COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Thursday, June 11, 1998 11:55 a.m. Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHN F. STREET COUNCILWOMAN ANNA CIBOTTI VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN MICHAEL A. NUTTER COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN AUGUSTA A. CLARK COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN COUNCILWOMAN HAPPY FERNANDEZ COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILMAN W. THACHER LONGSTRETH COUNCILMAN ANGEL L. ORTIZ COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN RICHARD T. MARIANO COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER MARIE B. HAUSER, Chief Clerk VINCENT VARALLO ASSOCIATES, INC. Registered Professional Reporters Eleven Penn Center Plaza, Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 561-2220. INVOCATION
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. The Chair notes that the hour has come and that a quorum is present. Council will come to order, members will take their seats, visitors will retire to the seats outside the rail. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes Reverend John Kelly who is the Pastor the St. Albert The Great Church. He is here today as the best of Councilman O'Neill. Members and guests will please rise. REV. JOHN KELLY: Good morning. I am grateful for this opportunity to be with you and to pray. And I express my gratitude to Mr. President, as well as Councilman O'Neill. I just take this opportunity to remind you that in the Catholic tradition, each day at mass all public and elected officials are prayed for throughout the world in the Catholic Church. And so the premise is that you hold the seat of authority, a power base which needs to be executed with justice and with reverence. So with your efforts to advocate for the homeless, the hopeless, and the helpless, I take INVOCATION this opportunity to express my personal gratitude for your advancement of all those causes. And I take this moment to just say a prayer. A prayer that is mine personally, and I offer to you with the hope that all of you defer to a higher authority, which one day all of us will be answerable to. Most high and glorious God, bring light to the darkness of my soul. Give me right faith, certain hope, and perfect charity. Lord, give me insight and wisdom, so I might always discern Your holy and true will. Most high and glorious God, bring light to the darkness of my soul. Give me right faith, certain hope, and perfect charity. Lord give me insight and wisdom so I might always discern Your holy and true will.
The Chair thanks Reverend Kelly for his inspiring invocation. (Councilmembers greet Reverend Kelly.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 4, 1998. APPROVAL OF JOURNAL The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark.
Mr. President, I move the adoption of the Journal of that date. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 4, 1998, stands approved. The next order of business is Leaves of absence. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Mr. President, there are no leaves of absence requests from the LEAVES OF ABSENCE Republicans. But I would like to mention that Father Kelly, who is here with us, is the brother of Traffic Court Judge Francis David Kelly.
Congratulations. Thank you. At this time we will dispense with our regular order of business to recognize visitors. To all of our visitors and guests with us this morning, the Chair welcomes you here and applauds your interests in the civic affairs of our city. Today we are honored to have a very distinguished group of officials with us from the Ukraine. These men and women represent the Economic Development Department, the Department of Privatization, the Anti-Monopoly Division, Social Services, the State Property Fund, the Department of Medical Care, and a wonderful unit called the Ukraine Innovation Fund. They are accompanied by interpreters and by Miss Kristy E. Tyndall of Community WELCOME VISITORS Connections. We are truly honored to have this group with us, and ask them to stand at this time. Can this group please stand. (Applause.)
Our first presentation today congratulates the Oak Lane Wildcats and the Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps. To make this presentation, the Chair appoints Councilwoman Tasco. The Chair invites Coach Roberts and Coach Nelson to come and receive this resolution.
It gives me great pleasure this afternoon to present two resolutions. The first I am going to present is a resolution congratulating the Oak Lane 65 pound Wildcats on winning the Keystone State Midget Football League Championship. Whereas, an extraordinary 1997-'98 season was the result of the incredible hard work and thoroughly committed spirit of the Oak Lane Wildcats in the 65 pound weight category; And whereas, with an unheard of PRESENTATIONS record, the feisty 8 and 9 year olds brought in 11 wins with no losses; And whereas, 31 young players, 7 coaches, and 3 team parents all insisted on complete discipline, developed personalized strategies, and committed the students to maintaining a C-plus average in all their school subjects; And whereas, with this tremendous sacrifice and diligence, the Oak Lane Wildcats 65 pound Football Team successfully won the Keystone State Midget Football League Championship twice. Now, therefore, resolved that the Council of the City of Philadelphia congratulates and commends these Oak Lane 65 pound Wildcats: Christopher West; Marcus Walker; Deion Taywade; Richard Vaughan; Brian Lemon, Jr.; Alda Laniere, Jr.; Anthony Polk; Herman Davis, Jr.; Michael Gains; Wade Brisco; Rasheed Williams; Rasheed Allen; Travis Connor; John A. Green; Robert Jackson, Jr.; Eric Bield; Robert Richards, II; Dominique Joseph; Antonio Brown; Dante Garrett; Adam Edwins; Antuan Carpenter; Terrence Brance; Corey Temple; Jacquille Hoskins; Nathan Edwards; Terrence White, Jr.; Brian Davis; Bart Lewis; and Joshua Williams. PRESENTATIONS Resolve further that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Coach Chris Nelson and his energetic coaching staff as an expression of gratitude and delight of this legislative body in the accomplishment of the Oak Lane Wildcats. 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 May, 1998. Signed by President Street, introduced by Councilwoman Tasco, and supported by all members of City Council. (Applause). (Councilwoman Verna assume the Chair.)
