And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 14th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution memorializing Council's intent that if the Mayor commits to the expenditure, solely for the purposes related to the installation of a City-wide surveillance camera system, of the $10 million appropriation that would be made available to the General Fund through enactment of Bill Nos. 070545 and 070546, then Council will enact those bills at the earliest possible date.
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 Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area.
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 Kelly.
Thank you, Madam President. I think Councilman Clarke has introduced enough resolutions for all of us today. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Madam President, I'd like to introduce one resolution today and I'd like to speak on it, please.
A resolution rescinding Philadelphia City Council Resolution No. 070551, "Urging Philadelphia to adopt status as a Pro-Choice City," as adopted by Philadelphia City Council on June 7, 2007.
Madam President, as a request from Councilwoman Tasco, Resolution 070551 "whereas" five where it refers to special interests, that has been stricken. I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. Councilman Kenney, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?
Eventually. I don't know if Councilman Rizzo has anything else to say.
Thank you, Madam President. Last week in the midst of the confusion of our amending the budget and trying to find $10 million worth of additional support for the School District and all the other things we were doing, we had an opportunity to vote on a resolution that was sponsored by Councilwoman Brown, and I voted for that resolution. And I believe in a woman's right to choose, but I'm angry with myself for not abstaining, because I violated my own belief in the position I hold and, that is, that that position is personal and private. The decision to make reproductive choices are personal and private. Religious beliefs are personal and private. And in many ways, we publicized that privacy and probably should not have done so. If I had abstained last week, we wouldn't be sitting here talking about this resolution today and it would have been gone. I believe in a woman's right to choose. That's my personal and private belief. I would simply like to go back to where we were before last week and make this a personal and private matter between a woman and her doctor, her family or whoever else she chooses to bring into that decision, but it's not something I think we should have forced on the public at large. Thank you.
Thank you. Councilman Rizzo made a motion and it was seconded. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
Thank you. 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. Madam President, the Committee on Rules reports three bills with a favorable recommendation.
I believe were there two bills with no recommendation? Pat?
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 070370, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, to revise parking regulations in an area bounded by Broad Street, Carpenter Street, 13th Street, Kimball Street, South 12th Street and Washington Avenue"; and Bill No. 070371, 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 Broad Street, Carpenter Street, South 13th Street, Kimball Street, South 12th Street and Washington Avenue"; and Bill No. 070463, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue, 20th Street, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 21st Street," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended this day to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 070463.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as this day of Bill No. 070463. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Bill Nos. 070370 and 070371 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Law and Government.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Law and Government reports one bill and one resolution with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 070459, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating the office of the Inspector General"; and Resolution No. 070474, entitled "A resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the office of the Inspector General," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills and resolutions 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. 070459. (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 reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 070474 will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. 6/14/07 - STATED - 1ST READING The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 070266, an ordinance amending Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulated Uses," by adding a definition for "Gun Shop" and designating gun shops as regulated uses, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 070463, 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 Pennsylvania Avenue, 20th Street, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 21st Street."
And Bill No. 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING 070459, an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating the office of the Inspector General.
The Chair agrees. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar: They are , Bill Nos. 070224 and 225. On , Bill No. 070002. , Bill Nos. 070372 and 125. , Bill Nos. 070170, 230, 260 and 262. , Bill Nos. 070368, 387, 388 and 393. , Bill Nos. 070401, 402 and 431. , 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Bill No. 070440. , Bill No. 070337. , Bill Nos. 070430, 434, 438 and 446. , Bill Nos. 070447, 448, 452 and 454. , Bill Nos. 070455, 466, 468, 506 and 462. , Bill Nos. 070263, 265, 267, 270 and 305. , Bill Nos. 070334, 341, 369, 389 and 392. , Bill Nos. 070399, 433, 439, 441 and 443. , Bill Nos. 070444, 445, 449, 450 and 451. , Bill Nos. 070453, 460, 461, 464 and 465. , Bill Nos. 070467, 504, 505, 508, 509. , Bill Nos. 070510, 268, 269, 272 and 307. And, finally, , Bill Nos. 070394, 189 and 308.
Do I hear a second on Councilwoman Blackwell's motion? (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the bill numbers just read by 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilwoman Blackwell. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. We will consider the Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. In addition to the bills being considered on the Consent Agenda, Bill Nos., starting with , 070116-AA. , 060342, Resolution 060485, which is to be amended. , Bill No. 060474, which is to be amended. , Bill No. 070005. , Bill No. 070236. , Bill Nos. 070342, 049 and 151. , Bill No. 070435. 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING , Bill Nos. 070436, 360 and 340. And, finally, , Resolution No. 070411 to be amended, 070395 to be amended, and 070273. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. We will consider today's Consent Agenda shortly. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on the Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without debate, the bill will be immediately removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on our Regular and Final Passage Calendar. At this time, I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of the bills on the Consent Agenda.
Bill No. 070224, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 305 by placing on the City Plan Edgemont Street from 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Juniata Street to Berkshire Street; and Bill No. 070225, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 187 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally opened portion of Belgrade Street; and Bill No. 070002, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Orthodox Street, Garden Street, Lefevre Street, Richmond Street, Buckius Street and the Delaware River; and Bill No. 070372, an ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University; and Bill No. 070125, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING amount not to exceed $7,500,000; and Bill No. 070170, 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 the Lutheran Settlement House; and Bill No. 070230, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds Deposits, Investments," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Citibank; and Bill No. 070260, 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 $1,400,000 to assist in the redevelopment of the Roosevelt Boulevard and Bustleton Avenue area; and Bill No. 070262, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an amount not to exceed $2,900,000 to assist in the development of Nueva Esperanza II; and Bill No. 070368, an ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Budget providing for the expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works; and Bill No. 070387, an ordinance authorizing the Secretary of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file an application for a Community Development Block Grant; and Bill No. 070388, 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 $400,000; and Bill No. 070393, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to assist in the conversion of the former Wills Eye Hospital of Philadelphia; and Bill No. 070410, 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 the North Philadelphia Health System; and Bill No. 070402, 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 the Old Metropolitan Opera House; and Bill No. 070431, an ordinance approving the budget for Fiscal Year 2008 for the expenditures of proceeds of certain bonds issued by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development; and Bill No. 070440, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING 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 Pleasant Playground; and Bill No.
070337, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority a deed known as 214-232 Diamond Street; and Bill No. 070430, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to lease or convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development in an area generally bounded by Penrose Ferry Road to the north, Hog Island Road to the east and I-95 to the southwest; and Bill No. 070434, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and for nominal consideration a deed located 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING in the general vicinity of the intersection of Penrose Ferry Road and Fort Mifflin Road; and Bill No. 070438, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, a deed conveying fee simple title to parcels of land, with the building and improvements, located on the southwest side of East Tioga Street; and Bill No. 070446, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property a deed conveying fee simple title known as 234 Diamond Street and 2052 to 64 North Philip Street; and Bill No. 070447, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement leasing by PAID to the City of a certain building known as the Tower Building; and Bill No. 070448, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, certain tracts of land known as 1043 to 47 North Front Street; and Bill No. 070452, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to sublease with Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development as tenant for office space at 1101 Market Street; and Bill No. 070454, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property a deed conveying fee simple title located in an area bounded by North Front Street, Wildey Street, Leopard Street and Richmond Street; and Bill No. 070455, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, for the City's use of space located on the 3rd Floor of the Curtis Center, 601 Walnut Street; and Bill No. 070466, an ordinance 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to terminate and extinguish an easement to the three-foot-wide alleyway abutting the rear of several City-owned properties; and Bill No. 070468, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, between the Philadelphia Municipal Authority and the City of Philadelphia for the City's use of certain office space located at Two Penn Center Plaza; and Bill No. 070506, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property a deed conveying fee simple title located at the southeast corner of Market and 33rd Streets; and Bill No. 070462, an ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission to enter into a Master Ground Lease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and the Barnes Foundation, all under certain terms and conditions; and 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Bill No. 070263, an ordinance authorizing Northern Star Development to construct, own and maintain multi-level bays, under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070265, an ordinance authorizing and directing and placing upon City Plan No. 271 a certain variable width right-of-way for water main purposes, drainage purposes and gas main purposes on the southerly side of Brown Street; and Bill No. 070267, an ordinance amending Section 12-918 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking for Car Sharing Organizations"; and Bill No.
