COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:55 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN JUAN RAMOS COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, CHIEF CLERK V A R A L L O Incorporated Litigation Support Services Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215.561.2220 215.567.2670
Good morning, everyone. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. The Council will please come to order. Members will take their seats, and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes Reverend Joseph Aiken of the Upper Room Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Tasco. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Everyone standing.)
Our Father, our God, we come at this hour first to say thank you for this august responsibility and that we come to gather today in the ensuing and oncoming events of our community and our cities. We ask you, God, to remember those that are to make decisions for your people. We're living in crucial times. from one moment to another what will take place, but we do know that the steps of a good man or woman are ordered by the Lord. And as these Councilpersons under the leadership of this President make decisions for our people, for our community and for our future, allow them, if you please, to share their intelligences to the utmost that they may make the proper decisions for your people. Allow them to indiscriminately make decisions that will be beneficial and productive for the purpose of living together as one people, as one nation under God, with no and nothing barring us from loving each other. Thank you for these moments and thank you for the memorial of our City of New York, those persons who fell under the banner of losing lives. And even in our City today where crime is high, remember our children, our parents and those that will help us to live for let the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be acceptable in our sight. Oh, Lord, our creator and our redeemer, in his name we pray. Amen.
Amen. The Chair thanks Reverend Aiken for his very inspiring invocation. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 15, 2006, and the Chair at this time recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 15, 2006 stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 15, 2006 stand approved. indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 15, 2006 is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, on behalf of the republicans, for leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize guests and visitors joining us in Chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our City. We certainly invite you to come again. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo, who will present a resolution recognizing the very lovely and beautiful Mary Kaye Jacono, Miss Philadelphia 2006. Will Miss Jacono and those accompanying her please join Councilman Rizzo at the podium.
And if Council Lady Blackwell will join me, in Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's district. Welcome to City Council. And her mom and dad and grandmom, I think, and some other members of the family. Good morning, everyone. Welcome back. Recognizing, honoring and celebrating Mary Kaye Jacono, Miss Philadelphia 2006, for her talents and well-rounded persona that earned her the title "Miss Philadelphia 2006," and wishing her well in the Miss Pennsylvania 2006 Pageant. Whereas, Mary Kaye competed against 16 of Philadelphia area's attractive, intelligent and most talented young women, and excelled in the competition; Whereas, Mary Kaye's musical talents, interviewing skills and physical beauty exemplified what it means to hold the title "Miss Philadelphia"; Whereas, Miss Jacono graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, received a double major in English and theatre arts and a minor in sociology, only to exemplify her intellectual acumen by attending Villanova Law School and is currently in her second year; and
Whereas, Miss Jacono has been honored by the Public Interest Fellowship Organization for dedication to public service, is on the Executive Board of the Pro Bono Society, and is actively involved in the Street Law Program at Chester High School and a volunteer for the Legal Choice Clinic for the Disabled; and Whereas, Miss Jacono was named Penn State Woman of the Year 2004 and received the National Dorthy Shaw Award for service and leadership upon graduation; and Whereas, Miss Jacono was awarded a position on the Dean's List and honors organization of the Order of Omega and Phi Eta Sigma; and
Whereas, Mary Kaye is a published children's author, whose book entitled "Lenny's Gift," a story of a young turtle named Lenny who learns that he is special because he is able to perform community service, was not only a source of educational material for children but was also a source of assistance since Mary Kaye donated all of the proceeds of this book to children's organizations. And now therefore, resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the City Council hereby recognizes, honors and celebrates Mary Kaye Jacono, Miss Philadelphia 2006, for her talents and well-rounded persona that earned her the title "Miss Philadelphia 2006" and wishing her well in the Miss Pennsylvania Pageant 2006. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be as further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body. And, Mary Kaye, this has been signed by every member of this legislative body. So everyone in this Council appreciates your hard work and we wish you a lot of success. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Miss Jacono for remarks. MISS JACONO: Thank you so much. This is such an honor. Before I begin, I would like to ask everyone to please join in singing God Bless America with me. (Everyone singing God Bless America.) (Applause.) MISS JACONO: Thank you. I can't tell you what an incredible honor it is to be here today representing the Miss Philadelphia organization for all of you. For the past 85 years, Miss symbol and a servant for this City, and as each day progresses in my reign, it just reminds me more how special it is to have this job. It's the absolute best job in the world, and I am just so honored to be serving you. I have been spending the past couple of months promoting my platform, which is child advocacy, and speaking on behalf of children in our community. This Friday I will make my first visit to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, but I certainly hope it will not be my last. And I have been spreading the message of my children's book, "Lenny's Gift," to as many children as I can in our community. So I just ask that if there's anything that I can do for you, please let me know, because I am very dedicated to getting out in our community and helping children particularly in any way that I can. But as Miss Philadelphia, I service. So thank you so much for having me today and please let me know if I can help you with anything. Thank you so much. (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Mr. Kevin McAleese for brief remarks. MR. McALEESE: Thank you, Madam President. I appreciate the opportunity to say hello to all of you. I'm the Director of the Miss Philadelphia Pageant, which has been in this City, as Mary Kaye mentioned, for 85 years. It started on the Boardwalk of Atlantic City back when the first women were there, and we've been one of the first in 1921 and we've continued that legacy. What's significant about the program, though, what I want to share with you is Drexel University's contribution. Dr. Papadakis rewards almost a full scholarship to the woman Philadelphia, and we've had a number of women who have graduated from the university as a result of these efforts and have gone on to great success. I wanted to thank Councilman Rizzo, who has been a tremendous supporter of our organization, has continued to rally causes for women in the City through our organization and has distinguished Mary Kaye today. Mary Kaye is an outstanding young woman and a true example of what the women of our City are doing every day to promote great causes and help humanity in the City, as Councilman Blondell can attest to, because she as well has been a fan of what these women have accomplished, and I thank you for that, Councilwoman. So I appreciate the opportunity to be here. Just on a side note, my Army unit is being activated to Iraq again. I would ask you to keep them in your prayers. We're a Delaware Valley unit mobilization. So I appreciate you keeping them in your prayers. Thank you, Councilman Rizzo. (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco, who will present a resolution honoring the East Mount Airy Neighbors on their 40th anniversary celebration. Will Ms. Elvira Evans and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. Councilwoman Tasco is being joined by Councilwoman Miller. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. It's a pleasure to recognize an organization that you witness become an 40 years ago when we were up in Mount Airy. So this resolution is honoring East Mount Airy Neighbors for 40 years of success and accomplishment as it continues to strive to achieve its mission of making a good community better. Whereas, during the Civil Rights movement of the '60s, many of Philadelphia's white residents were encouraged by unscrupulous realtors to sell their homes because African-Americans and other people of color were moving into their communities;
Whereas, in response to this discriminatory practice called blockbusting, Reverend Rudolph Gelsey of East Mount Airy's Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration gave a sermon against this practice and inspired a series of meetings among neighbors and block associations to fight against this practice and to welcome new neighbors to Airy; Whereas, from these meetings, East Mount Airy Neighbors, Inc., EMAN, was formed and Reverend Gelsey served as EMAN's first President, and over the years, EMAN and its members have formed many events and community organizations, including, but not limited to, Mount Airy Day, Mount Airy Times Express newspaper, Mount Airy Learning Tree, Mount Airy Schools Committee, Mount Airy USA CDC, EMAN Child Care, EMAN Community Living and the Philadelphia Council of Neighborhood Organizations; Whereas, 40 years later, EMAN is still welcoming new neighbors, fighting against blockbusting, and striving to achieve its mission of making a good community better, and to celebrate its 40 years, EMAN is having a 40th anniversary and reunion on Sunday, September 17th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Brossman Center on the campus of the Lutheran Theological 7301 Germantown Avenue;
Whereas, with the assistance of former officers and members as ambassadors for each decade, the anniversary and reunion will provide EMAN and this community an opportunity to recount and celebrate its 40 years of existence, and this celebration will be a chance for new, old and former members to unite, reflect and discuss EMAN and its beloved Mount Airy community. Therefore be it, resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby honor East Mount Airy Neighbors for 40 years of success and accomplishment as it continues to strive to achieve its mission of making a good community better. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of East Mount Airy Neighbors as evidence of the legislative body. Certification that this is a true and correct copy of the original resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 14th day of September 2006. Signed, Anna Verna, President; Marian Tasco and Donna Reed Miller, sponsoring Councilmembers; and supported by all members of City Council. And I'd just like to say that they have done an outstanding job in East Mount Airy and have made that community through their efforts in the years, stopped the blockbusting, made Mount Airy one of the most integrated communities in the City of Philadelphia, and we congratulate them on the hard work. And even through the change of leadership through the years, the membership has remained constant, true and committed to the quality of life in Mount Airy. So we appreciate your leadership and thank you. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Ms. Evans for brief remarks.
I'm taking the place of Ms. Evans. I'm Zakiyyah Abdul-Raheem, the Executive Director. Madam President, Councilmembers Donna Miller and Marian Tasco and the esteemed other Councilmembers, on behalf of our President, Elvira Evans, all of our current and past members of the Board of Directors of East Mount Airy Neighbors and on behalf of our over 1,000 in number membership of East Mount Airy Neighbors, those that are still with us and those that have gone before us, we sincerely thank you for this wonderful honor and we look forward hopefully to another 40 or more years of making our good community better. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
Madam President, I'd just like to note that staff just turned the gavel over to the new President. He was President for four years.
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
From the Mayor, to the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on June 28th, July 5th, August 10th, August 23rd and September 14th, 2006, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council on June 8th and June 15th, 2006, except Bill No. 060161 and Bill No. 060344, which I have returned unsigned, and except also for Bill Nos. 060292-A and 060445 and 060467; and I am transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration or your honorable body an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to acquire, hold, construct, improve, maintain, operate, own and lease the real property, facilities equipment and improvements thereon located 91 North 48th Street for the conduct of judicial proceedings for the incarceration, detention, correction and rehabilitation of juveniles in the City of Philadelphia; and An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 46th Street, Market Street and 48th Street; and An ordinance amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by adding requirements for, among other things, transportation and parking management plans, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, in cooperation with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, to undertake a project consisting of the acquisition, design, construction, equipping and leasing of the Youth Center facility at 91 North 48th Street, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Levick Street to Magee Avenue and Magee Avenue from Delaware Avenue to New State Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. I would ask the Chief Clerk if she would read any other communications in her possession.
Thank you very much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and at this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit the immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of introduction. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill and three resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
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 amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to repeal the "resign to run" provision, so that, effective January 1, 2008, City officers and employees may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office or employment.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to repeal the "resign to run" provision, so that, effective January 1, 2008, City officers and employees may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing City Council to retain outside counsel to commence legal proceedings on behalf of the City of Philadelphia if the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacts legislation that would preempt any and all the City's zoning control as it relates to gambling facilities.
As our last line of defense, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing John Bucci and his family, owners of John's Roast Pork, for winning the prestigious 2006 James Beard Foundation Mid-Atlantic America's Classic Award.
I move 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 Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce seven bills and five resolutions. Four resolutions are on my behalf and one on yours.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Posting of Temporary Signs," by allowing signs to be posted on utility poles and street lights, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 105 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Ludwick Street from Haverford Avenue to Wallace Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 57th Street, Market Street, 56th Street and Chestnut Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, without consideration, a deed located in the vicinity of 49th Street and Parkside Avenue.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, notwithstanding any contrary requirements of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and PAID, to convey fee simple title to a certain property located in the vicinity of 49th and south of Parkside Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, 48th Street, Jefferson Street and 49th Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 36th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
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 congratulating Gregory Burrell for his recent election as Corporate Secretary of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association.
Thank you, Madam President. 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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution calling on the federal government to rebuild New Orleans' levees to withstand Category 5 hurricanes so that New Orleans residents and businesses can be confident and secure in making the financial and emotional investment necessary to rebuild their homes and businesses.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend Act 39 of 2005 so that the City of Philadelphia can continue to play a vital role in regulating the sale of take-out beer within the City.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 6th, 24th and 27th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
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.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Oh, I'm sorry. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Delaware River, Tacony Bridge, Eldridge Street, New State Road and Magee Avenue.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Levick Street to Magee Avenue, Magee Avenue from Delaware Avenue to New State Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-1303, entitled "Exemption from Attachment," by adding Local 22 Fire Political Action Committee to the list of designated payees.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution honoring East Mount Airy Neighbors for 40 years of success and accomplishment as it continues to strive in its mission of making a good community better.
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 October 7th as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Day.
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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing the 16th anniversary of Memory Walks in October and observing National Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November 2006 in the City of Philadelphia.
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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the steadily increasing incidence of HIV/AIDS in the City of Philadelphia, and further authorizing the Committee to seek advice and recommendations on how Philadelphia can develop policies to stem this HIV/AIDS epidemic especially in minority communities.
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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution will be referred to the Committee on Public Health and Human Services. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I have one bill and two resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance naming and designing the Mallery Recreation Center located at Johnson Street and Morton Street as the Daniel E. Rumph II Recreation Center.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution proclaiming October 2006 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the creation of a Special Committee on Gender Parity of the City Council of Philadelphia, for the purpose of holding hearings to identify problems related to the social, political, educational and economic empowerment of women and exploring and developing initiatives to advance parity for women.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (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 Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer two bills and three resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending and clarifying the campaign finance provisions of Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code; in particular, defining, for purposes of the Chapter, what it means to be a candidate for City elective office; prohibiting the acceptance of contributions in excess of contribution limits; and prohibiting candidates from spending the amount of any contribution in excess of the contribution limits.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Rates, Credits and Alternative Tax Computation," by amending the provisions of the new job creation tax credit with respect to businesses that create new jobs for ex-offenders, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings related to economic self-sufficiency.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and this resolution will be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
And a resolution calling on the Office of Labor Standards to convene the Living Wage Advisory Committee pursuant to Section 17-1311 of The Philadelphia Code to review the implementation and effectiveness of Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code.
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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing City Council to retain a consultant to assist Council concerning the Home Rule Charter amendment that would require the Finance Director to conduct an annual disparity study and devise annual City contract participation goals for disadvantaged business enterprises.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that this resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution today.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution recognizing the week of September the 18th through the 25th as Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Week, and further recognizing and honoring the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on having their 27th annual national convention in the City of Philadelphia.
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 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 five bills and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by adding requirements for, among other things, transportation, parking and management plans.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.