Good morning. My name is Ida Allen. I was the team mom for the 65 pound football team. Good morning. Mr. President, members of Council, on behalf of the Oak Lane Association Keystone State Champs, '97-'98, we would like to thank members of PRESENTATIONS Council for acknowledging the Oak Lane Wildcats for a remarkable job well done. We won the championship unscored on, unheard of. For this season we are 11 and zero. With hard work and determination, we were undefeated. Respect, character, and education is the key to success. At this time I would like to introduce to my left, Coach Thomas Shields; to my right, Coach Andreas Roberts; our administrative coach, Valerie Wakefield; our team dad, John Green. And, again, I am the team mom, Miss Allen. In appreciation for the recognition of the team, we would like to present to Council this plaque and this small token of appreciation to Councilwoman Marian Tasco for having us here and acknowledging us for the hard work that we did. (Applause.)
Thank you very much. They brought to my attention that we omitted two young people from the Wildcats. We don't want to omit anyone, because they worked so hard. Brandon Cassidy and Eric Christmas. PRESENTATIONS (Applause.)
One of the coaches works with two groups in my area. And this resolution I am going to present now is for the Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps. And a lot of these young people couldn't be here today. But we are going to ask Mr. Roberts to accept it. And it says, Whereas, newly organized in 1994, the Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps is a nonprofit community organization of youth and adults in the Simons playground in West Oak Lane; And whereas, composed of 87 young people, male and female, ages 4 and above, who are residents of West Oak Lane, Mt. Airy, Germantown, South Philadelphia, Logan and North Philadelphia; And whereas, this dynamic steppers drill team and drum corps is founded on military drills which stresses coordination, precision, and exhibition; And whereas, under the guidance and supervision of Andreas Roberts and Ruth Emin, and a cadre of ten other coaches, a treasurer, and a PRESENTATIONS business manager, have programmed the Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps through competitions, special marching events, and other invitational programs; And whereas, the Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps first distinguished itself as a national competition in Hampton, Virginia, in 1997, placing first in the junior division; And whereas, in March of 1998, the Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps have made an astonishing appearance in the national competition in Toledo, Ohio, by placing first in all the competing divisions, Pee-Wee, Junior, Male Corps, Drum Corps, and were third place win in the Senior Division. And now, therefore, resolved that the Council of the City of Philadelphia commend, congratulate, and salute the Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps, the staff and sponsors, for their outstanding commitment to the young people of Philadelphia, and to their love and inspiration which have provided purpose and direction for these young lives. Resolve further that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Andreas PRESENTATIONS Roberts, President of the Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps, with the deep gratitude and sincere best wishes of this legislative body for upcoming success at the World Championships in August in Las Vegas, Nevada. Certification this is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 14th day of May, 1998, and supported by all members of City Council. Thank you all very much. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Coach Roberts for remarks. COACH ANDREAS ROBERTS: Hi. How is everybody doing. I, Andreas Roberts, of Simons Drill Team and Drum Corps would like to take this time to say thanks to call coaches, members, and parents of Simons Drill Team for the hard work that is input in our children. And as I now know that in my heart, Simons Drill Team will always be number one, National Champs. And, again, I would like to say PRESENTATIONS thanks to all. (Applause.)
Council will stand at ease. (Council stands at ease.)
Our next presentation honors the Philadelphia Flag Day Association. To make this presentation, the Chair appoints Councilman DiCicco. The Chair invites Mr. Sigfried Honig to come and receive the Resolution. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to invite my colleague, Councilmembers Rizzo and Councilman Longstreth. Councilman Rizzo is also a member of the Flag Day Association Board. I wanted to invite Councilman Longstreth, even though he is not a member of the Board. But I was informed early this morning that he was the young lad who delivered the material to Betsy Ross on the day she decided to make the flag. But since he is not here. Thank you. PRESENTATIONS COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: A Resolution honoring the Philadelphia Flag Day Association on the occasion of their 15th observance of the Flag Day and the 221st Anniversary of Flag Day. Whereas, on June the 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Flag Day Resolution in Philadelphia; And whereas, the flag resolution called for a star and a stripe for each state, making 13 of both, since there were at that time 13 states forged from the 13 colonies; And whereas, the colors of the flag, red, white, and blue, are explained as red for valor, white for hope, and blue the color of heaven for reference to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice and truth; And whereas, the star symbolizes dominion and sovereignty, and the constellation of stars within the union, one star for each state, its emblematic of our federal Constitution which reserves to the states their individual sovereignty, except as to the rights delegated by them to the Federal Government; And... PRESENTATIONS
Whereas, the flag was first carried in battle at Brandywine on September 11, 1777, and has since come to symbolize our nation and its diverse peoples; And whereas, the Philadelphia Flag Day Association honors the flag each year on June 14, Flag Day, in tribute to those who have fallen in battle and those who have served and continue to serve this great nation. Now therefore....
