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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 18, 2009

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 18, 2009

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Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution will be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted and will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

A resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 678.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion on the resolution.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 648 and 657.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 442.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 14th, 28th and 47th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 32nd and 37th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 36th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 36th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution supporting the City of Chicago in bringing the 30th Olympiad to the United States.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Madam Chair, I have no bills or resolutions today.

Councilwoman Tasco

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Madam Chair, I have two resolutions today.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Clerk will please read the resolutions.

Chief Clerk

A resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating the Mural Arts Program's 3000th mural and congratulates the program on its award-winning art programs that engage Philadelphians and teach them practical life skills.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo for a motion on the resolution.

Councilman Rizzo

Madam Chair, I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing, honoring, celebrating and thanking Independence Blue Cross, a Philadelphia-born and headquartered healthcare institution that is committed to the health and well-being of the Philadelphia community, for its seven decades of excellent service to the City of Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo for a motion on the resolution.

Councilman Rizzo

Madam Chair, I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Tasco

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Tasco

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The next order of business is reports from committees. Clarke for a report from the Committee of the Whole.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam Chair. The Committee of the Whole reports one resolution with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Tasco

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

Chief Clerk

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Resolution No. 090501, entitled "A resolution confirming the appointment of Damone B. Jones, Sr., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2012," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Councilwoman Tasco

Thank you. Resolution No. 090501 will be considered 6/18/09 - STATED - 1ST READING at the end of today's Calendar. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill on the First Reading Calendar.

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 090405, an ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes, and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent.

Councilwoman Tasco

Thank you. This bill will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam Chair. Bill Nos. 080527-AA, 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING 090446-A, 090170-A, 090392-A, 090123-A, 090069, 090402, 090403, 090409, 090436, 090442, 090443, 090465, 090072, 090191, 090412, 090413, 090410, 090434, 090435, 090439, 090440, 090008, 090464, 090445, 090260, 090261, 090383, 090097 and 090074 are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.

Councilwoman Tasco

All other bills will be held.

Councilman Clarke

All other bills will be held.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Chief Clerk will read the title of the first bill.

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 080527-AA, an ordinance amending Section 14-2007 of The Philadelphia Code, to permit the historic designation of the public interior portion of buildings, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Councilwoman Tasco

This bill having been read on two different days, 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

No.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: What bill are we on?

Councilwoman Tasco

080527-AA. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you. Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye. 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

No.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye. 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. The ayes are 14 and the nays are two. A majority of the Councilmembers having voted on this bill, the bill is passed. The Clerk will read the next bill.

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 090446-A, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-3500, by adding an assessment upon the net operating revenue of certain specified hospitals located in the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

Councilwoman Tasco

The Clerk will call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Tasco

Excuse me a moment, please. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye. 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco. 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. The ayes are 16. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Clerk will please read the next bill.

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 090170-A, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Section 14-1636, entitled "Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District."

Councilwoman Tasco

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill. 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. The ayes are 16. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will read the next bill.

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 090392-A, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps bounded by Wyoming Avenue, Ramona Avenue, Adams Avenue and Castor Avenue.

Councilwoman Tasco

This bill having been read on two different days, 6/18/09 - STATED - 2ND READING the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.