Bill No. 070540, an ordinance reestablishing a Neighborhood Improvement District in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from Torresdale Avenue to Bridge Street to be known as the "Frankford Special Services District."
And Bill No. 070541, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Reality Transfer Tax," by exempting transactions between certain financially interdependent persons.
And Bill No. 070673, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more series of general-obligation bonds to provide funds to return certain outstanding 10/25/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION general-obligation bonds of the City of Philadelphia.
And Bill No. 070693, an ordinance creating the Philadelphia Reentry Employment Program for ex-offenders to provide a tax credit for businesses that hire ex-offenders.
And Bill No. 050743, an ordinance amending Title IV to add requirements for the owners of a one-family or a two-family rental property to have local agent when the owner resides outside of the City.
And Bill No. 070539, an ordinance amending Section 9-627 of the Philadelphia Code to extend the scope of the ordinance include certain establishments located on corner 10/25/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION lots.
And Bill No. 070697, an ordinance amending Section 10-609 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Urination or Defecation," by increasing the fine for violation of such section.
And Bill No. 070820, an ordinance amending Title IV of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Piers and Other Waterfront Structures," by adding the condition "poor" to the list of conditions which require immediate notification to the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
And Bill No. 070821, an ordinance amending Title IV of the Philadelphia Code by amending 10/25/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION certain administrative and enforcement provisions and the fee schedule for various construction-related activities.
And Bill No. 070788, an ordinance enacting a new Section 12-1131 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Parking," to provide the designation of electric vehicle on-street parking spaces where only electric vehicles may be parked.
And Bill No. 070154, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices," by providing that private entities providing taxi service shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
And Bill No. 10/25/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION 070698, an ordinance amending Title XII of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the installation of variable speed-limit signs and pedestrian-traffic control signals designated to meet the needs of the disabled and senior citizens.
And Bill No. 070699, an ordinance enacting a new Chapter 12-300 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Restrictions Upon Use of Vehicles Around Wheelchair Lift Equipment," all under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair agrees. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Campbell.
Madam President, I would request that the rules of Council be suspended for permission to amend two bills on the 10/25/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION first-reading calendar. (Motion seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded. All in favor of the motion will please say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion carries.
I move for the adoption of the amendment to Bill No. 070898. (Motion seconded.)
Miss Campbell, were the amendments -- were they circulated?
All those in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion passes.
I also move for the adoption of an amendment to 10/25/07 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION Bill No. 070699. (Motion seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded that the amendments be adopted. All those in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion carries. Thank you very much. * * *
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills for on the second-reading and final-passage calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today our calendar begins on , where we will consider Bill No. 060474-A for an amendment and Bill No. 040904-AA for another amendment. 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS On the top of , we will consider Bill No. 070275-A. The next bills to be considered are on . We will consider Bill No. 070437, Bill No.'s 070676 and 677. And on , Bill No. 070678, 070542, 681, 793, 794. And, finally, on , Bill No. 070511. All other bills are being held.
Thank you very much. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. Bill No.60474-A.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a resolution relating to the appointment of the members of the Fairmount Park Commission and 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS authorizing an appropriate officer to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Councilman Clarke, do you have an amendment to offer on this bill?
Madam President, it's my understanding that Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown is going to offer the amendment.
Thank you, Madam President. Progress continues with regards to the Fairmount Park Commission, and we are pleased to offer this amendment, which, in effect, changes the date from September 20, 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS 2007, to April 22, 2008. I move for the adoption, Madam President. (Motion seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All those in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 040904-AA.
An ordinance amending Title IX of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," concerning the use of mercury in dental procedures and requiring dentists to install systems that permit the recycling of mercury waste.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown. 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS
Madam President, I'd like to speak on this amendment in an effort to simply keep my colleagues updated on the progress.
I'm pleased to report that discussions continue with the Health Department, the American Dental Association, and the advocates for consumers for mercury-free dentistry. And I'm pleased to report that I've recently learned that the National Office of the NAACP and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators have adopted resolutions on this very issue. This bill, Madam President, is about disclosure. The issue of this bill is the consumer's right to know, and the trigger for me in this bill, Madam President, is that pregnant women seeking to avoid exposure to mercury 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS for their unborn babies should be an issue. A report by the United States Environmental Protection Agency says that one in eight women of childbearing age in this country have been exposed to mercury. Any additional mercury exposure is a health risk to 12 percent, therefore, of the United States women; and further, any mercury amalgam is no small exposure. The CDC, in 2005, warned that amalgam is, and I quote, a major exposure, end quote, of mercury. So why this amendment? The amendment essentially is a fact sheet, Madam President, that we would like to add to the bill. And a fact sheet about mercury is not a new idea. Four states mandate it in their dental offices -California, Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire. And, so I am, therefore asking 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS my colleagues to approve and support the amendment, which we believe moves us one step closer to a better bill. I move for the adoption, Madam President. (Motion seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. Those opposed?
The record will reflect that the only no-vote is from -
I'm going to announce that. All of the Councilmembers have voted in affirmative, with the exception of Councilwoman Krajewski; therefore, the amendment is adopted. 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS We will now consider Bill No. 070275-A.
Oh, I'm. I didn't hear you. The record will also reflect a no from Councilwoman Tasco. I'm inclined to also cast a vote of no, but I just have not seen the -- I have not seen the amendments as being proposed until they were just given to me and I haven't had a chance to read them.
Madam President, the amendments were sent by e-mail yesterday.
As I said, this is the first time I'm seeing it, so the amendment is adopted. And I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 070275-A.
An ordinance 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS amending Title VI of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," related to hearing-protection measures for firefighters and paramedics with the amendments thereto, 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.
Aye. 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070 -- oh, I'm sorry. That's not it. 070437.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Pierson Street, and I-95 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS Expressway.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070676.
An ordinance establishing a no-parking regulation on 30th Street between Market Street and Walnut Street.
This bill having been read on two different case, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Councilwoman Blackwell? 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS
Councilwoman 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS Miller?
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070677.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain area of land located within an area bounded by 30th Street, Chestnut Street, Schuylkill Avenue, and Walnut Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will now please call the roll.
Councilman Clarke? 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070678.
An ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on 30th Street between Market 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - SECOND-READING BILLS Street to Walnut Street.
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.