COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, March 26, 1998 11:26 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHN F. STREET COUNCILWOMAN AUGUSTA A. CLARK COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILWOMAN ANNA CIBOTTA VERNA COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN MICHAEL A. NUTTER COUNCILWOMAN HAPPY FERNANDEZ COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO COUNCILMAN ANGEL L. ORTIZ COUNCILMAN FRANK DICICCO COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN RICHARD T. MARIANO COUNCILMAN W. THACHER LONGSTRETH COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO MARIE B. HAUSER, Chief Clerk VINCENT VARALLO ASSOCIATES, INC. Registered Professional Reporters Eleven Penn Center, Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19103 STATED MEETING - OPENING AND INVOCATION P R O C E E D I N G S
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. The Chair notes that the hour has come and that a quorum is present. Council will come to order, Members will take their seats, visitors will retire to the seats outside the rail. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes Reverend Douglas Carpenter, who is the Pastor for the Society for Helping Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Clark. Members and guests will please rise.
Let us pray. Father, we thank you for this opportunity to come in thy presence. We come right now, God, praying for blessings upon this session of Council, realizing all of the sensitive issues that face them. We pray that if there will be overwhelming, it will be the overwhelming of your love and compassion and a commitment, O God, to come together to legislate and to come with those issues and those things that would bless this great City. STATED MEETING - APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL Lord, we pray blessings upon the President and all of the Members, and we pray anointing over this entire Council session, God, that all things will be done decent and in order, and that all of us alike will realize that we all are upon the unto thee. Bless right now, God, in the mighty name of Jesus. We do pray, amen.
The Chair thanks Reverend Carpenter for his inspiring invocation.
The next order of business is the approval of the journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 19, 1998. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Augusta Clark.
Mr. President, I move the adoption of the journal of that date. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The motion is passed, and the journal for the meeting STATED MEETING - APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL of Thursday, March 19, 1998 stands approved
The next order of business is leaves of absence. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence.
The Chair thanks Councilwoman Verna. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
There are no requests for leaves of absences on behalf of the Minority, Mr. President.
At this time, we will dispense with our regular order of business to recognize visitors. To all of our visitors and guests with us this morning, we welcome you here today and applaud your interest in the civic affairs of our STATED MEETING - WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS City, and we invite you to come again. Our first presentation -- is there any Member of Council who wishes to invite -- to recognize a visiting guest? The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
Mr. President, there are two people here in connection with the resolution, and I'm requesting -- do you want them introduced now? I'm going to be asking to speak on the resolution.
Well, Councilman Cohen, what I'd like you to do is introduce the group now. And then at the appropriate, speak to the substance of the resolution.
Very good. Would the group of former Rohm and Haas employees, stand up, the group from the Service Employees International Union. STATED MEETING - WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS (Applause.)
Our first presentation today honors the Benjamin Franklin Boys Basketball Team. To make this presentation, the Chair appoints Councilwoman Clark. The Chair invites Coach Ken Hamilton and those with him. I think the principal's with them. The Chair invites them all to come up and receive this resolution. (Benjamin Franklin group come forward.)
If we can get a member of the Sixers organization on the phone to come here. (Laughter.)
Mr. President, I am so pleased to have the honor to read this resolution in the presence of the principal of the Benjamin Franklin, Dr. Tillman L. Moore. This resolution honoring the Ben Franklin High School Boys Basketball Team. Whereas, on Sunday, March 1, 1998, the Benjamin Franklin High School Boys Basketball Team defeated Franklin Learning Center by a score 61 to STATED MEETING - WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS 56, regaining the Public League Championship for the first time since 1984; and Whereas, the Electrons, with a terrific 17-win season behind them trailed by as much as 14 points in this final battle and fought back in a courageous, generous, and very physical second half to a late fourth-quarter win, which left families and fans hoarse from cheering and yelling encouragement in the excitement of the final victory; and Whereas Mr. Ken Hamilton is now in his 26th year as coach, he savored the victory as much as the players, celebrated his third Public League Title and compared the win to a military victory, reflecting the enthusiasm of his long experience; and Whereas, from the travails of last season to the trials of this season, a great victory emerged, leaving the team energized, the coach encouraged, and the Benjamin Franklin High School family cheering with pride. Now, therefore, resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we hereby commend and honor Benjamin Franklin High School Basketball STATED MEETING - WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS Coach Ken Hamilton and every member of the 1997-98 team. They've brought pride to their families and distinction to their school. And we commend them for the dedication, discipline, and effort that made this championship possible. Resolve that engrossed copies of this resolution be presented to the Benjamin Franklin Boys' High School Basketball Team as evidence of the admiration and congratulation of this legislative body. This serves a true and correct copy of original resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, on the 5th day of March, 1998, signed by John F. Street, President, introduced by Augusta Clark, and concurred in by every Member of Council. (Applause.)
