COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES - - - Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:20 p.m. - - - PRESENT: COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO, CHAIR COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM GREENLEE COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILWOMAN MARIA QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER BILLS 080204, 080207, 080210, 080211, 080244, 080246, 080247, 080248, 080252, 080254, 080276, 080278, 080279, 080280, 080281, 080282 and 080264 - - - V A R A L L O Incorporated Litigation Support Services Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215.561.2220 215.567.2670 2 COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Good afternoon, everyone. The Committee on Streets and Services is now in its public hearing. We do have a quorum. To my far right is Councilman Bill Green. Sitting directly to my right is Councilman Curtis Jones and to my far left is Councilman William Greenlee. Mr. Fenerty, I know you have another appointment, so I would like to get your testimony and hear your bills before we move into the other parts of the Calendar. (Witness approached witness table.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Good afternoon, Mr. Fenerty. I would ask Mr. McMonagle to read the title of the first bill. Mr. McMonagle is filling in for my legislative assistant, who is on leave of absence, so be kind to Mr. McMonagle, please. 3 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Bill No. 080204, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 58th Street and Walnut Street, and by reducing to 60 days the phase-in period during which only warnings are issued, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Good afternoon, sir. Please identify yourself for the record and proceed with your testimony.
Good afternoon, Chairman DiCicco. My name is Vince Fenerty and I'm the Executive Director of the Parking Authority. I would like to thank Chairman DiCicco and members of the Committee for allowing me to testify today. I am testifying in favor of Bills 080204 and 080211, which authorize the installation of red light cameras at the 4 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. following intersections: 58th Street and Walnut and 9th Street and Roosevelt Boulevard and Broad Street and Hunting Park Avenue. The red light camera program is in its pilot stage and was recently extended by the Pennsylvania Legislature until the end of 2011. I would like to thank the Committee for the unanimous support Council has given this program in the past, and its success and extension has been, in large part, attributed to the public support it has received. Since the first cameras were activated at Grant and Roosevelt Boulevard on February 23, 2005, the program has been successful in its main goals: decreasing red light running, accidents, injuries and fatalities. I would like to update the Committee on the recent progress of the red light camera program since I last testified before this Committee. There are now 52 cameras at ten intersections. 5 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. With the approval of these bills, the number of cameras would increase to 64 cameras at intersections. When the 5 program was extended, the Legislature 6 gave the Parking Authority the ability to 7 change from antiquated film technology to 8 digital cameras. The conversion allows 9 the Parking Authority to use the latest 10 technology, which will improve image 11 quality. The conversion of every 12 intersection was completed earlier this 13 month. Additionally, all five new intersections along Roosevelt Boulevard have shown decreases in the number of red light violations with dramatic reductions at Mascher Street, Levick Street at Roosevelt Boulevard. I have attached the statistics for each intersection for your review. Also, a study was commissioned by the Authority and completed by former Police Inspector Thomas Nestel of Cottman Avenue and the Boulevard, which is a red 6 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. light-controlled intersection, and Tyson and Roosevelt Boulevard, a non-red light camera intersection. The study shows how red light cameras can dramatically improve the safety of an intersection, especially when compared to a similar nearby intersection that does not have a red light camera. I have supplied each member of the Committee a copy of that report. In conclusion, I feel that the proven success of this program warrants its continued expansion to other dangerous intersections throughout the City. I ask that the Committee give Bills 080204 and 080211 a favorable recommendation and request that the rules be suspended to allow the first reading at the next Council session. Thank you again for the opportunity to testify here this afternoon, and I'm happy to answer any questions. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, 7 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Mr. Fenerty. Before I entertain questions, since you combined the two bills, I would ask Mr. McMonagle for the purpose of the record to read the title of Bill No. 080211.
Bill No. 080211, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 9th Street at Roosevelt Boulevard and at the intersection of Hunting Park Avenue at Broad Street, and by reducing to 60 days the phase-in period during which only warnings are issued, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thanks for coming in. I just have a couple of quick questions related to the red light camera program. How much does it cost to install a camera?
The contracted fee right now is 4,895 per month per camera, and that includes everything. That includes installation, everything right down to the mailing of the notices.
And then other than that -- and then they mail out the notices from --
And other than that, does the -- so the revenue from all tickets comes to the Parking 9 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Authority?
Revenue from the tickets comes to the Parking Authority. The Parking Authority takes the cost out, which in this program are very limited. It's the cost of each camera per month, the reimbursement to the City of Philadelphia for the police officers, who validate the camera -- who validate the violations, the reimbursement to the Board of Review, which hears the hearings for them, and any other costs, such as printing, the study that we did at the one intersection, and the remainder of the funds are transferred to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to the Motor Vehicle Safety Fund.
And then that is split between the State and the City under the normal --
No. These are de-criminalized violations. The entire -- the net profit would go right to PennDOT. 10 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
There's no 7 way the City can receive any revenue from these?