Listen my children and you shall hear, the midnight ride of Paul Revere. No. I beg your pardon. But it was close. Council of the City of Philadelphia, recognizes the good efforts of the Philadelphia Flag Day Association, encourages all Philadelphians to observe Flag Day by displaying the flag outside their homes and places of business and by attending the observances of the 221st Anniversary of Flag Day at the Betsy Ross House. And resolved an engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Judge William Letterer, President of the Philadelphia Flag Day PRESENTATIONS Association, in recognition of this organization's efforts to help keep alive the spirit of patriotism inspired by our national flag. Thank you for permitting me to participate. This is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 16th day of April, 1998, signed by President of City of Council, introduced by Frank DiCicco, sponsored by all Council members in this great body. Thank you. (Applause.)
Council President, Councilman DiCicco, Councilman Rizzo, Councilman Longstreth, distinguished members of Philadelphia City Council. It is an honor and privilege for us to be here this morning on behalf of the Philadelphia Flag Day Association to accept this award. Our 56th Flag Day ceremony will be PRESENTATIONS held on Flag Day, June the 14, starting at 12:30 p.m., with patriotic music by the 276th U.S. Army Band, at the Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street. And we would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to our ceremony. With me, starting on my right, is Countess Curelli, Vice-President of Philadelphia Flag Day Association; Marian haze, Vice-President of Philadelphia Flag Day Association; and Erin Farber, Chief of Staff to the President of Philadelphia Flag Day Association, the Honorable Judge Letterer. Once again, ladies and gentlemen, thank you. May God bless America. My God bless the City Council. And may God bless our flag. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you. Council will stand at ease. (Council stands at ease.)
The next order of business is Communications. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant At Arms for the purpose of delivering the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. COMMUNICATIONS The Chief Clerk will read the messages from the Mayor.
June 1. To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that I have today signed the following bill: 960823, Triple A. And June 6. I am pleased to advise you that I have today signed the following bills: Bill No. 960517, 970550, 970551, 970695, 970676, 970743, 980163, 980164, and 980312. And I am transmitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body the following resolution: A Resolution agreeing to participate in the Convention Center Garage Tax Increment Financing District, if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, as amended, in the Center City Redevelopment Area, in an area generally bounded by 13th Street on the west, Arch Street on the north, Filbert Street on the south, and 12th Street on the east. And an Ordinance creating the Convention Center Garage Tax Increment Financing COMMUNICATIONS District and approving the Project Plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the redevelopment of the Convention Center Garage Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by 13th Street on the west, Arch Street on the north, Filbert Street on the south, and 12th Street on the east. 417 acres on which is currently constructed the Market Street and Chestnut Street ramps and Elevated via ducts. 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 New Kensington Fishtown Redevelopment area, also identified by house number and street address as 2501 Amber Street. A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of COMMUNICATIONS the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, for the New Kensington Fishtown Urban Renewal area, pursuant to a pilot program of the Redevelopment Authority, which provides for the sale and development of vacant lots for residential and related re-uses. And a resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and the Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of portion of New Kensington Fishtown Redevelopment Area, also identified by respective house number and street address as 1400 through 1410 Frankford Avenue. And a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal portion of the New Kensington Fishtown Redevelopment Area, also identified by house number and street address as 1507 Frankford Avenue. A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of COMMUNICATIONS Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington Fishtown redevelopment area, also identified by house number and street address as 2654 through 2664 East Carl Street. And 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area. A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Whitman Urban Renewal Area, also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2553 through 55 South 2nd Street. A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal area identified by house number and street address as 800 South 16th COMMUNICATIONS Street.
And 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 51st and Baltimore Urban Renewal Area. And a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the University City Unit No. 5 Urban Renewal Area. 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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area. And 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 West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area. And a Resolution approving the COMMUNICATIONS Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area. And a resolution approving an amendment to 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 Havington Urban Renewal Area. And a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area. And Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area. And a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of COMMUNICATIONS Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area. And 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area identified as 1333 North Marshal Street. And 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10. 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel 1, also sometimes identified as 1100 West Girard Avenue. A resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract of the Redevelopment COMMUNICATIONS Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Washington Square West Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 2, designated as Parcel No. 30. 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 North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area identified by respective house numbers and street addresses as 1346 through 1348 Coalter Street. And a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Woodstock Urban Renewal Area. 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 Stenton Avenue Urban Renewal Area. )
The messages will INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS be printed in the Journal. The Chief Clerk will read any other communications in her possession.
Next order of business then will be the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark.
Mr. President, today, refresh my memory, what is it that you want from me?
I would like for you to introduce your bills and resolutions.
All right. Today I have four resolutions on your behalf and one bill.
Mr. President, I move that all resolutions be considered immediately upon their introduction. (Duly seconded.) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The rules are suspended. All resolutions will be considered at the time of introduction. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An Ordinance granting permission to Edward Wilson, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the northwest corner of 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, to construct, use, and maintain conduit for fiber optic facilities in, under, and across the footway of John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the titles of all four of the resolutions introduced by Councilwoman Clark.
A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS renewal portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 7, 8, 9, and 10. And a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for redevelopment of the urban renewal of a portion of Model Cities Urban Renewal identified as 800 North Broad Street, 1414 through 1438 Brown Street, including 1419 through 1441 Ridge Avenue. And 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area identified as Parcel No. 1. And 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcels 1A, B, C; 2A, B, C; 3A, B, C; 4B; 5A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 7B; 7C; 8A; 8B; 8C; 8D; 8E; 8F; and 8G. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
I move the adoption of the resolutions, sir. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have five resolutions and one bill that is cosponsored by Councilmen Ortiz and Cohen.
An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999 within the General Fund from certain or all city offices, departments, boards, and commissions, to certain or all city offices, departments, boards, and commissions. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of all five resolutions.
A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, for a parcel of ground located at 1821 through 1839, 1822 through 1842 Cecil B. Moore Avenue. And a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the University City, Unit No. 5, Urban Renewal Area, sometimes identified as Parcel Nos. 20 and 21. 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 51st and Baltimore Urban Renewal Area, also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address as 5004 Baltimore Avenue. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS And 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 West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by respective house numbers and street addresses as 5020, 4033, 4041, and 4043, 4044, 4045, and 4059 Green Street. And 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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel No. 82.
Mr. President, I move the adoption of all resolutions. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolutions are adopted. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
The clerk will please read the titles of all three of the resolutions.
A Resolution authorizing the Council's Committee on Health and Human Services and Public Safety to jointly investigate the health and safety consequences of SEPTA's plan to run the Broad Street Subway and the Market Frankford Transit Line with management personnel, including in light of the recklessness of any such action the extent to which the city should alter its existing contractual relationships with SEPTA. Further empowering the committees, in the course of their investigation, to issue such subpoenas as may be necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter. A Resolution authorizing the Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service and Law and Government to conduct hearings into the refusal of the Office of Housing and Community Development to grant 35 of its employees, overwhelmingly women and overwhelmingly minority, a 3 percent wage increase retroactive to December 15, 1997, when all other employees represented by District council 33 received it. And a Resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Law and Government to investigate the failure of the First Judicial District to return to the bargaining table with union representing Philadelphia's Parole and Probation Officers, so as to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that protects the legitimate interests of both these hard-working and courageous employees and the local court system.
Mr. President, I must ask for the consideration of each resolution separately, since they deal with different INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS subjects.
I would move the adoption. The first one read was the one authorizing the Council's Committee on Health and Human Services.
Mr. President, although the newspapers reported and the media, all the media, indicate that they think that use of the El and the subway system is unlikely, they always add, for the immediate future, meaning tomorrow. This resolution takes cognizance of the fact that there is a continuing threat by SEPTA to run these two systems. And, therefore, I think it is INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS absolutely essential that City Council be active in this field to make certain that it never happens. I, therefore, urge all my colleagues to vote in support of this resolution. Thank you.
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen for a motion on the second resolution.
And that resolution was the one that referred to a matter that's long been a concern of the City Council, and that's the failure of the Office of Housing and Community Development to grant the 3 percent wage increase that was paid to all other city employees last December. They still maintain their refusal.
Is there a INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS second? (Duly seconded.)
And I, therefore, believe that Council has to maintain a continuing oversight of that situation. I, therefore, urge the adoption of that resolution.
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen for a motion on the third resolution.
I move the adoption of the resolution relating to the conduct of the First Judicial District.
Councilman, do you wish to be recognized on that motion?
Yes. Because that motion presents a very special problem and challenge to this body. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Apparently, the First Judicial District has, in light of Council's recent actions in support of the probation and parole employees, in taking note of the strong feeling that Council has on the matter that was discussed last week by Council -- eight different Councilmembers got up and spoke in support of Council's urging of the First Judicial District to go back to the negotiating table -- the response of the First Judicial District is to issue a statement entitled, Statement of Employment At Will, in which the First Judicial District says that from the time they issued this, nobody has anything to do with the employment of the workers but themselves. And they served notice that each employee is subject to dismissal. They say flat out that anybody can be terminated at will. And I think it is an utterly impossible statement. I just can't conceive of what could have brought that about from the First Judicial District. And I think it is urgent that Council get into the matter, so that we don't tolerate a policy of absolute disregard of employees' rights. So Mr. President, I am urging -INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (Applause.)
Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.
Thank you, Mr. President. I think it is necessary, and it really boggles the mind, that we have to again speak on these issues, after having made our position very clear the other week, in terms of what we consider the issues to be in this labor matter. But, again, I think this Council needs to be forthright and strong in its position in terms of the support of the workers' right to be able to have a fair labor practice take place with the First Judicial District. Their failure to negotiate, or even to take seriously, the issues of concern are things that should be very problematic not only to this Council, but to the City of Philadelphia as a whole. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS And it shows the type of pattern of antilabor feeling that is going on and permeating the discussions that we have in terms of labor in this city with SEPTA, the First Judicial District. And I think we have to be standing up and making our positions very clear, that we consider this still a labor town, that we consider that the issues of labor negotiations and management are very serious to us, and that we do not tolerate unfair labor practices. So, Mr. President, I urge the unanimous approval of this resolution and our steadfast support of the workers in the First Judicial District. Thank you. (Applause.)
All in favor of the motion let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski. (Applause.) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of the City Plan No. 187 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally opened portions of Belgrade Street, from Butler Street to Castor Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna.
The clerk will please read the titles of the resolutions.
A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Whitman Urban Renewal Area, also sometimes INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS identified by house number and street address as 2553 through 2555 South 2nd Street. And 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 South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 800 South 16th Street.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of myself and Councilman INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Rizzo, I offer one resolution.
The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A Resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Phantoms on winning the American Hockey League Championship and capturing the Calder Cup by defeating the St. Johns Flames 6 to 1 before a sell-out crowd of 17,380 at the Core States Spectrum.
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two resolutions. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The clerk will please read the titles of the resolutions.
A Resolution calling on the Committee on Public Safety to conduct hearings to investigate dangerous explosive devices, specifically fire bomb and bag bombs, the base of accessibility to minors, which city, state, or federal law regulate the sale and use of such devices, and the development of strategies and procedures to prevent inappropriate access to such devices. And a Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Woodstock Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 31, 32, 33, 40, and 43.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolutions. (Duly seconded.) INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
Mr. President, I offer one bill and two resolutions. One of the resolutions is on my behalf and also Councilwoman Blackwell.
An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999 within the General Fund from certain or all city offices, departments, boards, and commissions, to certain or all city offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of both of the resolutions introduced by Councilman Nutter. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
A Resolution approving an amendment to 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 Haddington Urban Renewal Area. A Resolution commending State Attorney General Fisher for his decision to hold hearings on the proposed sale of six nonprofit hospitals owned by Allegheny Health System to the private for-profit VanGuard Health System, urging the Attorney General to release various financial and economic data regarding this proposed sale so as to ensure a meaningful Public Hearing; and authorizing the Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings in order to investigate and analyze the full impact on the citizens of Philadelphia and the effect on the economic vitality of the region resulting from this proposed sale.
I move the adoption of the both resolutions. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Fernandez.
Mr. President, I have no bills or resolutions this morning.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.
The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A Resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to conduct a joint investigation on the relative extent to which law enforcement and social service techniques have been INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS successful in Philadelphia and elsewhere in moving homeless people off the street and into productive lives. And calling upon such committees, in light of their findings, to develop proposals for a strong, well-coordinated, and effective system to address the issue of homelessness in Philadelphia, including recommendations in the areas of housing and employment opportunities, in order to make a positive, permanent impact on the lives of homeless families and individuals in the city.
Mr. President, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. President. I offer three bills and seven resolutions.
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Washington Avenue, 7th Street, Tasker Street, and Front Street. An Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance, Bill No. 1119, approved July 24, 1995, entitled, an Ordinance, authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 58 and vacating Shamokin Street, from 11th Street to Ridge Avenue, and reserving and placing on the City Plan a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes, under certain terms and conditions, by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein to December 31, 1999. And an Ordinance creating the Convention Center Garage Tax Increment Financing District and approving the Project Plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PAID, for the redevelopment of the Convention Center Garage Tax Financing District, being an area generally bounded by 13th Street on the west, Arch Street on the north, Filbert Street on the south, and 12th Street on the east, and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the city to execute documents and to do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this ordinance.
These bills will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of the resolutions introduced by Councilman DiCicco.
A Resolution granting to participate in the Convention Center Garage Tax Increment Financing District, if it should be created by the Council City of Philadelphia, in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, in the Center City Redevelopment Area, in an area generally INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS bounded by 13th Street on the west, Arch Street on the north, Filbert Street on the south, and 12th Street on the east.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
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 New Kensington Fishtown Redevelopment Area, also identified by house number and street address as 2501 Amber Street and 2103 and 2107 East Cumberland Street, and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the Redevelopment Contract with New Kensington Community Development Corporation. 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 New Kensington Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to a pilot program of the Redevelopment Authority, which provides for the sale and development of vacant lots for residential and INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS related reuses to community residents. A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal portion of New Kensington Fishtown Redevelopment Area, also identified by house number and street address as 2654 through 2664 East Carl Street. A Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Redevelopment Contract and Lease between the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia and Penn's Landing Corporation relating to Penn's Landing Stage I, II incorporate a certain parcel of land containing approximately 2.417 acres, on which is currently constructed the Market Street and Chestnut Street ramps and Elevated viaduct, connecting Market Street and Chestnut Street into the project area. And 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 New Kensington Fishtown Redevelopment Area, also identified by house number INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS and street address as 1507 Frankford Avenue.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: I move for the adoption of the resolutions, Mr. President. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The resolutions are adopted. One more.
