COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 401, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, November 16, 2000 10:20 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN COUNCILMAN FRANK J. DI CICCO COUNCILMAN WILSON W. GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN W. THACHER LONGSTRETH 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 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 (215) 561-2220. INVOCATION
We're not going to start our Session unless we have absolute silence, please. I know you've been waiting. I note that the hour has come and a quorum of this Council is present. Council will come to order. Members will take their seats and the visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To have give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes Bishop R.T. Jones who is the Pastor of Christian Tabernacle Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Brown. All members and guests will please rise.
Breathe on us, breath of God. Fill us with life anew that we may love what you love and do what you would do. As we open this Session of Council today, we pray that you will give these men and these women who represent the City of Philadelphia clarity of thought and precision of mind. And those who have gathered to express their approval or disapproval for bills, resolutions, and ordinances that will be presented today, help us to remember that in the end whatever is said and done will be APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL for the benefit of all of us. We ask for your guidance. We ask for your wisdom. We ask for your understanding today. Thank God. Amen.
The Chair thanks Bishop Jones for his inspiring invocation. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of Thursday, November 2, 2000. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of Thursday, November 2, 2000, stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 2, 2000, stand approved. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed, nay. LEAVES OF ABSENCE (No response.)
The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Journal of Thursday, November 2, 2000, stands approved. The next order of business is request 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 O'Neill.
Madam Chair, on behalf of the Republicans, there are no requests for leaves of absence.
Thank you. 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 WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS come again. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. This morning there are students from John Bartram High School which is the school that I graduated from and also a school where you and I are on their Wall of Fame. They are here for Shadowing Day, and we certainly would like to welcome them.
If they would stand, we'd love to recognize you. Please stand so we can recognize you. They're standing in the back of the room. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski who will make a presentation recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Mayfair-Homesburg Thanksgiving Day Parade. Will Gary Cozens and James Charley Murray and those accompanying them please join the Councilwoman at the podium.
Thank you. I would also like to call Councilman Rizzo, Councilman WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS DiCicco, Councilman Brian O'Neill to accompany me.
Councilwoman, do not start until we have everyone's attention. Thank you. Please proceed.
Thank you, Madam President. Resolution honoring the 25th anniversary of the Mayfair-Holmesburg Thanksgiving Day Parade and recognizing the hard work and dedication of the residents, businesses in the Greater Kensington String Band who assisted in making this event a tremendous success.
Whereas, in 1967 the first parade was organized by the Greater Kensington Band and held along Frankford Avenue to assist a young girl in need of funds for medical treatment; and Whereas, the parade was such an enormous hit with the local residents that it was decided to hold the parade annually in June as a tribute to Father's Day; and
Whereas, in 1976 it was determined that the parade would be held the Sunday before Thanksgiving, in part, to kick off the Christmas shopping season and light Christmas WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS ornaments adorning the avenue; and Whereas, the parade has grown to include a variety floats, food, marching bands from across the City, participants in various costumes, drill teams and dance groups all coming together to celebrate community pride; and
Whereas, the grand finale of the procession has thrilled thousands of young boys and girls for 25 years as they, with Christmas wish lists in hand, anxiously await the arrival of Santa Claus; and Whereas, the parade is almost entirely funded by the local residents and the Mayfair Business Association with no funding from large corporations; and
Whereas, 25 years since the first Thanksgiving march, the event has grown to become one of the largest annual parades in the City and has been witnessed by almost three million people since its inception; and Whereas, Sunday, November 19, 2000, will mark the 25th anniversary of the Thanksgiving Parade; now, therefore
Resolved WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS further that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Gary Cozens, chairman of the Mayfair-Holmesburg Parade Committee and James Charlie Murray, the grand marshal, as evidence of this legislative body. Signed by every member of City Council and signed by the president of City Council, Anna Verna. (Applause.)
On behalf of the Mayfair-Holmesburg Parade Committee, we thank you for this honor. And on behalf of the citizens of Mayfair-Holmesburg, we'd like you all to come out to our parade Sunday on Frankford Avenue, Welsh Road to North Street, best parade in Philadelphia. Thank you. (Applause.)
I would also like to introduce Debbie Mulholland who is the president of the Mayfair Business Association.
Good morning. Thank you very much for this honor. It's a great thing to WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS be recognized by the entire City for all of the work that we've done there. Gary and Charlie and a lot of other people have put a lot of time and effort into this parade. And we as the merchants of the avenue really do appreciate it very much. Thanks again.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter who will make a presentation commending the American Cancer Society. Will Fran Barg and those accompanying her please come forward and join the Councilman. (Applause.)
Thank you, Madam President. This is a resolution commending the American Cancer Society on the occasion of the 24th Annual Great American Smokeout. Whereas, for the past 23 years the American Cancer Society has conducted the Great American Smokeout which gives those who smoke a day to begin again as smoke-free healthy individuals; and WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS Whereas, tobacco smoke is responsible for at least 1 out of every 5 deaths in America each year; and Whereas, everyday 3,000 kids start smoking; and Whereas, the American Cancer Society provides smoking cessation tips and information on the health effects caused by tobacco products in an effort to encourage smokers to break their addiction; and Whereas, the American Cancer Society also conducts education and outreach programs which specifically target children and youth to alert kids about the health risks associated with smoking; and Whereas, this year's smokeout will emphasize the health dangers from secondhand smoke and will promote clean indoor air; and Whereas, Thursday, November 16, 2000, is the 24th Annual Smokeout; now, therefore, Resolved by the Council City of Philadelphia that we commend the American Cancer Society on the occasion of the 24th Annual Great American Smokeout. Resolved further that an engrossed copy WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS of this resolution be presented to the American Cancer Society as a symbol of this legislative body's gratitude for this organization's continuing efforts in the fight against cancer. Signed by Council President Verna, co-sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
Councilman Nutter and members of the City Council, on behalf of the American Cancer Society, I want to thank you for recognizing the importance of the 24th Annual Great American Smokeout with this exceptional honor. My name is Dr. Fran Barg. I'm a medical anthropologist on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and I'm also a board member at the American Cancer Society. I'm joined here today by Dr. Oliver Bullock who is the chairman of community medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and associate professor of family medicine. I'm also joined by Dr. Howard Kessler who is chairman of radiology at Graduate Hospital, and Jean Cades (ph) who is the coordinator for psychosocial services at Temple WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS Cancer Center. Together we have worked with the American Cancer Society in Philadelphia for over 40 years, and we are here today representing almost 500,000 volunteers, staff, donors, and of course, cancer patients and their families from Philadelphia, many of whom who are here with us today. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer and reducing the suffering from cancer. That is why the Great American Smokeout is so important. It's at this time of year when we work to remind all smokers that they can commit to quit. We provide a toll free number, 1-800-ACS-2345. Calling this number will provide smokers with the information that they need to get help, and most importantly, will offer cancer and smoking cessation information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We know today will be a fresh start for many people as they start a new smoke-free life. As a symbol of their commitment, we offer each member of a cold turkey sandwich. When you eat it today, think of those who are making the commitment to WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS their health and quitting smoking, either cold Turkey or with the help from one of our many programs that help people quit. But helping smokers quit is not enough. Tobacco use is responsible for nearly 20 percent of all deaths in the United States, which is why today I also want to take just a few moments to speak on the importance of the passage of the proposed Bill 000314. This is a bill that if passed will dramatically improve the quality of life of people in Philadelphia, everyone who lives here, works here, and plays here. We understand that some businesses have expressed concern over how their establishments will be affected by this legislation. The beauty of Bill 000314 is that it will improve the quality of life in Philadelphia without hurting the economy of the City. Recent studies done in areas where similar legislation has passed have shown that more than 70 percent of restaurant patrons are in favor of these laws. Other research shows that 75 percent of patrons surveyed indicated that a smoke-free environment is very important to them when choosing WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS an establishment to visit; 91 percent of those surveyed said they go out at least as often and sometimes even more often since the bill has been passed. What's the bottom line? That businesses have actually increased their profits because customers are happier and healthier with smoke-free restaurants, offices, and public places. However, it's not only customers who will be healthier and happier. One of the things we know is that tobacco-related cancers such as lung cancer occur more frequently among African-Americans and among other people of color. We believe that this is linked to conditions related to poverty and the disproportionate number of color living in poverty. These conditions include limited access to good health care, but they're also related to lack of choice. By that, I mean that people who are poor frequently need to worry more about working to pay the rent or putting food on the table. Patrons of restaurants have a choice about whether to spend time in that restaurant.
