The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee of Health to investigate and conduct hearings on how to increase access to the Children's Health Insurance Program and to explore potential methods and strategies to raise awareness of the need for insurance.
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 will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer two resolutions.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 1st and 25th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: 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 authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 2nd Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: 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 Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution in solemn recognition during the week of May 2nd through May 9th, 2008 as the Annual Remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs, who perished during the Holocaust.
Madam President, I move the adoption of the resolution by a standing vote in honor of those who died in the Holocaust.
Those standing will be voting in the affirmative. (All Councilmembers standing.)
The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have one resolution and one bill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Bill No. 080156, entitled "An ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2009," by increasing Housing Trust Fund appropriations for affordable housing to an amount that is $5 million greater than that provided for affordable housing in Fiscal Year 2008.
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 American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area.
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 Councilman Kelly.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee on Rules.
I don't have it. (Councilman Kenney was handed report.)
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Rules reports one bill 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 Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 080082, 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 Delaware Avenue, former Marlborough Street right-of-way, the Delaware River and the former Shackamaxon Street," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill 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 No. 080082. (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 just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Miller for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.
The Committee on Public Safety reports nine bills with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 080015, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' by adding a new Section to prohibit the possession or acquisition of firearms by persons charged with certain criminal offenses"; and Bill No. 080016, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' to regulate the acquiring or transferring of any firearm within the City of Philadelphia"; and Bill No. 080017, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' entitled 'Temporary Removal of Firearms of Persons Posing a Risk of Imminent Personal Injury to Self or Others'"; and 080018, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' entitled 'Prohibited Possession, Sale and Transfers of Firearms by Persons Subject to Protection from Abuse Orders'"; and Bill No. 080032, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' entitled 'Failure to Report Lost or Stolen Firearms,' by requiring prompt notification of lost or stolen firearms and imposing penalties"; and Bill No. 080033, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' entitled 'Contraband, Weapons, Accessories and Ammunition,' providing for the prohibition and registration of certain assault weapons and imposing penalties"; and Bill No. 080034, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' 'Sale or Transfer of Ammunition,' to require all sales of ammunition for firearms to be reported to the City of Philadelphia Police Department and to require the Department to maintain a registry of such reports"; and Bill No. 080035, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' entitled 'Straw and Multiple Handgun Purchase Reduction,' to limit purchases of handguns by Philadelphia residents to one a month and to prohibit straw purchases of handguns utilized by criminals for the purpose of evading the one handgun a month limitation"; and Bill No. 080036, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Safety,' by adding a new Section, 'Reporting Requirements Upon the Application for or Renewal of a License to Carry a Firearm,' all under certain terms and conditions," considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 080015, 080016, 080017, 080018, 080032, 080033, 080034, 080035 and 080036. (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. Council will now proceed under a special order of business, a resolution re-calling Bill No. 080133. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution, and because this resolution was not circulated yesterday, I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of Councilwoman Sanchez's resolution. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is approved. The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 080133, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 361 and 367 by placing on the City Plan a 15-foot-wide right-of-way for drainage purposes adjacent to the northwesterly side of Bustleton Avenue," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor will please signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution has passed. The Chief Clerk will please read the letter from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith as requested by your resolution adopted today Bill No. 080133, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 361 and 367," for the of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 080133 was passed.
The ayes have it. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries and the vote by which Bill No. 080133 was passed has been reconsidered. Council will now consider Bill No. 080133. I would ask the Chief Clerk please read the title of the bill.
Bill No. 080133, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 361 and 367 by placing on the City Plan a 15-feet-wide right-of-way for drainage purposes adjacent to the northwesterly side of Bustleton Avenue and extending from Scotchbrook Drive.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 080082, 3/27/08 - STATED - 1ST READING an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Delaware Avenue, former Marlborough Street right-of-way and the Delaware River.
Excuse me. Councilwoman Brown, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?