That was the way the state law was written. In December, there was a move by some of the Philadelphia legislators to try to get some of the money sent to the School District, and that wasn't successful. The reason it was sent -- when the original legislation was written, the intent was that the money would go to PennDOT, so those individuals who were not in favor of red light cameras and were looking at them as a money-making opportunity for a municipality or a county, that red light cameras wouldn't grow at intersections where they didn't belong. So it was -- the theory was that the money went to PennDOT to avoid any 11 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. municipality -- and Philadelphia being the first county to have red light cameras -- so Philadelphia or other counties which start to get red light cameras wouldn't use them to fill the shortfalls in their budgets. That's why the money went to PennDOT.
And there's no requirement for PennDOT to spend the money in Philadelphia?
PennDOT is supposed to spend the money along the Roosevelt Boulevard corridor for education and safety. So far, we have sent them -- I don't have it right off the top of my head -- I believe $2.4 million. The most recent -- in the first year -- excuse me. The first year we sent $752,000 to PennDOT, and under an agreement which was worked with the Legislature in Harrisburg, we make quarterly payments now, which began on March 1st. The first three quarters of our fiscal year -- and our fiscal year is 12 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. different than the City's. Our fiscal year ends March 30th -- netted a profit of just in excess of $2 million. So on March 1st, we sent to PennDOT $2 million.
Just so I completely understand this, because of a state law, there's no way the City can have its own red light camera system, right?
It is the City's red light camera system, operated by the Parking Authority, but the money by statute from Harrisburg goes to PennDOT.
We can't have a parking department have a red light camera system. State law prohibits the City of Philadelphia or the County of Philadelphia from having red light cameras, unless the money goes to the state?
And other counties that don't have a Parking Authority, how do they do it? 13 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
In Pennsylvania, so far Philadelphia is the only county that has adopted the red light camera program. I do know that somewhere in Bucks County they are looking at sometime in this session of possibly introducing legislation in Harrisburg to allow it in Bucks County.
Thank you. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any other questions for this witness from the Committee? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Mr. McMonagle, the title of the next bill, please.
Bill No. 080210, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-2400 of The 14 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing and Immobilizing of Parked or Abandoned Vehicles," by changing the weight classification for certain boot, removal and impoundment fees, and for the addition of certain boot, removal and impoundment fees, all under certain terms and conditions. And also Bill No. 10 080244, an ordinance amending Chapter 11 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by restoring the permit parking and renewal fees, within certain permit parking districts, to their pre-2007 levels.
Mr. DiCicco, which bill would you like me to testify on first? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: 080210. (Witnesses approached witness table.)
Okay. I would like to thank you, Mr. DiCicco, and the members of the Committee for allowing me to testify today. I am testifying in 15 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. favor of this bill, which would add a third weight classification to the towing, impounding and storage of vehicles. At this time, there are only two weight classifications, one for vehicles under 17,000 pounds and one for those over 17,000 pounds. Most large trucks are over 17,000 pounds, but the current less than 17,000-pound classification covers all passenger vehicles, SUVs and pickup trucks and mid-range trucks. Mid-range trucks, such as delivery trucks and cargo vans, package and parcel trucks, et cetera, the weight on those vehicles is between 11,000 and 17,000 pounds, for which the Parking Authority has to use its larger, specialized equipment that is very different from the equipment which is required for passenger vehicles, which the weight limitation is under 11,000 pounds. It is cost prohibitive under 16 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. the current rate structure to treat the towing and impoundment and storage of a mid-range truck the same as a passenger vehicle. The addition of the third weight classification would be a more thorough rate structure and would represent the vast array of tow requests that the Parking Authority receives each day regarding mid-range trucks. I'm asking this Committee to give Bill 080210 a favorable recommendation and request the rules be suspended to allow the first reading at the next Council session. I'd be happy to answer any questions. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Before we begin, I just would like for the record to reflect that the Vice-Chair of this Committee, Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez, is here. Any questions from the Committee on this bill? (No response.) 17 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Mr. McMonagle, you already read the title of the next bill? Did you read two of them?
Bill No. 080244 -- excuse me. I already read this. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Did you read that into the record? Okay. Mr. Fenerty, you have testimony on Bill No. 080244?
Thank you, Mr. DiCicco. Bill No. 080244 reestablishes the residential parking permit fee for multiple vehicles in a household at the same level in RPP District 8 as paid by the rest of the City. When the bill was introduced to increase the fee to $100 for two or more vehicles in a household last year, the Parking Authority registered our objection. We believe that a comprehensive review of the fees is appropriate, and that would be citywide. 18 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. We do not believe that a district-by-district approach is appropriate, nor could it sustain a challenge. I commit that the Authority will be representing a comprehensive review of permit parking fees after appropriate consultation with community groups, neighborhood associations and the Mayor's Office of Transportation. I believe we can complete a review within the next six months. Until that is complete and Council has the opportunity to review all of our recommendations, I believe that the fee for the permits in RPP District 8 should be restored to the level paid by other permit holders. And that would basically bring everyone back down -- would bring those people in Permit District 8 back down to what everyone else has paid citywide. I have never understood, Mr. DiCicco, why it was raised in Councilman Jones' district to $100 by the former 19 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Councilperson, and I've met with Councilman Jones right after he was sworn in and explained what kind of a problem this was going to cause in his district when the fees went out, and I believe we were all together on reducing them back to where they properly belong. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. In your testimony when you speak to the "sustain a challenge," you're speaking about uniformity, I assume?