At this time, the Chair recognizes Coach Hamilton for remarks after which Councilwoman Clark will introduce the principal for remarks. COACH HAMILTON: First I'd like to applaud Council for recognizing some positive achievements of today's young people. STATED MEETING - WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: Because too often, as we know today, it's the negative things that a few of the young people do that seem to get most of the publicity, so I would like to applaud you. And I would like to introduce first my boss -- and believe me, you don't win things like this unless you have the complete cooperation of your administration, and we're very fortunate at Benjamin Franklin to have that, Dr. Moore. The gentleman behind me who, of course, did this tremendous achievement, Terrence Freeman.
Hold your hand up. COACH HAMILTON: Who's a senior an Benjamin Franklin. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: Kevin Isely, who is a senior at Benjamin Franklin. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: One of my assistant coaches, and he is very involved with these young men, both in school, out of school. Sometimes if you want to look for them, they're over his house, Mr. Eddie Hurt. STATED MEETING - WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: Another senior, Braheem Miller. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: This next young man is a sophomore so, hopefully, we can come back a couple more times with him. This is Hanee Stiles. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: Another senior, Gregory Bowens. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: This next young man, if you saw the game, he's the young man who was going down the court at the end when we knew we won, and he was jumping up and down while the game's still going on, Gary Palmer. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: A junior, who is very highly recruited and can just about go to any university that he wants to go to, Calvin Johnson. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: And the next young man was voted Public League Player of the year along with quite a few other honors. His name is Alex STATED MEETING - WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS Wesby. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: And we would also like to present Councilperson Clark with one of our Benjamin Franklin hats. (Applause.) COACH HAMILTON: And an invitation to our reception next Wednesday.
It's certainly an honor and privilege to be here and to address this legislative body, City Council. It's my lifelong dream, something I've always wanted to do, something I can tell my grandchildren that I stood in front of the City Council and addressed you. And do I thank you for this opportunity and thank you for applauding these young men who did one fantastic job in winning the Public League Championship over insurmountable odds. These young men are good students and good athletes and represent Benjamin Franklin High School and the STATED MEETING - WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS School District of Philadelphia very well. And I do thank you.
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, there are -- there is another group of people who are here. I wasn't sure how they might be introduced, and I don't know all of the groups, but I do know one individual, Mr. C.B. Kimmons. There are a number of anti-drug groups who are here, and I just thought that they should be recognized as the other groups have been recognized, Mr. President.
Thank you very much. Can we have -- C.B., can we have all of the groups stand, members of the group please stand. (Applause.)
Thank you very much for being with us. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
The next order of business is communications. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant-At-Arms for the purposes of delivering the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will read the messages from the Mayor.
March 24th, to the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that I have today signed Bill No. 970785. And March 20th, Bill No. 970694, which was passed by Council on February 26th. On March 20th, Bill No. 970715, 716, 720, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791 and 792, which were passed by Council on February 26. March 20th, I am pleased to advise you that I have signed Bill No. 970820. And to the President and Members of the Council of City of Philadelphia, I am transmitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body a proposed resolution entitled, Resolution authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS the City of Philadelphia to file an application, and if the application is accepted, to execute an agreement to obtain a grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended. And an ordinance amending an ordinance approved May 9, 1997, Bill No. 970168, which authorizes the City to sell certain delinquent real estate tax claims identified on Exhibit A to the ordinance to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") by adding to Exhibit A a certain 1997 delinquent real estate tax claim which affects the same properties affected by the tax claim sold to PAID for the sole purpose of allowing the additional claims to be available for substitution for sole claims pursuant to the terms of the June 30, 1997 tax claim purchase and sale agreement between the City and PAID. And an ordinance amending an ordinance approved May 9, 1997, Bill No. 970168, which authorizes the City to sell certain delinquent real estate tax claims identified on Exhibit A to STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS the ordinance to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") by adding to Exhibit A certain tax claims which were the subject of now-defaulted payment agreements entered into by taxpayers in May and June 1997 for the sole purpose of allowing the additional claims to be available for substitution for sole claims pursuant to the terms of the June 30, 1997 tax claims purchase and sale agreement between the City and PAID.