But people who work in those restaurants might be much more concerned about keeping their job. Your fellow citizens and WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS constituents out working to provide for their families will now be protected from the effects of environmental tobacco smoke or secondhand smoke by passing Bill 000314. We ask you, the City Council on behalf of 500,000 concerned citizens to do the right thing; the right thing for your constituents, for their families, and for Philadelphia. Please pass Bill 000314. Thank you very much. )
Thank you, Madam President. It gives me great pleasure to welcome participants of Health Link International to City Council this morning. Founded in 1994, as a single training program for adults interested in becoming equipment repair technician assistants, Health Link International programs have expanded to include training for men and women interested in pursuing careers as community health education technicians, WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS medical information systems technicians, and technicians in innovative pharmacy services. I am also pleased to note that I was honored to participate in an open dialog with Health Link trainees one week before our general election. It was then that I learned that the Health Link program not only helps its participants develop technical skills, but in developing lifelong learning skills associated with job readiness. They are here today with Health Link International founders Tahiya and Mujahid Nyahuma. Tahiya is also vice-chair of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Political Congress of Black Women. We'd like to welcome them.
If they would please stand, we would like to recognize you. (Applause.)
Welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.
Thank you, Madam President. It is my pleasure to introduce the 4th and 5th graders from Richmond Elementary School. With them also is Peggy Savage. She is the teacher accompanying them and organized their participate in COMMUNICATIONS this Great American Smokeout. Also with us today are students from Conwell Middle School. My shadow today is Nicholas Antico (ph). He's a 9th grader at the Franklin Learning Institute and also Leo Galucci (ph) attending the Bodine School for International Affairs is also a 9th grader and they're all with us today.
If they will stand, we would recognize you and say welcome. (Applause.)
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 please read the messages from the Mayor.
To the president and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that I have today signed all of the bills that passed Council at its session on November 2, 2000. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution COMMUNICATIONS 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 North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area. And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area. And an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, Subcode A and Subcode PM entitled Vacant Property License by including vacant commercial buildings and lots and vacant wares, piers and docks as properties to be licensed under certain terms and conditions. And an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program in an aggregate amount not to exceed $57,327,600. And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund Director of Finance provision COMMUNICATIONS for other grants to the General Fund certain to other City offices, departments, boards and commissions. And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund Director of Finance to certain or all City offices, departments, boards, and commission. And Madam President, I am pleased to forward for introduction a package of bills to provide funding for repairs to Veterans Stadium, as well as a number of informational items appurtenant to this legislation. Passage of this legislation will enable the City to fulfill its obligations as the landlord of Veterans Stadium under our leases with the Phillies and Eagles. We look forward to working with you and the members of City Council in the consideration of this legislation. A bill authorizing approval of leases with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and a bill amending Fiscal Year 2001 Capital Budget pursuant to the requirements of Bill No. 000082 by providing approval of specific items of rehabilitation work for Veterans Stadium. COMMUNICATIONS And an ordinance amending Bill No. 000003 adopting a capital program for the sixth Fiscal Year's 2001-2006, inclusive, and amending Bill No. 000004, adopting a Fiscal 2001 capital budget each to provide authorization for certain capital repairs, renovations, and replacement to Veterans Stadium.
The messages will be printed in the Journal. The Clerk will read any other communications in her possession.
Thank you. If you were listening to the messages from the Mayor, included in his messages were not ordinances submitted for new stadiums. We may or may not be getting them later today. So with our many guests, if you want to stay with us to keep us company and join us as we proceed with our Session, you're certainly more than welcome. However, if you feel that you would like to leave, we will pause for five minutes so you can do so in an ordinarily fashion. And before you leave, gentleman, I suggest INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS you take those signs that you've posted on with scotch tape off the pillars there. They don't belong there. So please take them off before you leave. Thank you. (Pause.)
The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council -
Councilwoman, just a minute. Those of you who are leaving, please do so in a very quiet way. We are still trying to conduct business. Thank you very much. Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor of the motion will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion has been carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer three resolutions, the first which I would like to speak on when appropriate.
The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution urging the Mayor to honor the hard work and dedication of the members of the Local 22 of the International Association of Fire Fighters by implementing their recent binding arbitration award.
Thank you, Madam INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS President. I would like to say a few words today about the resolution I am offering. I was raised to have to utmost respect for the uniformed men and women that protect our City. My father was a fire fighter for 20 years, retiring at the rank of battalion chief. From my dad I learned how dedicated and hard-working Philadelphia's fire fighters and paramedics are. And yet I also realized that these men and women rarely get the respect and appreciation they deserve. That is why I was so disturbed to learn that the Administration might take the unprecedented action of appealing the fire fighters' recent arbitration award. By introducing this resolution, I am not asking Council to interject itself into labor negotiations. This is a done deal. It was settled by a mutual arbitrator who recognized the need to treat our fire fighters fairly while strongly addressing the Hepatitis C epidemic which is plaguing the ranks of our fire department. Binding arbitration was what forced the fire fighters to make painful sacrifices during the City's fiscal crisis in the early '90s. The fire INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS fighters Local 22 did not appeal those arbitration awards that went against them. Our fire fighters do not appeal when we ask them to rush into a burning house to save us, and they do not appeal when we ask them to rescue a bleeding motorist by prying open a car with the jaws of life. The Administration should not appeal this award now. We as a government must do everything we can to care for our urban solders. And that's what our police and fire fighters are, they are our urban soldiers. And this arbitration award is a positive step in that direction. Hopefully, this resolution will demonstrate to our fire fighters that this City does appreciate them when they put their lives on the line every day to protect the residents of our City. And I urge unanimous support for this resolution. Thank you. (Applause.)
I'd like to move the adoption of the resolution, please.
I'm sorry. I just noticed that Councilman Ortiz and Councilman INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Cohen's light went on. Do you want to be recognized before the motion?
Thank you. I think all members of Council, certainly the overwhelming number of them are fully in support of this resolution. In fact, if there is a legal appeal, I would like to suggest to the Council President that City Council participate, seek intervention in that appeal and express opposition to it. Thank you, Madam President. (Applause.)
Thank you. Councilman Ortiz, your light is off. Do you still want to be recognized?
Madam President, I concur with my colleagues Kenney and Cohen. It seems that labor is going through some deep problems in this City in which their contracts and their rightfully bargained rights are not recognized. We just went through a very harsh ordeal with the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS teachers' union. We should not allow this to happen to the fire fighters. Binding arbitration, to me, means binding arbitration. It should be recognized. It should be respected. And it doesn't matter who gets it. The fire fighters have done their job. They did their duty. They bargained in good faith. Their contract should be presented and implemented. (Applause.)
I move for the adoption it be approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. (Applause.)
The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
A resolution honoring cab driver Kehinde Akano and his wife Ninilola for their part in folding a get-away from a jewelry store robbery.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the third resolution.
A resolution honoring Sid Mark for his many years of distinguished services as radio announcer and host of the popular Fridays with Frank and Sundays with Sinatra music shows. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. This morning I introduce three bills by request, one bill on your behalf and one bill on my behalf.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS section 19-203 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Payroll Deductions by authorizing payroll deductions for curtail benefits including deductions payable to American Family Life Assurance Company and the John Hancock Life Insurance Company.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing Jean Tini, owner of the property of 2401 Snyder Avenue to construct and maintain a one-story building addition partially encroaching onto and over the south side of an unimproved portion of the public right-of-way of McKean Parkway.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commission of Public Property on behalf of the City the enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development providing for leasing by the City to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of Veterans Memorial Stadium including a ground lease of land underneath Veterans Memorial Stadium and obligating the Philadelphia Authority for INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Industrial Development to finance certain repairs Veterans Memorial Stadium to be made by the City, all subject to the rights of the Phillies.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Bill No. 000003 adopting a capital program for the 6th Fiscal Years 2001-2006, inclusive, and amending Bill No. 000004 adopting a Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget, each to provide authorization of certain capital repairs, renovations, and replacements to Veterans Stadium as part of said capital program and Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.