Yes. It's not uniform. It actually, to use a word, it's discriminatory against the people in District No. 8. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Is this the only area in the City where there's that adjustment?
Yes, sir. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Any other testimony from the witnesses before we ask for questions?
No. We're fine. 20 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Councilman Jones.
I just want to thank you for expeditiously supporting this measure. I never understood the rationale why a section of the City was penalized financially on parking permits, and maybe history will never tell us why, but I'm glad that every now and then government sees an inequity, reacts to it and really tries to correct it. So I appreciate your cooperation in this regard.
Thank you. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any other questions for the witness from the Committee? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Is there anyone else here who wishes to testify for or against these bills? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Seeing none, thank you, Mr. Fenerty. 21 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Mr. McMonagle, please read the title of the next bill.
Bill No. 080246, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 240 and 296 by placing on the City Plan River Road from the existing northwesterly terminus of Nixon Street to a point approximately ten feet southeast of the Philadelphia-Montgomery County Line; by placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes, gas main purposes, public utility purposes, and emergency access purposes extending from the northwesterly terminus of River Road to the Philadelphia-Montgomery County Line; and by placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes and a pumping station on the southwesterly side of the proposed River Road approximately 22 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. 2,159 feet northwest of the existing terminus of Nixon Street; authorizing the opening of the unopened portions of the proposed River Road and the vacating of certain portions of the existing River Road, also known as Nixon Street; and authorizing the acquisition of the said required rights-of-way by condemnation or agreement; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Good afternoon, Mr. Morelli.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. My name is Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau Manager of the Department of Streets, and the Department of Streets would like to offer the following testimony on Bill No. 080246. This is an administrative ordinance requested by Mr. Paul McCloskey of the Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. 23 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. The purpose of this ordinance 3 is to place River Road in its current existing location on the City Plan and to place two utility rights-of-way so that the City can install a public sewer and improve the existing roadway in order to relieve unsanitary conditions. This ordinance is supported by the Department of Streets and is recommended to your Committee for favorable action. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Good afternoon.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Streets and Services Committee. I am William Erickson, City Planner from the Development Planning Division of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. I am here to testify on Bill No. 080246, which was introduced by Councilmember Jones on March 6, 2008. This ordinance, No. 080246, is to authorize the placement of River Road 24 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. and certain rights-of-ways. The companion bills along with this item are Bill No. 080247, which is for sewer construction, Bill No. 080248, which was the streets paving, and Bill No. 080246, which was revision of the Official Sewage Plan. They address the issue of properties on River Road from Montgomery County Line to Nixon Street which are being serviced by on-lot sewage disposal systems. Since these treatment facilities from time to time can cause pollution of the Schuylkill River, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has directed the City of Philadelphia to investigate remedial action. The City has decided that the best method to address this issue is to construct a new sewer with pumping stations in River Road and to institute appropriate institutional controls to address the conditions on River Road. The Philadelphia City Planning 25 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Commission has worked with the Councilman and communities to address these issues and is scheduled to present this item to the next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 15, 2008. This concludes my testimony on this particular bill. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Councilman Jones, anyone else, any members of the Committee? Councilman Green.
I just had a question about the -- I'm familiar with River Road. Currently, there's a sort of brown bar across the end of it where you can't drive any further and it looks like there used to be a road that continued. It's not paved. There's nothing back there. Are you talking about extending the road past that point?
No. The road will physically stop ten feet before Montgomery County Line and there will be a small turn-around to prevent through 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. traffic.
And so the road won't go past where the brown gate currently is?
Thank you. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any other questions for these witnesses? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Anyone else here who wishes to testify for or against this bill? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Do you have any other bills? How many more bills do you have?
I have eight other bills. I'm not sure which ones are being heard today. 27 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: My understanding is we're actually going to hear them all, contrary to what -- and those bills or a portion of those bills that were originally going to be held, we're going to vote them out without a suspension, because I think they just want to keep this thing moving forward. So Sean is not familiar with this, but I'll just keep you there for all of your bills.
I'm prepared for all the bills that were on the agenda. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Okay. Which bill do you want to do next?
247 would be the next Water Department bill. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: 247? Okay. Sean.