070270, an ordinance authorizing the Wissahickon Hills Civic Association to construct, own and maintain a sign on the traffic island of Acorn Street; and Bill No. 070305, an ordinance granting permission to Peggy Jones for the purpose of supplying electrical 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING service and telephone service to the said newsstand; and Bill No. 070334, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 020429, approved November 13, 2002, for drainage purposes, water main purposes and gas main purposes; and Bill No. 070341, an ordinance amending Section 10-611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Behavior," within the Fourth Councilmanic District; and Bill No. 070369, an ordinance amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes," under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070389, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 149 within an area bounded by Willow Grove Avenue, Towanda Street, Springfield Avenue and a 50-foot right-of-way for gas main purposes; and 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Bill No. 070392, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271, under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070399, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 050142, approved May 4, 2005, by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein; and Bill No. 070433, an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers Markets," on the west side of the 300 block of South 25th Street; and Bill No. 070439, an ordinance amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," by adding a new chapter providing for the regulation of portable on-demand storage units; and Bill No. 070441, an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers Markets," in front of the Wyck House and 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Garden; and Bill No. 070443, an ordinance authorizing the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to construct, own and maintain raised planter clusters; and Bill No. 070444, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 345, all under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070445, an ordinance authorizing the paving of "O" Street from Wingohocking Street to Cayuga Street; and Bill No. 070449, an ordinance authorizing Thomas Jefferson University to construct, own and maintain street signs, light bollards, bike racks and trash receptacles; and Bill No. 070450, an ordinance granting permission to Nella Genovese to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; and Bill No. 070451, an ordinance amending Section 9-604 of The 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse Collection," by requiring that dumpster lids remain closed at all times; and Bill No. 070453, an ordinance granting permission to Alia Banna and Jerry Roseman, owner of the property 852 2nd Street, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; and Bill No. 070460, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 384, under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070461, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Dahlia Drive, Sunflower Drive, Arbours Way, Marigold Lane, Veronica Lane, Honeysuckle Court, Foxglove Lane, Iris Lane, Bluebell Court, Mimosa Drive and Wildflower Way; and Bill No. 070464, an ordinance granting permission to Manpants, owner of Johnny Brendas Tavern, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; and Bill No. 070465, an ordinance 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING granting permission to Diane Guzman to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; and Bill No. 070467, an ordinance granting permission to Howard Foreman to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; and Bill No.
070504, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197, under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070505, an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers Markets," on the northwest corner of 9th and Montrose Streets; and Bill No. 070508, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44, under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070509, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 206 for water main purposes and sewer purposes; and Bill No. 070510, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 206 for gas main purposes; and Bill No. 070268, an ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," all under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070269, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," all under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070272, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places - Prohibited Conduct," all under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070307, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places - Prohibited Conduct," all under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 070394, an ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission, the Executive Director of Fairmount Park for further sublease to Historic Philadelphia, commonly referred to as Franklin Square; and Bill No. 070189, an ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by providing that all persons shall wear protective gloves and wear suitable head covering or hair restraint to protect the food from contamination; and Bill No. 070308, an ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by requiring semi-annual inspections of mobile food vendors and providing for fees, all under certain terms and conditions. 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I have to leave on Council business and I'd like to leave my vote on all bills as aye.
Thank you. Leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Madam President, I'd like to also be excused, voting aye on all bills and resolutions and amendments.
Thank you. Leave will be granted. The bills just read have been read on two different days. The question 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING for each bill now is shall the bills pass finally. The Clerk shall call the roll, and upon being called, each Councilmember shall vote on each of the bills nay or aye or indicate those bills for which the member is voting aye and those bills for which the member is voting nay. At this time, I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call the roll.
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye on all 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING bills.
Councilman Rizzo, Councilman Savage, Councilwoman Tasco voting aye on all bills. Council President Verna.
Aye on all bills. A majority of the members having voted in the affirmative for each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. I would now ask the Chief Clerk to please read the other bills that are on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
Bill No. 070116-AA, an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2008.
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.
Councilman Rizzo, Savage, Tasco voting aye. Council President Verna. 6/14/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes.
Bill No. 060342, 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, Columbus Street, the Delaware River and Shackamaxon Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call the roll.
Councilman Rizzo, Savage and Tasco are voting aye. 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.
I'm sorry. Would you change my vote? I'm voting no on these two -- on this bill, on 432.