COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:20 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN JUAN RAMOS COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, CHIEF CLERK V A R A L L O Incorporated Litigation Support Services Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215.561.2220 215.567.2670
Good morning, everyone. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Council will please 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 Father James P. Olson, Permanent President of the Diaconate Department. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Ramos. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Everyone rises.)
Thank you for the opportunity to pray with you. The Lord be with you. AUDIENCE: And also with you.
And let us pray. We stand before you, Lord God, conscious of our sinfulness but aware that we gather in your name. We bring before you the needs and intentions of President, George W. Bush, of our Governor, Edward G. Rendell, and of our Mayor, John Street, and most especially this morning, we bring before you the needs and intentions of the members of our City Council. Come to us and remain with us and enlighten our hearts, oh, Lord. Give us light and strength to know your will, to make it our own and to live it in our lives. Guide us by your wisdom, support us by your power, for you are God, the source of all wisdom and all power. You desire justice for all people. Enable us to uphold the rights of others, and do not allow us to be misled by ignorance or influenced by fear or favor. Unite us to yourself in the bond of love and keep us faithful to all that is true. As we gather in your name, may we temper justice with love so that all our decisions may be pleasing to you and earn the reward promised to good and servants, and we ask all this in the name of the one God who lives forever and ever. Amen.
May almighty God bless you, the father and the son and the holy spirit. Amen.
The Chair thanks Father Olson for that very beautiful invocation. Thank you so much. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 19, 2006, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 19, 2006 stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that meeting of Thursday, October 19, 2006 stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 19, 2006 is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
Thank you. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, on behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. 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 Council session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our City. We certainly invite you to come again. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo, who will present a resolution honoring the Philadelphia Second Alarmers. Will Mr. Greg Masi and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium, please. Councilman Rizzo is being I am also told that Councilmembers O'Neill and Kelly will also be joining the Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you, Madam President. They look pretty wide awake since they had to work this morning. There was a fire, many of us heard this morning, out in Brewerytown, 33rd Street, and they're all here and we're today going to recognize, honor and celebrate the Philadelphia Second Alarmers for their unwavering loyalty to our City's police and firefighters in their time of need by providing nourishment, medical aid in every emergency, as they did again this morning. Whereas, the Philadelphia Second Alarmers have aided police and firefighters since 1921 during multiple alarm fires and other disasters by refreshments, food, water, et cetera. Whereas, the Philadelphia Second Alarmers have expanded their services by becoming emergency medical technicians or paramedics, and all are certified in CPR.
Whereas, over the years, the Philadelphia Second Alarmers have received several proclamations recognizing their diligence and their services to their community; and Whereas, the Philadelphia Second Alarmers have impressive units at their disposal to aid in their service to the City's firemen and police officers; and Whereas, such impressive units include the Squad 47A, Squad 72A, SA 10, SA 1, SA 2, STI and Rescue 1A Water Rescue; and
Whereas, the members of this munificent volunteer Masi; Assistant Chief George White; Captain Scott Hudson, also a member of the Apparatus Committee; Medical Captain Dave Park, also a member of the Apparatus and the Committees; Treasurer Alden Blyth and member of the By-Laws Committee; Recording Secretary Bob Ives; John Lewis; Horace Felton; Pete Specos; Bernie Turner; Joe Kilpatrick; Rich St. Marie; Dave Szafran; Ronald Trout; Jerry Woodruff; Ebone Harcum; Robert Cohen; Nathan Hodson; Ken Hough and Dan Vaughan. Whereas, with 85 years of excellent experience, the Philadelphia Second Alarmers continuously provide the City of Philadelphia with their volunteer expertise in its time of need, for which we are extremely grateful. Now therefore
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the City Council hereby recognize, honor and celebrate the their unwavering loyalty to our City's police and firefighters in their time of need by providing nourishment and medical aid at every emergency. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Philadelphia Second Alarmers further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body.
