And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 16th, 28th, 32nd and 47th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Madam President, the Committee on Finance reports out one bill and one resolution 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 Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 080543, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the creation of a loan or loans to provide funds for and toward various capital municipal purposes; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor them to sell bonds at a public or private negotiated sale; and Resolution No. 080552, entitled "A resolution approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2009," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill and resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just read. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 080552 will be considered at the end of today's Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Law and Government.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Law and Government reports one bill and one resolution with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 080542, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 7-400 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter set forth in a Council resolution prohibiting the Civil Service Commission from imposing any fee to apply for employment within the City"; and Resolution No. 080550, entitled "A resolution proposing an amendment to Section 7-400 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, relating to the preparation of civil service regulations by prohibiting the Civil Service Commission from imposing any fee to apply for employment with the City," respectfully reports it has considered the same and and resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 080542. (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 indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 6/19/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 080550 will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 080251, an ordinance establishing a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue starting at 2700 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue, to be known as the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District.
And Bill No. 080381, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the 6/19/08 - STATED - 1ST READING zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Delaware Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, Front Street and Poplar Street.
And Bill No. 080527, an ordinance amending Section 14-2007 of The Philadelphia Code, to permit the historic designation of interior portions of buildings and making technical changes.
And Bill No. 080543, an ordinance authorizing the creation of a loan or loans to provide funds for and toward various capital municipal purposes; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell bonds at a public or private negotiated sale.
The Chair agrees. 6/19/08 - STATED - 1ST READING
Bill No. 080542, an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Section 7-400 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter set forth in a City Council resolution prohibiting the Civil Service Commission from imposing any fee to apply for employment with the City.
The Chair agrees. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar: Bill Nos. 080031, 080077, 080249, 080250, 080437, 080469, 080491, 080541, 080426, 080428, 429, 430, 431, 432, 434, 436, 467, 487, 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING 488, 489, 492, 493, 494, 497, 080502, 503, 504, 080427, 080540 and 080425.
Do I hear a second to the motion? (Duly seconded.)
I thought I just heard Councilman Dave Cohen say -
Do I hear a motion? We heard the motion. Do I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the bills just announced by Councilwoman Tasco. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
The ayes have it, the motion carries, and we will consider the Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for the purpose of calling up the bills on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. In addition to the bills being considered on the Consent Agenda, Bills 080080-A, 080424-A, 080498-A, 080486, 080500, 501, 525, 526, Resolution 080181, Bill 080169, 080496, 080466 and 080526 are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. We will now consider today's Consent Agenda. I will ask the Chief Clerk to read the titles of all of the bills on the Consent Agenda. After each 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on the Consent Agenda and, without debate, the bill will be immediately removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on our regular Final Passage Calendar. The Clerk will please read the title of the bills on the Consent Agenda.
Bill No. 080031, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Cates Way, under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 080077, an ordinance constituting a neighborhood improvement district beyond the date of termination of such district in an area that generally includes both sides of Ridge Avenue from Main Street to 7220 Ridge Avenue; and Bill No. 080249, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land and approving a Master Plan of Development; and 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING Bill No. 080250, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adopting a new Section 14-1635, entitled "River Road District Controls"; and Bill No. 080437, an ordinance approving the thirty-seventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area; and Bill No. 080469, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by State Road, Poquessing Creek, the Delaware River and Grant Avenue; and Bill No. 080491, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, Eadom Street and Bridge Street; and Bill No. 080541, an ordinance 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the School District of Philadelphia certain property located in the vicinity of Byberry and Academy Roads; and Bill No. 080426, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Delaware Avenue from Lewis Street to Orthodox Street; and Bill No. 080428, an ordinance granting permission to Longacre Holdings, owner of the property 1509 Mifflin Street, under certain terms and conditions; and Bill No. 080429, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 129 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of 23rd Street; and Bill No. 080430, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 051234, approved February 13, 2006, by extending the period for compliance 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING with the terms and conditions stated therein; and Bill No. 080431, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Clifton Street; and Bill No. 080432, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 350 in the area northeast of Susquehanna Road; and Bill No. 080434, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of Leithgow Street south of Reno Street; and Bill No. 080436, an ordinance authorizing the paving of relocated Harlan Street from 19th Street to 20th Street; and Bill No. 080467, an ordinance 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 109 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Melon Street; and Bill No. 080487, an ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by placing on the City Plan Health Science Drive from Civic Center Boulevard to Convention Avenue; and Bill No. 080488, an ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Civic Center Boulevard between Health Science Drive and Convention Avenue; and Bill No. 080489, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Health Science Drive from Civic Center Boulevard to Convention Avenue; and Bill No.
080492, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Knorr Street, between Frankford Avenue and Charles 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING Street; and Bill 080493, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material"; and Bill No. 080494, an ordinance authorizing Bikim Divine to construct and maintain two balconies at 1109 South 23rd Street; and Bill No. 080497, an ordinance granting permission to Massimo Criniti, owner of the Criniti Restaurante, to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe; and Bill No. 080502, an ordinance to amend the ordinance authorizing LaSalle University to construct, own and maintain an overhead pedestrian bridge crossing 5600 East Wister Street; and Bill No. 080503, an ordinance authorizing the James Thomas Development Company to construct, operate and 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING maintain a building extension located at 4300 Boone Street; and Bill No. 080504, an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Quentin and Salaignac Streets; and Bill No. 080427, an ordinance amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park," by removing 5100 Pennypack Street; and Bill No. 080540, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and Executive Director of the Fairmount Park to enter into an air rights license agreement with Main Street Partners; and Bill No. 080425, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and the State of New Jersey, under certain terms and conditions.
6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING Please pay attention. We're going to have a choice here. These bills having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bills pass finally. The Clerk will call the roll, and upon being called, each Councilmember shall vote aye on each of the bills. So if you're voting in the affirmative, you must say, I vote aye on each of the bills, no on each of the bills or indicate those bills for which the member is voting aye and those bills for which the member is voting nay. Any questions? (No response.)
Okay. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call the roll.
Aye on all bills, Councilman, on each of the bills?
Aye on all bills. A majority of the members having voted in the affirmative on each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. We will now consider the bills on the regular Second Reading and Passage Calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 080080-A. 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-908, entitled "Queen Village Neighborhood Conservation District."
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill 080424-A.
An ordinance amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by adding a new chapter providing that prior to the recording of any deed, a check of record ownership to be conducted by the Department of Records, all under certain terms and 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 080498-A.
An ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a service contract with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, 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. 6/19/08 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are two. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 080486.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone and Economic Development District," by providing for the extension of benefits for certain properties in certain subzones, 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.