Bill No. 080247, an ordinance authorizing the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in portions of River Road and Nixon Street. 28 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Good afternoon, Chairman DiCicco and members of the Committee on Streets and Services. I am Trisha Grace. I'm Project Manager in the Philadelphia Water Department. I'm standing in for Arthur Holst today. I am here to testify on Bill 9 080247, which authorizes the construction of a sanitary sewer and appurtenant work in portions of River Road and Nixon Street. Councilman Jones introduced this bill on March 6, 2008. Bill No. 080247 authorizes the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in River Road from the Montgomery County Line to Port Royal Avenue and in Nixon Street from Port Royal Avenue to approximately 800 feet north of Shawmont Avenue. Residents of this area currently have private cesspools that are deteriorated and have outlived their useful life. The cesspools are polluting the Schuylkill River, and current state and federal 29 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. regulations does not allow for the replacement of said cesspools. Accordingly, the PA Department of Environmental Protection has ordered the City to take the corrective measures to prevent water pollution and protect public health. The City is determined that the best way to remedy the situation is to construct a public sanitary sewer in River Road. The residents affected by this construction shall be assessed for the new sewer in accordance with The Philadelphia Code and shall be solely responsible for the plumbing connections to the new facilities. The Water Department recommends that this bill be reported favorably out of Committee and that the rules of Council be suspended to allow for first reading of this bill at the next session of City Council. This concludes my testimony. I appreciate the opportunity to appear 30 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. before you today and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. You have testimony?
Yes. Good afternoon, Chairman DiCicco and members of the Streets and Services Committee. I am William Erickson, City Planner for the Development Planning Division of the Philadelphia City Planning. I am here to testify on Bill No. 080247, which was introduced by Councilman Jones on March 6, 2008. The purpose of this Bill 080247 is to authorize construction of a sanitary sewer in River Road. The companion bills along with this bill are 080246, street placement and acquisition, Bill 080248, which is the streets paving bill, and Bill No. 080264, revisions of the Official Sewage Facility Plan. They address the issues of properties of River Road from Montgomery County Line to Nixon Street which are 31 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. being serviced by individual on-lot sewage disposal systems. Since these treatment facilities from time to time can cause pollution of the Schuylkill River, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has directed the City to investigate the remedial action. The City has decided that the best method to address these issues is to construct a sewer with a pumping station in River Road and to institute appropriate institutional controls to address the conditions of River Road. The Planning Commission staff has worked with the Councilman and the community to address these issues and is scheduled to present this item at the next Planning Commission meeting on April 15, 2008. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any questions from the Committee for these witnesses? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: 32 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Mr. Morelli, we want to do 248 next?
Bill No. 080248, an ordinance authorizing the paving of River Road from the existing northwesterly terminus of Nixon Street to a point approximately ten feet southeast of the Philadelphia-Montgomery County Line.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. My name is Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau Manager of the Department of Streets, and the Department of Streets would like to offer the following testimony on Bill No. 080248. This is an administrative ordinance requested by Mr. Paul McCloskey of the Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The purpose of this ordinance 25 is to pave River Road in its current 33 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. existing location as part of a project to install a public sewer and improve the existing roadway in order to relieve unsanitary conditions. This ordinance is supported by the Department of Streets and is recommended to your Committee for favorable action. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Any questions from this Committee? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Anyone else here who wishes to testify for or against this bill? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Seeing none, Mr. McMonagle, the title of the next bill.
Bill No. 080254, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Harlan Street and Sharswood Street, each from 19th Street 34 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. to 20th Street, and placing on the City Plan in a new location Harlan Street from 19th Street to 20th Street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the relocated Harlan Street.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. My name is Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau Manager of the Department of Streets, and the Department of Streets would like to offer the following testimony on Bill No. 080254. This is not an administrative ordinance, but an ordinance requested by Mr. Christopher W. Jensen, Schoor DePalma, Incorporated, 412 Creamery Way, Suite 100, Exton, PA 19341. The purpose of this ordinance 22 is to strike from the City Plan and vacate Harlan and Sharswood Streets, each from 19th Street to 20th Street, and to place on the City Plan in a new location 35 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Harlan Street from 19th to 20th Street as part of a project to develop an affordable housing subdivision. This ordinance is supported by the Department of Streets and is recommended to your Committee for favorable action. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Mr. Erickson.
Good afternoon, Chairman DiCicco and members of the Streets and Services Committee. I am William Erickson, City Planner for the Development Planning Division of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. I am here to testify on Bill No. 080254, which was introduced by Councilmember Clarke on March 6, 2008. This ordinance authorizes and directs the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Harlan Street and Sharswood Street, each from 19th Street to 20th Street, and the 36 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. placing on the City Plan in a new location Harlan Street from 19th Street to 20th Street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the relocated Harlan Street. This action is to assist the development of a 2.3-acre parcel of land to allow for the construction of 32 semi-detached and two detached single-family dwellings on existing and proposed new City streets. The existing zoning is C-2 Commercial and R-10 Residential, and it is presently vacant land. This site is located in the federally designated Cecil B. Moore Homeownership Zone, which is a $60 million, 296-unit mixed-income residential development. The Philadelphia Planning Commission has approved the preliminary plat at its meeting of February 19, 2008. Therefore, the Philadelphia City Planning 37 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Commission recommends approval to Bill 3 No. 080254. This concludes my testimony. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Mr. Erickson. Any questions for these witnesses from the Committee? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The Chair recognizes that Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller is also in attendance. She is a member of this Committee as well. We're going to go back. You guys can just sit there, if you don't mind. We're going to go back to Bill No. 17 080207. Mr. McMonagle, would you please read the title of that bill.
Bill No. 080207, an ordinance granting permission to ABEER, LP, owner of the property Oak Lane Diner, 6528 North Broad Street, to legalize an existing vestibule entrance and for the operation and maintenance of a sidewalk 38 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. cafe covered by a canvas tent on 66th Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. (Witness approached witness table.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Good afternoon, sir. Please identify yourself for the record and proceed with your testimony. MR. McKEOWN: Good morning, Chairman and members of the Committee. My name is Shawn McKeown. I'm a Construction Engineer for the Streets Department. I am here to offer the following testimony for Bill 080207. Bill No. 080207 grants permission to ABEER, Limited Partnership, owner of the property located at 6528 North Broad Street, also known as the Oak Lane Diner, to legalize an existing vestibule entrance and to operate and maintain a sidewalk cafe covered with a canvas tent on 66th Avenue. The Streets Department has 39 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. reviewed the construction plans for this project and has no objection to the passage of the bill. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any questions? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Any comments? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you. Just a very quick comment, and, that is, most people from the Northwest are familiar with the Oak Lane Diner. It's been there forever. It's a very popular eatery, and this would just be a welcomed addition for additional seating and whatnot in nice weather. And I do think the owners are here, if anybody wants to -- COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: They are. And I did have an opportunity a few weeks ago, meeting with Mr. Winbush, to look at the proposed plans. It looks like it's 40 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. going to be a great expansion, and we wish you luck. What is the best dish, by the way, if I ever happen to be up there? Can you recommend anything?
Their -- COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: And I want to pay, by the way. I'm paying. Nothing on the house.
All of the pastry -- COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: We have done away with pay-to-play, so I want to pay for my own meal.
The baked goods, Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The baked goods? All right. Any other questions from the Committee for these witnesses? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you and good luck to you. Thank you. Before we read the title of the 41 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. next bill, just for the purpose of the record, Bill No. 080252 is being held, as is Bill No. 080278. Mr. McMonagle, the title of the next bill, please.
Bill No. 080276, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by regulating on-street parking of boats, motor homes, truck campers and vending carts, and amending Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," and Section 12-2809, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," to provide for penalties and towing for violations; all under certain terms and conditions. (Witness approached witness table.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Good afternoon, sir. Please identify yourself for the record.
Good 42 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Mark Washington and I am a District Traffic Engineer for the Department of Streets. I am here today to offer testimony on Bill No. 080276, a bill 10 amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by regulating the on-street parking of boats, motor homes, truck campers and vending carts, and amending Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," and Section 12-2809, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," to provide for penalties and towing for violations; all under certain terms and conditions. The Streets Department has no 23 objections to this bill, providing that the bill does not require the posting of signs for enforcement. Having to post 43 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. signs on thousands of City blocks will add significantly to the Department's workload. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have at this time. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. "Having to post signs on thousands of City blocks would add significantly to the Department's workload." Would you explain that? I'm not clear.
The discussion with the Chief Traffic Engineer, Charlie Denny, it will require -- pretty much require additional workload, which would be dictated by current budget. Currently, right now we have limited resources as far as personnel and equipment as far as posting these signs. We would need additional resources. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: How much; do you know? 44 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Unfortunately, I wouldn't know that. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Well, it does pose a problem in some neighborhoods. I know there's been a vendor who had a cart on the 800 block of -- 700 block of Christian Street probably over the last years. He uses 10 the street pretty much as a garage, where 11 other vendors do have garages to store 12 their vending carts in. 13 You need to get back to us and 14 let us know what the cost involved is. 15
Yes. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Maybe there might be an easier way. I'm not sure. But we'd certainly like to work along with you. Any questions? Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Sort of on the same lines, I understand what you mean about the cost, 45 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. but I know these kind of things are a problem. I used to get them in my previous life many times, motor homes, whatever, that would just sit there. But I guess if there's no signs -- I mean, I don't know if you can answer this question, Mark, but is there a legality problem if we start citing these? Obviously they can say, Well, geez, I didn't know.
One example is the buses. There's regulations in the Code regarding the parking of -- they call them inter-City buses, the Greyhound type buses, and technically you don't need signs to enforce the parking of buses. A bus is not allowed to be parked anywhere other than a bus stop.
Because it's in the Code, you don't have to put a sign anywhere because they're not allowed anywhere. Is that basically what you're saying, on residential streets?
Well, in other 46 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. words, with the buses, we technically and, in my experience, we haven't posted signs saying no bus parking. We just say, look, it's in the Code. You're not supposed to park a bus, and because of this, it pretty much will work with the motor homes and the trailers.
So you don't think it would be a problem if these vehicles are cited without a sign; is that what you're saying?
Correct. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: And it's my understanding, Councilman, having spoken to Sarah from Councilman Kenney's, the Parking Authority doesn't think it's a problem. It would be pretty much complaint driven, because it's not that it's so all over the place. And I suspect there could be some sort of a notification warning to the owner of that vehicle, it's against the law, you got so many hours to move it. Again, like I'm talking about the 700 block of Christian. 47 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. The guys use the street literally as a garage.
Oh, absolutely. I agree that it's certainly a problem in a lot of areas. I was just wondering is there a way for the offender to get around it. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: I think we can have that conversation with the sponsor of the bill and the Parking Authority.
Sure. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: At least give them some proper notification, and then if they adhere, fine. If they don't, then they're given full warning.
Almost like they do with abandoned cars, something like that? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Yeah.
I just wanted to agree that they have been a 48 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. nuisance. I've had several complaints over the years. People just tend to bring them, park them, leave them, and they don't think that they have to move them. So this is a good bill. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: And it isn't fair that people who go for the extra expense of renting or owning a garage to store their equipment and trailers and whatever else and to allow others to stay on the street. Thank you. Any other questions or comments for this witness? Councilwoman Sanchez.
Yes. Does this include the part that holds the boats, the trailer part of it? Because sometimes you have folks that -- for instance, over the summer, I have a neighbor down the street from me, he takes the boat out, but then I have the trailer sitting in front all summer. Would that include the -- 49 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Okay. Thank you. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Anyone else here who wishes to testify for or against this bill? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Do you have any other bills?
No, sir. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Thank you for your testimony. Mr. McMonagle, please read the title of the next bill.
Bill No. 080279, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 52-S and 53-S by placing on the City Plan 26th Street from Penrose Avenue southwardly approximately 1,832 feet to a dead end, and the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of said 26th Street, all under certain terms and 50 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. conditions.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. My name is Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau Manager of the Department of Streets, and the Department of Streets would like to offer the following testimony on Bill No. 080279. This is not an administrative ordinance, but an ordinance requested by Alma R. Plummer, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, the Navy Yard Quarters, 1413 Langley Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The purpose of this ordinance 17 is to place 26th Street on the City Plan to allow for improvements of the existing roadway and installation of utilities to facilitate commercial development at the Navy Yard, including the relocation of Tasty Baking Company, which will be located at the southerly end of proposed 26th Street. This ordinance is supported by 51 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. the Department of Streets and is recommended to your Committee for favorable action. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Mr. Erickson.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Streets and Services Committee. I am William Erickson, City Planner for the Development Planning Division of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. I am here to testify on Bill 080279, which was introduced by Councilmember Blackwell on March 13th. I don't think it was -- the bill authorizes the placement of 26th Street from Penrose Avenue to the Navy Base. The purpose of this placement is to assist the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, PIDC, to physically improve the utilities and the street access to the Navy Yard. This action will help future redevelopment, including the Tasty Baking Company's new 52 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. 35,000-square-foot facility. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has scheduled Bill 080279 for its next meeting on April 15, 2008. That concludes my testimony. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any questions for these witnesses from the Committee? Councilman Green.
This is the road that if I were coming from the Navy Yard out towards the Airport, I would pass the new Tastykake facility on my left? Or coming from the Airport, I'd pass the new Tastykake facility on my right before I head into the Navy Yard?
As you come across the bridge, 26th Street would be on your right. You'd go down 26th Street. Tasty Baking would be on your right-hand side. There's the railroad track, would be on your left. You see that drawbridge? It's prior to reaching the drawbridge that's in the Navy Base. 53 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
And how does this assist with the PIDC providing utilities?
Currently, 26th Street is a private road and it's not a City street, and in order to put utilities in the bed of the street, the City is going to have to acquire that street.
PIDC is going to have to negotiate with D'Angelo Brothers to have a dedication of the bed of the street, and they're going to have to work out the financing for the arrangements for that.
Right now they currently own the bed of that street. That's not a City street.
Okay. So there's not an easement? 54 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Currently, the City has an easement for entrance to the Navy Yard, but we don't have an easement for utilities, which is necessary for all the development that's going to be required at the Navy Yard.
So PIDC and not the City would pay D'Angelo Brothers for the bed of the street?
What is a bed of a street worth where you have an easement?
There will have to be an appraisal done. I couldn't tell you that.
Okay. And who is paying for the utilities into that site? Will that be PIDC, the City or the developer of that Tastykake property?
