Stated Meeting, June 6, 2013

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 6, 2013 11:05 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA MICHAEL A. DECKER,

Good morning, everyone. Sorry for the tardiness. A lot of things going on this morning. We have established our quorum. I'd ask all guests and visitors to please retire behind the rail, and with that, Council shall come to order. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes the Reverend Rafael Fuentes, I.V.E. of Saint Veronica Church and Saint Hugh of Cluny Community in North Philadelphia. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Sanchez. Before the invocation, I would ask for all of us to stand, and then remain standing for the invocation, for a moment of silence for those six individuals that have lost their lives in the very tragic event and in addition to which our prayers go out to a speedy recovery for those that have been injured. It's very unfortunate, but So, folks, I ask for a moment of silence at this time. (Moment of silence.)

Thank you so much. Reverend. Folks, please remain standing for the invocation. Thank you.

Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)

I thank Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez for inviting me to be with you this morning. Greeting to the City Council President Clarke and all the members of the City Council and guests. In the name of the Father and of the Son, of the Holy Spirit. Almighty God, you who are infinite goodness, truth, and mercy, I ask you to restore your abundant blessings upon these men and women and that they may hear your voice and let them be guided by your inspiration in the highest wisdom and knowledge so that the divine light of your spirit may enlighten their minds and move their wills to govern with justice, mercy, and peace, especially in searching the common good and the highest dignity of all men and women they serve. Most merciful and compassionate God, show them the way of forgiveness and kindness so that they may hope for harmony and unity in important decisions that affect all peoples of the City so that everyone may live in a better community with life, love, and peace. Oh, powerful God, we thank you for all the graces and gifts we have received. Let us to be your instruments so that we may be your workers in the building up of the City. Strengthen its moral foundations with trust and accord so that we may discern, fortify, and secure the human rights of all individuals, especially the poor and the weak who are suffering. Finally, God of love, help us to understand that the decision of improving our lives is ours, and that decision is an opportunity for the best. As long as there is life, there is hope to be a good example so that together we may achieve the victory against all that is evil and corrupt so that only peace, happiness, and prosperity may rain in our lives here in our City of Philadelphia and in the entire nation. Amen. (Amen.)

We ask all this in the name of Jesus, the Lord. In the name of the Father and the Son, of the Holy Spirit. God bless you all.

Thank you, Reverend, for those inspiring words. Thank you so much. Council shall be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Thank you. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 23rd, 2013. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 stand approved. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. business is the request for leaves of absence. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Mr. President, on behalf of the majority, there is one request for leaves of absence today from Councilwoman Tasco.

Leave shall be granted. Thank you, sir. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.

The Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I will dispense with the regular order of business and I would like to thank everyone for coming here today. We hope that your experience here today is a pleasurable one, so much so that you come back again. So, again, much for coming to see your government in action. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Mr. Decker, please read those messages.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 130272, 130300, 130303, 130305, 130330, 130331, 130347, 130349, 130350, 130352, 130353, 130354, 130355, 130356, 130357, 130378, 130382, 130387, and Bill No. 130413; and I am pleased to advise you that on June 5, 2013, I signed all the bills that were passed by Council at its session on May 16, 2013, and that I that were passed by Council at its session on May 23, 2013, except Bill No. 130185, which I am returning as disapproved; and I am transmitting herewith for the introduction and consideration of your honorable body seven resolutions for appointees to the Germantown Avenue Special Services District; namely, Barbara Hogue, Greg Peil, Joseph Corrigan, Joseph Martin, Joseph Waldo, Matt Canno, and Mjenzi Traylor; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Models City Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1614 North Twentieth Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2130 East Dauphin Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2026 through 28 Martha Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 820, 821, 832, 846, 848, and 860 North Markoe Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the of a portion of the 54th and Columbia Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1717 through 25 North Fifty-Fourth Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 4030 Haverford Avenue; and An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with the issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; all under certain terms and conditions.

Thank you, Mr. Decker. Do you have any additional messages?

I have none, Mr. President.

Thank you so much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduce one bill and two non-privileged resolutions.

Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker.

An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by permitting the record owner of an impounded vehicle to transfer ownership of the vehicle to the City, in lieu of incurring additional fees and charges for continued storage, revising penalty provisions and making technical changes.

That bill will be referred to committee.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 4030 Haverford Avenue.

That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 820, 821, 832, 846, and 848 North Markoe Street.

That resolution will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer three resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

A non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1703 through 05 Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1309 through 19 North Sixth Street and 1319 North Sixth Street.

That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1614 North Twentieth Street.

That resolution will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

I have no bills or resolutions. Thank you.

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Mr. President, I have one privileged resolution.

Thank you, Councilman.

You're welcome.

A privileged resolution honoring, recognizing and commending the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia for its contribution to the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community and Jewish communities throughout the world.

That resolution will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have one non-privileged resolution, one bill, and one bill on your behalf.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Non-Utilization Tax," by changing certain tax rates.

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Tax," by revising the alternative receipts tax computation.

That bill will also be referred to committee.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Nineteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill I offer on your behalf.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with the issuance of the bonds.

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill to be introduced today.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance amending the ordinance approved July 12, 1968, as last amended December 21, 2011, relating to pension benefits for employees working on behalf of Philadelphia Gas Works by revising the Philadelphia Gas Works Pension Plan to incorporate amendments thereto, clarify the operation thereof, and add certain provisions as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one resolution.

Thank you, Councilman.

A non-privileged resolution appointing a new five person committee entitled the "Responsible Banking Review Committee" pursuant to Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code.

Councilman, that was a resolution?

Yes.

That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Good morning, Mr. President. No bills or resolutions today.

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. One bill on your behalf and two resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Newsstands," including by revising the requirements relative to license issuance; location of newsstands; design of newsstands; maintenance; abandonment; and removal.

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 54th and Columbia Avenue Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1717 through 24 North Fifty-Fourth Street.

That resolution will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two bills and two resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman.

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carriers," by further providing with respect to Multi-Seat Pedalcycles.

That 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 within an area bounded by Passyunk Avenue, Bainbridge Street, Leithgow Street, and Monroe Street.

That bill will also be referred to committee.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2130 East Dauphin Street.

That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2026 through 28 Martha Street.

That resolution will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have seven non-privileged resolutions to be referred to committee.

Thank you, Councilwoman.

Thank you.

A resolution appointing Mjenzi Traylor to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia; and A resolution approving Matt Canno to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia; and A resolution appointing Joseph Waldo to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia; and A resolution appointing Joseph Martin to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia; and A resolution appointing Joseph Corrigan to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia; and A resolution appointing Greg Peil to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia; and A resolution appointing Barbara Hogue to the Board of Directors of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia.

Thank you. Those resolutions will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions.

Thank you, Councilman. Thank you so much for the introduction. The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee of

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports eight bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, hold on one second. Councilman, did you need to be recognized?

I can wait until after the report. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you. Mr. Decker, please proceed.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Bill No. 130178, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2014 through 2019 inclusive"; and Bill No. 130179, entitled "An Fiscal 2014 Capital Budget; and Bill No. 130181, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapters 19-1300 and 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, respectively, 'Real Estate Taxes' and 'School Tax Authorization,' by establishing a tax rate for City real estate tax and authorizing and establishing a tax rate for School District real estate tax; and by revising the homestead exclusion"; and Bill No. 130182, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'School Tax Authorization,' by amending Section 19-1806, entitled 'Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,' to further authorize the tax and to set the rate for such tax"; and Bill No. 130417, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Real Estate Taxes,' by further providing for significant increases in their real estate taxes"; and Bill No. 130443, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 2-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Property Assessment,' by further providing for the manner in which assessments are determined"; and Bill No. 130444, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Wage and Net Profits Tax,' by revising certain tax rates"; and Bill No. 130446, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Finance, Taxes and Collections,' by providing for a City cigarette tax and by authorizing the School District to provide for a School District cigarette tax," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.

I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 130178, 130179, 130181, 130182, 130417, 130443, 130444, and 130446. (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 Bills No. 130178, 130179, 130181, 130182, 130417, 130443, 130444, and 130446. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and these bills will be Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules. I'm sorry. Councilman, hold on a second. My fault. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Thank you, Mr. President. In case they have to leave, because I know they got a full day, I'd like to recognize 20 students from Northeast High School who are here with Northeast High School teacher Sharon Halliman, and ask the students and Ms. Halliman to stand and be recognized.

Thank you. Welcome. (Applause.)

Thank you so much for being here. You can go back and tell you saw government in action. Hopefully you'll give us an A. Jones at this time.

Mr. President, while we are on a theme of education, I'd like to recognize the young people from Strawberry Mansion High School that are also from the 5th Councilmanic District and today will be presenting their Youth Court initiative. And your honors and the prosecution and the bailiff all there, please rise. (Applause.)

Thank you, Councilman. And I know that I'd like to say to the young people here today that believe it or not, I actually went to that school and walked down the same hallways that you did. So that means that it's a pretty old school. Thank you, guys. And I'd like to recognize our good friend, Mr. Reed. Thank you so much for your great work. Thank you. (Applause.)

Thank you. Now the Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports nine bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 130143, entitled "An ordinance continuing the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District, a neighborhood improvement district, and amending the District's boundaries in an area generally including the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 2700 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Aramingo Avenue Impact Community Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, is the neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District"; and Bill No. 130274, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by repealing and replacing Section 14-507, entitled '/CDO Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District,' to provide for new special controls, and by amending Section 14-702, entitled 'Floor Area Bonuses,' to provide for floor area and height bonuses for the Central Delaware Riverfront, and to make adjustments to the criteria for bonuses relating to public open space, transit improvements and green development"; and Bill No. 130330, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land bounded by Parkside Avenue, 52nd Street, Merion Avenue, Girard Avenue, and Belmont Avenue"; and Bill No. 130347, 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 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 21st Street, Nicholas Street, and 22nd Street"; and Bill No. 130349, 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 Girard Avenue, Broad Street, Fairmount Avenue, 16th Street, Brown Street, Francis Street, Perkiomen Street, and 19th Street"; and Bill No. 130350, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land bounded by Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, Sanger Street, Tulip Street, Cheltenham Avenue, Keystone Street, Van Kirk Street, the Delaware Expressway, Fraley Street, Eadom Street, and Bridge Street"; and Bill No. 130352, 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 Venango Street, K Street, Tioga Street, Palmetto Street, Atlantic Street and I Street"; and Bill No. 130378, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, located at 461 University Avenue and 3300 Chestnut Street for the construction of the new College House Dormitory and the new Neural and Behavioral Sciences Building"; and Bill No. 130387, entitled "An Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Wheatsheaf Lane, Sepviva Street, Butler Street, Frankford Avenue, Valetta Street, Coral Street, Vici Street and Frankford Avenue," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the nine bills that were just read into the record, with the exception of Bill No. 130143. (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 Bills No. 130274, 130330, 130347, 130349, 130350, 130352, 130378, and 130387. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. Bill No. 130143 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Green for a report from the Committee of Finance.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Finance reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, sir. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 130009, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Income and Receipts Tax,' as it relates to non-profit activity"; and Bill No. 130123, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officer; Powers and Duties,' by providing for standards for tax exemptions and for documentation requirements, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

again recognizes Councilman Green.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of the bills just read by the Clerk. (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 Bills No. 130009 and 130123. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.

Thank you, Council President. The Committee of Public Property and Public Works reports seven bills out with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 130410, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or any portion of those parcels of land at, or generally in the vicinity of, 16 South 34th Street, 18 South 34th Street, 3409 through 13 Ludlow Street and 3415 through 17 Ludlow Street"; and 130416, entitled "An ordinance approving a Lease Agreement between Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and Germantown Realty Investment Group for certain premises located at 212 through 14 West Chelten Avenue"; and Bill No. 130419, entitled "An ordinance authorizing an amendment of the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation Agreement to increase the annual payment by the Philadelphia Gas Works to the City"; and Bill No. 130450, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey certain or all interests in portions of a parcel of land located at and in the vicinity of the Northeast corner of the intersection of Roosevelt Boulevard and Poquessing Avenue (commonly referred as 8205 East Roosevelt Boulevard)"; and Bill No. 130453, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street"; and Bill No. 130454, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land in the 30th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, located along the Schuylkill River between South Street and Christian Street, known as 770 through 80 Rear Schuylkill Avenue"; and Bill No. 130460, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a 90 foot wide strip of land located between Roosevelt Boulevard and 2700 Southampton Road, for further conveyance," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of the seven bills that were just read into the record. (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 Bills No. 130410, 130416, 130419, 130450, 130453, 130454, and 130460. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Committee of Labor and Civil Service.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which was referred Bill No. 130307, entitled "An ordinance amending the Ordinance of March 1, 1963, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the Board of Pensions and Retirement to enter into an agreement or agreements to administer employee retirement benefits for the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, Corporation, Food Distribution Center, and the Philadelphia Parking Authority,' as amended, to provide for revised reimbursement rates," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 130307. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to allow first reading this day of Bill No. 130307. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, Councilwoman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 130015, entitled "An ordinance renaming and designating Conshohocken Windemere Park, 3910 Conshohocken Avenue, as Woodside Park," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 130015. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bill No. 130015. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you, sir. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 130457, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-104 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts,' by requiring contractors with the City to disclose certain demographic information including gender, race and geographic data of those serving as board members and executive staff," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Goode.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 130457. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to allow first reading this day of Bill No. 130457. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and that bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Johnson for a report from the Committee of Transportation and Utilities.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have two bills I want to report out of the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities with a favorable recommendation. I would like to speak briefly on one, please.

Certainly. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, to No. 130452, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into purchase obligations for the delivery of electric and natural gas energy supplies for use by facilities owned and leased by the City, including agreements that obligate payments for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years"; and Bill No. 130455, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into a Second Extension of the Use and Lease Agreements between the City of Philadelphia and each of the airlines servicing Philadelphia International Airport," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Councilman Johnson, I'll call on you for a comment and then follow with

Thank you, Mr. President. During the other day, the members of the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee listened to testimony regarding the expansion -- the extension of the lease that will set the stage for the expansion of the Philadelphia International Airport, and as a competitive city, all of us understood the importance of the magnitude of such a project and the economic growth and development that will take place based upon moving forward on this project. But recognizing also the consensus was that making sure that the workers receive fair wages, the workplace environment in which they work is conducive to their well-being, as well as other aspects of minority participation on the construction side as well as professional services are just as equally important as the expansion and the growth that will take place as a result of the expansion. remain committed as a committee, as a team. I thank all the members as well as Councilman Goode, who is not on the Committee but engaged and raised some very important and critical questions regarding how the Airport operates with its vendors, as well as the participation from Councilman Kenney for also engaging in questioning how the Airport operates in whole. And I just want to just state for the record that we will continue continuing and working to address such issues as we move forward. Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of the Bills No. 130452 and 130455. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bills 130452 and 130455. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. Those bills will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. At this time, we will have a special order of business. We will now proceed under the special order a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 130185 was passed. This bill was passed by the Council at its May 23rd, 2013 session and was returned disapproved by the Mayor at today's session of Council. Mr. Decker will read the title of the bill at this time.

An ordinance authorizing and directing the use of the Fiscal Year 2013 General Fund positive fund balance to increase an appropriation the Fire Department for the undisputed $66,000,000 of the Fire Fighters' contract. (Duly seconded.)

Hold on. Pretty anxious for this one. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council reconsider Bill No. 130185 which was approved by City Council on May 23rd, 2013. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass, is that a second? Thank you. All in favor let it be known by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed say no. (No response.)

The have it. The motion carries. Bill No. 130185 will be reconsidered at the end of today's Calendar. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez at this time regarding a motion concerning Bill No. 130182.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 130182 at this time. (Duly seconded.)

All those in favor of the motion signify by aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.

Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill 130182. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all the members of Council, and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and Bill No. 130182 has amended. Bill No. 130182 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for the next week. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon regarding a motion on Bill No. 130443.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 130443 at this time. (Duly seconded.)

All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

And, again, thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to an amendment to Bill No. 130443. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of this amendment. (Duly seconded.)

All those in favor of the motion signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. Bill No. 130443 has been amended, and Bill No. 130443 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for the next week. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones regarding a motion on Bill No. 130446.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 130446 at this time. (Duly seconded.)

All in favor of that motion? (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Mr. President, I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 130446. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. Bill No. 130446 has been amended. Bill No. 130446 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for the next week. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Thank you again, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following bills on Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended -