COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 10, 2010 10:35 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO, JR. COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER,
Good morning, everyone. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Council will come to order. Members will take their seats, and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes Father Richard Rock, Pastor of Saint Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church. He is here today as my guest. Will the members and guests please rise. (Members and guests rise.)
Good morning. We bow our heads and pray. Creator of the universe, today we thank you for all your gifts - our world, our family and the City of Philadelphia. May we draw strength from God's words and God's vision. Give us the courage, oh God, to to forgive us at times for the quick and the unfair judgments we make at times of other races and cultures. Give us the simple willingness to be fair. Show us how to speak for the silent. Show us how to call the world from violence. Lord, our families at times are torn by violence, our communities are torn by violence, and we know at times our faith is torn by violence. Yet, God, you still call us to be peacemakers and people of non-violence. God, beyond the violence in our streets, we also find violence in people's hearts. Hostility, hatred, despair, indifference are at the heart of a growing culture of violence. Yet, you remind us that God's peace is beyond all human understanding. God, you know that it doesn't have to be this way. It was not always that way. We can turn away from violence and we can build communities of greater a clear conviction, respect for human life. God, we need to teach our children by example how to resolve conflict in non-violent ways. The creator of the universe is our best teacher of peace. We can begin to create a community where peace prospers by being patient in speech and in action. Our creator is always patient with us. We can give our children roots and wings so that we might scale the barriers that divide us by race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion and culture. Our creator transcends all human boundaries. Almighty God, we need also comprehensive immigration reform and healthcare reform where all of God's people are respected and treated fairly. If we do this well, we will keep God's vision alive. This morning we ask you to give thanks for all of life's prophets of freedom, and in our world and in our city for a spirit to remind us that the Lord has anointed all of us to preach the good news. We thank you, God, today for your legacy of love and peace which brings us together at the City Council today to continue the journey. Amen. (Amen.)
The Chair thanks Father Rock for his invocation. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the meeting of the Journal of Thursday, June 3rd, 2010, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 stand approved. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
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. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Rizzo, who will present a resolution honoring the Philadelphia Flag Day Association. Will Mr. Jay H. Ginsberg and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. is being joined by Councilman DiCicco.
Good morning, everyone. Recognizing, honoring, celebrating and thanking the Philadelphia Flag Day Association for its invaluable contributions to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Whereas, the Philadelphia Flag Day Association is the nation's oldest Flag Day Association, established in 1934; Whereas, the Philadelphia Flag Day Association remains the premiere patriotic organization in the Delaware Valley devoted to promoting respect for the flag, the country's traditional values, laws and institutions; and COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Whereas, the Philadelphia Flag Day Association engages and educates the community with its public events, including pre-Flag Day and Flag Day ceremonies at the Betsy Ross House, 9/11 Remembrance Program and a Veterans' Day ceremony; and Whereas, the Philadelphia Flag Day Association has compiled an extensive historic flag and banner collection used for the educational and patriotic display; and Whereas, the Philadelphia Flag Day Association's members act as ambassadors to local schools, museums and educational institutions as they travel to engage in a dialogue with students regarding history and promote the respect of new ideas and the sacrifices of America's founders and protectors; and
Whereas, the City of Philadelphia looks forward to another 75 years of civic excellence from the Philadelphia Flag Day Association. Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it recognizes, honors, celebrates and thanks the Philadelphia Flag Day Association for its invaluable of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Flag Day Association, further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body. Thank you. (Applause.)
Councilmen, Council Ladies, on behalf of the Philadelphia Flag Day Association, its officers and Board of Directors, we bring you greetings and sincerely thank the two Councilmen for this award. We really do appreciate it. Our organization was founded in 1934 by Judge Glass, Cardinal Dougherty and Rabbi Walkman during a time when communism had already arisen in Russia, Naziism was rising in Germany and fascism Japan. Today we see another threat from the East, and our forces have been at war for over ten years. To that end, members of our association go to the various schools in the Philadelphia area, taking our almost 80 flags, antiquarian flags -- going back, by the way, to the Civil War -- to the various schools to instruct the children, who seem to, by the way, very much enjoy this. It's something they don't usually see. They are instructed in the meaning of the flag, what is the main symbol of our nation and what it should mean to each of them. The flag here today, by the way, is a 13-star flag that was actually made during the Spanish American War, and the pole is also -- the flag pole is from that period of time and flew at the sesquicentennial. So this is one of our antiquarian flags, actually one of the newer ones that we've obtained. In any event, we hope that you our Flag Day celebrations at the Betsy Ross House this Sunday and this Monday. On Monday we always have somebody from the federal government to swear in 13 new citizens. We have many judges and other folks, usually Councilman Rizzo shows up and some of the other Councilmen. We're always happy to see you. They come and have a word to say about it. Lots of military officers, an Army band and so forth. It's an awful lot of fun and it's something great for kids to see. It will give them a real feel for the country. And in closing, as I always say at Flag Day, under those stars and stripes, anything is possible. And thank you. (Applause.)
