It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council suspended so as to permit this day of Bill Nos. 000708, 000709, 010416, 010417, 010418, 010419 and 010420. All of those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Finance Committee.
Thank you, Madam President. Today the Finance Committee reports out two bills with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance to which was referred Bill No. 001348 entitled an ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare for the people of the City of Philadelphia served by the Community College of Philadelphia for the hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to provide certain financial assistance to the Community College of Philadelphia. And Bill No. 010373 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to file an application with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a community development block grant, 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 No. 010348 and 010373. (Duly seconded.) REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 010348 and 010373. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And the bills just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Public Property and Public Works reports out five bills with favorable recommendations.
The Committee on Public Property to which was referred Bill No. 010349 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to purchase in lieu of REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES condemnation or to select and appropriate certain lots or parcels of ground within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 28th Street, Oakdale Street, and 29th Street for Public Library purposes. And Bill No. 010378 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further sublease to Urban Cable Works of Philadelphia. And Bill No. 010382 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development without consideration a deed located at 313, 315, 317, 319, 321, 323 and 325 Race Street. And Bill No. 010421 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 Municipal Authority for use by the City and affiliated agencies of office space located at 100 East Lehigh Avenue. And Bill No. 010426 entitled an REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development on behalf of the City to purchase a certain 16 acre tract of land situate at 9450 Ashton Road for consideration not to exceed $900,000, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Madam President, I move the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bills No. 010349, 001378, 001332, 010421 and 010426. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading this day of bill numbers 010349, 010378, 010382, 010421, 010426. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES it and the bills just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer 39 bills, the Committee on Streets and Services offers 39 bills with a favorable recommends.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. The Committee on Streets Service to which was referred Bill No. 000658 entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by requiring persons licensed under that chapter to obtain the consent of the property owner abutting the location at which the license commercial activities are conducted. And Bill No. 010065 entitled an ordinance amending section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 990373 approved July 1, 1999, entitled an REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 207 by extending the period of compliance with the authorization conditions therein. And Bill No. 010066 entitled an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 980717 approved March 23, 1999, entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 128, by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein. And Bill No. 010128 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 010130, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Meadowbrook Drive, Peach Tree Lane, Apple Blossom Way, Cherry Blossom Way, Apple Blossom Drive, Rose Petal Way and Rose Petal Drive, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 010267 entitled an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Lancaster Avenue from 52nd Street to 63rd Street, both sides. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES And Bill No. 010268 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Board of Surveyors to adopt a resolution vacating River Road from a point approximately 10 feet southwest of the Philadelphia Montgomery County Line. And Bill No. , its successors and assigns to construct, maintain operate, replace and remove a telecommunications system along, over, in and under the public rights-of-way and City streets. And Bill No. 010339 entitled an ordinance authorizing and vacating Byberry and Bensalem Road from Southampton-Byberry Road to the Philadelphia and Bucks County Line. And Bill No. 010342 entitled an ordinance granting permission to Kent R. Miller, and its successors and assigns, to construct, use, own and main a private sanitary sewer main within the right-of-way of the Unit Block of East Sunset Avenue. And Bill No. 010343 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 296 and 240 in REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES the vicinity Schuylkill Valley Nature Center. And Bill No. 010344 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from City Plan and vacating Latimer Street from Darien Street to Schell Street. And Bill No. 010345 entitled an ordinance granting permission to Global Crossing Local Services, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain, operate, replace, and remove a telecommunications system under public rights-of-way and City streets. And Bill No. 010346 entitled an ordinance authorizing the United States of America acting through the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, to construct and maintain various precast concrete planters on the south footway of Arch Street. And Bill No. 010350 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by relocating a portion of the southerly curb line of Arch Street. And Bill No. 010370 entitled an REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES ordinance amending Section 4 of an ordinance, Bill No. 000161 entitled an ordinance authorizing Anthony Lucidoni, owner of the property 39 Oregon Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No.
010375 entitled an ordinance granting permission to Starbuck's Coffee Company, tenant of the property 3401 Walnut Street, to operate and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe on the west footway of 34th Street. And Bill No. 010376 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on City Plan No. 43 and 269 by relocating portions of the curb lines of Spruce Street from 34th Street to 38th Street. And Bill No. 010377 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 178 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Clarkson Avenue from Wister Street to 21st Street. And Bill No. 010379 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 161 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a triangular shaped portion side of the southerly side of Lancaster REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Avenue. And Bill No. 010380 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 163 and 310 by revising the curb lines and grades on a portion of Schoolhouse Lane from Henry Avenue to Cresson Street. And Bill No. 010381 an ordinance authorizing Edward Flippen, owner of the property located 5651 Lansdowne Avenue, to construct, use and maintain a one-story building addition on and over the east footway of 57th Street. And Bill No. 010383 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by relocating a portion of southerly curb line of Race Street. And Bill No. 010384 entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 196. And Bill No. 010385 entitled an ordinance granting permission to Sunesys, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain, and operate, replace and remove a telecommunication REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES system along, over, in and under public rights-of-way and City streets. And Bill No. 010386 entitled an ordinance granting permission to Sunesys, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain, and operate replace and remove a ductbank for certain telecommunications uses under and in the public rights-of-way and City streets. And Bill No. 010387 entitled an ordinance granting permission to GPU, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain and operate, replace, and remove a telecommunications system along, over, in and under the City streets. And Bill No. 010388 entitled an ordinance granting permission to CTSI, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain, operate, replace and remove a telecommunications system along, over, and in the public rights-of-way and City streets. And Bill No. 010389 an ordinance repealing an ordinance, Bill No. 000411, signed by the Mayor on August 11, 2000, and authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES And Bill No. 010390 entitled an ordinance authorizing the paving of Latimer Street, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 010391 entitled an ordinance granting permission to Williams Communications, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain, operate, replace and remove a telecommunications system under public rights-of-way and City streets. And Bill No. , its successors and assigns to construct, maintain and operate, replace and remove a telecommunication system along, in and under the public rights-of-way and City streets. And Bill No. 010394 entitled an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 990816, approved December 30, 1999, entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 319 and 347. And Bill No. 010395 entitled an ordinance authorizing One Meridian Partners, 121 South Broad Street to construct and maintain a building encroachment under the south footway of REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES South Penn Square. And Bill No.
010396 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Parkway Corporation, owners of the properties 1501-1509 Spruce Street and 1506-1508 Latimer Street to construct and maintain two electrified marques. And Bill No. 010397 entitled an ordinance granting permission to WXII/PHL Real Estate Limited Partnership, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain and operate, replace and remove ductbanks for certain telecommunication uses under and in the public rights-of-way and City streets. And Bill No. 010398 entitled an ordinance authorizing SAS, 1600 Arch Street, owner of the property 1600 Arch Street to construct, own and maintain various pedestrian light poles with attached floodlight fixtures and various groundlight fixtures in and on the south footway of Arch Street. And Bill No. 010399 entitled an ordinance authorizing SAS, 1600 Arch Street, owner of the property 1600 Arch Street to construct and maintain electrified metal frame and glass skylight marquee. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES And Bill No. 010400 entitled an ordinance authorizing SAS 1600 Arch Street, owner of the property 1600 Arch Street to construct and maintain various fabric awnings on rigid metal frames attached to the building and projecting over the south footway of Arch Street and the north footway of Cuthbert Street, all under certain terms and conditions, respectful reports it as considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.
Thank you, Madam President. The committee on Streets and Services ask for suspension of Rules so as to permit first reading today of the 39 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 Bill Nos. 000658, 010065, 010066, 010128, 010130, 010267, 010268 010336, 010339, 010342, 010343, 010344, 010345, 010346, 010350, REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES 010377, 010375, 010376, 010379, 010380, 010381, 010383, 010384, 010385, 010386, 010387, 010388, 010389, 010390, 010391, 010393, 010394, 010395, 010396, 010397, 010398, 010399, and 010400. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bills just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano for a report for a report from the Committee of L and I.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on License and Inspection reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on License and Inspection to which was referred Bill No. 000602 entitled an ordinance amending subcode PM of Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code entitled the "Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code" by providing for the REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES suspension and revocation of the residential rental property license, multiple family dwelling license, rooming house license, or vacate lot or building license for failure to correct code violations, 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. 000602. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day Bill No. 000602. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And Bill No. 000602 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown for a report from the Committee on Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Madam President. Committee on Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Parks Recreation and Cultural Affairs to which was referred Bill No. 010374 entitled an ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Educational Center, 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 REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES suspended so as to permit first reading this day of bill 010374. (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 Bill No. 010374. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And the bill just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. This concludes the reports from committees. The next order of business is consideration of the calendar. The Chair recognizes -- Councilwoman Tasco, your light is on. Do you want to be recognized?
Madam President, I'd like permission to leave the Chambers and to be counted as voting aye on all bills and amendments.
You're excused. Thank you very much. Leave will be granted. The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. Councilwoman Blackwell, can you approach the Chair, please?
The Clerk will please the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 000708, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance provisions for other grants to the General Fund certain and all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
Bill No. 000709 an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance provision for other grants to the General Fund certain and all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
And Bill No. 010416, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, the Director of commerce, and the Recreation Commissioner on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to execute and deliver a first amendment to lease amendment, City lease, by and between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development .
Bill No. 010417, an ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce, the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to execute and deliver the consenting to the execution and delivery by Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development FIRST READING CALENDAR which would permit the use or occupancy of said baseball ballpark facility or said football stadium facility by or for certain professional baseball and football teams which now or hereafter conduct their home games elsewhere in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Bill No. 010418, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2002 from the General Fund, the Director of Finance contribution to the School District to the Grants Revenue Fund, Director of Finance provisions for other grants.
Bill No. 010419, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Real Estate Taxes," and amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorization."
Bill No. 010420, an FIRST READING CALENDAR ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia acting through its Department of Commerce to amend that certain agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Convention and Tourism Bureau currently known as the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Bill No. 010373, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to file an application with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a community development block grant as required by Section 104 of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act.
And Bill No. 010349, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to purchase in lieu of condemnation certain lots or parcels of ground within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 28th Street, Oakdale Street, and 29th Street for Public Library purposes, under certain terms and conditions. FIRST READING CALENDAR
Bill No. 010378, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for further sublease to the Urban Cable Works of Philadelphia.
Bill No. 010382, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development without consideration deeds located at 313 to 325 Race Street.
And Bill No. 010421, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City and affiliated agencies of office space located at FIRST READING CALENDAR 100 East Lehigh Avenue.
Bill No. 010426, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development on behalf of the City to purchase a certain 16 acre tract of land situate at 9450 Ashton Road.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco with regard to Bill 000658.
Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 000658.
All those in favor of the motion, signify favor of the aye. (Aye.)
The Chair will note will note that we have all ayes, there's one nay by Councilwoman Tasco. And the Chair recognizes Councilmen FIRST READING CALENDAR DiCicco.
I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 000658. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members and I move for the adoption of the amendment.
All in favor of the motion, signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
I don't understand the status of Bill 000658. Has the calendar been called for today? Are we on the calendar now?
We are now dealing with the bills that were introduced from the Committee on Streets and Services, Bill 000658 is one of those, the bills on first reading.
Madam Chair, I do not believe that parliamentary rules permit consideration of an amendment to a bill until the bill is on the Second Reading Calendar. It's not before us. No bills on the First Reading Calendar are before us. FIRST READING CALENDAR (Pause.)
Thank you. All in favor of adoption of the motion will say aye. (Aye.)
The record will reflect that Councilwoman Tasco voted in the negative. All other members have voted in the affirmative, and Bill No. 000658 has been amended. The Clerk will please proceed with the reading of the other bills, please.
Bill No. 010065, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 990373, approved July 1, 1999, entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 207. And Bill No. 010066 entitled an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill FIRST READING CALENDAR No. 980717 approved March 23, 1999, entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 128.
And Bill No. 010128, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 319 of an area bounded by Rhawn Street, Dorcas Street and the New York Shortline Railroad.
And Bill No. 010130, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Meadowbrook Drive, Peach Tree Lane, Apple Blossom Way, Cherry Blossom Way, Apple Blossom Drive, Rose Petal Way and Rose Petal Drive, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010267, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Lancaster Avenue from 52nd Street to 63rd Street, both sides. FIRST READING CALENDAR
And Bill No. 010268, an ordinance authorizing the Board of Surveyors to adopt a resolution vacating River Road from a point approximately 10 feet southwest of the Philadelphia Montgomery County Line.
And Bill No. 010336, an ordinance granting permission to PF.Net, Inc., its successors and assigns to construct, maintain operate, replace and remove a telecommunications system along, over, in and under the public rights-of-way and City streets.
The Chair agrees. And Bill No. 010339, an ordinance authorizing and vacating Byberry and Bensalem Road from Southampton-Byberry Road to the Philadelphia and Bucks County Line.
And Bill No. 010342, an FIRST READING CALENDAR ordinance granting permission to Kent R. Miller, and its successors and assigns, to construct, use, own and main a private sanitary sewer main within the right-of-way of the Unit Block of East Sunset Avenue.
And Bill No. 010343, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 296 and 240.
And Bill No. 010344, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from City Plan and vacating Latimer Street from Darien Street to Schell Street.
And Bill No. 010345, an ordinance granting permission to Global Crossing Local Services, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain, operate, replace, and remove a telecommunications system under certain public FIRST READING CALENDAR rights-of-way and City streets.
The Chair agrees. And Bill No. 010346, an ordinance authorizing United States of America acting through the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, to construct and maintain various precast concrete planters on the south footway of Arch Street.
And Bill No. 010350, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by relocating a portion of the southerly curb line of Arch Street.
And Bill No. 010370, an ordinance amending Section 4 of an ordinance, Bill No. 000161, entitled an ordinance authorizing Anthony Lucidoni, owner of the property 39 Oregon Avenue.
And Bill No. 010375, an ordinance granting permission to Starbuck's Coffee Company, tenant of the property 3401 Walnut Street, to operate and maintain an open air sidewalk cafe.
And Bill No. 010376, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on City Plan Nos. 43 and 269 by relocating portions of the curb lines as Spruce Street from 34th Street to 38th Street.
And Bill No. 010377, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 178 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Clarkson Avenue from Wister Street to 21st Street.
And Bill No. 010379, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 161 by striking FIRST READING CALENDAR from the City Plan and vacating a triangular shaped portion side of the southerly side of Lancaster Avenue.
And Bill No. 010380, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 163 and 310 by revising the curb lines and grades on a portion of Schoolhouse Lane from Henry Avenue to Cresson Street.
And Bill No. 010381, an ordinance authorizing Edward Flippen, owner of the property located 5651 Lansdowne Avenue, to construct, use and maintain a one-story building addition all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010383, titled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by relocating a portion of southerly curb line of Race FIRST READING CALENDAR Street.
And Bill No. 010384, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 196 by striking from the City Plan Willard Street from Memphis Street to Agate Street.
And Bill No. 010385, an ordinance granting permission to Sunesys, Inc., its successors and assigns to construct, maintain, and operate, replace and remove a telecommunication system along, over, in and under the public rights-of-way and City streets.
And Bill No. 010386, an ordinance granting permission to Sunesys, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain, and operate replace and remove a ductbank for certain telecommunications uses under and in the public rights-of-way and City streets. FIRST READING CALENDAR
The Chair agrees. And Bill No. 010387, an ordinance granting permission to GPU Telecom Services, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain and operate, replace, and remove a telecommunications system along, over, in and under the public Rights-of-way of City streets.
And Bill No. 010388, an ordinance granting permission to CTSI, to construct, maintain, operate, replace and remove a telecommunications system along, over, and in the public rights-of-way and City streets.
And Bill No. 010389, an ordinance repealing an ordinance, Bill No. 000411, signed by the Mayor on August 11, 2000, and authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271.
And Bill No. 010390, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Latimer Street under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010391, an ordinance granting permission to Williams Communications, to construct, maintain, operate, replace and remove a telecommunications system under certain public rights-of-way and City streets.
And Bill No. 010393, an ordinance granting permission to 3rd Wire, Inc., to construct, maintain operate, replace and remove a telecommunication system along, in and under the public rights-of-way and City streets.
The Chair agrees. And Bill No. 010394, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 990816, approved December 30, 1999, entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 319 and 347. FIRST READING CALENDAR
And Bill No. 010395, an ordinance authorizing One Meridian Partners, 121 South Broad Street to construct and maintain a building encroachment under the south footway of South Penn Square, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010396, an ordinance authorizing the Parkway Corporation, owners of the properties 1501-1509 Spruce Street and 1506-1508 Latimer Street to construct and maintain two electrified marques with illuminated hanging signs, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010397, an ordinance granting permission to WXII/PHL Real Estate Limited Partnership, to construct, maintain and operate, replace and remove ductbanks for certain telecommunications and uses under and in the public rights-of-way and City streets. FIRST READING CALENDAR
And Bill No. 010398, an ordinance authorizing SAS, 1600 Arch Street, owner of the property 1600 Arch Street to construct, own and maintain underground conduit, various pedestrian light poles with attached floodlight fixtures, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010399, entitled an ordinance authorizing SAS, 1600 Arch Street, owner of the property 1600 Arch Street to construct and maintain electrified metal frame and glass skylight marquee, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010400, an ordinance authorizing SAS 1600 Arch Street, owner of the property 1600 Arch Street to construct and maintain various fabric awnings on rigid metal frames attached to the building, all under certain terms and conditions. FIRST READING CALENDAR
And Bill No. 000602, an ordinance amending subcode PM of Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code entitled the "Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code" by providing for the suspension and revocation of the residential rental property license, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010374, an ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Educational Center, all under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair agrees. Bills No. 658 and all other bills read by the Clerk on the First Reading Calendar will be placed on the second reading and final passage calendar for our next session. This concludes the SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR bills on the first reading. Bills read by the Clerk, as I said, will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next Council session. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell who will call up bills to be considered on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today, bill numbers 010232, 010261, 010331, 010332, 010333, 010334, and 010129 are being called up for second reading and final passage. Bill No. 000314AA is to be amended. Bill No. 000711 IS likewise to be amended. And all other bills are being held.
The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 000314AA.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Public Places prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in certain public places and in the workshop with certain exceptions and by repealing current provisions set forward in Section 10-602 regulating smoking, all under certain conditions.
The Chair SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR recognizes Councilman Nutter.
Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption of the amendments as circulated here in City Council. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
I don't know whether Councilmember Nutter had intended to say anything relative to the amendments or not. I just want to make it clear for the record that at this point in time I shouldn't be counted in the category of supporting this bill at the present. But I do SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR commend Councilman Nutter for his efforts to amend the bill and will be supporting the amendments. I think it's important that the Members of Council who are right now not supporting 000314AA which will soon become 000314AAA should recognize that these amendments in the event that Councilman Nutter gets the needed number of votes to pass it finally are amendments will help the bar and restaurant owners. It will provide some level of protection both as a tax incentive, but also a way out of the whole prohibition on smoking altogether if in fact they can show that it has hurt their business. So while at this point in time I'm not supporting the overall concept of the bill, will be supporting the amendments because I do believe that these amendments represent a protection to the bar owners and restaurant owners ultimately if this bill is passed. Thank you.
Thank you. Anyone else want to be recognized at this point in time? Councilman Nutter has made a motion. Is there a second. (Duly seconded.) SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR
It has been move and seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 000314AA be adopted. I believe a roll call is being asked for.
Madam President, not to be labor it, could you query Councilman Mariano as to the purpose of the roll call?
I just want everybody to stand up and see where they're voting on the amendment, Council President. Unlike Councilman Kenney, I think the bill isn't good and I think the amendment to the bill isn't good, although I appreciate all the hard work that Councilman Nutter has put into this. But as long as it's not a voluntary bill, it infringes on other people's rights. You know, we complain around here when the Administration sends us bills down at the last hour, and I know Councilman Nutter just worked this out and he was forthright with everything he's saying, but what's the rush?
Councilwoman Brown, you want to be recognized. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR
Thank you, Madam President. I would like to echo Councilman Kenney's comments. I think the amendments should be viewed at least at the minimum as a bridge between the two worlds and the amendments at the end of the day help the particular community that would be adversely affected, and that is the restaurant community.
Madam President, as someone who has been very involved in this process along with Councilman Nutter, although I'm not very happy about that, but unfortunately I put myself in the middle of this many months ago. Councilman Nutter and I had a very long meeting yesterday with Mike Driscol who is the president of the Tavern Owners Association in Philadelphia and he is bringing back a copy of these amendments to the industry folks for their review. Again, I think Councilman Kenney is correct. Although we're in support of the amendments, that doesn't necessarily mean that we would be support of the bill. We're waiting for a response from the industry. My guess SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR is that they will be quite pleased with most of what is being presented to them, but I also believe that they probably come back with some requests for adjustments and moderations or alterations to the amendments. So it's a work in progress, as far as I'm concerned. And I guess beside Councilman Nutter, I don't think anybody else has been closer to this bill than I have been. Thank you, Madam President.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
Think Councilman DiCicco is right. And I think one of the problems here is the forthrightness of Councilman DiCicco and even Councilman Kenney and Reynolds on this issue is that we're being told different things from the people in this industry and that is I think the reason why maybe the Councilman will hold this for another week until we find out exactly what the supporters or opponents -- you know, we're being told one thing and then I'm getting calls from something else. I promised these people I would stand with them on bill. I haven't been contacted by the aforementioned people that Councilman DiCicco SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR talked about. So I would call for a roll call vote. And if he wants to run it today and the amendments pass, fine.
Madam President, to offer another point of view, I'm basically opposed to these amendments, but I'm prepared to support them in the interest of moving forward on what is a very important health issue, and that's the basic substance of the bill sponsored by Councilman Nutter. So if there is a vote, I will be voting in favor of the amendments, although I'm against in general principles the various abatements that are being offered and would only consider them because if they're necessary as a tool to obtain this very important no smoking bill. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I, too, like Councilman Mariano am concerned about the various stories that I'm hearing with respect to these particular amendments. I also ask that the sponsor table this SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR amendment for a week so I can get some accurate information, not only from the industry, but from the administration as it relates to the tax implications associated with the rebate program. Thank you.
Thank you. Councilman Nutter, do you care to move forward?