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Minutes

Stated Meeting, April 26, 2001

Philadelphia City CouncilApr 26, 2001

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Ms. Rafferty

An ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "The INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS Philadelphia Building and Construction Occupancy Code," by amending Section B-3313, entitled "Removal of Waste Material," all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Ms. Rafferty

And an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction Occupancy Code," by amending Section B 3302.0, entitled "Construction Documents and Special Permits" by adding provisions for the dumping of waste materials, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.

Ms. Rafferty

And an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Hilton Street, both sides, from 12th Street to Germantown Avenue.

Council President Verna

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Ms. Rafferty

And an ordinance revising a parking regulation on Aspen Street, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS north side, 22md Street to Croskey Street, Aspen Street, south side, 22nd Street to a point 200 feet west of 22nd Street, Aspen Street, south side, 23rd Street to a point 150 feet east of 23rd Street.

Council President Verna

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Ms. Rafferty

And an ordinance amending section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 970818) approved April 13, 1998, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the direction and revision of lines grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58."

Council President Verna

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

Councilman Rizzo

Madam President, no bills or resolutions today. And Councilman Longstreth is with us.

Council President Verna

I know, I understand that. You have no bills or resolutions? At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth. Do you have any bills or resolutions, Councilman, to introduce today? REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

Councilman Longstreth

(Inaudible, off-mic.)

Council President Verna

The next order of business is reports from committees. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a for a report from the Committee of the Whole.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee of the Whole reports out six resolutions with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The clerk please read the report.

Ms. Rafferty

To the President and members of the Council of the City Council of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole Council, to which was referred: Resolution No. 010077, a resolution appointing Sarah Nasuti to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia; And Resolution 010078, a resolution appointing Michael Esbensen to the Board of REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia; And Resolution 010079, a resolution appointing Dan McGowan to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia; And Resolution 010080, a resolution appointing Stuart Simon to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia; And Resolution 010081, a resolution appointing Ann Verber to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia; And Resolution 010082, a resolution appointing Alvin H. Plumer to the Board of Directors of the South Street/Headhouse District of Philadelphia; respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Thank you. Resolution No.'s 010077, 010078, 010079, 010080, 010081, and 010082 will be placed FIRST-READING CALENDAR at end of today's calendar. That concludes reports from committees.

Council President Verna

The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The clerk will please read the bill on the first-reading calendar for today.

Ms. Rafferty

Bill No. 010061, an ordinance constituting the Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as amended and supplemented, authorizing the Bond Committee, or a majority of them, to issue and sell at either public or private sale in one or more series or subseries Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. The bill read by the clerk will be placed on the second-reading and final-passage calendar for our next session of Council. That concludes the first-reading calendar. SECOND-READING CALENDAR

Council President Verna

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

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Bill No. 000278-A will be amended. Bill No. 010070, 010122, 010151, 010180, 010182, 010192, 010195, and 010196 are being reported out for a second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.

Council President Verna

Councilwoman, did you read Bill No. 010070?

Councilwoman Blackwell

I thought I did. I thought I read it.

Council President Verna

Very well, fine, that's fine. That's all right, Councilwoman.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The first bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 000278-A. The clerk will please read the title of the bill. SECOND-READING - BILL 000278-A

Ms. Rafferty

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Amusement Businesses," by amending Section 9-703, entitled "Dance Halls and Dances," to provide for the licensing and registration of nightclub operators, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

I move for the adoption of the amendment.

Council President Verna

Excuse me?

Councilman Mariano

I wasn't paying attention, I admit it. Councilman O'Neill was telling me things.

Council President Verna

I beg your pardon.

Councilman Mariano

I want to rat out Councilman O'Neill; he was taking my attention away from the matter. I'm sorry.

Council President Verna

I believe you want to move for the adoption.

Councilman Mariano

Yes, I want to move for the adoption of the amendment. SECOND-READING - BILL 000278-A

Council President Verna

Has the amendment been circulated?

Councilman Mariano

Yes, it has.

Council President Verna

Is there -there has been a motion made. Is there a second? (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

All those in favor of adopting the amendment will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the amendment has been adopted. And I would suggest that the Councilman please make certain that the stenographer and the Chief Clerk have a copy of your amendment.

Council President Verna

The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010070.

Ms. Rafferty

An ordinance authorizing The Parkway Corporation, owner of the properties 1501-1509 Spruce Street and 1506-1508 Latimer Street to construct and maintain various encroachments in, on, over, and under the north footway of Spruce Street, the west footway of 15th Street, and the south footway of Latimer Street, SECOND-READING - BILL 000278-A all 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 clerk will please call the roll.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Miller? SECOND-READING - BILL 000278-A

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be considered is Bill No. 010022.

Ms. Rafferty

An ordinance granting permission to MCI Metro Access Transmission SECOND-READING - BILL 010022 Services, a Delaware corporation, its successors and assigns to construct, maintain and operate, replace and remove a telecommunications system along, over, in, and under the public rights-of-way and City streets, all 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 clerk will please call the roll.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. SECOND-READING - BILL 010022

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the SECOND-READING - BILL 010151 affirmative, the bill passes. The clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 010151.

Ms. Rafferty

An ordinance authorizing the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute an intergovernmental agreement for a Southeast Pennsylvania Regional Household Hazardous Waste Education Collection and Management Project, all 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 clerk will please call the roll.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye. SECOND-READING - BILL 010151

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Council President SECOND-READING - BILL 010180 Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Councilmembers having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010180.

Ms. Rafferty

An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Tenth Street from Pattison Avenue to a point approximately 846 feet northwardly therefrom, all 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 clerk will please call the roll.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman DiCicco? SECOND-READING - BILL 010180

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Nutter?

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. SECOND-READING - BILL 010182

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010182. (Technical difficulties with sound system.)

Ms. Rafferty

An ordinance granting permission to Amerimar Net-Works Management Company, its successors and assigns, to construct, maintain and operate, replace and remove a duct bank of 24 four-inch in diameter ducts for certain telecommunications uses, all under 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 clerk will please call the roll.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Blackwell? SECOND-READING - BILL 010182

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Clarke?

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Goode?

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.