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke. (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. AND RESOLUTIONS

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 next Resolution, please. THE

Chief Clerk

A 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.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the motion carries. THE

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Poplar Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (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, and the motion carries. THE

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution AND RESOLUTIONS authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program in an amount not to exceed $5 million.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

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. THE

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for a redevelopment of a AND RESOLUTIONS portion of the Cecil B. Moore urban renewal area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (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, and the motion carries. THE

Chief Clerk

And a 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.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. AND RESOLUTIONS (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. THE

Chief Clerk

And a 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.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution be adopted. AND RESOLUTIONS 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

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City Deeds located in the 14th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have AND RESOLUTIONS it, and the motion carries. THE

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution approving the redevelop contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (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, and the motion carries. THE

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Poplar Urban Renewal Area. AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the motion carries. THE

Chief Clerk

And a 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.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. AND RESOLUTIONS (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

Chief Clerk

And a 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 Cecil B. Moore Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution be adopted. AND RESOLUTIONS 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.

Councilwoman Verna

Councilman Cohen, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?

Councilman Cohen

No. I'm seconding Councilman Clarke's motions.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. I ask the Chief Clerk please continue. THE

Chief Clerk

A Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been AND RESOLUTIONS 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

Chief Clerk

And a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? AND RESOLUTIONS (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Madam President, I have one Resolution.

Councilwoman Verna

The Clerk will please read the title of the Resolution. THE

Chief Clerk

A Resolution recognizing and congratulating the members of the Roxborough High School Student Voices Program and the coordinator of the program, Michael Horowitz, for winning top overall honors, earning the grand prize for best overall project in the Philadelphia Student Voices Civic Fair.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

I move for the adoption of this 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 next order of business is reports from committees. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen for a report from the Committee on Law and Government.

Councilman Cohen

Madam Chair, the Committee on Law and Government reports one Bill and one Resolution with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Verna

The Chief Clerk will please read the report. THE

Chief Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 030342 entitled an Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to section 8-200 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the use of cooperative purchasing agreements with other public agencies as the City Council; And Resolution No. 030359 entitled a Resolution proposing an amendment to section 8-200 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the use of cooperative purchasing agreements with other public agencies and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia; Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached Bill and Resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman 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. 030342.

Councilwoman Verna

Do I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman 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. 030342. All in favor will indicate by saying (Aye.)

Councilwoman Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Verna

The ayes have it, and Bill No. 030342 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. Resolution No. 030359 will be placed at the end of the Calendar for our next Session of Council.

Councilman Cohen

Thank you, Madam President.

Councilwoman Verna

You're welcome, sir. That concludes reports from committees. Our next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the Bills on the First Reading Calendar. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030342 entitled an Ordinance providing for the submission qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 8-200 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the use of cooperative 06/12/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE purchasing agreements with other public agencies as approved by Resolution of the City Council.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. The Bill just read by the Chief Clerk will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next Session. That concludes the First Reading Calendar. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the Bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill Nos. 030222-A, 030254-A, 030186-A, 030200-A, 020121, 030336, 030376, 030372, 010500, 030187, 030221, 030248, 030283, 030284, 030285, 030286, 030287, 030288, 030289, 030290, 030291, 030293, 030294, 030295, 030296, 030297, 030298, 030299, 030301, 030302, 030303, 030304, 030331, 030339, 030340, 030386, 030389, 030420, 030244, 030418, 030419, 030423 -

Councilwoman Verna

Excuse me, Councilwoman. How about 030417? 06/12/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE

Councilwoman Blackwell

030417, I'm sorry if I skipped that. 030418, 030419, 030423, 030216, 030245, 030246, 030292, 030332, 030353, 030370, 030379, and 030300 are being called up for second reading second final passage. Bill No. 020309 has been tabled. And all other Bills are being held.

Councilwoman Verna

Councilwoman, I believe that Bill No. 020816 on is being held. Councilman 0'Neill, 020121 is okay on ?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, would you repeat that?

Councilwoman Verna

I'm just checking with Councilman O'Neill if that Bill 020121 is to be called up for consideration?

Councilman O'Neill

Yes.

Councilwoman Verna

It is? And Councilwoman, I believe in Caucus we were told 020816 will be called up for consideration. However, we're now told that it's to be held.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Right. 06/12/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. The first Bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030222-A. THE

Chief Clerk

An Ordinance creating the Progress Plaza TIF Increment Financing District and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. 06/12/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.