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 New Kensington Fishtown Redevelopment Area, also identified by respective house number and street address as 1400 through 1410 Frankford Avenue.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth.
Mr. President, I would request permission to leave the premises. I would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions. Mr. President, I request permission to leave the premises and to be recorded as voting aye on all bills.
Thank you very much. Leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
The Chair thanks the Councilman. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
An Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code relating to sidewalk sales by adding a new provision prohibiting sidewalk sales on the 2700 block of North American Street, both sides. And an Ordinance naming the playground currently designated as the Lawncrest Playground, located at Bustleton and Solly Avenues, and bounded by Stanwood and Eastwood Streets, as the Police Officer Steven Dymatech Memorial Playground.
These bills will be referred to the appropriate committee. The clerk will please read the title of the resolution introduced by Councilman Mariano.
A Resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area identified by house numbers and street addresses as 713 West Dauphin Street and 715 West Dauphin Street, and authorizing the Redevelopment Contract to execute the Redevelopment Contract with Marcus Santano Sodo.
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Mr. President, no bills or resolutions today. Thank you.
The clerk will please read the title of the second resolution introduced by Councilman Mariano.
A resolution approving INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 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 North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area identified as 1346 through 1348 Coulter Street.
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Mr. President, I have reported no bills or resolutions today.
Did we act on your INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS resolution?
I am sorry, sir. We held back on that today. Thank you.
The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
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 Stenton Avenue Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 2134 through 2136 East Haines Street, and including 2215 through 2219 Stenton Avenue.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let REPORTS OF COMMITTEES it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The next order of business is Reports from Committees. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna for the report of the Council Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports four bills out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and member of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole Council, to which was referred Bill No. 980382, entitled, an Ordinance amending an Ordinance approved May 9, 1998, Bill No. 970168, which authorized the city to sell certain delinquent real estate tax claims, identified as Exhibit A to the Ordinance, to the Philadelphia REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Authority for Industrial Development, PAID, by adding to Exhibit A certain tax claims which were the subject of now defaulted Payment Plan Agreements entered into by taxpayers in May and June 1997, for the sole purpose of allowing the additional claims to be available for substitution for sold claims, pursuant to the terms of June 30, 1997, tax claims, pursuant to the Sales Agreement between the city and PAID, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Bill No. 980385, an Ordinance amending an Ordinance approved May 9, 1997, Bill No. 970168, which authorized the city to sell certain delinquent real estate tax claims, identified as Exhibit A to the Ordinance, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, PAID, by adding to Exhibit A certain 1997 delinquent real estate tax claims which affect the same properties affected by the tax claims sold to PAID, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES for the sole purpose of allowing the additional claims to be available for substitution for sole claims pursuant to the terms of a June 30, 1997, Tax Claim Purchase and Sales Agreement between the city and PAID; Bill No. 980456, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to the agreement authorized by ordinance approved December 29, 1972, Bill No. 455, as amended, between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, related to the operation and management of the Philadelphia Gas Works, the Gas Works, under certain terms and conditions, by authorizing the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, on behalf of the city and the Gas Works, to enter into the electric supply business, under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 970817, an Ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Public Places Prohibitive Conduct, by adding a new Section 10-611 entitled Sidewalk Behavior, prohibiting various forms of inappropriate conduct in public places, including various obstructions of the public sidewalk, various forms REPORTS OF COMMITTEES of aggressive conduct, including aggressive solicitation and various forms of clutter on the public right-of-way, including the posting of certain signs and the placement of certain vending boxes, and requiring abutting property owners to maintain the sidewalk in good repair and free of clutter, and providing procedure for enforcement and for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of Bill Nos. 970817, 980382, 980385, and 980456. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The Rules are suspended, and Bills No. 970817, 980382, 980385, 980456 will be added to or First Reading Calendar REPORTS OF COMMITTEES today. This record will note that Bills No. 970214, 980049 have been held for further consideration. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for the report of the Council Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Council Committee on Rules reports out nine bills with favorable recommendations.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 970713, entitled, an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions, by adding a new chapter entitled Agents, requiring any person who represents or acts on behalf of another person in any matter before the Department of Licenses & Inspections, the Board of Building Standards, the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Board of Licenses and Inspections Review, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention, or the Accessibility Advisory Board, to obtain a license, and setting forth standards for the issuance of such licenses, requiring such persons to complete Entry of Appearance forms prior to any act of representation, prohibiting certain conduct by such agents, and providing penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 980133, an Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located in the 27th Ward, and within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, University Avenue, and 38th Street, from partly Class R-15 residential, partly Class C-4 commercial, partly Class C-3 commercial, and