Council will now proceed under a special order of business to the recommendation of Bill No. 060582-A. This bill was passed by the Council at its November 16, 2006 session, and it was returned disapproved by the Mayor on November 30, 2006, session of Council. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I make a motion to be heard on Bill No. 060582-A. (Motion seconded.)
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, there are many who would agree that the Commonwealth and certainly our city still has a long way to go when it comes to providing both affordable and quality child care 12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A for constituency quite frankly that cannot vote -- children. And this bill, in essence, is designed to eliminate additional barriers and thereby create more opportunities for children in our city, but more specifically, for providers who want to have affordable child care for little people in our city. The proposed ordinance amends the Philadelphia Zoning Code to permit day care in commercial districts where it is not currently permitted. So in essence, the bill is designed to broaden the options of locations that providers have when they want to think about where they want to have child care. Under the ordinance, day care for 12 children or less will be permitted in C-1 commercial districts. And day care centers will be permitted in the office/commercial district and in the neighborhood shopping center districts, which currently they cannot 12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A do. As a result, day care in some form will be permitted in all commercial districts except for the 10th and the 6th Councilmatic districts. In the C-1 district, the number of children is limited to 12. Frequently, this zoning classification exists in buildings at the end of a row of residences. The limitation accommodates the needs of parents in those communities for child care and avoids overly intensive uses of these properties. It should be noted further that in a C-1 classification day care, like commercial uses, only the first floor of the building is permitted. There are also two non-substantive changes to the ordinance -- a definition of day care; and, secondly, a clarification that day care is permitted as an accessory use to churches and places of worship. 12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A Day care's currently allowed as accessory to churches and places of worship. The proposed ordinance would only state this so specifically. I might add that you can go to Harriet Dicter at the State or to Allison Acevedo or the Christine (indiscernible) at PCCY or any of the professionals at the (indiscernible), which is a professional organization in the business of being a voice for child care providers. And all of them will tell that you this is another small incremental step to making a difference to those who want to provide child care to little people. And, finally, I should note that this bill in every way mirrors a bill that was passed unanimously in 2001 where, again, District 6 and District 10 were exempted for reasons that I can't understand and accept. Those are my remarks for asking for support, Madam President, and I now 12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A move that Council reconsider Bill No. 060582-A, which was approved by Council City Council on November 16, 2006. (Motion seconded.)
All in favor, let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed? Nay? The motion carries. Council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 060582-A was passed. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a definition and providing for day care in certain commercial districts and as an accessory to churches and places of worship, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill, having been read on two different 12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A two days, was duly approved by City Council on November 16, 2006, and was returned to Council by the Mayor as disapproved on the November 30, 2006 session of Council. The question is, shall Bill No. 060582-A pass notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval? Please note that a vote of aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto. I will repeat: A vote of aye is to override the Mayor's veto, and a vote of no is to sustain the Mayor's veto. A vote of no is to sustain the Mayor's veto. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call the roll.
Councilman Clarke 12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A is voting aye. Councilman DiCicco?
12/7/06 STATED - RECONSIDERATION OF 060582-A Aye.
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are zero. Two-thirds of the majority of members having voted in the affirmative, the Mayor's veto is overridden. * * * 12/7/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDER
The next order of business will be the consideration of the calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the bills on the first-reading calendar.
Bill No. 060743, an ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Master Street, Second Street, Thompson Street, and American Street.
Bill 060005, an ordinance amending Section 4-09 of the Restated General Water and Waste Water Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
And Bill No. 060504, an ordinance removing a portion of the property in the 41st Ward of the 12/7/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDER City from the Philadelphia Keystone Opportunity Zone.
And Bill No. 060766, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Wage and Net-Profits Tax."
And Bill No. 060833, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund certain or all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
And Bill No. 060851, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 from the Grants Revenue Fund Provisions for Other Grants to the 12/7/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDER Housing Trust Fund.
And Bill No. 060886, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2006 within the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
And Bill No. 060887, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2006 within the Aviation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
And Bill No. 060888, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 within the Water Fund to certain or all City offices, 12/7/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDER departments, boards, and commissions.
And Bill No. 060889, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Community Development Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
And Bill No. 060581, an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Home Rule Charter creating a Youth Commission.
And Bill No. 060682, an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of City of Philadelphia to provide for the 12/7/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDER composition of a City Planning Commission.
And Bill No. 060684, an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia to empower the City Planning Commission to extend a time period within which it must provide recommendations to Council on pending legislation affecting zoning.
And Bill No. 060699, an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia for the creation, appointment, powers, and duties of an independent Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission.
And Bill No. 12/7/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDER 060854,an ordinance amending Chapter 17-1400 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Noncompetitive Bid Contract Financial Assistance.
And Bill No. 060890, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of the Philadelphia Code by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Mascher Street and Roosevelt Boulevard.
And Bill No. 060891, an ordinance granting permission to Muhammad Shaukat, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the southeast corner of Broad and Montgomery Avenue for the purposes of supplying electrical service and telephone service.
The 12/7/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDER Chair agrees.
And Bill No. 060636, an ordinance amending Section 9-605 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Towing" to provide that owners of vehicles which have been stolen or which have been illegally used without the owner's permission shall not be required to pay the towing, storage, and recovery charges after their vehicle has been towed.
Thank you, Madam President. I received another technical memo yesterday from the Law Department for Bill No. 060855. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit amendment to that bill at this time. (Motion seconded.)
All in favor of the motion will signify aye. 12/7/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDER Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank youk, Madam President. I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 060855. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council I move the adoption of the amendment.
All in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and Bill No. 060855 is amended. This bill will be placed on our second-reading and final-passage calendar for or next session Council. That concludes our first-reading calendar. * * * 12/7/06 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the second-reading and final-passage calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today, our calendar starts on at the bottom. We will hear Bill No. 060637. All the other bills that are listed will be heard on : Bill No. 060731, 740, 762, 797, and 826. On , Bill No.'s 060827, 799, 801, 858. On , Bill No.'s 060741, 742, 759, 760, 761. On , Bill No.'s 060763, 764, 798, 800, 802. And finally, on , Bill No.'s 060830, 831, 835 and 859. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. 12/7/06 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 060637.
An ordinance amending Chapter 14-1400 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Parking in Loading Facilities" by exempting mechanical-access parking garages from certain requirements.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Councilman Clarke is voting aye. Councilman DiCicco? 12/7/06 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR
Aye. The ayes are 16, nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060731.
An ordinance amending Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing zoning designation of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Canal Street and Lewellen Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is: Shall the bill 12/7/06 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR pass finally?
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 12/7/06 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Councilwoman Miller, your light is on; did you want to be recognized?
Yes, yes. Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I need to be excused to attend Council business and would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills.
Thank you. Thank you very much. We will now consider Bill No. 060740.
An ordinance amending Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing zoning designations of certain areas of land within an area bounded by Tacony Creek, Rising Sun, Adams Avenue, West Hill Creek Drive, Hill Creek Circle, South Hill Creek Drive, Adams Avenue, and Bingham Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is: Shall the bill pass finally? 12/7/06 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR The clerk will please call the roll.
Councilwoman Krajewski? 12/7/06 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 12/7/06 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 060762.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of the area of the City generally bounded by Tomlinson Road and Roosevelt Boulevard.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is: Shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.