COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Thursday, April 4, 2002 10:25 a.m. Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, PA PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK J. DICICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN RICHARD T. MARIANO COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN MICHAEL A. NUTTER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, Deputy Chief Clerk VINCENT VARALLO ASSOCIATES, INC. Registered Professional Reporters Eleven Penn Center, Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 4/2/02 STATED - GREETING/INVOCATION
Good morning, everyone. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Members and guests will please take their seats. Before we begin the business of this session, I would like to welcome everyone to our new temporary quarters. Until repairs to the Council chambers are completed, which may take several months, Council sessions and committee hearings will continue to be held in this room. I would certainly be remiss if I did not thank the many people who are responsible for making this space available and preparing for the Council business on such short notice. First and foremost, I want to thank our court system and judges, who so generously are lending us their space. I would also like to thank the Commissioner and employees of the Department of Public Property, and especially the Facilities Director and Building Services Manager, as well as Council staff, for all of their efforts in preparing this room for Council business. And I would like to thank my colleagues and everyone in attendance for their patience and 4/2/02 STATED - GREETING/INVOCATION understanding as we adjust to life without the usual comforts of home. I'm just begging my Council colleagues to have some patience and tolerance. I think that we will be able to conduct our normal business in this chamber without any inconvenience. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes the Reverend Father Thomas Sodano, Pastor of St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church. Father Sodano is here today as the guest of Councilman O'Neill. All guests and members will please prize.
Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, in the days of Noah, You sent the great flood to make an end to evil and a new beginning in goodness, to wash away sin and to make the human family holy like yourself. As our City Council begins a new session in this courtroom, may each man and woman thirst for Your holiness, thirst for personal holiness, holiness in our families, holiness in our homes so as to bring holiness to our city, that the light of 4/2/02 STATED - GREETING/INVOCATION Your divine wisdom direct the deliberations of this City Council and to shine forth in all the proceedings and laws framed for our ruling government. May they seek to preserve peace, promote national happiness, and continue to bring us the blessings of liberty and equality. We likewise commend to Your unbounded mercy all the citizens of the United States, the citizens of this Commonwealth in particular, and especially the cities of -- the citizens of our beloved city, Philadelphia, that we may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Your holy law. In these days of fragile peace and broken promises, may we be preserved in union and in peace which the world cannot give, and after enjoying the blessings of this life, be admitted to those which are eternal. We pray to You, who are Lord and God forever and ever. Amen.
The Chair thanks Father Sodano for his inspiring invocation. Council will be at ease. I would 4/2/02 STATED - GREETING/INVOCATION suggest that Councilman O'Neill just take Father to each of the Councilmembers' desks so that he could introduce them. (Council stands at ease.) 4/4/02 STATED - APPROVAL OF 3/21/02 JOURNAL
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday March 21, 2002, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 21, 2002 stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 21, 2002 stand approved. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed, nay? The ayes have it and the motion carries. Therefore, the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March the 21st, 2002 stands approved 4/4/02 STATED - REQUESTS FOR LEAVES OF ABSENCE
The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. There are no requests for leaves of absence on the part of the Majority.
There are. Councilman Ortiz and Councilman Cohen will not be in.
Madam President, let me correct that. A leave of absence is requested today for Councilman Ortiz and Councilman Cohen. Thank you.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. Leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
(Inaudible, off-mic.) (Councilman O'Neill requests leave of absence for Councilman Longstreth.)
The Chair thanks the gentleman. Leave will be granted. 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS
The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize guests and visitors joining us in chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our city. We certainly invite you to come again. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilmembers Tasco, Mariano, and Reynolds Brown, who will make a presentation recognizing May 9, 2002 as "Women's Way Day." Will Melissa Weiler Gerber, Executive Director, and Lynn Yeakel and those enjoining them please join the Councilmembers at the podium. (Councilmembers, honorees, et al. come forward.)