I believe it's going to be PIDC, is going to have to pay for it. It wouldn't be the Streets Department. 55 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Okay. Thank you. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any other questions for these witnesses? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Anyone else here who wishes to testify for or against the bill? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Seeing none, Mr. McMonagle, the title of the next bill.
Bill No. 080280, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 367 by placing on the City Plan a variable width right-of-way for drainage purposes on the southwesterly side of Welsh Road approximately 247 feet northwest of Banes Street and extending southeastwardly approximately 439 feet in depth, under certain terms and conditions. 56 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. My name is Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau Manager of the Department of Streets, and the Department of Streets would like to offer the following testimony on Bill No. 080280. This is not an administrative ordinance, but an ordinance requested by Joseph Mulvihill, PE, Vice-President of Ambric Technologies, 100 Pine Street, Colwyn, PA 19023. The purpose of this ordinance 15 is to place on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes encompassing the existing drainage creek, which traverses the site of the Creek View Housing Development. This ordinance is supported by the Department of Streets and is recommended to your Committee for favorable action.
Good afternoon, Chairman DiCicco and members of the 57 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Streets and Services Committee. I am William Erickson, City Planner for the Development Planning Division of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. I am here to testify on Bill No. 080280, which was introduced by Councilmember Sanchez on March 13, 2008. This bill, No. 080280, authorizes the placement of a variable width right-of-way for drainage purposes from the northwesterly side of Welsh Road to a depth of 439 feet southeasterly. The purpose of this placement is to assist a 60-unit condominium development with 120 parking spaces and an accessory clubhouse and pool. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has scheduled this Bill No. 20 080280 for its next meeting on April 15, 2008. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any questions for these witnesses from the Committee? (No response.) 58 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Anyone else here who wishes to testify for or against these bills? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Seeing none, Mr. McMonagle, the title of the next bill, please.
Bill No. 080281, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 190 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the northeasterly two-feet-wide portion of Stout Road from City Avenue to a point approximately 563 feet southeastwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. My name is Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau Manager of the Department of Streets, and the Department of Streets would like to offer the following testimony on Bill No. 080281. This is not an administrative 59 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. ordinance, but an ordinance requested by Ms. Jennifer L. Suplee, Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle and Lombardo, 475 Allendale Road, Suite 200, King of Prussia, PA 19406, representing Alesker and Dundon Architects, Incorporated. The purpose of this ordinance 9 is to strike from the City Plan and vacate the northeasterly two-feet-wide portion of Stout Road from City Avenue to a point approximately 563 feet southeastwardly therefrom in order to eliminate the encroachment of the adjacent building into the public right-of-way. This ordinance is supported by the Department of Streets and is recommended to your Committee for favorable action. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Mr. Erickson.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Streets and Services Committee. My name is 60 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. William Erickson from the Development Planning Division of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission. I am here to testify on Bill No. 080281. This bill allows a two-foot-wide -- it strikes from the City Plan two foot wide from Stout Road. The purpose is to allow an encroachment that was done on the Homewood Suites, which sued their architectural firm for a two-foot-wide encroachment within the right-of-way. The Planning Commission has scheduled to hear this bill at its next meeting on April 15, 2008. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: So this is one of the bills we will vote out, but not move on suspension, right?
Yes. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Okay. Any questions for these witnesses from the Committee? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Anyone 61 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. else here who wishes to testify for or against the bill? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Seeing none, Mr. McMonagle, the title of the next bill.
Bill No. 080282, an ordinance amending Section 2 of Bill No. 10 050952, approved December 22, 2005, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by placing on the City Plan Florist Street from a point on 2nd Street approximately 131 feet north of the north side of Race Street to a point on 3rd Street approximately 157 feet north of the north side of Race Street, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of Florist Street," by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and extending the period for compliance. 62 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee. My name is Frank Morelli, Survey Bureau Manager of the Department of Streets, and the Department of Streets would like to offer the following testimony on Bill No. 080282. This is not an administrative ordinance, but an ordinance requested by Mr. Daniel Reisman of Eckert, Seamans, Cherin and Mellott, LLC, 1515 Market Street, 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The purpose of this ordinance 16 is to place Florist Street on the City Plan to facilitate the development of a new condominium complex. This ordinance is supported by the Department of Streets and is recommended to your Committee for favorable action.
Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the Streets and Services Committee. I am William 63 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Erickson, City Planner for the Development Planning Division of the Philadelphia Planning Commission. I am here to testify on Bill No. 080282, which was introduced by Councilmember DiCicco March 13, 2008. This ordinance, Bill No. 9 080282, authorizes the time extension to Bill No. 050952 and authorizes the revision of the lines and grades of the portion of City Plan No. 271 by placing on the City Plan Florist Street from a point on 2nd Street approximately 157 feet north of the north side of Race Street to a point on 3rd Street approximately 157 feet north on the north side of Race Street. This action will transfer ownership of a physically improved street from the Delaware River Port Authority to the City of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission has scheduled to hear Bill No. 25 080282 at its next meeting on April 15, 64 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. 2008. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any questions for these witnesses from the Committee? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Anyone else here who wishes to testify for or against the bill? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Seeing none, Mr. McMonagle, the title of the next bill.
Bill No. 080264, resolution approving submission of a Sewage Facilities Planning Module to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection proposing a revision to the Official Sewage Facilities Plan of the City regarding disposal of sewage from properties located along River Road.
Good afternoon, Chairman DiCicco and members of the Committee on Streets and Services. I am Trisha Grace, Project Manager with the 65 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Philadelphia Water Department. I'm standing in for Arthur Holst today. I am here to testify on Resolution No. 080264 approving submission of a Sewage Facilities Planning Module to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection proposing a revision to the Official Sewage Facilities Plan of the City regarding disposal of sewage from properties along River Road, introduced on March 6, 2008 by Councilman Jones. Residents of the area along River Road currently have private cesspools that are deteriorated and have outlived their useful life. The cesspools are polluting the Schuylkill River, and current state and federal regulations do not allow for the replacement of said cesspools. Accordingly, the PA Department of Environmental Protection has ordered the City to take corrective measures. After careful analysis, the City is 66 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. determined that the best way to remedy the situation is to construct a public sanitary sewer in River Road. The public sewer will be designed and constructed to serve the existing residential density. The City will also change the zoning designation along River Road to keep the existing residential character and density. The extension of the sewer requires a formal request to change the Official Sewage Facilities Plan of the City to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The Water Department recommends that this resolution be reported favorably out of Committee. We also request a suspension of the rules of Council to allow for passage of this resolution at the next session of City Council. This concludes my testimony. I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. 67 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Any questions for this witness from the Committee? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Anyone else here who wishes to testify for or against the bill? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Seeing none, this concludes the public hearing on the Committee of Streets and Services. I want to take a one-minute break, because I want to just double-check on which bills were suspended. (Pause.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. The Committee on Streets and Services is now back in session. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez for a motion on the following bills.
Bill 25 080204, I move that we approve this and 68 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. take approval out of Committee and request that we suspend the rules to allow for first reading at our next session. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080204 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 20 is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that Bill 080207 be voted out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and the rules be suspended to allow first 69 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. reading at our next session. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080207 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and a further recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 17 is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
Yes. Bill 080210 be voted out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules be suspended to allow first reading. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has 70 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080210 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 14 is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that we accept -- Bill 080211 be voted out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules be suspended to allow first reading. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080211 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation 71 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 11 is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that we accept Bill 080244, move out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules be suspended to allow first reading. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080244 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by 72 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 8 is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that Bill 080246 be voted out of Committee with a favorable recommendation. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080246 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 73 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that Bill 080247 be voted out of Committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080247 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council -- excuse me. It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080247 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 25 is approved. 74 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that Bill 080248 be voted out of Committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080248 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 20 is approved. Bill No. 080252 is being held. Councilwoman Sanchez, motion on the next bill.
Motion for Bill 080254 be voted out of Committee 75 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. with a favorable recommendation and that the rules be suspended to allow first reading. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080254 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 19 is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that Bill 080276 be voted out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules be suspended. (Duly seconded.) 76 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080276 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 15 is approved. Bill No. 080278 is being held. Councilwoman Sanchez on the next bill.
I move that Bill 080279 be voted out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules be suspended. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080279 be reported out of 77 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 12 is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that Bill 080280 be voted favorably out of Committee and that the rules be suspended. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080280 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by 78 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 8 is approved. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that we accept Bill 080281 with a favorable recommendation. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080281 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 25 is approved. 79 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. Councilwoman Sanchez.
I move that we accept Bill 080282 with a favorable recommendation and that the rules be suspended. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 080282 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 21 is approved.
I move that we accept Bill 080264 with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.) 80 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It has been properly moved and seconded -- excuse me. Did you ask for a suspension on this resolution? No, right? I just want to double-check.
Yes. We request suspension of the rules of Council to allow passage. (Discussion between Councilmembers.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It's been properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 15 080264 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 24 is approved. We're going to take a 81 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. two-minute recess. (Pause.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: For the purpose of clarifying the record, we're going to go back to Bill No. 080279. We're just going to be asking that the bill be reported out with a favorable recommendation. Do I have a second? (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 19 is approved. Going back to Bill No. 080280, the recommendation is that the bill be reported out with a favorable recommendation only. (Duly seconded.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: It's been 82 3/27/08 - STREETS - BILL 080204, etc. properly moved and seconded that Bill No. 3 080280 be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The bill 12 is approved. This concludes the public meeting on the Committee of Streets and Services. Thank the Committee members for attending and thank all those in the audience for participating as well. Thank you. (Committee on Streets and Services adjourned at 2:20 p.m.) - - - 83 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 March 27, 2008, 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.)