Stated Meeting, November 29, 2007

Thank you. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading 070940, 070941, 070942 and 070952. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Public Property and Public Works reports four recommendation.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 070931, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement with the United States of America for the grant of a right-of-way for railroad purposes by the City"; and Bill No. 070932, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to lease to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development land with buildings and improvements thereon located between Hog Island Road and Fort Mifflin Road"; and Bill No. 070933, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of or convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development land with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in an area bounded by Penrose Avenue to the north, the southerly section of Penrose Ferry Road to the south and River Bank Road to the east"; and Bill No. 071001, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Public Property Maintenance and Supervision,' by creating a new Section 16-305, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as this day of Bill Nos. 070931, 070932, 070933 and 071001. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, the motion carries, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown for a report from the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Parks, reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 070825, entitled "An ordinance naming and designating the Marshall L. Shepard, Sr. Recreation Center located at 5700 Haverford Avenue as the Haddington-Marshall L. Shepard, Sr. Recreation Center"; and Bill No. 070951, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Parks and Recreation,' by requiring the Recreation Department to staff every Class A recreation center with at least one recreation leader trained to provide children, specifically those with special needs," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 070825 and 070951. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just read and reported from committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Commerce Development, to which was referred Bill No. 070910, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Contracts and Procurement,' by adding provisions requiring the City to pay its vendors promptly and requiring City vendors to pay their subcontractors promptly"; and Bill No. 070911, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Contracts and Procurement,' by increasing the threshold amount that invokes requirement of the Economic Opportunity Plan and excepting single family households, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Thank you, Madam President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 070910 and 070911. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Campbell for a report from the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities.

Thank you. The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, to which was referred Bill No. 070950, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Carriers,' by requiring all providers of school bus services operating school buses within the City of Philadelphia to provide school buses with three-point seat belt restraint systems for all students using said school buses," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Campbell.

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 070950. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, the motion carries, and the bill will be placed on our First Reading Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Public Safety reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.

The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 070949, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new section prohibiting minors from soliciting contributions of any kind on any roadway, by adding a definition, and providing for enforcement and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.

I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 070949. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless.

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless, to which was referred Bill No. 071005, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 7 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Housing Code,' by adding a new chapter establishing inclusionary affordable housing requirements by requiring that certain developments, number of dwelling units, provide a certain percentage of those units for affordable housing or provide other options for affordable housing, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 071005. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Campbell for a report from the Committee on Disabled and the Handicapped.

Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on the Handicapped and Disabled reports out one bill with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on the Disabled and the Handicapped, to which was referred Bill No. 070909, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 12-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Restrictions Upon Use of Vehicles Around Wheelchair Lift Equipped Vehicles,'" respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Campbell.

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 070909. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Council will now proceed under a special order of business, a resolution re-calling Bill No. 070539. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution and because this resolution was not circulated yesterday, I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of the resolution at this time. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of Councilwoman Blackwell's resolution at this time. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.

A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 070539, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces,' to extend the scope of the ordinance to include certain establishments located on corner lots," the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed, nay? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Clerk will please read the letter from the Mayor.

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith as requested by your resolution adopted 29, 2007 Bill No. 070539, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces,'" for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 070539 was passed.

So moved, Madam President. (Duly seconded.)

All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries and the vote by which Bill 070539 was passed has been reconsidered. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 070539. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 070539 be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and Bill No. 070539 has been amended. This bill will be placed on the 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.

Bill No. 070947, an ordinance amending the Articles of Incorporation of the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070953, an ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the Holy Family University.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070955, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Burholme Avenue and Shelmire Avenue. 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070956, an ordinance authorizing the President of the Fairmount Park Commission to lease the City-owned land south of Shelmire Avenue adjacent to the campus of the Fox Chase Cancer Center to PAID.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070203, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a homestead exemption with respect City real property tax, under certain terms and conditions.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070940, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Water Fund to 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070941, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Aviation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070942, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 from the General Fund to be allocated to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

The Chair agrees.

Bill No. 070952, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING within the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070931, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement with the United States of America for the grant of a right-of-way for railroad purposes by the City.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070932, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to lease to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development located between Hog Island Road and Fort Mifflin Road.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070933, an ordinance authorizing the 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING Commissioner of Public Property to lease and convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development an area generally bounded by Penrose Avenue to the north, the southerly section of Penrose Ferry Road and River Bank Road.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 071001, an ordinance amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property Maintenance and Supervision," by creating a new Section 16-305.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070825, an ordinance naming and designating the Marshall L. Shepard, Sr. Recreation Center located 5700 Haverford Avenue.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING 070951, an ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, by requiring the Recreation Department to staff every Class A recreation center with at least one recreation leader trained to provide programs for disabled children.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070910, an ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding provisions requiring the City to pay its vendors promptly.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070911, an ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by increasing the threshold amount that invokes requirement of the Economic Opportunity Plan.

The 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070950, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Carriers," to provide school buses with three-point seat belt restraint systems for all students.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070949, an ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new section prohibiting minors from soliciting contributions of any kind on any roadway.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 071005, an ordinance amending Title 7 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Housing Code," by requiring that certain developments, consisting of a certain number of dwelling units, provide a 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING certain percentage of those units for affordable housing.

The Chair agrees.

And Bill No. 070909, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Special Restrictions Upon Use of Vehicles Around Wheelchair Lift Equipped Vehicles," all under certain terms and conditions.

The Chair agrees. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.

Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of Councilman O'Neill, I'd like to offer two amendments to Bill No. 070955 and Bill No. 070956. These are the amendments which are revising the Equal Opportunity Plan for the expansion of the Fox Chase Cancer Center, and since these amendments were just circulated this morning, I would 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING like to move that the rules of Council be suspended in order that these amendments may be considered today. (Duly seconded.)

All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.

Thank you, Madam President. Today on we will consider -

Madam President, I'd like to move for the adoption of the amendments to those bills. 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

I'm sorry. We didn't. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

I'm sorry. Was it seconded? (Duly seconded.)

All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the bills have been amended. Thank you very much. Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Madam President. Today on Bill No. 050341-A is to be amended, further amended. We will skip over to Page No. 6, where we will consider at the bottom Bill No. 070338. Then we will skip again to and , where we 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING will consider all bills. They are Bill No. 070695, Bill No. 060633, 070819, 070827. , all the bills: Bill Nos. 070869, 878, 905, 906 and 937. And on we will consider all bills: Bill Nos. 070873, 904, 935, 939, 945. And, finally, on our last page, , we will consider the last bill, Bill No. 070958. All other bills are being held.

Thank you. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 050341-A.

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Section, entitled "Lower and Central Germantown Special District Controls," all under certain terms and conditions.

Thank you. 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.

Yes. Council President, we're going to hold that amendment. This bill will be held. We're going to offer the amendment next week.

Thank you. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read Bill No. 070338.

An ordinance continuing a neighborhood improvement district beyond the date of termination of such district, known as the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District; continuing PRIDE, Inc., a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilwoman Campbell.

Aye.

Councilman Clarke.

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly.

Aye.

Councilman Kenney.

Aye. 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye.

Councilman Ramos.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilman Savage.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070695.

An ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by increasing the permit parking and renewal fees within certain permit parking districts, 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.

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilwoman Campbell.

Aye.

Councilman 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Clarke.

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly.

Aye.

Councilman Kenney.

Aye.

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye.

Councilman Ramos.

Aye.

Councilwoman 11/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilman Savage.