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 the Budget Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program in aggregate amount not to exceed $57,327,600.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance, for other grants to the General Fund certain to all City offices, boards, and commissions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund certain or all offices City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
The bill will INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending 14-1600 entitled Miscellaneous by amending 14-1619 entitled Frankford Avenue Special District Controls.
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 Armingo Avenue, Butler Street, Thompson Street, and Castor Avenue.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending subcode PM of Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Property Maintenance Code by requiring owners of vacant lots and vacant buildings to post a INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS bond or other security for the City's potential cost of correcting code violations or abating unsafe or eminently dangerous conditions unauthorized by law.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code Subcode A and PM by amending Section A 906.A entitled Vacant Properties License and Section PM 102.4 entitled Vacant Structures and Lots by including vacant commercial buildings and lots and vacant wares, piers and docks as properties to be licensed under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development without consideration deed located and the improvements thereon situate at 500, 502, 504, 506 West Montgomery Avenue.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Madam President, I offer one bill and one privileged resolution.
The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution saluting and congratulating Gregory Shallon of the extraordinary act of heroism.
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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will read the title of the bill.
An ordinance enacting a new INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Chapter 9-2400 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Prohibition Against Predatory Lending and amending Section 19-201 entitled City Depositories, Section 19-602 entitled Licenses and section 22-101 entitled Investments to prohibits all business entities and their affiliates from making, issuing, or arranging any sub-prime or high cost loan or assisting others in doing so in a manner which has been determined to be abusive, unscrupulous and misleading.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam Chair. I have no bills or resolutions this INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS morning.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 21-1100 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Community Development by amending Section 21-1108 entitled Economic Development.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco -- I'm sorry, Councilman Ortiz.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer two resolutions.
The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
A resolution requesting that candidates immediately remove all political posters from all public property including light poles, buildings, other street furniture and fixtures and trees.
Councilman, do you want to vote on this day or do you want it to be referred a committee?
Move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
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 1st, 2nd, 18th, 25th and 31st Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, I offer one resolution. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution supporting the National League of Cities and Municipalities in their resolution of reaffirming their commitment to undo racism and ensure quality and freedom for all people.
Madam President, I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have four bills and two resolutions. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
I'm sorry, Councilman. How many bills do you have?
The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
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.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The ayes have it. The motion is carried. 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 urban renewal of a portion of the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS it. The resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1600 entitled Miscellaneous and by adding a new Chapter 14-1620 entitled Avenue of the Arts North Special District Controls.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending an ordinance approved November 18, 1999, which authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia certain premises located at 1823 to 1835 Callowhill Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance granting permission to Herman Hinton, owner of the newsstand located at the northwest corner of 19th Street and Fairmount Avenue to construct, use, and maintain an electrical conduit and service line of the REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES fiberoptic conduit in and under 19th Street and Fairmount Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance granting permission to Babu Yogesh, owner of the newsstand located at the northwest corner of 16th and Locust Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth.
The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The next order of business will be reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of the REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Whole.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee of the Whole reports out two 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 No. 000609 entitled, an ordinance amending an ordinance approved February 3, Bill No. 980705, which created the Jump Street Tax Increment Financing District by approving the amended project plan for the redevelopment of the district. And Bill No. 000610, entitled an ordinance creating the Avenue of the Arts Garage Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the redevelopment of Avenue of the Arts Garage Tax Financing District, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Bill No. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 000609 and Bill No. 000610 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next Session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a report from the Appropriations Committee.
Thank you, Madam Chair. The Committee on Appropriations reports three bills out with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Appropriation to which was referred Bill No. 000675, entitled an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund. And Bill No. 000676, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2000 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices to certain or all City offices. And Bill No. 000680, an ordinance authorizing and directing the transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 within the REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES General Fund from certain or all offices his boards and commission to certain all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions; respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.