The ayes have it and the bills just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. Bill No. 020813 will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for our next Session of Council. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services 16 bills out with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. The Committee of Streets and Services to which was referred Bill No. 020757, entitled an ordinance granting permission to University of Sciences to construct, own, use and maintain underground steam lines under the 4200 block of Woodland Avenue; And Bill No. 030018, entitled an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Valley Avenue and Renz Street; And Bill No. 030019, entitled an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Parkwood Lane and Summit Avenue. And Bill No. 030020, entitled an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of 51st Street and Overbrook Avenue; And Bill No. 030021, entitled an of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Acorn Street and Henry Avenue; And Bill No. 030026, entitled an ordinance authorizing Tenet HealthSystem Hahnemann, to construct, own and maintain underground conduit and 23 pedestrian light poles; And Bill No. 030076, entitled an ordinance authorizing the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in portions of the Lemonte Street and Fairmount Park Property; And Bill No. 030077, entitled an ordinance authorizing the construction of Dobson's Run Stormwater Relief Sewer in Allegheny Avenue produced and 32nd produced; And Bill No. 030079, entitled an ordinance amending Section 12-2703 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Permit Parking Districts," by amending the definition of District 5; And Bill No. 030080, entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 12-400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled a "Right-of-Way Regulations and Penalties," by requiring that stripes be installed at intersections designated by ordinance as "Don't Block the Box" intersections; And Bill No. 030100, entitled an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on behalf of the City to enter into agreements with the owners of the properties and successors of a private street known as Blakiston Lane; And Bill No. 030102, entitled an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of 13th Street and Brown Street; And Bill No. 030124, entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 317 and 319 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions Borbeck Avenue And Bill No. 030137, entitled an ordinance authorizing the vacating of a portion of Sheaff Lane; And Bill 030139, entitled an ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties on both Avenue; And Bill No. 030140, entitled an ordinance authorizing and striking from City Plan 97 and abandoning a portion of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes lying within the lines of former Jessup, under certain terms and conditions; Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bills No. 020757, 030026, 030076, 030077, 030079, 030100, 030124, 030137, and 030139.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 020757, 030026, 030076, 030077, 030079, 030100, 030124, 030137, and 030139. All in favor will indicate by saying (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And the bills just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. Bill Nos. 030018, 030019, 030020, 030021, 030080, 030102 and 030140 will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for our next Session of Council. That concludes reports from committees. Our next item of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on our First Reading Calendar. THE
Bill No. 030113, entitled an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Zoning and Planning," to add a section requiring a Zoning Board of Adjustment certificate to operate a telemarketing business, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 030096, the creation of a loan or loans to provide funds for and toward various capital municipal, authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor, or a majority of them to see bonds at a public or private negotiated sale.
And Bill No. 020647, an ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of the Philadelphia Code entitled authorization to offer exemption from real estate taxes on new construction of residential properties.
And Bill 030014, an ordinance amending Section 19-1301 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Real Estate Taxes," by providing that the taxes levied on a property under the section shall not increase in any one year by more than a specific percentage as a result of an increase in the assessed value of the properties as returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes.
And Bill No. 020757, an ordinance granting permission to University of Sciences to construct, own, use and maintain underground steam lines, telecommunication lines, under the 4200 block of Woodland Avenue.
And Bill No. 030026, an ordinance authorizing Tenet HealthSystem Hahnemann, to construct, own and maintain underground conduit and 23 pedestrian light poles.
And Bill No. 030076, an ordinance authorizing the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in portions of the Lemonte Street and Fairmount Park Property.
And Bill No. 030077, an ordinance authorizing the construction of Dobson's Run Stormwater Relief Sewer in proposed rights-of-way for drainage and sewer purposes in Allegheny Avenue.
And Bill No. 030079, an ordinance amending Section 12-2703 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Permit Parking Districts," by amending the definition of District 5 by removing certain portions of that area from the permit parking district, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 030100, an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on behalf of the City to enter into agreements with the owners of the properties and their successors of a private street known as Blakiston Lane.
And Bill No. 030124, entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 317 and 319 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions Borbeck Avenue.
The Chair 3/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE agrees. THE
And Bill No. 030137, an ordinance authorizing the vacating of a portion of Sheaff Lane.
And Bill 030139, an ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties on both sides of Girard Avenue between Frankford and Susquehanna Avenues.
The Chair agrees. The bills just read by the Chief Clerk will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session. That concludes the First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, 3/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Madam President. Today, Bill Nos. 030024, 030099, and 030114 are being called up for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 030024. THE
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within n area bonded by 48th Street, Brown Street, 44th Street, and Fairmount Avenue.
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. THE
Councilman DiCicco. 3/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
Councilwoman Tasco. 3/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill 030099. THE
An ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the people in the area served by Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals to participate with the hospitals in the refinancing or reconstruction of certain outstanding indebtedness of the hospital and its affiliates in the acquisition and construction of capital improvements to the facilities of the hospital and its affiliates.
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. THE
Councilwoman Blackwell. 3/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
Aye. 3/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE THE
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The final bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030114. THE
An ordinance amending Section 14-1610 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Old City Residential Area Special Districts Controls," by providing that telemarketing is a prohibited use within the district, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? 3/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE The Clerk will please call the roll. THE
Councilman O'Neill. 3/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. That concludes our Calendar. Are there speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)
Madam Chair, I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March 27th. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the motion carries. Thank you. (Council adjourned at 11:15 a.m.) C E R T I F I C A T I O N I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of March 20, 2003, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. RE: STATED MEETING ___________________________ Lisa C. Bradley, RPR and Notary Public