We'd like to again thank the Second Alarmers for the good work that they do, and with us today is Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, who certainly appreciates all the good work, and we have Greg Masi, who has a couple hats. He's a Sergeant in the Philadelphia Police Department that is dedicated, and we have a group of people that we'll introduce today. We have Mike Nucci, the Deputy Managing Director Of Emergency Services in the Managing Director's Office. So I'd like to first and then we'll get to Chief Inspector James Tiano from the Philadelphia Police Department that also the Second Alarmers provide so much services to. So Commissioner Ayers. COMMISSIONER AYERS: Thank you, Councilman. Good morning. We really appreciate the opportunity to be here to support the Second Alarmers. One of the things you heard was how they support the police and the firefighters. One of the things that you don't get a chance to see is, when we come together at an emergency, whether it's a fire, hazardous material spill or any other event that might happen in the City, even the pleasurable events, the Second Alarmers are there. They support us all the time. They support us with communications, lighting, and many of the other public utilities that show up, they get a chance to get some of those refreshments, the been doing this for an awful long time. I often get the dates mixed up with my mother's birthday, 1923, but they've been there for us. They're a fantastic group of men and women. They're there for us all of the time. Without them, we would have to create another body that would be able to support the firefighters, police officers so that we could stay healthy and continue to do the good job. I want to congratulate Chief Masi and the Second Alarmers for the great work that they do, and we really appreciate you. God bless you all. Thank you.
Next, a man that's been at a lot of emergencies where the Second Alarmers have responded, Chief Inspector James Tiano. TIANO: Thank you. I'm representing Commissioner Johnson, who is in Washington, and my 41 years on the Police Department. I have received the lime juice, the cup of coffee, the hot chocolate, the doughnuts, and believe me, when you're in a remote area and it's late at night and it's cold and it's windy, they're guardian angels to us, and I personally and the members of the Philadelphia Police Department want to thank you so much for all you do. Thank you. God bless you. (Applause.)
Next, a gentleman that we all know is Michael Nucci. He's the Deputy Managing Director of Emergency Services. Mike.
Thank you, Councilman Rizzo. The only thing I have to add to what Inspector Tiano and Commissioner Ayers said is that these are not just stuff when it's cold and liquid stuff when it's hot out. They do it under some of the worst conditions you can imagine, in the middle of the night, which is usually when they have multiple-alarm fires. In fact, I've known most of these folks for a number of years now. It's the first time I've seen a lot of them in daylight, and I don't know -- I think I prefer dark. But I've known George White and Greg Masi for a long time. They are -and all the Second Alarmers. They're the best people you ever want to deal with. Their hearts are in the right place and they do a fantastic job for police and fire and all City departments. I want to thank them.
Thanks, Mike Nucci. And, finally, the gentleman wears two hats, he's a Police Sergeant and now I'd like to introduce Chief Greg Masi of the Second Alarmers. (Applause.)
Good morning, Madam President. Good morning, Councilmembers. First of all, I'd like to express our sincere gratitude from our association for presenting this honor to us today. As Councilman Rizzo and Commissioner Ayers and Mike Nucci has mentioned and Chief Tiano, we're really a group of volunteers, and when you think about volunteerism today, it's difficult to have people volunteer their time, and we're kind of unique. When you volunteer for any kind of organization, when they tell you, We're going to be there Saturday at 10 o'clock, meet us there, that's pretty easy to get volunteers, sometimes it's not. Our organization, they kind of call us in the middle of the night. As mentioned, 3:30 this morning our good Fire Communications Center made sure we were notified at 3:30, and then some of our members are standing up here now. They are a little sleepy. They never went back to bed. They came right back to the station, stayed there and came right down here. So they are really a dedicated bunch of people. I've been blessed with a lot of good volunteers. Last night's presentation for the Police Department -I was there with the Councilman and my platoon that worked for me, Five Platoon -- they got an honor last night. I always seem like I get a lot of congratulations. Greg, good job, or Chief Masi, great job. I always say, I'm just a leaf on a tree. The tree itself is the organization, and I'm just there. They give me a position, a title, but they really do the job. They make me look good, and I can't thank them enough for what they've done for me as the Chief, but also for the organizations in the City, both police, fire, all of our City agencies. They've done a great job over the years since 1921. Thank you very much for this honor. (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilman Kenney, who will present a resolution recognizing John Bucci and his family. Will Mr. Bucci and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. Councilman Kenney is being joined by Councilman DiCicco.