Thank you. Good morning. It is my pleasure to recognize an outstanding organization in this city that has really served to provide services for women in this community, and I had the pleasure of serving on the board in the early '80s, and it is 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS just great that they're here celebrating 25 years of service to the Philadelphia community. So I present this resolution to you recognizing May 9, 2002 as "Women's Way Day" in the City of Philadelphia. Whereas, for 25 years, Women's Way has served as the premier funding organization for women's services and advocacy programs in the eight-county Philadelphia region; and Whereas, establishes a coalition of seven groundbreaking agencies addressing the unmet needs of women in the mid '70s, Women's Way developed the first and most successful national models of women's federated fund-raising. The organization has raised and allocated millions of dollars to benefit hundreds of thousands of women and their families over the last quarter of the century; and...
Whereas, challenging inequality, implementing change, and meeting women's unmet needs continue to be Women's Way mission, in 2002 Women's Way is commemorating its first quarter century with "A Celebration of Change," a year-long examination of women's 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS evolving role, current status, and future challenges. To mark this special anniversary, Women's Way is holding educational forums, discussions, celebratory events, and the overall good of reinvigorating public interest in women's issues; and Whereas, the celebration of change programs are lead by an intergenerational team and the educational forums held in collaboration with other community-minded institutions, all programs are designed to engage people throughout the Philadelphia region in a thought-provoking dialogue to help frame an agenda for change and...
Whereas in recognition of this terrific milestone, this Council proudly recognizing May 9, 2002 as "Women's Way Day" in this city. Now, therefore, resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we hereby honor and commend Women's Way on the great occasion of its 25th anniversary of advocacy and service.
Resolved further that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Melissa Weiler Gerber, Executive 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS Director, and Lynn Yeakel, Women's Way 25 Chairperson, as evidence of the deep admiration, sincere respect, and hearty congratulations of this legislative body. Certification that this is a true and correct copy of the original resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 14th day of March, 2002. It is signed by President Anna Verna, introduced by Marian Tasco, Rick Mariano, and Blondell Reynolds Brown, and sponsored by all members of City Council. We congratulate you and thank you for the wonderful work that you are doing. We hope that you will continue to keep up the good work. Your service are needed in the City of Philadelphia, and you've done an outstanding job in the last 25 years, and I salute you. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you and good morning. You may have noticed that (indiscernible), our development director, is not Lynn Yeakel, who 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS couldn't be here this morning but who thanks you, along with me. It's such an honor to have all of you presenting this award to us. And as Councilperson Tasco said, she was with us back in the early years to strengthen the organization. And to have the support of Council and to have Council being led by such an impressive woman adds to this honor greatly. We appreciate you taking the time from a very busy schedule to recognize the importance of nonprofits strengthening our community, and we look forward to working with you to make this a better region for women and for girls. Thank you so much. (Applause.) (Council stands at ease.) (Proceedings resume.)
The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter, who will present a resolution celebrating Barbershop Talk Human Family Day. Will Mr. Robert Woodard and those 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. (Councilman Nutter, Honoree et al. come forward.)
Thank you, Madam President. To my colleagues and our visitors, first I need to ask your indulgence in that you would refrain from any laughter given the fact that I'm involved in a resolution that has something to do with a barbershop. (Laughter.)
Celebrating "Barbershop Talk Human Family Day." Whereas, the Barbershop Talk Network is a nonprofit, community-based organization which recognizes the importance of dialogue and shared experiences as an opportunity to develop positive human relations; and Whereas, each year, the Barbershop Talk Network hosts the Barbershop Talk Human Family Day; and Whereas, the purpose of this annual 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS celebration is to bring together cultures that are representative of the world community in celebration of the human family; and Whereas, this event will coincide with the anniversary of the assassination of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., making it a true and fitting testimony to his teachings and beliefs and a tribute to his memory; and Whereas, the City of Philadelphia joins the State of Pennsylvania, the United States Congress, as well as local civic organizations in recognizing the importance of this event and the goals and mission of the Barbershop Talk Network; Now, therefore, resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we hereby observe April 4, 2002 as "Barbershop Talk Human Family Day"; and Further resolved that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Barbershop Talk Human Family Day Foundation Incorporated as a symbol of this legislative body's gratitude for initiating this courageous venture. Signed by Council President Verna, introduced by myself Councilman Nutter, for the 4th 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS District, and cosponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
Thank you very much. I just wanted to say this day, April 4th, is extremely important to me as it relates to Dr. King. He stressed a lot of very important points in my life as it relates to color, and one of the reasons I have all this red on is because I see no skin colors out there. The only thing I see is the color red, which is what we all are. Now, I know that's all you see up here. One day, hopefully in our lives, we will be able not to see skin color and finally be able to see the humanness inside all of us. Thank you. (Applause.) UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: We invite you to join us at 5:30 this evening at the Ethical Society to help us celebrate Human Family Day with a variety of activities. Thank you. 4/4/02 STATED - VISITOR RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS (Applause.)
