COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 8, 2006 12:55 p.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN MICHAEL A. NUTTER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN JUAN RAMOS COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, CHIEF CLERK V A R A L L O Incorporated Litigation Support Services Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215.561.2220 215.567.2670
Good afternoon. I note that the hour has finally come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Council will please 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 asks Deacon Councilman Juan Ramos to give our invocation this afternoon. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Everyone rises.)
Let us pray. At any time, the receptiveness of your heart will determine your response to God's word. If your heart is hardened by the sin of bitterness, unforgiveness, you will be unable to accept the message from God. Though you hear the words of the message, you will remain unchanged. The condition of your on how you cultivate it. Though it's receptive to a word from God yesterday, this does not guarantee it is receptive today. Daily prepare your heart for the word God has for you. Heavenly Father, on this your day, guide us in the deliberations before us. Pour your grace of wisdom, patience and tolerance upon us. Only you are almighty and for thee we say, praise the Lord and all his works. Amen.
Amen. The Chair thanks Deacon Councilman Ramos. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 1, 2006, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. We move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 1st be approved. (Duly seconded.)
The noise level is entirely too high. Those having personal conversations, I ask you to do so in the corridor. Thank you very much. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 1st, 2006 stand approved. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 1st, 2006 is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. There are no requests for leaves of absence on the part of the Majority.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, the three republicans are here and accounted for. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize 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 next order of business is that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor 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, I am pleased to advise you that on June 8, 2006, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 25, 2006, except Bill No. 050795, and I am herewith returning to you as disapproved Bill No. 050795; and I'm transmitting for the considerable of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area; and redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Convention Center Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the action of the Boards of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to Parcel E-24 located at 3275 South 76th Street in the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to grant the owner of 3201 South 74th Street an easement across a portion of a certain parcel of land adjacent to 70th Street; and An ordinance approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read any other communications in her possession.
Thank you. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit the immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer three resolutions and one bill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for mandatory Budget Stabilization Reserve; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; and A resolution authorizing the City Council's Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold public hearings to investigate the benefits and practicality of purchasing teleconferencing equipment to use at City Council hearings.
And a resolution thanking the distinguished members of the United States Olympic Committee for their interest in the City of Philadelphia as a possible site for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a mandatory Budget Stabilization Reserve, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
The Chair again recognizes Councilman Kenney. Oh, it's a ballot question. I'm sorry. This will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce two bills and three resolutions on your behalf and one bill and one resolution on my behalf.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Section 4 of an ordinance, Bill No. 050059, approved July 8, 2005, authorizing the establishment of the Housing Trust Fund by requiring that the Housing Trust Fund Oversight Board make its funding recommendations to both City Council and the Office of Housing and Community Development.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant the owner of 3201 South 74th Street an easement across a portion of a certain parcel of land adjacent to 70th Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area.
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 please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving the action of the Boards of the Philadelphia Development Industrial Corporation and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to sell parcel E-24 located at 3275 South 76th Street.
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.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving, with conditions, the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off premises: The Sit-Down Corporation, 2200 North Broad Street.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
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.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I have one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area.
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 please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer two resolutions and I'd like to speak very briefly on the resolution co-sponsored by Councilman Clarke and Councilman Michael Nutter.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution calling upon the Mayor to appoint a Parks and Recreation Funding Task Force.
Thank you, Madam President. I simply want to update and say that Councilman Clarke and I continue to be actively engaged in both discussions and negotiations about our City's two separate uncoordinated tax-funded park system in the City where we're trying to support one. Discussions continue to happen at all levels with a number of organizational stakeholders, and the good news is that there has been tremendous progress over the last 12 months. An enormous amount of efficiencies have been achieved, thus eliminating overspending, a lot of duplication of services and some redundancy of functions. So going forward, we know that as we move towards additional agreements, we have to begin to discuss funding in a very comprehensive way, thus the need for this resolution and the request for a task force. Thank you, Madam President.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing and supporting the 12th Annual AIDS Education Month during June 2006.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer three resolutions. One resolution is on behalf of the 7th Councilmanic District.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution honoring and recognizing Joseph Cairone for 33 years of dedicated service to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania on the event of his retirement.
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 please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Convention Center Renewal Area.
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 please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the third resolution.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 37th 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 seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area.
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please 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.