Thank you, Madam President. This is a resolution recognizing John Bucci and his family, Pork, for winning the prestigious 2006 James Beard Foundation Midatlantic America's Classic Award. Let me tell you, in the world of culinary arts, this is a big, big deal. Whereas, John's Roast Pork was established in 1930 along the B&O Railroad at Snyder Avenue and Weccacoe Street; and Whereas, for decades, the shop has served hot sandwiches including John's roast pork from the family's secret recipe; and Whereas, in late March, John Bucci was notified by the James Beard Foundation that his sandwich shop had won the prestigious America's Classic Award; and Whereas, the James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit organization based in New York City dedicated to furthering the practice and arts in America. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: And I might add that John's will serve you whether you speak English or not. Whereas, each spring, more than 600 culinary professionals nominate and bestow awards to select restaurants, chefs and food journalists throughout the country; and Whereas, on May 8, 2006, John Bucci and his mother, Vonda, attended the James Beard Foundation Award ceremony at the New York Marriott Marquis where they met culinary celebrities and were presented with the Midatlantic America's Classic Award; and Whereas, the America's Classic Award is a national honor and one of the highest in the food industry; and Whereas, this is not the first time John's Roast Pork has been in the spotlight. In 2002, it was rated best cheesesteak in the City by Philadelphia Inquirer, and in April 2006, Food Critic Craig LaBan named the sandwiches as his farewell food of choice if he ever had to leave Philadelphia. And now therefore
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that Council does hereby recognize John Bucci and his family and John's Roast Port for winning the prestigious 2006 James Beard Foundation Midatlantic America's Classic Award. I think it's time for George Perrier to move over and let the Bucci's -- give them a little room. Congratulations. (Applause.)
Thank you very much. I'd like to thank Councilman Kenney, Councilman DiCicco. First I want to say a couple words. "John Bucci" has been thrown lot, but John was my father, who died 15 years ago, and I just want to acknowledge him, because without him, nothing would have been possible. And my mom, we work side by side, and I know he's here in spirit, and I'd like to thank everybody. I'd like to thank Ben here, who is filming for Syracuse University. They're doing a little piece on Philadelphia, and I think that's real nice. And here's my mom, Vonda, to say a couple words. Thank you very much.
What I wanted to tell you is, back in the '30s when my inlaws started it, it was a little wooden shack and they used to call it The Shack. And then my husband came to help them out, and he remained. And then I went to help him out, and I remained. And then my son came to help me, and he's there now. But it's unbelievable that we're here, because it only started out shack. And the four boys that did the cheesesteak testing put us on the map. We were the best kept secret. Then my regular customers weren't too happy about it because they had to get in line. And this is what we're up to now. I want to thank the City Council, everyone here, for having us here. It's a great honor. Thank you. (Applause.)
One last thing. I was born and raised on Rizzo's street, 2300 Rosewood. So I want to thank you, Councilman Rizzo. Okay? (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Brown, who will present a resolution honoring Bilal Abdul Qayyum. those accompanying him please join the Councilwoman at the podium. And I believe Donna Reed Miller, Councilwoman, will be joining the presentation.