The messages will be printed in the journal. The Chief Clerk will read any other communications in her possession.
The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Augusta Clark.
Mr. President, today I have one bill and one resolution. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 119 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Harper Street from 10th Street to 12th Street and reserving for drainage and water main purposes the stricken portion of Harper Street from 10th Street to a point of possibly 250 feet westwardly, and by relocating certain curved lines on Harper Street from 10th Street to the 12th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
The clerk will please read the title of the resolution introduced by Councilwoman Clark.
A resolution honoring and commending Stephanie Commish and Kebawn Fitz.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Blackwell.
The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution. CHIEF. CLERK HAUSER: A resolution authorizing Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds for property situated in the 3rd, 6th, 51st wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Mr. President, I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution supporting the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 36 in their efforts to win back the jobs of 32 Philadelphia residents terminated by Rohm and Haas.
Councilman Cohen, I need you to move the adoption of the resolution.
It's been properly moved and seconded. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. President, this body of Council Members works very hard in many different ways to attempt to improve the employment possibilities of Philadelphians. We often spend and appropriate very large sums of money. And in the process, we call upon all Philadelphians to work together to achieve the best results on behalf of Philadelphians. The resolution before us doesn't involve any money. There were 32 employees, all of whom lived in Philadelphia, who worked as janitors for Rohm and Haas in a plant just outside the City. The workers are overwhelming minority, mostly Latino. Rohm and Haas decided to change the company. These employees worked for Aramark, another Philadelphia company. Rohm and Haas decided to employee a separate nonunion organization so they can cut the wages. As a result, these works, who Rohm and Haas said did very good work -- and while they were working, they got health benefits as well as adequate wages -- suddenly found themselves STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS unemployed because they were replaced by nonunion, very low paid workers who get no benefits whatever. It seems to me in our endeavors to bring together all Philadelphians and to invite the support and cooperation of the Philadelphia companies, a very easy way for us to achieve a better life for a group of Philadelphian would be to support the efforts of their union, the Social Service -- the Service Employees International Union, whose former president happens to be the national president to the AFL-CIO. It seems to me to just make an awful lot of sense for this Council to support the union in its efforts to have Rohm and Haas accept back these employees whose work characteristics are, in the opinion of the company, fine. It's just that it's cheaper to get nonunion, lower paid workers who will work for no benefits. Therefore, this resolution calls upon Rohm and Haas in a cooperative way to rehire these people. As a result, much of our work will be done, it involves no cost whatever, but Philadelphian benefit. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS I therefore urge support. (Applause.)
Thank you very much, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth.
Mr. Chairman I'd like to just speak to this matter briefly. We've had a terrible time in Philadelphia over the last several decades holding on to jobs. As a matter of fact, this last year where there's been a substantial increase, has been the first real step forward in the right direction in terms of job increases that we've had for quite some time. Two of the most employers in town are Aramark and Rohm and Haas. And it seems to me that -- and I would not regard this as the kind of a message that we'd like to send to the people to determine whether or not those companies stay in the City or whether or not they continue to employ thousands of people here in the City. And I would feel that we're getting into a situation here where we take sides and that STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS that's not the smartest thing in the world to do. I'm, obviously, quite hopeful that the people who will be displaced will be hired by Aramark or will find other ways of returning to the Rohm and Haas payroll. I do not think, however, that this message is one that we care to give to companies who are employers of thousands of people here in the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.
Thank you, Mr. President. As my colleague, Thacher Longstreth, says, we in Philadelphia have had a very tough time holding on to jobs. And, obviously, we have a very good reputation of people who have had a tough time holding on to jobs. They're here, they're Philadelphians, they're residents of this City. All that they have ever asked is that they get paid a living wage for a job that they do very well, not a substandard wage with no benefit and wages that really put somebody below the poverty level. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS We're talking about holding jobs here that pay for the job that the people do with the benefits that they accrue over the years. So if we're going to hold on to the jobs, let's hold on to the jobs that bring dignity and give a living system so that they can sustain families and children and send them to schools, not jobs in which pay they cannot afford to do that. Thank you very much, Mr. President. (Applause.)
Is there anyone else who wishes to be heard on the resolution? All those in favor, let it be known by saying -
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 1, the resolution is adopted. (Applause.)
The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution introduced by Councilman Cohen. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to investigate and conduct hearings examining the inadequacy of the system that funds the appointed legal representation of indigent defendants and dependent children as well as a system of funding recommendations by the Criminal Justice Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association designed to remedy said inadequacy and empowering the Committee in furtherance of the investigation to issues such as subpoenas as may be necessary to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2401 of the Home Rule Charter.
Mr. President, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Mr. President, I have one bill and one resolution.
The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to investigate and conduct hearings examining recent security breaches within the Philadelphia prison system, and further calling on the Committee to issue recommendations as to how the prison's security system can be improved to ensure the safety of Philadelphians.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill introduced by Councilwoman Krajewski.
An ordinance authorizing transfers and appropriations for Fiscal Year 1998 within the Health Choices Behavioral Health Revenue Fund from the Department of Public Health to the Department of Human Services, the Office of Emergency Shelter and Services and the Director of Finance contributions to School District.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one resolution on behalf of myself and Council Members Kenney and DiCicco, which was cosponsored by all Members of Council. I also offer a second resolution, which I request be referred to the appropriate committee.
The clerk will STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS please ride the title of the first resolution.
A resolution congratulating the St. John Neuman Varsity Bowling Team for winning the Catholic League Title.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A resolution authorizing the director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application, and if the application's accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS to prevent and eliminate blight and to support comprehensive economic develop programs in the American Street, Hunting Park West, Port of Philadelphia, and West Parkside Enterprise Zones.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS Fernandez.
Mr. President, I have no bills or resolutions this afternoon.
The chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
The clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Scan, Inc.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution adopted the. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chair recognizes DiCicco.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Service Businesses," by adding a new section restricting the hours of operation for adult bookstores, all under certain terms and conditions. An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades in a portion of City Plan No. 307 of an area bounded by Market Street, Juniper Street, Filbert Street, and 13th Street, by relocating the easterly curb line of Juniper Street from Commerce Street to Filbert Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation from Morton Street -- from Morton Street, from Ninth Street to Passyunk Avenue south STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS side. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Second Street east side, Fairmount Avenue to Green Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Tenth Street, both sides, Catherine Street to Christian Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Ritner Street, south side, from 13th Street to Juniper Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Eighth Street, both sides, Bainbridge Street to Fitzwater Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on East Girard Avenue, south side, Frankford Avenue to Shackamoxon Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Fitzwater Street, both sides, Eighth Street to Ninth Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Fourth Street, west side, George Street, Cambridge Street, and on Fourth Street east side, Cambridge Street, to a point 200 feet south of Cambridge Street. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Alder Street, west side, Ritner Street to Wolf Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 13th Street, both sides, Jackson Street to Wolf Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on 13th Street both sides, Morris Street to Moore Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Fourth Street, west side, from Green Street to Wallace Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Clarion Street, west side, Jackson Street to Wolf Street. An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Ninth Street, both sides, Bainbridge Street to Fitzwater Street.
These bills will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Mr. President, I offer one bill. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Dorcas Street, east side, Cottman Avenue to a point 75 north of Cottman Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth.
The Chair thanks the Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The Chair thanks the STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS Councilman.