Thank you very much. (Council stands at ease.) 4/4/02 STATED - COMMUNICATIONS
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the clerk. The clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on March 22, 2002, I signed the following bill that was passed by Council at its session on March 14, 2002: Bill No. 020026. And I also signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on March 21, 2002. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a draft of a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Urban Renewal Area. And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of 4/4/02 STATED - COMMUNICATIONS Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area. And a resolution to appoint Robert Zuritsky to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for a term to expire January 1, 2006. And a resolution to appoint James P. Baker to the Board of Directors of the Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia for a term to expire January 1, 2007. And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire by condemnation 3500 Scotts Lane for sewer and drainage purchases, under certain terms and conditions. And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire by condemnation 3111 West Allegheny Avenue for sewer and drainage purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
The messages will be printed in the Journal. The clerk will please read any other 4/4/02 STATED - COMMUNICATIONS communications in her possession.
Thank you. 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of instructions (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules Committee be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of their introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor of the motion will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion carries. 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS The Chair now recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer two resolutions, which will be referred to the appropriate committee.
Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution appointing James T. Baker to the Board of Directors of the Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution appointing Robert Zuritsky to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed, nay? The ayes have it and the resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. This morning, I introduce one bill on your behalf.
Is it a bill 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS or a resolution?
Thanks. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 990366) approved July 1, 1999, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 17S, under certain terms and conditions" and by extending the period of compliance with the authorization conditions therein.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution recognizing the City of Philadelphia and the City of Timosoara 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS Romania as sister cities. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion carries. The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution declaring April 2002 as "Autism Awareness Month."
Move for the adoption of the resolution (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
Madam President, I have two bills and one resolution.
Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Griffith Street from Lawrence Street to Castor Avenue
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades, and Professions," by amending Section 9-105, entitled "Penalties," all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds located in the 7th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, and 43rd Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Move for the adoption, Madam President. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions today. 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
The clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire by condemnation property located at 3500 Scotts Lane.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire by condemnation property located at 3111 West Allegheny Avenue.
The bill will 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.
The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds located in the 39th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Move for the adoption of the resolution. 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted.
The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
The Chair thanks gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have three resolutions and one bill.
The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing Project H.O.M.E., 1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, owner of the property 19122 to 1942 Judson Street to construct and maintain a metal marquee with electrical icon letter signs, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
The clerk will please read the title of the first resolution. 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
An ordinance approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted. The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted. The clerk will please read the title of the last resolution.
A resolution honoring Joseph J. Leonardo for his dedicated service to the city planning profession.
Move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.) 4/4/02 STATED - INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The chair thanks the gentleman. 4/4/02 STATED - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR
There are no committee reports today; therefore, our next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The clerk will please read bills on the first-reading calendar.
Bill No. 020032, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia.
And Bill No. 020034, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1804.
And Bill No. 020040, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 from the Grants Revenue Fund 4/4/02 STATED - BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR The Director of Finance to the Grants Revenue, General Fund, the Director of Finance Contribution to the School District
The Chair agrees. The bills read by the clerk will be placed on our second-reading and final-passage calendar for our next session of Council. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020037
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.