partly Class IDD, Institutional Development District, to a designation of partly Class R-15 residential, partly Class C-4 commercial, partly class C-3 commercial, and partly Class IDD, Institutional Development District; Bill No. 980204, an Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of the Philadelphia Code REPORTS OF COMMITTEES entitled Service Businesses, by adding a new section restricting the hours of operation for adult book stores, all under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 980342, an Ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located in the 53rd Ward and within an area bounded by Oxford Avenue, Algon Avenue, and Levick Street, from L-3 Limited Industrial to ASC, Area Shopping Center; Bill No. 980389, an Ordinance declaring it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people in the areas served by Greater Philadelphia Health Services II Corporation, a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which operates a long-term care facility known as Northwood Nursing and Convalescent Center, located at 4621 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to undertake a project for Greater Philadelphia Health Services II Corporation, consisting of the refinancing of certain indebtedness incurred in connection with the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES acquisition of a 148-bed, long-term care facility known as Northwood Nursing and Convalescent Center, financing or refinancing certain capital expenditures with respect to the facility, funding a debt service reserve fund, and paying certain costs of issuance; Bill No. 980409, an Ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people served by the Community College of Philadelphia for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to participate with the Community College of Philadelphia in a project consisting of the acquisition and retrofitting of a certain facility consisting of two classroom buildings and related structures and properties located at 1200 Godfrey Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bill No. 980454, an Ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the area served by the Philadelphia School Northeastern Hospital and St. Joseph Villa Nursing Home, for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to undertake certain projects for the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Philadelphia school, Northeastern Hospital, and St.
Joseph Villa Nursing Home, each of which are nonprofit corporations organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Bill No. 980455, an Ordinance declaring that it is desirable for the health, safety, and welfare of the people in the areas served by Jefferson Hospital System and Albert Einstein Health Care Network for The Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia to participate with The System and AEHM in a financing to provide for the payment of certain outstanding obligations of the member hospitals and other affiliates of AEHM collectively, the AEHM affiliates; Bill No. 1 entitled R-1A Residential District, by providing district regulations and controls and by making other technical amendments, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills REPORTS OF COMMITTEES to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bills No. 970713, 980133,, 980204, 980342, 980389, 980409, 980454, 980455, and 980462 today. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. These bills will be added to our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna for the report of the Council Committee on Finance.
The Committee on Finance reports nine bills out of committee with a favorable recommendation. It also reports Resolution Nos. 980217 and 980534 out of committee with a favorable recommendation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. , pursuant to which BFI will receive municipal solid waste to be collected by or on behalf of the city and transfer and disposed at Municipal Solid Waste, under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 980329, an Ordinance authorizing the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with USA Waste Transfer of Philadelphia, pursuant to which USA Waste will receive municipal solid waste to be collected by or on behalf of the city, and transfer and dispose that municipal solid waste, under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 980383, an Ordinance authorizing the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the city, to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement REPORTS OF COMMITTEES for a Southeast Pennsylvania regional household hazardous waste education collection and management project, under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 980384, an Ordinance amending Sections 13-101 and 13-201 of the Philadelphia Code related to the standards pursuant to which the Water Department fixes and regulates rates and charges for supplying water and sewage disposal services by further specifying the special rates and charges that are to be established for properties owned by the Philadelphia Housing Authority; Bill No. 417 acres, more or less, located at Penn's Landing Stage I, on which is REPORTS OF COMMITTEES currently constructed the Market Street and Chestnut Street ramps and elevated viaduct connecting Market Street and Chestnut Street; Bill No. 980441, an Ordinance constituting the Second Supplemental Ordinance to the amended and restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance, authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller, and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue one or more series of Airport Revenue Bonds of the City of Philadelphia in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500 million; Bill No. 980450, an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Business Privilege Taxes, by providing that a person whose activity within Philadelphia does not exceed solicitation shall not be subject to the net income portion of the tax imposed by that chapter; Bill No. 980451, an Ordinance authorizing the Managing Director to execute on behalf of the City of Philadelphia an amendment to the contract dated as of August 1, 1987, with the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, and to thereby continue providing city financial REPORTS OF COMMITTEES assistance to a project fostering long-term housing opportunities for the homeless and the city, by providing that the obligations of the city under the contract shall also apply to certain bonds issued to refund The Authority's existing and outstanding bonds, subject to such contract and to certain additional bond issued to pay projects costs as identified in the contract; Bill No. 980452, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, Director of Commerce, Director of Aviation, and other officials of this city to acquire real estate and enter into certain leases and other agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, and other parties, necessary to permit development of two new airport terminals and other airport improvements; Bill No. L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate, to support comprehensive economic development programs in the American Street, Hunting Park West, Port of Philadelphia, and West Parkside Enterprise Zones;;.
And Resolution 980534, a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $81 million, to assist in the development of the Regional Performing Arts Center, the Philadelphia Zoo's Primate House, the Gateway Visitor's Center of the Mall, and Independence National Historic Park, the Rock School Ballet, and the Freedom Theatre.
Mr. President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of Bills No. 980328, 980329, 980383, 980384, 980386, 980441, 980450, 980451, and 980452. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. These bills will be added to our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna for a motion on Resolutions No. 980217 and 980534.
Move the adoption of the resolutions. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The resolutions are adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller for the report of the Council Committee on Parks and Recreation.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Special Committee on Parks, Recreation and Culture Affairs reports Bill No. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 980446 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Culture Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 980446, entitled an Ordinance renaming Cobbs Creek Skate House in the Park to the Laura Sims Skate House in Cobbs Creek Park, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of Bill No. 980446. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The ayes have it. The Rules are suspended. And this bill will be added to our first reading calendar today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Mr. President. I request to be excused from this session, and want to be recorded as voting yes on all bills, resolutions, and amendments.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. Leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for the report of the Council Committee on Appropriations.
Mr. President, the Committee on Appropriations reports out three bills with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred Bill No. 980526, entitled an Ordinance REPORTS OF COMMITTEES authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal year 1999 from the General Fund, the Director of Finance, contributions to School District Tax, tax cuts, and the City Representative and the Director of Commerce economic stimulus, and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance, Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania; Bill No. 980527, an Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance, provision for other grants, to the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania; Bill No. 980532, an Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999 within the General Fund, from the Department of Public Property, city subsidy for SEPTA to the Council, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. President, I move that Bills No. 980526, 980527, and REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 980532, that the Rules of Council be suspended. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed say nay. The ayes have it. The Rules are suspended. These bills will be added to our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark for the report of the Council Committee on Public Property.
Mr. President, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works respectfully reports out several bills, a whole lot of them, and requests that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 9650882, entitled an ordinance renewing the Area and Area cable television franchises held by Comcast Cable Vision REPORTS OF COMMITTEES of Philadelphia, LP, under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. S. , a Pennsylvania corporation, for the city to lease the building located at 667 through 677 North Broad Street, and adjacent parking lot located at 1360 through 1364 Ridge Avenue, and 1319 Wallace Street, under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 970793, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to certain premises located at 216 West Somerset Street, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into or execute such other agreements as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions of this ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 970833, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to REPORTS OF COMMITTEES execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Development Authority, without consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of city-owned land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, situated at the northwest corner of 5th and Huntingdon Streets, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into or to execute such other agreements as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions of this ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. , for the use of certain property located on the northeast corner of Byberry Southampton Road and Townsend Road, to provide for an extension of the city's responsibility for the payment of charges and fees for public utilities, sewer rents, water rents, water charges, and heating charges, under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 980270, an Ordinance amending an Ordinance approved September 29, 1981, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES as amended, which ordinance authorized a lease between the City of Philadelphia and the 21st Ward Athletic Association relating to the lease of the two parcels of ground located on the westerly side of Harner Street, southeast of Cathedral Road, by authorizing amendments to such lease to change the area of the land leased by the 21st Ward Athletic Association and to make other amendments to the Lease Agreement, all under certain terms and conditions; Bill No. 980407, an Ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the city, to enter into a Deed of Dedication of Easement and Agreement with Tinicum Township, granting Tinicum a perpetual easement for the public roadway and right-of-way purposes through certain properties on the Philadelphia International Airport located in Tinicum County, Delaware County, Pennsylvania; Bill No. 980442, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Public Property, on behalf the City of Philadelphia, to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for no REPORTS OF COMMITTEES consideration a deed or deeds conveying fee simple title to certain parcels of city-owned land situate at 800 North Broad Street and 1438 through 1414 Brown Street, and 1441 through 1419 Ridge Avenue; Bill No. 980458, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a real estate purchase contract with Louis Fox, an individual, and Catherine Katz, an individual, and to accept a deed for the purchase of properties located at 700 through 704 North Third Street, and 309 through 11 Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions; Bill No.
980459, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Lease Agreement with SpringDel Associates, a partnership, for use by the city of premises located at 520 through 534 North Delaware Avenue, also known as North Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under and being subject to certain terms and conditions; Bill No. L. 991, May 24, 1945, to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to city-owned land situate at 4501 Ridge Avenue, for use by the Philadelphia Housing Authority for egress and ingress and in connection with PHA's Schuylkill Fall HOPE VI development, and authorizing the Commissioner to remove certain restrictive covenants with respect to the contiguous property, 3700 West School House Lane, all under certain terms and conditions.