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Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 31, 2007

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 31, 2007

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Councilman Savage

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

Chief Clerk

To the President and members of the Council of City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 040904, entitled "An Ordinance 5/31/07 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS Amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code," entitled "Regulation of Business, Trades and Provisions," by adding a new chapter requiring dentists to post and distribute certain information concerning the use of mercury in dental procedures and requiring dentists to install systems that permit the recycling of mercury waste, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Savage.

Councilman Savage

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040974. 5/31/07 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS

Council President Verna

Do I hear a second? (Motion seconded.)

Council President Verna

It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our first-reading calendar for today. * * * 5/31/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION

Council President Verna

The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the first-reading calendar.

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 070229, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070386, 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 Burholme Avenue, Napfle Avenue, Hartel Avenue, Hasbrook Avenue, Central Avenue, and Shellmire Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. 5/31/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070396, entitled "An Ordinance to Amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of St. Joseph's University," by allowing for the expansion of the Alumni Memorial Field House, the Capetown Student Center, and the Learning Center.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070397, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code Relating to Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-700, entitled "Recreational District," by adding new sections, entitled "Passive Recreation District" and "Active Recreation District."

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 070398, entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps," by 5/31/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area in the vicinity of Benjamin Rush State Park.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 040904, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code," entitled "Regulation of Business, Trades and Provisions," by adding a new chapter requiring dentists to post and distribute certain information concerning the use of mercury in dental procedures and requiring dentists to install systems that permit the recycling of mercury waste.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. * * * 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR

Council President Verna

The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the second-reading and final-passage calendar to be considered today.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today, our calendar starts on where we will consider Bill No. 070015-A. The next bill to be considered will be on . We will consider the bottom two, Bill No, 's 070220 and 221. We will consider all of the bills on , Bill No.'s 070014, 15, 16 will be amended, 18 and 19. And, finally, on , we will consider the second two bills, Bill No.'s 070261 and 070367, which is to be amended. All other bills will be held.

Council President Verna

5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Thank you very much. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 070015-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 19-1301 of the Philadelphia Code relating to real-estate taxes imposed by the City, and Section 19-1801 of the Philadelphia Code, relating to real-estate taxes imposed by the School District of Philadelphia, by shifting an additional portion of the real-estate tax from the City to the School District of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different occasions, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Campbell?

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee?

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly?

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos?

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Savage?

Councilman Savage

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna? 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070022.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into use and lease agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Campbell?

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee?

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly?

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos?

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Savage?

Councilman Savage

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 070221.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance constituting the Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Campbell?

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke? 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee?

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly?

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill? 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos?

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Savage?

Councilman Savage

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 070114.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six fiscal years 2008 to 2013, inclusive.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Campbell?

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee?

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly?

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos?

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Reynolds-Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Savage?

Councilman Savage

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070115.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2008 Capital Budget.

Council President Verna

This 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR bill having been read on two different days, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Campbell?

Councilwoman Campbell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee?

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Kelly?

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos?

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. 5/31/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR

Chief Clerk

Councilman Savage?

Councilman Savage

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?