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Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 13, 2004

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 13, 2004

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Council President Verna

The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bills. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 14-201 of The Philadelphia Code relating to R-1A Residential District changing the width of side yards.

Council President Verna

The bill the appropriate committee. THE

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance authorizing revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 396 in an area bounded by Red Lion Road, Global Road and Gantry Road.

Council President Verna

The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. THE

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance authorizing the paving the Country Club Boulevard, Palmer Drive, Par Drive, Nicholas Drive and Player Drive.

Council President Verna

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Madam President, no bills or resolutions today.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The next order business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report from the Committee on Rules.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, the Committee on Rules reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

The Chief Clerk will please read the report. THE

Chief Clerk

To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 040207 entitled, an ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Umbria Street, Paoli Street, Cliff Street, Lodge Street, Livesey Street, Silverwood Street and Parker Avenue; respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Madam President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040207. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040207. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for today. The next order business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bill on the First Reading Calendar. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill 040207, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area Street, Paoli Street, Cliff Street, Lodge Street, Lively Street, Silverwood Street and Parker Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. That completes the First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling the bills up for the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill Nos. 040089, 040090, 040333, 040334, 040365 and 040154 are being called for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.

Council President Verna

The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 040089. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004 within the General Fund from certain or all offices, departments, boards certain or all city offices, departments, boards and commissions.

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 040090.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance, provision for other grants to the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is bill No. 040333. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2004 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Department of Human Services - Office of Emergency Shelter Services.

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be considered is Bill No. 040334. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2004 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Bill No. 040365 is to be considered next. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2004 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Director of Finance

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The last bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 040154. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to extend the term of a lease agreement for portions of the building and parking lot 4700 Wissahickon Avenue for the use by the City and affiliated agencies for warehouse, storage, and office purposes under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.