Thank you. That bill is being held today. The Chair thanks the gentleman, and leave be granted.
And if I could just clarify. On Bill 000643, I would like to be voting for the amendment. I believe that's your bill, Madam President.
Thank you very much, Councilman. Leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam 5/30/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS President. I have two bills and two resolutions.
Thank you. The clerk will read the title of the bills.
An ordinance authorizing PECO Energy Company to construct, own, and maintain seven concrete planters on the north footway of Market Street. And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property in Fairmount Park, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development without consideration a quick-claim deed conveying fee simple title to the City's interest in a one-tract ground situate in the vicinity of 21st Street, 22nd Street, and Hamilton Street.
Thank you. The bills will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of the resolutions.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement 5/30/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
It as been moved and seconded that the resolution be in adopted. All in favor? Opposed? The ayes have it and so the resolution is adopted. The clerk will read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City deeds located in the 7th, 29th, 32nd, and 37the 5/30/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. Opposed? The ayes have it and so the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth. Do you have any bills or resolutions today, Councilman?
All right, the Councilman has no bills or resolutions. Thank you. And the Chair recognizes Councilman 5/30/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS Rizzo.
The clerk will read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 11-600 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Construction Encroachments and Projections Over, On and Under Streets," by adding Section 11-610, entitled "Construction Equipment" to require placing of any form of construction equipment, including Dumpsters, trailers, fences and scaffolding.
Thank you very much. The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. 5/30/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS
The next or order of business is reports from committee, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Madam Chair. The Committee on Rules reports out four bills and two resolutions with favorable recommendations.
The 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. 020166, an ordinance establishing a neighborhood improvement district in the area bounded generally by the eastern side of Tulip Street, the northern side Allegheny Avenue, the western side of Amber Street, and the northern side of Venango Street to be known as the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise; and Bill No. 020183, an ordinance approving a new plan, estimated costs, and proposed method of charges in the Manayunk Special Services District; and 5/30/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS Bill No. 020225, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by making certain technical amendments under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 020226, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Scotts Lane, and Ridge Avenue; and Resolution No. 020205, appointing Robert Zuritsky to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority; and Resolution No. 020206, a resolution appointing James P. Baker to the Board of Directors of the Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills and resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Madam Chair, I move 5/30/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this days of Bill No. 020166, 020183, 020225, and 020226. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council will be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No.'s 020166, 020183, 020225, and 020226. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the bills just read will be placed on today's first-reading calendar. Resolution 020205 and 020206 will be placed at the end of day's calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a report from the Committee on Appropriations.
Madam Chair, the Committee on Appropriations offers three bills with a favorable recommendation.
5/30/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS Thank you. The clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred: Bill No. 020276, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 within the Grants Revenue Fund, from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the City Representative and the Director of Commerce; and Bill No. 020343, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 within the Water Fund from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Revenue; and Bill No. 020344, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 within the General Fund from the Department of Revenue Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. 5/30/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a motion.
Madam Chairwoman, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills 020276, 020343, and 020344. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No.'s 020276, 020343, and 020344. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed, nay? The ayes have it, and Bill No. 020276, 020343, and 020344 will be placed on today's reading calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter for a report from the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports one bill with a favorable recommendation. 5/30/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS
The clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 020256, an ordinance amending Chapter 21-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by amending Section 21-802 by adding a subsection on been targeted investments in women's business development finance, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day Bill No. 020256. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first 5/30/02 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS reading this day of Bill No. 020256. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. Opposed? The ayes have it, and Bill No. 020256 will be placed on today's first-reading calendar. This concludes our committee reports. 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Our next order of business is consideration of the calendar. The clerk will please read bills on the first-reading calendar.
Bill No. 020166, an ordinance establishing a neighborhood improvement district in the area bounded generally by the eastern side Tulip Street, the northern side of Allegheny Avenue, the western side of Amber Street, and the northern side of Venango streets, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 020183, an ordinance approving a new plan, estimated cost, and proposed method of charges of the Manayunk Special Services District for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to the Manayunk business, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 020225, an 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-200, entitled "Residential Districts," by making certain technical amendments, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 020226, 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 Roosevelt Boulevard, a railroad right-of-way, Scotts Lane, and Ridge Avenue.
And Bill no. 020276, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 within the Grants Revenue Fund to the City Representative and the Director of Commerce.
And Bill No. 020343, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR for Fiscal Year 2002 within the Water Fund from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Revenue.
And Bill No. 020344, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 within the General Fund from the Department of Revenue Sinking Fund Commission to the Register of Wills and the Sheriff.
And Bill No. 020256, an ordinance amending Chapter 21-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Advancement of Economic Opportunities," by amending Section 21-802 by adding a subsection on targeted investments in women's business development and finance.
The Chair agrees. The bills just read by the clerk will be placed on the second-reading and final-passage calendar for our next session of Council. 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for the purpose of calling up bills on the second-reading and final-passage calendar to be considered today.
Madam President, all bills on final passage are being held except Bills 010695-A, 020255, 020309 --
Councilwoman Tasco, Bill No. 020309 is being held.
Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't change it, all right. My apologies. These following bills will be called up: 010631, 020094, 020202, 020203, and Bill 000643 will be amended.
Thank you. The Chair calls on Councilman Clarke for a motion to adopt the amendment for Bill No. 000643.
Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to propose a motion to -- for the adoption of the amendment that was circulated in the caucus to Bill No. 00643. (Duly seconded.) 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Will the clerk please read the title of Bill 000643 that is being amended.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation to certain areas of land located with an area bounded by Market Street, 46th Street, Locust Street, 40th Street, Walnut Street, and 38th Street.
All in favor of the amendment as has been circulated will say aye. Opposed? The ayes have it and so the amendment is adopted. The clerk will now read the Title of Bill No. 010695-A that is being called up for second reading and final passage.
An ordinance amending the Philadelphia Code to add various requirements and prohibitions related to students living in 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR educational housing districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
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.
Aye. (Council President Pro Tem Blackwell later changed her vote to no on Bill No. 010695-A; see .)
All members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR The clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 000603 -- no, I'm sorry, 020255.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent tax reform commission, and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
This bill having been read on two different occasions, roll call.
Councilwoman Krajewski? 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Point of order. I'm not sure what we're voting on. Help me, what's going on?
Come back to me. I want to think about it. No, yeah, I'm okay. Yes.
Aye. This bill having been read on two different occasions and the majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chair would now like to recall Bill No. 010655-A for the purpose of personally voting no on that bill. So we will ask the record so reflect that for the educational housing districts, the Chair is voting no. All right, the next bill to be considered today is Bill No. 010631. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title to certain parcels of property owned by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, known as parcels 5 and 8 of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area, under certain terms and conditions. 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
The clerk will please call the roll.
Councilman O'Neill is voting aye. 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called up is Bill No. 020094. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire underground easement through 3822 Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. 5/30/02 - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
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.