And an ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code by prohibiting newsstands within an area bounded by Passyunk Avenue, 13th Street and Mifflin Street.
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 Delaware Avenue, Penn Street, Ellen Street, the Delaware River and Spring Garden Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code by prohibiting newsstands on both sides of 6th Street between Chestnut and Sansom Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance repealing Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 050418, approved December 1, 2005, 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 Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Fairmount Avenue and Front Street."
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution approving the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Contract and Disposition Supplement of the Redevelopment Authority, the City of Philadelphia, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of an additional portion of the South Central 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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution recognizing October 23rd, 2006 as Robert O. Henderson, Sr. Epilepsy Awareness Day.
Madam President, 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 Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I earlier stated that I had two bills. I only have one bill today.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing and Immobilization of Parked or Abandoned Vehicles," and Chapter 12-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Snow Emergencies."
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 14-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking and Loading Facilities," by exempting mechanical access parking garages from certain requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. 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 the Parent Patrol at Simon Gratz High School for their innovative efforts to address the violence that is plaguing our schools and communities by patrolling the school and areas in close proximity and through the use of walkie-talkies.
Madam President, 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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating the Philadelphia Second Alarmers for their unwavering loyalty to our City's police and firefighters in their time of need by providing nourishment and medical aid at every emergency.
Madam President, again, 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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating Vince Papale for his outstanding achievements, his dedication to many charitable causes and his lifetime of accomplishments and for his tremendously inspirational contribution to the Philadelphia community.
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 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 Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee of the Whole reports out one bill and one resolution with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Bill No. 060474, entitled "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 to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the appointment of the members of the Fairmount Park Commission"; and Resolution No. 060485, entitled "Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the appointment of the members of the Fairmount Park Commission," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill and resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 060474. (Duly seconded.)
Thank It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 060485 will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. Council will proceed now under a special order of business, a resolution re-calling Bill No. 060292-A. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, President. Madam President, I offer one resolution. Because this resolution wasn't circulated yesterday, I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of the resolution at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration of the resolution. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke. You're offering the resolution?
It has not. Therefore, I'm asking for the rules of Council be suspended. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
I'm sorry. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway."
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it and the resolution has passed. The 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 September 14, 2006 Bill No. 060292-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls,' by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of Benjamin Franklin Parkway, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion -
-that Council reconsider the vote. (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion, as I said, carries and the vote by which Bill No. 060292-A has passed has been reconsidered. I would again recognize Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I move that the Council recommit Bill No. 060292-A to the Committee on Rules.
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 Bill No. 060292-A will be recommitted to the Committee on Rules. We will now consider a resolution re-calling Bill No. 060445. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, President. I offer one resolution and because this resolution was not circulated yesterday, I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of this resolution at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration of Councilman Clarke's resolution at this time. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and I would ask the Clerk at this time to please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council No. 060445, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University by allowing for the construction of a new building to be used for the Fox School of Business and Management," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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 has been The 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 Bill No. 060445, an ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University by allowing for the construction of a new building to be used for the Fox School of Business and Management, for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 060445 was passed.
The ayes have it. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries and the vote by which Bill No. 060445 was passed has been reconsidered. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Yes. Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I offer an amendment to Bill No. 060445. A copy of this amendment has been circulated to members of Council. Essentially when we did the prior ordinance, the map attached to that particular ordinance was not legible. So we're amending it to include a map that is legible.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 060445 be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and Bill No. 060445 has been amended. This bill will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. We will now consider a resolution re-calling Bill No. 060447, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
I beg your pardon, Madam President. Was that Resolution 060467?
Right. Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution and because this resolution was not circulated yesterday, I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of Councilwoman Krajewski's resolution at this time. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 060467, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the owner of 7252 Marsden Street at the southwest corner of Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, to construct, own and maintain an addition on the south public sidewalk of Cottman Avenue adjacent to the property.
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 has passed. 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 September 14, 2006 Bill No. 060467, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the owner of 7252 Marsden Street at the southwest corner of Cottman avenue to construct, own and maintain an addition to the south public sidewalk of Cottman Avenue adjacent to the property."
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which -
The ayes have it. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries and the vote by which Bill No. 060467 was passed has been reconsidered. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer an amendment to the bill, 060467. A copy of this amendment has been circulated to all members. I move the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.) 9/14/06 - STATED - 1ST READING
It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 060467 be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and Bill No. 060467 has been amended. This bill will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 060474, 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 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the appointment of the members of the Fairmount Park Commission, and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
The Chair agrees. That completes our First Reading Calendar. I would ask Councilwoman Blackwell to please call up the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar that we will be considering today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today our Calendar starts on . We will hear Bill No. 041040. , Bill No. 050575 is being withdrawn.
I'm sorry. , Bill No. 060090 will be 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING withdrawn. On , we will hear the first three bills, Bill No. 060317, 318 and 319. On , we will hear Bill Nos. 060295 and 287. On , we will hear Bill Nos. 060518, 507. And, finally, on , Madam President, we will hear Bill Nos. 060505, 060509, 060506. All other bills will be held.
I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of the first bill to be considered, Bill No. 041040.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 63 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Carlton Street from 20th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Again, the record will reflect that Bill No. 060090 has been withdrawn, and I would ask the Chief Clerk to please 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING read the title of Bill No. 060317.
An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 275 by extending Parker Avenue from its current terminus on the northeasterly side of a 66-foot-wide right-of-way for railroad purposes.
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 roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060318.
An ordinance authorizing the paving of the approximately 66-foot extension on Parker Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
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 roll.