Stated Meeting, September 23, 2004

And a resolution declaring October 2004 as Human Relations Month in the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

I move for the adoption of the resolution.

Do I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution declaring October as Don't Borrow Trouble Month.

The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution honoring Michael H. Reed.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution authorizing Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 61st Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I offer one bill and one resolution.

The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill. THE

An ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code related to sidewalk sales and vending in residential areas by adding a new provision prohibiting sidewalk sales and vending in the area bordered by and including two avenues, Stenton Avenue, Johnson Street and Mount Airy Avenue, off both sides.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to conduct public hearings to examine and analyze the community reentry process of ex-offenders and persons under authority of the criminal justice system, hear testimony and collect data on related public, private and community-based program is efforts.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The resolution will be referred to the Committee on Public Safety. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer nine bills and seven resolutions.

The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bills. THE

An ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of the Philadelphia Code related to tax rates, credits, and alternate tax computation for the business privilege tax by reducing certain tax rates, all under certain terms and conditions.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Business Privilege Taxes" by providing for a film production tax credit, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers, duties, and funding of an independent Board of Ethics, as approved by the resolution of City Council.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance repealing Chapter 2600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Standard of Conduct and Ethics" and enacting a new Chapter 2600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Standard of Conduct and Ethics."

This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance providing to the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposal set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to City leases, contracts, concession and the provisions of financial assistance, fixing the date of a special election for such purpose, prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Contracts and Procurement" by adding provisions regulating the process by which the City awards professional service contracts and other non-competitive bid contracts and prohibiting persons from entering into such contracts or from receiving City financial assistance if they or certain related parties have made certain contributions to elected City officials or candidates for certain offices, all under certain terms and conditions.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending Chapter 20-700 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Defense and Indemnification by amending the terms and conditions under which the City provides defense and indemnification to its officers and employees in criminal matters, including grand jury investigations and by requiring certain reports by the City Solicitor concerning such representation by City officers and employees, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposal set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the date by which the Mayor must submit to Council his operating budget message, proposed operating budget ordinance, and proposed capital budget and capital program and the date by which the Planning Commission must prepare and submit to the Mayor its recommended capital budget and capital program.

May I ask the Chief Clerk is that a bill or a resolution? THE

That's a bill.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending Chapter 21-1100 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Community Development" by specifying the date by which a final community development plan must submitted to Council for approval, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers, and duties of an independent Board of Ethics to provide for annual appropriations for the Board of Ethics and providing for the submission of the amendment to electors of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter -- I'm sorry, that's City Charter. That simply will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to City leases, contracts, concessions and provision of financial assistance and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

This will also be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And a resolution proposing an amendment to Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the date by which the Mayor must submit to Council his operating budget message, proposed operating budget ordinance and proposed capital budget and capital program and date by which the Planning Commission must prepare and submit to the Mayor its recommended capital budget.

This resolution will also be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And a resolution congratulated W.B. Saul High School's nursery landscape team for their first place finish at the Pennsylvania State Future Farmers of the America convention.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Thank you, Madam President. I move 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

A resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on the importance of public transportation to the Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania region, to evaluate the need increased dedicated state funding for public transit and to review strategies to enhance coordinated and comprehensive transportation policy and planning.

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Thank you, Madam President. I move 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities. THE

And a resolution calling upon the Mayor to submit to Council his annual budget message, proposed operating and capital budget, proposed five-year plan and any proposed accompanying revenue measures at the earliest practicable date and in no event later than the last Thursday in January.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Thank you, Madam President. I move 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City deeds located in the 38th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Thank you, Madam President. I move 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer three resolutions this afternoon.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution. THE

A resolution honoring and commending Ione Nash for her dedication to the Philadelphia dance community.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution authorizing the City Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the City Council's Committee on Education to hold joint hearings regarding the fund for children that was created through the City's negotiations to authorize the construction of the Lincoln Financial Field and Citizen's Bank Park.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the requested Committees. THE

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Committee on Education to hold joint hearings on the state of young people in the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the requested committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill and one resolution.

The Clerk will please read the title of the bill. THE

An ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code relating to tax rates, credits, and alternate tax computation for the business privilege tax by reducing certain tax rates, all under certain terms and conditions.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to review the findings and recommendations of the Philadelphia 21st Century Economic Development Summit.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted and will be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.

Madam President, I offer no bills or resolutions today.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer seven bills and six resolutions.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill. THE

An ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Public Places Prohibited Conduct" by adding a new section prohibiting the operation of electrical personal assistant mobility devices on sidewalk, public property, and private property.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

An ordinance amending the Philadelphia Code to add requirements and prohibitions relating to motorized scooters including amending title 9 entitled "Regulation of Business trades and professions" to define motorized scooters to provide for the regulation of sales of motorized scooters and to provide penalties for violations.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005 within the general fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the Fire Department.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Wheatsheaf Lane, Butler Street, Frankford Avenue and Valetta Street.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 146 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Morse Street from Beach Street to Allen Street.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Salter Street from Third Street to Orianna Street.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending Section 9-208 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Sidewalk Cafes" by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained on Ninth Street, both sides, between Christian Street and Federal Street, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 31st Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 1st Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair again recognizes 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 1st, 2nd, 31st and 39th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes 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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 1st, 5th, and 39th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Again, the Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Thank you, Madam President. 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to investigate the Philadelphia Fire Department's proposed deployment and in furtherance of such investigation authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.

The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Thank you, Madam President. 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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the Committee of the Whole. THE

And a resolution designating the week of Monday, October 4, 2004 through Monday, October 11, 2004 as Christopher Columbus Week in celebration of the festivities commemorating Columbus historic journey to the new world.

The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Thank you, Madam President. I wanted to make note that that resolution is being introduced on behalf of yourself and myself and signed all Members of City Council.

Thank you. Would you move for the adoption please.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Madam President, I have three bills.

The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill. THE

An ordinance authorizing the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to construct, and the Fox Chase Rockledge Business Association to maintain a Welcome to Fox Chase sign in the Fox Chase Traffic Island located between Hasbrook and Oxford Avenues.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending Bill No. 040602 approved July 1, 2004, relating the Fiscal 2005 Capital Budget, by reenacting certain appropriations made in that ordinance for improvements to existing recreation facilities.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending Bill No. 040603 approved July 1, 2004 relating to the Fiscal 2005 to 2010 Capital Program by reenacting certain appropriations for improvements to existing recreation facilities for Fiscal Year 2005, and by making certain technical amendments.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Thank you, Madam President. I have three bills and six resolutions.

The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill. THE

An ordinance enacting a new Chapter 19-3400 of the Philadelphia Code authorizing the Board of Revision of Taxes to grant tax deferrals to longtime owner-occupants of certain properties in the City of Philadelphia.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code entitled service business by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation on real residential blocks and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And an ordinance amending Chapter 10-2600 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes" to provide for an exemption from the tax on gross receipts for certain new business, under certain terms and conditions.

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 18th, 29th, 32nd, 37th and 43rd Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. THE

And a resolution approving 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.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

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.)

Those opposed? (No response.)