Yes, Madam President. At the appropriate time, I'd like to speak on one of the bills on the Second Reading.
Oh, very well. The Chief Clerk will please go on.
And Bill No. 080015, an ordinance amending Chapter 3/27/08 - STATED - 1ST READING 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," to prohibit the possession or acquisition of firearms by persons charged with certain criminal offenses.
And Bill No. 080016, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," to regulate the requiring or transferring of any firearm within the City of Philadelphia.
And Bill No. 080017, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," entitled "Temporary Removal of Firearms of Persons Posing a Risk of Imminent Personal Injury to Self or Others."
And Bill No. 3/27/08 - STATED - 1ST READING 080018, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section, "Prohibited Possession, Sale and Transfer of Firearms by Persons Subject to Protection from Abuse Orders."
And Bill No. 080032, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section, entitled "Failure to Report Lost or Stolen Firearms."
And Bill No. 080033, an ordinance amending Section 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-821, entitled "Contraband Weapons, Accessories and Ammunition."
The Chair agrees. 3/27/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 080034, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," entitled "Sale or Transfer of Ammunition," to require all sales of ammunition for firearms to be reported to the City of Philadelphia Police Department and to require the Department to maintain a registry of such reports.
And Bill No. 080035, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section, entitled "Straw and Multiple Handgun Purchases."
And Bill No. 080036, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," entitled "Reporting Requirements Upon the Application for or 3/27/08 - STATED - 2ND READING Renewal of a License to Carry a Firearm."
The Chair agrees. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. If I am not out of order, I guess I'll call for a point of order, because I'd like to make an announcement before I call the bills up.
I'd just like to say that under the Sheriff, Connie Little just reported that Sheriff John Green is going to postpone the April sheriff's sales immediately and then he's going to court to seek a longer time for the moratorium. So we wanted to let the 3/27/08 - STATED - 2ND READING public know before they leave.
And we certainly want to thank him for his cooperation. We knew he would do that. His heart is in the right place and he cares about the citizens of Philadelphia. Madam President, today Bills 080150, 080151, 080152, 080153 and 080202 are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for today. Bill 080024 was amended. All other bills will be held.
Thank you very much. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 080024.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," all under certain terms and conditions. 3/27/08 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Madam President. I'd simply like to remind my colleagues that the amendment to this bill was circulated and hand-delivered Wednesday morning and then sent via e-mail. And then briefly I'd like to put on the record first to publicly thank Councilman Frank DiCicco and his staff for working with my staff and our tech staff, Rosalie Leonard, as we continue to tweak this bill ultimately designed to factually and accurately address the telling of Philadelphia's story. I would be remiss also not to acknowledge Tanya Hall at the Multi-Cultural Affairs Congress, Meryl Levitz of GPTMC and Bill Moore of the Independence Center and others who have been a part of this work group throughout this process starting last summer. As we continue in our efforts 3/27/08 - STATED - 2ND READING to get Philadelphia added to the short list of cities who already have a policy that requires for the professional certification of tour guides, we made a discovery, and, that is, currently some tour guides not only do not tell our City's story factually, but many of them fail to tell a story that is reflective of all of our City's cultures. And so like Williamsburg, Virginia; New Orleans; Charleston, South Carolina; and New York City, we want to make sure that the entire story is told. If we want to ensure that the ultimate examination for tour guide candidates represents the racial, gender, ethnic and cultural diversity of the City, then we need to make sure that the groups, organizations or agencies consulted also represent the racial, gender, ethnic and cultural diversity of the City. So the goal of the amendment today is to ensure that the 3/27/08 - STATED - 2ND READING Administration, once they move to construct the examination, that all groups of all cultures are reflected in the mix of constructing that examination. I move for the adoption of the amendment, Madam President. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the amendment has been approved. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 080150.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of 3/27/08 - STATED - 2ND READING Finance - Provision for other grants to the Law Department and the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 080151.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Certain, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
This bill having been read on two different 3/27/08 - STATED - 2ND READING days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.