Thank you very much. The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Rules reports six 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 Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 060290, 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 Poplar Street and Delaware Avenue"; and Bill No. 060342, 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 and Shackamaxon Street"; and 060344, 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 and Spring Garden Street"; and Bill No. 060444, 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 the Montgomery County Line and Red Lion Road"; and Bill No. 060445, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University by allowing for the construction of new buildings to be used for the Fox School of Business and Management"; and Bill No. 060446, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of for the construction of a new building to be used as the Tyler School of Art.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 060290, 060342, 060344, 060444, 060445 and 060446. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. 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 read by the Chief Clerk. 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. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports out 14 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. 051142, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with Budget in an amount not to exceed $3,600,000 to assist in the development of Billy Penn Warehouse"; and Bill No. 060227, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Payroll Deductions,' to add the German-American Firefighters Association to the list of designated payees"; and Bill No. 060242, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to assist in the development of Impact Services"; and Bill No. 060245, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an amount not to exceed $2,575,000 to assist in the development of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America"; and 060375, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an aggregate amount not to exceed $3 million to assist in the development of St. Agnes Medical Center"; and Bill No. 060377, entitled "An ordinance to further amend Bill No. 050792, entitled 'An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works'"; and Bill No. 060378, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2007 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works"; and Bill No. 060381, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of amount not to exceed $2,500,000 to assist in the development of LaSalle University Science and Technology Center"; and Bill No. 060387, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'City Funds,' to receive City deposits to be used to meet City payroll expenses"; and Bill No. 060394, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an amount not to exceed $2 million to assist in the development of WHYY Learning Lab"; and Bill No. 060348, entitled "An ordinance removing a portion of a property in the 65th Ward of the City of Philadelphia in the vicinity of Delaware River from the Philadelphia Keystone Opportunity Zone"; and Bill No. 060469, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Code, entitled 'City Funds,' by amending certain requirements of City depositories"; and Bill No. 060473, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an amount not to exceed $1 million to assist in the development of Citywide Youth Mini Mall"; and Bill No. 060499, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City, to file an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant, 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. 051142, 060227, 242, 245, 375, 377, 378, 381, 387, 394, 438, 469, 473 and 499. (Duly seconded.)
It has moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a report from the Committee on Appropriations and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless.
Thank you, Madam Chair. The Joint Committee on Appropriations and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless report one bill out 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 Joint Committee on Appropriation and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless, to which was referred Bill No. 060475, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Housing Trust Fund from offices, departments, boards and commissions 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. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill 060475. (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 read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will please say 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 Councilman Clarke 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 seven bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 060314, entitled "An of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority the first and second floors of the building located 5201 Old York Road"; and Bill No. 060336, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located 1213 and 19 South 15th Street"; and Bill No. 060338, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development deeds located on the northwest corner of 3rd and Fairmount Avenue"; and Bill No. 060390, entitled "An ordinance approving the lease amendment between the Philadelphia Gas Works and for certain premises located 1137 Chestnut Street"; and Bill No. 060434, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, acting on behalf of the City, to purchase from La France Company all interests in the parcel of property known as 8425 Executive Avenue"; and Bill No. 060440, entitled "An ordinance consenting to the assignment of Area II cable television franchise from Time Warner, Inc. to Time Warner New York Cable"; and Bill No. 060470, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located at 1328 Race Street in the City of Philadelphia for further conveyance, at nominal consideration, to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for use in the expansion of Center," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills 060314, 060336, 060338, 060390, 060434, 060440 and 060470. (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 read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will please 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 Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports 11 bills out 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 Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 060435, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the trustees of the construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge over and across Convention Avenue"; and Bill No. 060436, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 105 by striking and vacating Sloan Street from Fairmount Avenue to Aspen Street"; and Bill No. 060437, entitled, "An ordinance authorizing the paving of Sloan Street"; and Bill No. 060439, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Temple University, 1601 North Broad Street, to construct an overhead pedestrian bridge crossing 1400 block of West Tioga Street"; and Bill No. 060443, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 030347, approved July 31, 2003, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades,' by extending the period for compliance with authorization conditions therein'"; and Bill No. 060447, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Traffic Code,' to limit the period for collection of certain parking violation penalties"; and Bill No. 060467, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the owner of 7252 Marsden Street to construct, own and maintain an addition to the south public sidewalk of Cottman Avenue"; and Bill No. 060468, entitled, "An ordinance authorizing the paving of Epiphany Place"; and Bill No. 060471, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 bounded by Broad Street, Race Street and 13th Street"; and Bill No. 060472, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, its successors and assigns, to construct, own and maintain an 13th Street between Race Street and Arch Street"; and Bill No. 060500, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 010268, approved August 31, 2001, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the vacating of River Road,' by extending the time for compliance with authorization conditions therein," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Again, 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 today of the 11 bills that have just been read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk. 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 recalling Bill No. 060313. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
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 at (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski. All right. You have it.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 060313, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1619 of The Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled 'Frankford Avenue Special District Controls,' by adding parking requirements for the district, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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 please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. 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 resolution adopted June 8, 2006 Bill No. 060313.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 060313 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. 060313 was passed has been reconsidered. The Chair recognizes
Madam President, I offer an amendment to Bill No. 060313. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 060313 be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 060313 has been amended. This bill will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The next order of business is 6/8/06 - STATED - 1ST READING the consideration of the Calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 060290, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations within an area bounded by Poplar Street and Delaware Avenue.
And Bill No. 060342, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations within an area bounded by Delaware Avenue and Shackamaxon Street.
And Bill No. 060344, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations within an area bounded by Delaware Avenue and Spring Garden Street. 6/8/06 - STATED - 1ST READING