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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 6, 2002

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 6, 2002

People mentioned

Names our system found in this transcript. Automatically extracted, so it can include anyone named in the record, not only officials or parties.

Organizations mentioned

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski? 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020226

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

The Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020276 the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020276.

The Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 within the Grants Revenue Fund for Other Grants to the City Representative and the Director of Commerce.

Council President Verna

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

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye. 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020276

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

The Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020276 majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020343.

The Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2002 within the Water Fund from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Revenue.

Council President Verna

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

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye. 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020276

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

The Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020344 majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020344.

The Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 within the General Fund from the Department of Revenue - Sinking Fund Commission to the Register of Wills and the Sheriff.

Council President Verna

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

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney? 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020344

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

The Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND REDING, BILL 020256 The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020256.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 21-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by amending Section 21-802 by adding a subsection on targeted investments in women's businessdevelopment finance.

Council President Verna

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

The Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Goode? 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND REDING, BILL 020256

Councilman Goode

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. 6/6/02 STATED - SECOND REDING, BILL 020256

The Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17 the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS

Council President Verna

The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee on Rules.

Councilman Kenney

Madam President, the Committee on Rules reports out ten bills with favorable recommendations.

Council 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. 020253, an ordinance approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Ontario Urban Renewal Area; And Bill No. 020274, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Morris and Vare Avenue; And Bill No. 020279, an ordinance approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the American Street 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area; And Bill No. 020282, an ordinance approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of a portion of the West Parkside Lancaster Redevelopment Area; And Bill No. 020283, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by making certain technical amendments; And Bill No. 020284, an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 24, 1959, as amended, for the redevelopment of the East Poplar Urban Renewal Area; And Bill No. 020315, an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 14, 1971, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal for the redevelopment of the South Central Urban Renewal Area; And Bill No. 020317, an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal for the redevelopment of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area; 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS And Bill No. 020345, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Frankford Avenue and Grant Avenue; And Bill No. 020346, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Linden Avenue and the Delaware River Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 020253, 020274, 020279, 020282, 020283, 020284, 020315, 020317, 020345, and 020346.

Council President Verna

Do I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No.'s 020253, 020274 020279, 020282, 020283, 020284, 020315, 020317, 020345, and 020346. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed, nay? The ayes have it and the bills just read will be placed on our first-reading calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee on Finance.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports out seven bills with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and members of the City Council Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance, to which was referred: Bill No. 020075, an ordinance approving 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS the Fiscal Years 2002 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works; And Bill No. 020275, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to file an application with the United States Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; And Bill No. 020338, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an aggregate amount not to exceed $40,500,000; And Bill No. 020340, an ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people in the area served by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; And Bill No. 020348, ordinance amending and restating the ordinance approved July 12, 1968, as amended, effective January 1, 1999 relating to pension benefits for employees working on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works; And Bill No. 020355, an ordinance 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS dissolving the St. James Court Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Eighth Street on the west, Walnut Street on the north, St. James Court on the south, and Washington Square on the east, in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council -- excuse me. And Bill No. 020361, an ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people served in the area by the Temple University Hospital in the vicinity 3401 North Broad Street Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. (Council President Verna strikes gavel.)

Council President Verna

I'd like to remind everyone that we're still in session. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No.'s 020075, 020275, 020338, 020340, 020348, 020355, and 020361.

Council President Verna

Do I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No.'s 020075, 020275, 020338, 02340, 020348, 020355, and 020361. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and 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 on Public Property and Public Works.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Public Property and 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS Public Works reports out seven bills with favorable recommendations.

