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 will be referred to the Committees on Public Safety and Streets and Services.
You're welcome. May I see Councilman Clarke for a moment, please. (Pause.)
The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Finance Committee.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports out 11 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 051089, entitled "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 $6 million to assist in the development of the Point Breeze Performing Arts Center"; and Bill No. 060261, entitled "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 $250,000 to assist in the relocation of the Family Practice and Counseling Network"; and Bill No. 060620, entitled "An Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance"; and Bill No. 060627, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Employees Retirement Code,' by adding Local 22 Fire Political Action Committee"; and Bill No. 060688, entitled "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 $2 million to assist in the development of Simeone Automotive Foundation Education Center"; and Bill No. 060690, entitled "An ordinance constituting the Tenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989"; and Bill No. 060691, entitled "An Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an amount not to exceed $1 million to assist in the development of Woodlands Arboretum and Botanical Gardens"; and Bill No. 060692, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the comprehensive program to improve and enhance the City of Philadelphia's cultural and commercial corridors for the benefit of the residents of the City of Philadelphia"; and Bill No. 060693, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an aggregate amount not to $5,150,000 to assist in the development of the Germantown YWCA"; and Bill No. 060696, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Employees Retirement Code,' to add AFSCME District 47 to the list of designated payees"; and Bill No. 060701, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an aggregate amount not to exceed $7 million to assist in the development of the North Philadelphia Health System, the Old Metropolitan Opera House and Progress Plaza, and authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with PAID in furtherance of grant requirements, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of those bills just reported from Committee. (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 bills just reported out from the Committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee on Law and Government.
Madam President, I'm going to ask Councilwoman Blackwell if she can read that.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Law and Government reports out two bills and one resolution with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill 060617, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposal set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to repeal the 'resign to run' provision, so that, effective January 1, 2008, City officers and employees may become candidates for nomination or election to public office"; and Bill No. 060629, entitled "An ordinance amending and clarifying the campaign finance provision of Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code; in particular, defining, for purposes of the Chapter, what it means to be a candidate for City elective office"; and Resolution No. 060638, entitled "A resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to repeal the 'resign to run' provision, so that, effective January 1, 2008, City become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office or employment, and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills and resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of Councilman Kenney, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 060617 and 060629. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from the Committee. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 060638 will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports eight bills out with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 060619, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 105 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Ludwick Street from Haverford Avenue to Wallace Street"; and Bill No. 060626, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Levick Street to Magee Avenue"; and Bill No. 060632, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code by prohibiting newsstands within an area bounded by Passyunk Avenue, 13th Street and Mifflin Street"; and Bill No. 060634, entitled "An 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code by prohibiting newsstands on both sides of 6th Street between Chestnut and Sansom Street"; and Bill No. 060694, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Commerce Bank to construct, operate and maintain a building facade located at 8600 Germantown Avenue"; and Bill No. 060702, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the paving of Sunshine Lane and Solar Way"; and Bill No. 060703, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 344 by placing on the City Plan Sunshine Lane and Solar Way"; and Bill No. 060730, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 278 by placing on the City Plan Delaware Avenue from Hellerman Street to Magee Avenue," respectfully the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the eight bills that have just been read into the record. (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 bills just reported from Committee. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Goode 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.
Thank you. The Chief 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. 060630, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Tax Rates, Credits and Alternative Tax Computation,' of the new job creation tax credit with respect to businesses that create new jobs for ex-offenders, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 060630. (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 out of Committee. All in favor will say aye. 10/19/06 - STATED - 1ST READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business will be the consideration of the Calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 051089, 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 $6 million to assist in the development of the Point Breeze Performing Arts Center.
And Bill No. 060261, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial 10/19/06 - STATED - 1ST READING Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an amount not exceed $250,000 to assist in the relocation of the Family Practice and Counseling Network.
And Bill No. 060620, an ordinance constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
And Bill No. 060627, an ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by adding Local 22 Fire Political Action Committee.
And Bill No. 060688, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial 10/19/06 - STATED - 1ST READING Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget in an amount not to exceed $2 million to assist in the development of Simeone Automotive Foundation Education Center.
And Bill No. 060690, an ordinance constituting the Tenth Supplemental Ordinance of the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
And Bill No. 060691, 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 to assist in the development of Woodlands Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
The Chair agrees. 10/19/06 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 060692, an ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
And Bill No. 060693, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application in an amount not to exceed $5,150,000 to assist in the development of the Germantown YWCA.