And if I may, I'm going to introduce Mike Axelrod, who is Chairman of our Education Committee. Coin, who is our Secretary and also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and there's Colonel Siegfried Hannick, who is, of course, with the National Guard and also is our President. I've got Dr. Jeff Kahn, who is our historian. (Applause.)
Thank you, Mr. Ginsberg. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages 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, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 100200, 100222, 100253, 100287, 100306 and 100311; and I am transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration of your honorable body one resolution appointing to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment; namely, Richie McKeithen, to serve in the term commencing July 1, 2010; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 81; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the of a portion of the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 25; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel No. 688; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 691; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 690; and 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 Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 35; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 and 3; and A resolution authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Olive Street from Tenth Street to Hutchinson Street and Hutchinson Street from Olive Street to Brown Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the will please read any other communications in his possession.
Thank you. Councilman Jones, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?
Yes, Madam President. I just want to take a moment to salute and point out the 48 new interns from the Mayor's internship program. They'll be working with 27 different City departments over a ten-week period this summer, and I wanted them to stand and be recognized.
Many of the people in this room started in Council at one point in their life were interns, and them join us, and maybe they'll teach us a thing or two. Thank you very much, Madam President.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, on your behalf, we had Father Rock come today to give the invocation, and I just want to introduce two visitors from Montgomery County, Greg Coppola, Sr. and Greg Coppola, Jr., who were kind enough to escort Father Rock here to our Chamber.
If they're still here, if they'd stand, we'd say welcome. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you, Madam President. I will join my colleagues in welcoming my husband's cousin who is here from Puerto Rico, Luis Melendez, who the University of Puerto Rico is on strike for two months because the students are fighting against an increase from $45 per credit hour. He will be off in law school and he wanted to come to watch Philadelphia City Council at work during that time. Luis Melendez. (Applause.)
Welcome. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners," by providing further specifications for sidewalk paving, in particular, requiring the use of Modular Pedestrian Pavement Systems.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce a bill that is co-sponsored by Councilwoman Tasco, Councilman Curtis Jones, Councilwoman Donna Miller, Councilwoman Maria Quinones and I think that's it. And obviously me. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code directing the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain property, requiring a transfer of certain property for nominal consideration, and requiring Vacant Property Review Committee approval for urban garden agreements.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I offer two resolutions on your behalf.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution appointing Richie McKeithen to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 35.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion.
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 offer two resolutions.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution proclaiming June 2010 as "National Children's Awareness Month."
Thank you. 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.)
And a resolution proclaiming the month of June 2010 as "National Men's Health Month."
Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh, Nineteenth, Twenty-Third, Thirty-First and Thirty-Seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
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 Green.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Madam President. No bills or resolutions this week.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. No bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. No bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Townsend Road from Southampton Road to McNulty Road.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have one bill and three resolutions.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Olive Street from Tenth Street to Hutchinson Street and Hutchinson Street from Olive Street to Brown Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 688.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion for the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 25.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 691.
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 Kelly.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The next order of business is reports from committees. Kenney -- is he in the room? (No response.)
Since Councilman Kenney is not here, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Madam President, the Committee on Finance reports out seven bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 100129, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with Wachovia Bank for provision of payroll banking services to the City"; and 100223, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Privilege Taxes,' by creating the 'Philadelphia Internship Tax Credit'"; and Bill No. 100224, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Taxes and Rents - General,' by adding a new Section 19-511, entitled 'Electronic Payments and Filings,' providing for mandatory and voluntary payment by electronic funds transfer and electronic filing"; and Bill No. 100305, entitled "An ordinance constituting the Tenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance"; and Bill No. 100307, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2011 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works"; and 100357, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant"; and Bill No. 100362, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just committee, with the exception of Bill 100362.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Bill No. 100362 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Rules reports seven bills with favorable recommendations.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 100199, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-908 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District,' by deleting the provision which provided for the expiration of Section 14-908 one year after it became law, thereby reestablishing on a permanent basis the Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District"; and Bill No. 100200, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Section 14-231, 'Residential District Rules and Exceptions,' by providing for restrictions on placement, installation and maintenance of certain satellite dishes and antenna"; and Bill No. 100222, entitled "An ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hunting Park Avenue, Henry Avenue, Roberts Avenue, and Fox Street"; and Bill No. 100287, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lindbergh Boulevard, 58th Street, Eastwick Avenue, and 61st Street"; and Bill No. 100311, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 090296, entitled 'An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of area bounded by Front Street, Lombard Street, Second Street, and Pine Street"; and Bill No. 100367, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Saint Joseph's University, by allowing for the construction of a new student residence hall at the corner of City and Cardinal Avenues"; and Bill No. 100377, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Norris Street, 9th Street, Berks Street, and 10th Street," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 100199, 200, 222, 287, 311, 367 and 377. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a report from the Committee on Appropriations.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Appropriations votes one bill out with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred Bill No. 100445, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill 100445. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just reported from committee will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Public reports one bill out with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 100446, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of a premises located at 2800 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 100446. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Services. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports two bills out with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 100359, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 154 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly twelve feet wide portion of Erie Avenue from Germantown Avenue to Elder Street"; and Bill No. 100447, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Farmers' Markets,' by adding, removing and modifying various permissible locations for farmers' markets, all under certain conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the two bills that have just been read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez for a report from the Committee on Licenses and Inspections.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports six bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 090910, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-603 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Pawnbrokers,' and Section 9-615, entitled 'Dealers in Precious Metals,' to in precious metals to share transactional information with the Police Department"; and Bill No. 100162, entitled "An ordinance amending Section A-906, entitled 'Property Maintenance Code Fees,' to increase the license fees charged to own a vacant lot, vacant building or vacant wharf"; and Bill No. 100251, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by amending Section PM-704, entitled 'Building Standards Applicable to Designated Areas,' by adding portions of the First Councilmanic District to the list of areas covered"; and Bill No. 100267, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Assembly Occupancies,' by imposing of events at special assembly occupancies"; and Bill No. 100282, entitled "An ordinance amending Section PM-304.10 of the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code, entitled 'Periodic Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings,' by providing for appeals"; and Bill No. 100308, entitled "An ordinance amending Subcode 'F' of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Fire Code,' by adopting the 2009 edition of the International Code Council Fire Code, with certain amendments thereto, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 090910, 100162, 100251, 100267, 100282 and 100308. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from the committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Green for a report from the Civil Service.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports one bill from committee with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which was referred Bill No. 100286, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Employees Retirement Code,' to create two new plans, entitled 'Plan '10' and 'DC Plan,' for certain employees hired or rehired on or after January 1, 2010 and certain electing employees, and making technical changes," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 100286. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Councilwoman Brown for a report from the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports four bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 090708, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a license agreement between PECO Energy Company, as licensor, and the City of Philadelphia, as licensee, for a certain strip of land located near the intersection of Nixon Street and Port Royal Avenue"; and 100361, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation for the purpose of operating certain programs at the Scanlon Ice Rink, the Laura Sims Skatehouse at Cobbs Creek, the rink at the Simons Recreation and Teen Access Center, the Rizzo Ice Rink and the Tarken Ice Rink"; and Bill No. 100363, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the amendment of certain agreements between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to an area surrounded by Pattison Avenue, 11th Street, Terminal Avenue and Broad Street (the 'Wachovia and Arena Parcels')"; and Bill No. 100372, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease property bounded Catharine, 12th, Clymer and Fawn Streets from the Philadelphia Housing Authority, and placing it in the Fairmount Park System, managed by the Department of Parks and Recreation, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 090708, 100361, 100363 and 100372. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports six bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to No. 100134, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plans,' by modifying the monetary threshold triggering the requirement of an economic opportunity plan on City funded projects or contracts"; and Bill No. 100135, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plans,' by establishing minimum standards of 'best and good faith efforts' to be employed in the development and implementation of Economic Opportunity Plans"; and Bill No. 100201, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plans,' by establishing standards for approvals of certain transactions involving the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, including commitments to Economic Plans"; and Bill No. 100304, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City Representative, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, both for purposes of hosting the Army-Navy intercollegiate football game in certain years"; and Bill No. 100341, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Contracts and Procurement,' by amending Chapter 17-1600, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plans,' by expanding the definition of 'Covered Project or Contract,' to include certain projects and contracts that require resolutions of Council to proceed"; and Bill No. 100369, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 20-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Philadelphia (PREP) for Ex-Offenders,' and amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Privilege Taxes,' by modifying the duties of certain City officials with respect to the PREP program," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 100134, 135, 201, 304, 341 and 369. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, to which was referred Bill No. 100368, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to enter into purchase obligations for the delivery of electric supply for use by facilities owned and leased by the City, including agreements that obligate payments for delivery of electric supply in the fiscal years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, subject to certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 100368. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Public Safety submits a report pursuant to Resolution 100272.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Safety, after conducting the required hearing pursuant to Resolution 100272, entitled "A resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Police Advisory Commission, and further authorizing the Committee to provide a report to the Committee of the Whole setting forth its recommended list of nominations for submission to the Mayor," respectfully reports it has developed a list of recommended names and submits them to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation.