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 American street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area.
Move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The next order of business is reports from committees -Councilman Nutter.
I'm sorry, Madam President. There was a bill sent up earlier which we just received. The Mayor did transmit a letter on this. It involves the Southeastern Pennsylvania Terrorism Task Force. It's a bill that needs to be introduced. I'm sorry. I offer one bill.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill. THE
An ordinance authorizing the Managing Director on behalf of the City to execute a mutual aid agreement creating the Southeastern Pennsylvania Terrorism Task Force.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. Clarke for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Rules reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report. THE
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 040330, entitled an ordinance approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area for the additional land acquisition of approximately 24 properties for residential and related uses, the provision of certain relocation services as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not with respect to the project; respectfully reports it has consider the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clark.
I move that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040330. (Duly seconded.)
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. 040330. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And the bill just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for report on the Committee of Public Property and Public Works.
Madam President, Property and Public Works reports three bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report. THE
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. 040995, entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located in the area generally bounded by Casper, Carbon, Ontario and Tioga Streets; And Bill No. 041000 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner on Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to grant to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority an easement across a portion of a certain parcel of land in the vicinity of the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Main Street; 041081 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located at 324-322 North 13th Street with the buildings and improvements thereon; Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 040995, 041000 and 041081. (Duly seconded.)
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. 040995, 041000, and 041081. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bills just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the report. THE
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to which was referred Bill No. 041072 entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Business Privilege Taxes" by 02/03/05 - STATED - 1ST READING providing for the calculation of the credit against net profits tax based upon the net income tax liability, all under certain terms and conditions; respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Bill No. 041072 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next Council Session. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bills on the First Reading Calendar. THE
Bill No. 040330 entitled an ordinance approving the second amendment of the Redevelopment proposal for the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 040995 entitled an ordinand authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and 02/03/05 - STATED - 1ST READING deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located in an area generally bounded by Casper, Carbon, Ontario and Tioga Streets.
And Bill No. 041000 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to grant to the Southeastern Transportation Authority an easement across a portion of a certain parcel of land in the vicinity of the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Main Street.
And Bill No. 041081, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority a deed located at 324-332 North 13th Street.
The Chair agrees. That completes the First Reading 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING Calendar. The Chair now 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 Nos. 040918-A, 040972-A, and 040999 are being called up for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 040918-A. THE
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 010713, approved April 17, 2002, entitled an ordinance authorizing te revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 194 by extending the time for compliance with the conditions stated therein.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING roll. THE
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. 040972-A. THE
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1600 entitled "Miscellaneous," by 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING adding a new Section 14-1629 entitled "Yorktown Special District Controls."
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
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 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING consideration is Bill No. 040999. THE
An ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," by deleting and no longer permitting the preparation and resale sale of food for consumption off premises as an accessory use in the C-2 Commercial District.
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
Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. That concludes our Calendar for today. Are there speeches on the part of the Minority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Madam President, I want to be the first, of course, to join you and I'm sure all of my colleagues on Council and in fact almost everyone in this Chambers to wish our Philadelphia Eagles the very best in their game against the New England Patriots. (Applause.)
I want to just thank them for having a great, great season. Regardless win or loss, they have given us a great season this year, and I'll tell you right now that, in my opinion, they're going 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING to be champions no matter what happens. I just want put that through that not only did they lift our spirits in Philadelphia, but they lift them for the entire region.
Councilman Kelly, if you will start us in singing the Eagles Fight Song, we'll join you.
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, earlier we introduced the Jay Cooke School as the Jay Cooke Elementary. It's Jay Cooke Middle School from Logan, so I want to correct that.
Are they still here? I think they may have left. We'll give them a round of applause anyway. 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING (Applause.)
Madam President, if I can get a little serious. I would like to give you an update on a hearing that we had back on November. See, back in November Councilwoman Tasco who chaired the Committee on Public Health and Human Services called hearings to investigate allegations of neglect and abuse of animals in our care. I believe because of her actions, many animals lives have been and will continued to be saved as a result of those hearings. I would like to extend an invitation to all of my colleagues in a town hall meeting being held tomorrow at 4:30 in Conversation Hall regarding new initiatives we are about to undertake regarding our animal population. At the meeting, we will be introduced to a gentleman by the name Nathan Winograd who is the nation's top expert and practitioner in what's known as a No Kill Movement. Nathan has been hired joint by PAACA and the Alliance 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING for Philadelphia Animals to complete an assessment and draw a blueprint for action which will ultimately result in Philadelphia becoming a No Kill City in five years. This is an exciting and bold move for Philadelphia. By launching these initiatives, Philadelphia joins cities like New York City and San Francisco who are both on their way to very quickly becoming no kill communities. This is not an easy task. And I hope that you will all join me in this effort. I know that the day will come when every adoptable cat and dog in Philadelphia will have a home. Again, I hope you all join me tomorrow at 4:30 in Conversation Hall. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. And I would ask Councilman DiCicco and Councilman Mariano to please let me know the results of what you were doing. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, 02/03/05 - STATED - 2ND READING Madam President. Before I make the motion, I'd just like to say that while Councilman Kelly gave me kudos for the hearings, I Chair the Committee, but we have to thank him for his leadership on this issue. He's done a fine job of coming to a resolution on it. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, February 10, at 10:00 a.m., 2005. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Council will adjourn until Thursday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m.. thank you. (Council adjourned at 11:17 a.m..) C E R T I F I C A T I O N I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, February 3, 2005, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. RE: STATED MEETING _________________________ Lisa C. Bradley, RPR