The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Miller for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Public Safety reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 080425, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, 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. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 080425.
Do I 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING hear a second? (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 the bill just reported from committee. 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. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 080080, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING Planning," by adding a new Section 14-908, entitled "Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District."
And Bill No. 080249, 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 County Line, a Railroad ROW, Shawmont Avenue and the Schuylkill River.
And Bill No. 080250, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adopting a new Section 14-1635, entitled "River Road District Controls."
And Bill No. 080437, an ordinance approving the 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING thirty-seventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 080469, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by State Road, Poquessing Creek, the Delaware River and Grant Avenue.
And Bill No. 080491, to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, Eadom Street and Bridge Street.
And Bill No. 080486, an ordinance amending Chapter 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING 19-3200, by providing for the extension of benefits to certain properties in certain subzones, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 080500, an ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant.
And Bill No. 080501, an ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2009 Capital Budget providing for the expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works for Fiscal Year 2010 through 2014.
And Bill No. 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING 080525, an ordinance constituting the ninth supplemental ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance.
And Bill No. 080526, an ordinance amending Section 19-1804 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Net Income Tax," by revising the rate of tax, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 080169, 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 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.
And Bill No. 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING 080468, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-1103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Unlawful Employment Practices,' to provide that certain employees may take unpaid leave from work to address domestic or sexual violence."
And Bill No. 080496, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority the properties known as 917, 919, 923, 925, 929, 931 South 22nd Street.
And Bill No. 080541, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the School District of Philadelphia certain property located in the vicinity of Byberry and Academy Road. 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 080426, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Lewis Street to Orthodox Street.
And Bill No. 080428, an ordinance granting permission to Longacre Holdings to operate and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe on the northwest corner of Mifflin Street.
Bill No. 080429, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 129 to its terminus at the southwesterly right-of-way line of the Norristown Branch.
The Chair agrees. 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill 080430, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 051234, approved February 16, 2006, by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
And Bill No. 080431, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Clifton Street.
And Bill No. 080432, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 350 in the area northeast of Susquehanna Road and northwest of Verree Road.
The Chair agrees. 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 080434, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Leithgow Street south of Reno Street.
And Bill No. 080436, an ordinance authorizing the paving of relocated Harlan Street from 19th Street to 20th Street.
And Bill No. 080466, an ordinance amending Chapter 11-600 of The Philadelphia Code, by adding new a Section that requires that certain conditions be placed on any permit that authorizes the temporary closing of a sidewalk or roadway.
The Chair agrees. 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 080467, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 109 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Melon Street.
And Bill No. 080487, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269.
And Bill No. 080488, an ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Civic Center Boulevard between Health Science Drive and Convention Avenue.
And Bill No. 080489, an ordinance authorizing the 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING paving of Health Science Drive from Civic Center Boulevard to Convention Avenue.
And Bill No. 080490, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on City Plan No. 44 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Race Street from 33rd Street to 34th Street.
And Bill No. 080492, an ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on both sides of Knorr Street.
And Bill No. 080493, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to the regulation of newspaper boxes on the public sidewalk.
The 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING Chair agrees.
And Bill No. 080494, an ordinance authorizing Bikim Divine to construct and maintain two balconies at 1109 South 23rd Street.
And Bill No. 080497, an ordinance granting permission to Massimo Criniti, owner of Criniti's Restaurante, to construct, own and maintain on open-air sidewalk cafe located on the east sidewalk of South Broad Street.
And Bill No. 080502, an ordinance to amend an ordinance authorizing LaSalle University to construct, own and maintain an overhead pedestrian bridge crossing at 5600 East Wister Street.
The Chair agrees. 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
And Bill No. 080503, an ordinance authorizing the James Thomas Development Company to construct, operate and maintain a building extension located 4300 Boone Street.
And Bill No. 080504, an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Quentin and Salaignac Streets.
And Bill No. 080523, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by prohibiting the disposal of household or commercial refuse in public receptacles.
And Bill No. 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING 080427, an ordinance amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park," by removing 5100 Pennypack Street from the area under the care and jurisdiction of the Fairmount Park Commission.
And Bill No. 080540, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Executive Director of the Fairmount Park to enter into an air rights license agreement with Main Street Partners.
And Bill No. 080425, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, under certain terms and conditions.
The 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING Chair agrees. That concludes our First Reading Calendar for today, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for the purpose of calling up the bills which will be considered today. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Madam President?
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. Earlier I mentioned in the Caucus Room that I would be offering an amendment to a bill that was voted out of committee yesterday. Is this the appropriate time?
Yes. This would be fine. What is the bill number? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: I would ask that the rules of Council be suspended to permit an amendment on first reading of Bill No. 080080. (Duly seconded.) 6/12/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
It has been moved and seconded that the amendments be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
Was the amendment -- I'm sorry. Were the amendments circulated? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Yes, they were.
They were? Because I don't have a copy. Okay. We have a motion to suspend the rules. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Chair again recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: I move 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING that the amendment that's just been offered be approved to Bill No. 080080. (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it. The amendment is adopted. Thank you. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions that appear on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for today.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, Bill Nos. 080085-A, 080382, 080495 -
I'm sorry. 080424, Councilman Greenlee, you wanted that called up; did you not? 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING
I'll call it up. Should I begin again? Bill 080085-A, Bill 080382, 080495, 080402, 080403, 080435, 080499, and 080148 are being called for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for today. Bill 080424 will be amended, as well as Bill 080498. All other bills will be held.
Thank you. At this time, the Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 080085-A.
An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, providing for protections against 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING sale of cars in need of substantial repairs, commonly known as the "lemon law," 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 Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Councilman Green voting aye. Councilman Greenlee. 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 080382.
An ordinance authorizing Mariner Commercial Properties, owner and developer of 1441 Chestnut Street, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments to be installed in conjunction with a mixed-use development, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 080424.
An ordinance amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by adding a new Chapter providing that prior to the recording of any deed, a check of record ownership be conducted by the Department of Records, appropriate documentation to be submitted to the Department with certain deeds.
Thank you, Madam President. I'll be offering an amendment to this bill, and if I could just explain it very briefly. The amendments were suggested by the Law Department to deal with language in the bill that it feels causes 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING some conflicts with state law. Quite frankly, I and a lot of others don't necessarily agree with the Law Department that there is a conflict, but I've been assured by the Mayor of his personal commitment that if Council passes this bill next week, he will make sure that he works with those of us who have been involved in this issue for a long time, including Councilwoman Miller and myself, that the necessary procedures are implemented in the Records Department to help curtail what I feel has been an epidemic of stolen houses. So in that spirit of cooperation, I move the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
Those 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING opposed? (No response.)
An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the management of the City's wastewater treatment solids, 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 Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye. 6/12/08 - STATED - 2ND READING