And Bill No. 060696, an ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to add AFSCME District Council 47 to the list of designated payees.
The 10/19/06 - STATED - 1ST READING Chair agrees.
And Bill No. 060701, 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 $7 million to assist in the development of the North Philadelphia Health System.
And Bill No. 060617, an ordinance providing for the submission of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia to set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to repeal the "resign to run."
And Bill No. 060629, an ordinance amending and clarifying the campaign finance provision 10/19/06 - STATED - 1ST READING of Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code; in particular, defining, for the purpose of the Chapter, what it means to be a candidate for City elective office.
And Bill No. 060619, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 105 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Ludwick Street from Haverford Avenue to Wallace Street.
And Bill No. 060626, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Levick Street to Magee Avenue.
And Bill No. 060632, an ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code by prohibiting newsstands within an area 10/19/06 - STATED - 1ST READING bounded by Passyunk Avenue.
And Bill No. 060634, an ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code by prohibiting newsstands on both sides of 6th Street between Chestnut Street and Sansom Street.
And Bill No. 060694, an ordinance authorizing Commerce Bank to construct, operate and maintain a building facade located at 8600 Germantown Avenue.
And Bill No. 060702, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Sunshine Lane and Solar Way.
And Bill No. 10/19/06 - STATED - 1ST READING 060703, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 344 by placing on the City Plan Sunshine Lane and Solar Way.
And Bill No. 060730, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 278 by placing on the City Plan Delaware Avenue from Hellerman Street to Magee Avenue.
And Bill No. 060630, an ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Rates, Credits and Alternative Tax Computation," by amending the provisions of the new job creation tax credit with respect to businesses that create new jobs for ex-offenders, and conditions.
The Chair agrees. That completes our First Reading Calendar. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the bills to be considered on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.
Thank you, Madam President. There are no bills to be called up for second reading and final passage today.
Thank you. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there speeches on the part of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. We rise again to talk about the issue of housing reorganization and how it affects the people who live and work in our City. We are sending another communication out today to discuss various issues, including individuals 53 and 54 years old who were to get special consideration. One individual worked for 36 years and will be 55 in seven months. We have another example of an individual who worked for 26 years and will be 55 in July. So we're concerned about what offers they receive. We name these individuals, and we'll be asking for a response. Another concern is, employees in the DROP program were to be recruited for an incentive program to rehire. We understand it happened, but it was limited, extremely limited, and only one year offered in DROP monies. We were told that it would be two. jobs that were to be made available for everyone in the union who would be laid off. At the present time, our understanding is that RDA and PHDC union members received only two job slots. What about the other people who were being laid off? We also understand that 60 percent of the jobs for reorganization in this new OHCD program will be non-union jobs. Why? We were promised that there would be no union busting and yet 60 percent of jobs being removed from the union is absolutely unconscionable. We have people who are negotiating union contracts who won't be in the very union along with people for whom they negotiate contracts. There's also a rumor that there will be a big layoff scheduled for November or December. If this is so -we hope it isn't -- what will happen to employees at PHDC and RDA, who is many? We understand that we have various concerns in our City. We've expressed an interest in trying to introduce legislation to keep our City afloat, transfer ordinance. We've tried to make our City available for whatever we need to do to work these issues out, but certainly we have to show concern, as Council has, for employees who have given their entire work lives to the City. Morality dictates human concern. So, again, we make this appeal. We will make this letter, a copy, available to each and every member of Council, and thank you very much, Madam President.
You're welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to offer a friendly reminder to my colleagues and Council staff to join us for the around kinship care, which is a new phenomena in our city and country where more and more grandmothers are taking care of their grandchildren. This luncheon today serves as a kick-off for a kinship conference, which is taking place at Temple University this weekend. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. I would also like to remind my colleagues that we do have a Rules Committee public hearing scheduled at 1 o'clock today. Are there any other speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)
Seeing none, at this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion.
Madam President, I move that Council stand 26, 2006, 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until October 26, 2006. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. Thank you. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.) CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the proceedings, evidence and objections are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me upon the foregoing matter on October 19, 2006, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. ______________________________ MICHELE L. MURPHY RPR-Notary Public (The foregoing certification of this transcript does not apply to any reproduction of the same by any means, unless under the direct control and/or supervision of the certifying reporter.)