The next order of business, then, is Reports from Committees. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna for a report of the Council Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports Bill No. 980006 out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and the Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, who which was referred Bill No. 980006, entitled an ordinance to authorize the creation of a loan or loans to provide funds for and toward various capital purposes, authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller, and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, setting forth the capital purposes and the amounts for which the proceeds of the loan or loans will be expended providing for STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds providing that certain bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity, providing sinking fund for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increase the indebtedness of the City of Philadelphia fixing a day for holding election for obtaining such consent and providing for the arrangement for holding such election, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Mr. President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of this bill. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. Bill No. 98006 will be added to our first-reading calendar today. The Chair recognizes Council Member DiCicco for the Report of the Council Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services moves that Bill No. 970823 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, and further moves that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading on Bill No.'s 970818, 980020, 980021, 980023, 980043, 980044, 980045, 980046, and 980111.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 970823, entitled an ordinance establishing a parking STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS regulation on Gross Street, west side, Vine Street to Callowhill Street. Bill No. 970818, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58, by placing on the City Plan Parrish Street from Ninth Street to 12th Street, Brown Street from 10th Street to 12th Street, Marvine Street from Fairmount Avenue to Brown Street, Warnock Street from Fairmont Avenue to a dead-end turnaround north of Brown Street and Reno Place from Percy Street westwardly to a dead-end turnaround, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 980020, an ordinance authorizing Liberty Trust, Developer of Franklin Parcel No. 1, located at 16th Street and Vine Street, to construct and maintain an upper curvilinear building and facade encroachment over the south footway of Vine Street between 16th Street and 17th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 980021, entitled an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades in a portion of City Plan No. 308, in STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS particular Vine Street between 16th Street and 17th Street and 16th Street south of Vine Street, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 980023, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Lancaster Avenue from 33rd to 34th Street, by reserving a 40-foot wide portion of the bed of former Lancaster Avenue as a right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes and by reserving a triangular portion of the bed of former Lancaster Avenue as a right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes and gas main purposes, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 980043, an ordinance authorizing Rosalyn Simpson, owner of the property located at 5838 Race Street to construct and maintain a one-story masonry garage addition encroaching three feet onto the footway of Hobart Street and a six-foot masonry wall encroachment two feet onto the west footway of Hobart Street, each adjacent to the property 5838 Race Street, all under certain terms conditions. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS And Bill No. 980044, an ordinance authorizing and directing the placing on City Plan No. 283 of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes extending from Wissahickon Avenue eastwardly to Roberts Avenue and eastwardly, southwardly and northwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City free and clear of all encumbrances of the bed of the right-of-way being placed on the City Plan by the authority of this ordinance. And Bill No. 980045, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Spring Street from 13th Street to Clarion Street, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 980046, an ordinance authorizing Kaiserman Company, Inc., Suite 300, 201 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, owner of the property located at 325 through 41, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to construct and maintain eight planters on a portion of the east footway of STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS Fourth Street north of Chestnut Street, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 980111, an ordinance amending Section 12-2405 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles Notice" by towing or immobilization of any vehicle parked in violation of Section 12-9021-A of the Code, which prohibits the parking of a vehicle upon the roadway for the purpose of displaying such vehicle for sale.
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The rules of Council are suspended. And Bill No. 970818, 970020, 970021, 970023, 980043, 980044, 980045, 980046, 98011 will be added to our first reading calendar. Bill No. 970832 will be printed and placed on our first-reading calendar for our next meeting. Bill No.'s 980050, 980051, 980052 will be noted as having been withdrawn. The Chair recognizes Councilman STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS DiCicco.
I just wanted to address that, Mr. President, and you did that for me, but I think prior to that, I'm not sure if that was a mistake, did you say Bill No. 970832?
The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The Chief Clerk will read bills on the first-reading calendar.
Bill No. 960886, an ordinance amending Section 15-201 of the Philadelphia Code relating to areas under the care and jurisdiction of the Fairmount Park Commission by adding the parcel of land generally bounded by Stevens Road, Welton Street, Barlow Street, and Kevin Avenue to those lands under the care and jurisdiction of the Fairmount Park Commission. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
Bill No. 980006, an ordinance to authorize the creation of a loan or loans to provide funds for and toward various capital municipal purposes authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller, and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale.
Bill No. 970818, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion City Plan No. 58 by placing on the City Plan Parrish Street from Ninth Street to 12th Street.
Bill No. 980020, an ordinance authorizing Liberty Trust, developer of Franklin Parcel No. 1, located at 16th and Vine Street, to construct and maintain an upper curvilinear building and facade encroachment over the south footway of Vine Street, between 16th and 17th Streets.
Bill No. 980021, STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS an ordinance authorizing the revision of revision lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308, in particular Vine Street between 16th Street and 17th Street and 16 Street south of Vine Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Bill No. 980023, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Lancaster Avenue from 33rd Street to 34th Street.
Bill No. 980043, an ordinance authorizing Rosalyn Simpson, owner of the property located at 5838 Race Street, to construct and maintain a one-story masonry garage addition.
Bill No. 980044, an ordinance authorizing and directing the placing on City Plan No. 283 of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes extending from Wissahickon Avenue eastwardly and STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS northwardly to Roberts Avenue.
And Bill No. 980045, and ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Spring Street from 13th Street to Clarion Street.
Bill No. 980046, an ordinance authorizing Kaiserman Company, Inc., Suite 300, 201 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, owner of the property located at 325-41 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, to construct and maintain eight planters on a portion of the east footway of Fourth Street north of Chestnut Street.