Thank you, Madam President. Today, Bill No.'s 020037, 020038, 020039, 010608, 010621, 010636, 010637, 010693, 010713, 010714, 010715, 010716, 010717, 010720, 010741, 020051, 020073, 020074, 020090, 020091, 020093, 020096, 020097, 020098, 020117, 020120, and 020141 are being called up for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. The first bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020037.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2002 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Police Department and the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
This bill having been read on two different days, the 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020037 question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020037
Aye. The ayes are 14 , the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020038
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020038
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002 from the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards, or commissions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020039
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020039
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2002 within the Aviation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now, is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010608
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010608
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010621
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010621.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 990306), approved June 24, 1999, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010636
It just occurred to me, since Councilman Cohen is not present, would we dare go for a consent-agenda? (Laughter)
Just kidding, just kidding. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010636.
An ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Pickering Street from Greenwood Avenue to Vernon Road.
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.
Councilman Kenney? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010636
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010637
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010637
An ordinance granting permission to Aspen Street Corporation, owner of Rembrandt's, to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Councilman Mariano? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010637
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010693
The next bill to be called the for consideration is Bill No. 010693.
An ordinance authorizing Charles McNeil, owner of the property located at 432 South 48th Street, to construct, use, and maintain a wooden deck extension with support columns, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010713
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010713.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 194, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010714
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010714.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 990373), approved July 1, 1999, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 207, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - BILL 010715, SECOND READING
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010715.
An ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with C.I.P Housing, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the be bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING BILL 010716
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010716.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 240, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010717
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010717.
An ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Villa Vincent, Inc., owner of the property at 5830 through 5858 Germantown Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010720
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010720.
An ordinance amending Section 4 of an ordinance (Bill No. 000262), entitled "An ordinance authorizing Whole Foods Market Group," all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Councilman Mariano? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010720
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 010741
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010741.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 990834), approved December 30, 1999, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 246," all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having noted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020051
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020051.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020073
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020073.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 23S, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020074
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020074
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 107, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL NO. 020090
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020090.
An ordinance establishing a no-truck-parking regulation on the 8200 block of Temple Road on both sides.
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.
Councilwoman Miller? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL NO. 020090
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020091
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020091.
An ordinance authorizing the construction of sewers and appurtenant work on portions of Green Lane.
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.
Councilwoman Miller? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020091
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020093
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020093.
An ordinance authorizing the construction of sanitary sewers and appurtenant work on portions of Brierdale Road and Graykyn Lane.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020096
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020096.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 231, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020097
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020097.
An ordinance granting permission to Raju Desai and Nehal Desai, owners of the newsstand located in the southeast corner of Broad Street and Chestnut Streets, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Councilman Mariano? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020097
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020098
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020098.
An ordinance authorizing the construction of water main and appurtenant work on portions of Sigal Street.
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.
Councilwoman Miller? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020098
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A juror of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020117
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020117.
An ordinance amending Section 9-204 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of the properties in the 900, 1000, 1100, 1200,and 1300 blocks of Pine Street and permitting such activity all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please called roll.
Councilwoman Krajewski? 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020117
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020120
The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020120.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 358, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/4/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020141
The last bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020141.
An ordinance authorizing Bucca Restaurant, a tenant of the property 1501-1509 Spruce Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14 the nays are 0 a majority of all members having voted in the affirmative the bill passes That concludes our calendar for today 4/4/02 STATED - ADJOURNMENT
Are there any speeches on the part of the Minority? You're going to have to raise your hand to be recognized. (No speeches on the part of the Minority.)
Are there speeches on the part of the Majority? (No speeches on the part of the Majority.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.
Madam President, I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April the 11th, at 10 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April the 11th, 2002, at 10 a.m. All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and Council will be adjourned until Thursday, April 11, 2002. 4/4/02 STATED - ADJOURNMENT Thank you very much. (Proceedings end at 11:19 a.m.) CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, April 4, 2002, are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. RE: STATED MEETING _______________________________, Josephine Cardillo Registered Professional Reporter and 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.)