And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area.
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.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of a portion of the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area.
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.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of a portion of the Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
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.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of a portion of the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area.
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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of a portion of the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 23, 24 and 25.
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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Madam President. On my behalf I introduce one resolution, which I'd like to speak on briefly, and on behalf of Councilman Savage, I offer one bill and five resolutions.
Thank you. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read, I guess, Councilman Greenlee's resolution first.
A resolution in support of HR 800 and S 1041 Employee Free Choice Act.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you, Madam President. I want to quickly note that even though this is called the Employee Free Choice Act, it has nothing to do with the issue that we dealt with last week or will probably be dealing with in a few minutes. What this bill does is strengthen workers' freedom to choose a union, and by doing that, you're really strengthening America's middle class. It's a bipartisan coalition in Congress supporting this, and it basically levels the playing field for workers and employers. And if I could just quickly note that in the audience in their very bright yellow shirts are members of the FLCIA, both many members that we know well and then some of the interns from that fine organization. So I thank them for their support. And, again, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. (Applause.)
Oh, I'm sorry, Councilwoman. I forgot the Councilman was introducing bills for Councilman Savage.
A resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating Tony Figliola and the Holy Ghost Prep Forensics Program on their incredible and impressive winning history in high school level debate and speech competitions.
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.)
And a resolution approving an amendment to the redevelopment contract of an additional portion of the Frankford Creek Urban Renewal Area.
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.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
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.)
And a resolution authorizing the use of Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds for the acquisition of 4204 to 14 Kensington Avenue.
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.)
And a resolution amending Resolution No. 070405, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2008.
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.)
And an ordinance amending Bill No. 040595, approved June 15, 2005, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code," to prohibit certain towing upon establishments of a rotational towing system.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution amending Resolution No. 070405, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2008.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolutions.
A resolution approving the final plan for the establishment of the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District as set forth in Exhibit "A" to Bill No. 070005.
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.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 11th and 13th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer two resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolutions.
A resolution approving the final plan for the continuation of the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the South Central Urban 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 say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer three resolutions, one on your behalf and one bill co-sponsored by Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by adding a new section requiring that contracts for new construction or major renovations of buildings.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing Council President to appoint Fred Barnett to serve on the Board of Directors of Wireless Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution calling on the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings on adopting a City-wide Energy Conservation Education campaign.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
An a resolution urging the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact House Bill No. 611 which makes filing false claims of child abuse a misdemeanor and commends Representative Ronald Waters and all the Representatives who have co-sponsored this bill and taken a leadership role in this matter.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer two resolutions. I would like to speak briefly on the second resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the study of lending disparities recently released by the City Treasurer.
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 will be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
And a resolution calling for the appointment of an Integrity Officer for the Council of the City of Philadelphia who shall advise members of Council and their staff on issues related to ethics.
Thank you, Madam President. On May 15th, voters in the democratic primary nominated one of our former colleagues to become Mayor. A crucial part of his platform was his work on ethics reform in this Council. On May 15th, voters also expressed support for the leadership this Council as a body has shown on ethics reform, and as we move forward, this Council should continue to lead and not just follow. But Council must further develop its own capacity to lead in this newer era of ethics reform. It should be made clear that City Council is not just another department or agency within the executive or the administrative branches of government. City Council is in fact a separate branch of government. We establish our own rules of governance. We have our own ethics committee. We should have our own integrity officer. An integrity officer would advise members and staff, refer appropriate matters to our ethics committee and work cooperatively as a liaison with other ethics-related offices, boards and commissions. As I said, City Council is not just a department or agency, but a separate branch of government, a self-governing branch that deserves its own integrity officer. So 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.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Campbell.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bills.
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.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the removal or immobilization of vehicles illegally parked in reserved spaces for the physically handicapped.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Yes, Madam President. I offer two resolutions, and I would just like to say for the record that I had circulated a third resolution and while I had a majority of members supporting it, it had nowhere near the broad support that I had hoped for and would only have introduced it had it had that broad support. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution calling upon the appropriate City agencies to enforce the provisions of Section 11-104 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to curb cuts providing access to Area Shopping Districts.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Streets and Services to conduct hearings on street resurfacing and repaving practices and standards of performance.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
Councilman, did you want that to be referred to committee?
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution appointing Terry D'Alessandro to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Larry Steinberg to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Ron Bowlan to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
This resolution will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Edward Goldberg to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Allan Domb to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Joseph Zuritzky to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
This resolution will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Natalye Paquin to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Robert Lane to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Alan Kalish to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Barbara Potts, Esquire to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing Judith Eden to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing John C. Connors to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing George Burrell to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.