Council President Verna

Thank you. 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. 020312, 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 19th Street and Allegheny Avenue; And Bill No. 020316, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a further agreement with a lease between the City and the Far Northeast Senior Citizens; And Bill No. 020347, 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 American Street and Montgomery Avenue; 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS And Bill No. 020380, an ordinance authorizing Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed to convey fee simple title to a certain property located in the vicinity of 52nd and Jefferson Street; And Bill No. 020381, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire that certain parcel of land commonly known as 4815 Schmeck Street and 200 Fountain Street; And Bill No. 020383, an ordinance authorizing PECO Energy Company to construct, own, and maintain seven concrete planters in the north footway of Market Street; And Bill No. 020384, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and Fairmount Park Commission, on behalf of the City, to execute a deed located in the vicinity of 21st Street and 22nd and Hamilton Streets Respectfully reports it has considered same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney. 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bill No.'s 020312, 020316, 020347, 020380, 020381, 020383, and 020384. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so was a to permit first reading this day of Bill No.'s 020312, 020316, 020347, 020380, 020381, 020383, and 020384. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the bills just read will be placed on today's first-reading calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for the purpose of submitting a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.

Councilman Dicicco

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS reports out 22 bills out with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The clerk will please read the report.

The Clerk

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred: Bill No. 020049, an ordinance amending an ordinance January 3, 1992, as amended, which, pursuant to Section 9-204, by deleting all permitted vending locations on both sides of Eighth Street and Ninth Street between Arch and Market Streets; And Bill No. 020167, an ordinance authorizing 801 Market Street Holdings, owner of the property 801 Market Street, to construct, use, and maintain two private pedestrian light posts, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 020168, an ordinance authorizing 801 Market Street Holdings, owners of the property 801 Market Street, to construct, own, and maintain four concrete planters on the west footway of Eighth Street; 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS And Bill No. 020254, an ordinance revising a parking regulation on Norman Lane from Germantown Avenue to Crefield Street; And Bill No. 020257, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308; And Bill No. 020259, an ordinance authorizing Liberty Property to construct and maintain two aluminum flag poles and appurtenances in and under the south footway of Vine Street; And Bill No. 020277, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 209; And Bill No. 020339, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 24 and 25-S within an area bounded by New Hope Street and Vare Avenue; And Bill No. 020341, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Douglas Street and Natrona Street, Moore Street and Mifflin Street; And Bill No. 020342, an ordinance authorizing Drexel University to construct and maintain various encroachments within an area bounded by 32nd Street; 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS And Bill No. 020349, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 242; And Bill No. 020350, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance authorizing the vacating of River Road; And Bill No. 020351, an ordinance authorizing Brinker International, doing business as Maggiano's, to construct and maintain various encroachments projecting onto and over the north footway of Filbert Street; And Bill No. 020352, an ordinance granting permission to Pigalle Restaurant, located at 702-704 North Second Street, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; And Bill No. 020353, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 237; And Bill No. 020354, an ordinance authorizing the Holy Name of Jesus Parish to construct, own, and maintain a retaining wall with mounted fence and landscaped on and over the south footway of East Gaul Street; And Bill No. 020356, an ordinance 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS granting permission to Payal News, owner of the newsstand at the northeast corner of 11th and Market Streets; And Bill No. 020357, an ordinance the authorizing installation of stop signs on Krewstown Road; And Bill No. 020358, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319; And Bill No. 020359, an ordinance authorizing the Center City District to construct, own, and maintain 97 pedestrian streetlight poles and luminaries along Market Street; And Bill No. 020360, an ordinance granting permission to Redhouse Bagels and Deli, tenants of the property 2501 Olive Street, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; And Bill No. 020362, an ordinance granting permission to 18th & Walnut News, owner of the newsstand on 18th Street, for the purpose of supplying electrical and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of the 22 bills that have just been read into the record. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No.'s 020049, 020167, 020168, 020254, 020257, 020259, 020277, 020339, 020341, 020342, 020349, 020350, 020351, 020353, 020354, 020356, 020357, 020358, 020359, 020360, and 020361. All in favor will indicate saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the bills will be placed on today's first-reading calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano for a report from the Committee on Licenses and Inspections.

Councilman Mariano

Thank you, Madam President. 6/6/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS The Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.