The ayes have it and the resolution will be referred to the Committee on Labor and Civil Service.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring Nilsa Gonzalez on retiring from the School District of Philadelphia.
Madam President, I 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 please say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring the life of Gennaro Pellegrinni, Jr.
Councilman DiCicco has joined me in this resolution. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer two bills and three resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," including by amending Chapter 10-400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration."
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 14-1621 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Passyunk Avenue Special District Controls," by expanding the District boundaries to include portions located in the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, deeds located in the 45th ward of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 2nd and 31st wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair again recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. I'd also like to make note that the noise ordinance bill I introduced was co-sponsored by my colleagues Councilwoman Krajewski and Councilman Kenney.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I offer two bills and companion legislation on a Charter change for one bill and one resolution co-sponsored by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown and myself. So it's three bills total, one resolution.
Okay. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Section 17-107 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors: Labor-Management Relationships," by requiring a certain number of apprentices and journeymen on every City-work contract, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades in a portion of City Plan No. 119 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Perth Street and widening Franklin Street both sides.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation, to be renamed the Department of Parks and Recreation, and reconstituting the Fairmount Park Commission as the Commission on Parks and Recreation.
Madam President, I move -- no. There's no move. It's referred to the committee.
I'm sorry. That is a question on the ballot. That will be referred to the appropriate committee. And at this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I wish to speak briefly on the Charter change bill and ultimate withdrawal. The City of Philadelphia and the William Penn Foundation spent a total of $600,000 on a new strategic plan for the 9,100 acres of our park. Councilman Clarke and I have now taken up what some might call The Cross to make parts of that plan reality. So I would like to note that the bill and resolution we introduced today to amend the provisions of the Home Rule Charter concerning Fairmount Park Commission are intended to replace an earlier bill and resolution that we introduced this past June. I move that the earlier bill and resolution, Bill No. 050697 and Resolution No. 050721, be withdrawn. Thank you.
It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 050697 and Resolution No. 050721 be withdrawn. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and Bill No. 050697 and Resolution No. 050721 has been withdrawn. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating Fairmount Park for its invaluable contribution to the life-style and beauty of the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
Madam President, I would like to note that this has been co-sponsored by all members of City Council. I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Maternity Care Coalition for strengthening families one baby at a time.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating the 85th anniversary of a great American milestone. In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed, giving women the right to vote.
Madam President, I'd like to note that this was co-sponsored by all the Councilwomen in City Council.
I 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 please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Madam President. I actually don't have the numbers listed.
The number that you're reporting out of committee?
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.
To the President of members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 050421, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bluegrass Road, Grant Avenue, Ashton Road and Willits Road," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Bill No. 050421 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar at our next session of Council. We now have a special business. Council will now proceed under a special order of business, a resolution recalling Bill No. 050362. time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution, which was circulated yesterday.
I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 050362, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, its successors and assigns, to install, construct, own and maintain underground electrical service conduit and lighting bollards and other facilities on, under and along the north footway of Arch Street between 29th Street and 30th Street, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution has been adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the letter from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith as requested by your resolution adopted today, September 15, 2005, Bill No. 050362, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, to install, construct, own and maintain underground electrical service conduit, lighting bollards and other facilities on, under and along the north footway of Arch Street between 29th and 30th Street, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 050362 was passed.
All in favor will please signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries and the vote by which Bill No. 050362 was passed has been reconsidered. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 050362. A copy of this amendment also has been circulated to all members of Council, and I also move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 050362 be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and Bill No. 050362 has been amended. This bill will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar of our next session of Council. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read any bills that are on the First Reading Calendar.
Thank you. Since we don't have any bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank 9/15/05 - STATED - 2ND READING you, Madam President. Today Bill Nos. 040698, 050380, 050576 and 050337 are being called up for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. Councilwoman, did you mention Bill No. 050380?
I would ask the Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 040698.
An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by providing that no license to engage in the business of towing vehicles shall be issued to a towing company whose business is located in any political subdivision 9/15/05 - STATED - 2ND READING or state that will not, as a matter of practice or policy, enter into contracts for towing services with any Philadelphia-based towing companies, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 050380.
An ordinance approving the fifth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit 4, being the area beginning at the intersection of the southerly side of Arch Street and the westerly side of 9th Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill 9/15/05 - STATED - 2ND READING pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are zero. A 9/15/05 - STATED - 2ND READING majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I'd like to be recorded as voting aye on Bill 040698.
The record will so reflect that. Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 050576.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority a building located at 6901 Woodland Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass final. The Clerk will please call the 9/15/05 - STATED - 2ND READING roll.