Bill No. 980111, an ordinance amending Section 12-2405 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles Notice" by authorizing the towing or immobilization of any vehicle parked in violation of Section 12-9021-A STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS in the Code.
The Chair agrees. The bills read by the Chief Clerk will be placed on our second- and final-reading passage for our next meeting. Council will now consider bills on the second- and final-reading passage calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna.
Mr. President, all bills on the second-reading and final-passage calendar are being called for consideration with the exception of Bill No.'s 960823-A, 960633, 960629, and 970272.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The first bill for consideration 970829. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
Bill No. 970829, an ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce to enter into amendment to the agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial ("PAID") authorized by Bill No. 546, approved June 19, 1993, under which financial STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS assistance is provided to the parking garage project constructed as part of the overall Market Street East Gallery II Redevelopment Project, which amendments provide for the deferral until August 15, 20013 of the City's right to receive reimbursement for payments made by the City in support of the project.
This bill, having been read on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Councilwoman Fernandez. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. The majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 980001. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance to adopt a capital program for six fiscal years, from 1999 through 20004, inclusive.
This bill, having been read on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Councilwoman STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS Blackwell.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nayes are 0. The majority of all Council Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS passes. The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 980002. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance to adopt the fiscal 1999 capital budget.
This bill, having been read on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. The majority of all of the Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 980003. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 1999.
This bill, having been read on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Councilwoman Blackwell. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. The majority of all Members of Council having voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 980004. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Wage and Profit Tax" by decreasing the rate of the tax.
This bill, having been on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Councilwoman Fernandez. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. The majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 980005. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Business Privilege Taxes" by decreasing the rates of the tax based upon gross receipts and by clarifying the activities which will subject a person to tax for engaging in business in the City.
This bill, having STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS been on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Councilman Longstreth. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 980024. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance approving the redevelopment proposal of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of a portion of the 49th and Locust Street redevelopment area, the 49th and Locust Street Urban Renewal Area being the area generally bounded by Walnut Street on the north, south of Fifth Street and St. Bernard Street.
This bill, having been on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Councilwoman STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS Blackwell.
Aye. The ayes are 17 nays are 0. The majority of all Council Members having voted in STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 970752. The Clerk will please read the title of the next bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Budget Director on behalf of City of Philadelphia to execute a term sheet with the Crime Prevention Association of Philadelphia, a nonprofit corporation.
This bill, having been on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill for consideration is Bill No. 980019. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal of the Urban Renewal Plan and the Relocation Plan STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
This bill, having been on two different dates, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will call a roll.
Councilwoman STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS Krajewski.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Council will now consider two resolutions. The Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 980138.
A resolution supporting the transfer of $15 million from the City's General Fund to the School District of Philadelphia to support the continued improvement and operation of the public school system.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 980008.
A resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a revised five-year financial plan for the City of Philadelphia covering fiscal years 1999 through 2003 and incorporating proposed changes with respect to fiscal year 1998, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council, approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.
This brings us to the conclusion of our consideration of bills
Are there any speeches on the part of Members of the Minority? (No speeches on the part of Members of the Minority.)
Are there any speeches on the part of Members of the Majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.
Thank you, Mr. President. I just would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the blood drive is on for this coming Monday, and if you have not yet signed up and would like to -- why are you smiling, Councilwoman Clark? Anyway, just a reminder that if you haven't signed up and would like to donate blood, it's this coming Monday in this chambers. Thank STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS you.
Thank you very much. Any other speeches? (No further speeches.)
I would just like to actually make one announcement and one reminder, that we do have lunch for Council Members in the Council President's office. We have made arrangements to meet with Mr. Cohen at 3 o'clock this afternoon. He will be available to meet with Council Members at 3 o'clock this morning.
Councilwoman Blackwell, I have no -- that's not my issue. My issue is he has agreed to be here to meet with us at 3 o'clock, in the caucus room. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Wednesday, April 8, 1998, 10 a.m. (Duly seconded.) STATED MEETING - COMMUNICATIONS
All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. All those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. This Council stands adjourned until April 8, 1998, at o'clock ram. (Adjourned at 12:45 p.m.) C E R T I F I C A T E I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, March 26 1998 were reported and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: STATED MEETING __________________________________, JOSEPHINE CARDILLO, RPR