Thank you, Madam President. Today we celebrate and lift up a constituent that resides in the Councilmanic District of Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller -- Councilwoman Tasco. Forgive me. Correct the record. Resides in the district of Councilwoman Tasco, who has, in my view, squarely looked in the face of guns and violence, and demonstrated that most recently when he took his feet on the street and walked more than 100 miles to Harrisburg. And it's really not unusual for our special guest, because for the last three decades, he has been an enormous inspiration and role model for African-American boys. So this is my real pleasure to lift him up this morning. the United States Congress joins us in saluting this citizen and we have here with our presentation this morning a proclamation from the United States Congressman Chaka Fattah. So you should be aware of that as well, Special Guest. Our proclamation, Madam President, reads as follows: Honoring Mr. Bilal Abdul Qayyum on the occasion of his 60th birthday for his committed, long-time dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia, and I might add to the young people of our City. Whereas, Bilal Qayyum, an active participant in Philadelphia City government for close to four decades, has helped enrich the lives of citizens and has made a lasting contribution by assisting countless young African-American males while mentoring them to strive for excellence and success. Whereas, beginning his career 1979, Mr. Qayyum oversaw the Haddington Leadership Organization, Incorporated, a community-based multi-purpose organization in West Philadelphia, serving in the capacity of Director; and Whereas, continuing to have a profound effect on our City, he entered City government working as the Director of Community and Youth Employment Programs in the Office of Housing and Community Development, and after working in the Office of Housing, he furthered his experiences at the Philadelphia Citywide Development Corporation; and
Whereas, throughout his professional career, Mr. Qayyum has done extensive service through his appointments to community advisory committees and boards in the public and private sectors specializing in housing, youth job development, economic development and social programs; and Whereas, civically he is the President and Executive Director of the Father's Day Rally Committee, Inc., Co-Chair for Men United for a Better Philadelphia and a founding member of the African-American Chamber of Commerce, and his community involvement spanning the last 25 years is witnessed in his dedication and participation with Carroll Park Community Council, Philadelphia Council of Neighborhood Organizations, Youth Employment Coalition, and as a mainstay with West/Southwest Community Action Council, another group for which he shares responsibility since its inception; and Whereas, he has facilitated lectures to familiarize Philadelphians on various minority business issues, which ultimately led to Mr. Qayyum co-organizing the first Minority Enterprise Development Week celebration in the City; and Whereas, he recently helped Harrisburg on the most pressing issue facing our City, gun control, by walking over 100 miles with members from Men United for a Better Philadelphia, at the youthful age of 59; and
Whereas, currently Mr. Qayyum, proud husband to Tamara, father to two sons and three daughters, grandfather of eight grandchildren, is professionally still employed by the City in his role of Economic Development Administrator for the Department of Commerce, City of Philadelphia. Resolved by the City Council of Philadelphia, that we hereby honor and commend Mr. Bilal Abdul Qayyum on the occasion of his 60th birthday for his outstanding achievements, accomplishments, good-will over the years. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be Abdul Qayyum as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. Introduced by Blondell Reynolds Brown and Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller and sponsored by all the members of the Philadelphia City Council. We appreciate your good and important work. (Applause.)
Madam President, Councilwoman Brown and Miller and Blackwell and Tasco and Kenney, Goode, Ramos, DiCicco, Clarke, O'Neill, Kelly, Rizzo, and I forgot somebody, but -
I recognized you first, Madam President. Krajewski. I'm sorry. It's a great honor that I receive this citation today. Today a on my walk to Harrisburg, my second day, and I was actually walking from Norristown to Pottstown, and as I did my walk, one of the things I realized is that how walking on the highway and through the country sides, I realized, reflecting on a lot of stuff and the purpose of the walk, which was billed as jobs, not guns, but I also realize how great the City of Philadelphia was as I was walking along the country side and realized the important level of the work we're doing in Philadelphia collectively to try to stop violence, but I also realized that as Philadelphia goes, so has the State goes. As I went to each city, Norristown, Pottstown, Lebanon, Wernersville, Reading, Hershey, Harrisburg, as I went to those cities, all those cities was looking for guidance when we interacted with people from the work we were doing in Philadelphia, and all those cities have offered us to come United chapters in their cities, which shows that, once again, as Philadelphia goes, so does the State. So I would just say that this morning once again I'm proud to get this citation, but we have a lot of work. We are probably one of the greatest cities in the country. We have a tendency as Philadelphians not to say that and not to support each other to say that to the country, when we're greater than Atlanta, New York, Boston, all those other cities they compare us with. We have the ability and the resources here to solve our problems. Every time there's been an issue in the City of Philadelphia, the citizens have organized and overcome those issues. So I want to believe very strongly in this City. The work I have done is my commitment to the City, and I would just like to say to the Council, you have a great responsibility to help You have a great responsibility to introduce legislation that can make life better so that we don't have two cities, those with and those without. So you have a burden that you have to carry to carry this City forward, and I know every one of you Council folks, and I know you have the will and the resources and the power to do that. I know you're considering legislation, Councilman Goode's legislation, for tax credits to help ex-offenders get jobs. I know you're considering Councilman O'Neill's legislation to get drug paraphernalia out of these stores where these kids are using it. So you can have a great role in turning this City around. You have to work collectively together with the citizens of the City of Philadelphia, and let's make Philadelphia the greatest city in this country. (Applause.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the of a portion of the Belmont Urban Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance authorizing the extension of the extended trial program authorized by Bill No. 051096 under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located at Ruth Street, Clearfield Street, Emerald Street and Orleans Street for further conveyance to the School District of Philadelphia.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. The Chief Clerk will please read any other communications in her possession.
Thank you. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit the immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution honoring Bobby Clarke, a Philadelphia sports icon, for his distinguished career as a player, general manager, senior vice-president and president of the Philadelphia Flyers.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce two resolutions on your behalf, two on mine and a fifth for which I ask for a suspension of the rules because it was not circulated.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
I'm sorry. Should we suspend the rules on the resolution that was not circulated first?
Yes, Madam President. I move that the rules be suspended so as to permit consideration of this resolution that was not circulated in time. (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution calling for the City Council hearings before the joint Committees on Finance and Education to explore the reasons and remedies for the School District of Philadelphia's FY07 budget deficit and explore the impact the deficit could have on school students, teachers and programs.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it and the resolution will be referred to the Committees on Finance and Education.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to investigate and conduct hearings related to the reported crisis faced by the City of Philadelphia regarding the high dropout rate among public school students.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to conduct hearings related to the Consent Agreement and Release entered into by the City of Philadelphia and certain outdoor advertising sign companies.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
I'm sorry. This is being referred to the appropriate committee. Thank you. But I need a motion. All in favor? (Aye.)
It will be referred to the appropriate committee.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Belmont Urban Renewal Area.
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 in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Welsh and Roosevelt Boulevard.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
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 Thompson Street, Alresford Street, Salmon Street and Juniata Street.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing the extension of the extended trial program authorized by Bill No. 051096 under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution honoring Teenshop, Inc. and Founder Elleanor Jean Hendley.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I have one bill and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting sidewalk sales on portions of Stokley Street and Hunting Park Avenue.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer three resolutions, and I'd like to mention that one of the resolutions for Billy Dee Williams is co-sponsored by Councilwoman Tasco and Councilmembers Clarke and Kelly. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Alyn Waller, for his committed and dedicated service to Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church and to the City of Philadelphia, in his recent appointment by Mayor John Street as one of the five members of the City Ethics Board.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring Ms. Delilah Winder on the occasion of the publication of her first book and her long-time promotion of culinary excellence in the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution welcoming Mr. Billy Dee Williams as a featured artist to the Philadelphia International Art Expo presented by the October Gallery from November 10th to the 12th.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution declaring December 4, 2006 as Alpha Phi Alpha Centennial Day in the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 100th anniversary of the fraternity.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located at Ruth Street, Clearfield Street, Emerald Street and Orleans Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, I offer one bill and one resolution, for which I -
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations."
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing Captain Christopher Ferguson, United States Navy, for his service, courage and heroism as a Navy pilot and NASA astronaut.
Madam President, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have two bills and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-834, entitled "Responsibility to Avoid Possession and Discharge of Firearms by Children."
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new section, entitled "Special Height Controls for Vine Street," all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Property to hold hearings regarding the feasibility and benefits of implementing a coordinated municipal advertising program in Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
Madam President, the resolution should actually be referred to committee for a hearing.
Yes. I was about to say it's going to be referred to the Committee on Public Property. Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chestnut Hill, the Church of the Angels, for its invaluable contributions to the community of Chestnut Hill and the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
Madam President, I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report from the Committee on Rules.