And Bill Number 040938, an Ordinance granting permission to Sunesys, its successors and assigns, to construct, maintain and operate, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill Number 040939, an Ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Frankford Town Boulevard and Wood Street.
And Bill Number 040964, an Ordinance authorizing Simon Associates, owner of the property 315 South 45th Street, to construct a privately-owned electric reformer volt on the north footway of Pine Street.
And Bill Number 040965, an Ordinance authorizing Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to construct, own and maintain various encroachments.
And Bill Number 040966, an Ordinance authorizing Sunoco Philadelphia Refinery to install an aluminum post with siren, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill Number 040967, an Ordinance authorizing John and Danielle Alexander, 2237 Kimball Street, to construct and maintain a building addition on South 22nd Street.
And Bill Number 040968, an Ordinance authorizing Pennsylvania Hospital, the University of Pennsylvania Stated - 12/9/04 Health System, to provide service connection from their building to their parking garage.
And Bill Number 040969, an Ordinance relating to the direction of movement of traffic on Philip Street from Gaskill Street to Lombard Street southbound.
And Bill Number 040970, an Ordinance authorizing Phillips Lombard Street to construct, own and maintain various encroachments, to be installed in conjunction with the residential development and cease gate project.
And Bill Number 040971, an Ordinance regulating the movement of traffic on Gaskill Street, from Third Street to Philip Street.
And Bill Number 041003, an Ordinance authorizing Vesuvio Restaurant and Bar, 736-38 South Eighth Street, to construct, own and maintain building encroachments.
And Bill Number 041004, an Ordinance amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, by prohibiting vending on both sides of 12th Street, from Chancellor Street to Walnut Street.
And Bill Number 041006, an Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Moore Street from Urban Street to 19th Street.
And Bill Number 041007, an Ordinance authorizing revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Stated - 12/9/04 Number 121, within an area bounded by Jefferson Street and 20th Street.
And Bill Number 040996, an Ordinance repealing Chapter 10-1200 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, posting of temporary signs.
And Bill Number 040998, an Ordinance amending Title 4, subcode a, to make conforming changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill Number 041037, an Ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission, the Executive Director of Fairmount Park, and the Public Property Commission, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill Number 041038, an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to accept a deed from the School District of Philadelphia for that certain parcel of land commonly known as 8730 Old Line Road.
The Chair agrees. May I see the Chief Clerk at sidebar, please. (Discussion held off the record.)
That concludes the first reading calendar. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling Bills for the second reading and final passage calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill Number 040113-A and 040788-A are to be amended. Bill Number 040759, 040872, 040994, Stated - 12/9/04 040134, 040869, 70, 71, and 040907 are being called up for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill Number 040113-A.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, safety, by adding a new Section 10-832 entitled, firearms tracing, to require that the City of Philadelphia Police Department conduct traces of firearms illegally possessed by anyone under 21 years of age, all under certain terms and conditions.
Councilman Clarke, it's my understanding you have an amendment on this Bill?
Councilwoman Stated - 12/9/04 Miller is actually going to offer the amendment.
Oh. Fine. I'm sorry. I think you had indicated to me you had the amendment.
Thank you, Madam President. I really didn't realize you had already moved to the calendar. I'm very sorry. I do have an amendment to Bill Number -- a technical amendment to Bill Number 040113. And copies of the amendment have been circulated. And I actually just need people to vote on the amendment today.
They were circulated. It's actually just deleting the... under Section 10-832, firearms tracing, Item Stated - 12/9/04 A, it deletes the age of a person. It takes out persons under 21. And that is actually what the amendment is. It doesn't deal with anything else in the Bill, and it takes the age requirement out.
Out. All right. Are you moving for the adoption?
I'm moving for the adoption of this amendment. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Second.
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the Bill has been amended. Stated - 12/9/04 The Chief clerk will please read the Title of Bill Number 040788-A.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, service businesses, by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of commercial establishments located on residential blocks, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, in my continued quest to put members and businesses at a comfort level, we offer the last and final amendment to this particular Bill. This amendment addresses a number of locations that although they qualify as 80 percent residential, based on a number of addresses on the block, geographically the block is the majority of commercial. One in particular, as an example, is Stated - 12/9/04 at 23rd and Fairmount, where there were three establishments, commercial establishments, that encompassed more than 50 percent of the block. And recently there were some homes built on that block. And technically, based on the Bill as written, it would fall within the 80 percent number. But that's not the intent of the Bill, whereas the majority of the block is commercial. So we are amending that to reflect, and those amendments have been circulated, whereas a block has 50 percent or more of commercial, they will not fall within the purview of this particular Bill. And hopefully that is my last and final amendment, and we will get this passed next week, and then we... So I offer it. Make a motion for approval of the amendment as circulated and as just read into the record. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL MEMBER: Second. Stated - 12/9/04
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill Number 040759.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-300 of The Philadelphia Code, by changing the annual salaries of the members of the Board of Revision of Taxes, and members of the Board of Viewers, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. 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 Stated - 12/9/04 roll.
Aye. Ayes are 16; the nays are zero. The majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. The next Bill to be called for consideration is Bill Number 040872.
An Ordinance authorizing transfers and appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 within the General Fund from the Council to the Director of Finance.
This Bill having been read on two different days, the Stated - 12/9/04 question now is, shall the Bill pass finally. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the members of Council for being so diligent and making sure that this core scholarship program was implemented, and that it helped the young people of this City moving onto college. Now I want to acknowledge Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, who came to me early December of last year. I was not a member of this Council yet. I had just won the election in November, and she had me sign this paper. And I said, what's this about? And she said, well, this is a scholarship program that Congressman Fattah and the Mayor agreed upon; and it's their dream to extend scholarships to our children. Here. Will you sign off on it? So, I want to thank you. I really Stated - 12/9/04 didn't understand a whole lot what was going on, but I got a taste of City Council before I was sworn in. Also, that here with us today, I want to recognize a lady that has come to City Hall for the very first time. Would you please stand up? Jacqueline Watson. Jacqueline is the mother of Aaron -you can stand up, Jacqi -- mother of Aaron Watson, a graduate this past June of Kensington High School. And he is a recipient of the Last Dollar Scholarship. And he's at Bloomsburg University. And she... I only met her this morning. She e-mailed me, and wanted to know when we were going to pay for the bill. So you're here today to witness, hopefully, the paying -- The check will be in the mail, I am told, by Christmas time. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you. This Bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall Stated - 12/9/04 the Bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll. I'm sorry. Councilwoman Brown, did you want to be recognized?
Please. I thank you, Madam President. I simply want to thank Councilman Juan Ramos for the mention, but also add that the insight that was provided by colleagues Councilman Jim Kenney, Councilman O'Neill and Councilwoman Krajewski, the issues they raised I believe were legitimate, and I believe that it was Councilman Juan Ramos's diplomacy and him serving as a bridge and facilitator, moving us to where we now believe we got it right. And when I look at the listing of all the schools represented across the City, and universities and colleges represented across the state, we're well on our way to making Core Scholarship what it was designed initially to be. And then finally, I'd be remiss to not acknowledge both Jackie Barnett and Debra Stated - 12/9/04 Kahn, who worked closely with my office, and with Councilman Juan Ramos, in helping us to get it right for every single young person across the City of Philadelphia. So, if they would be recognized. (Applause.) The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. The next Bill to be called for Stated - 12/9/04 consideration is Bill Number 040994.
An Ordinance authorizing transfers and appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
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. Stated - 12/9/04 The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. Would ask the clerk to please read the title of Bill Number 040134.
An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, The Philadelphia Building Construction Occupancy Code, by adding the East Passyunk Business Improvement District, 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. Stated - 12/9/04 COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. Next Bill to be called for consideration is Bill Number 040869.
An Ordinance amending Section 9-601 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, garages, parking lots, and sales showrooms, and making certain technical changes, 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.