COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC HEARING - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, April 21, 2005, 10:20 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE L. BLACKWELL COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN JACK KELLY COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILMAN JUAN F. RAMOS COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN RICHARD T. MARIANO COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL V A R A L L O Incorporated Litigation Support Services 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215.561.2220 215.567.2670 Stated - 4/21/05 P R O C E E D I N G S
Good morning, everyone. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Council will please come to order. Members will take their seats, and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes Reverend Jose Manuel Roque of the First Christian Missionary Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Ramos. At this time I would ask all members and guests to please rise. REV. ROCAY: God bless all. I'm going to pray. Can you bend down your head. I'm going to pray. Heavenly Father, we are in Your presence in the name of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to whom we give You glory and honor. It is because of Him that we can come before You today to ask for your blessing for Stated - 4/21/05 all these elected officials. I pray that you give them wisdom and guidance in electing just laws that will benefit all the citizens of this great city. I pray that you bless each and every Council person represented here today and their families. Protect them from any danger. I also pray that you bless the Mayor of our beautiful city, Mr. Street, and his family. Give him strength and guidance in all decisions to be made. I pray for many blessings, almighty God, for our Governor, Mr. Rendell, and his family; and for the President of the United States, Mr. Bush. And a Jabez prayer. We pray today: Oh, that you would bless me indeed; and you would enlarge my territory; and your hand will be with me; and that you will keep me from the evil, that I may not cause pain. And God granted to him what he request. And today I want everybody to hear Stated - 4/21/05 that today. And so today, we declare you, almighty God, Lord of this great City of Philadelphia, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Chair thanks Reverend Roque for his very inspiring invocation. Thank you very much. Council will be at ease. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of Meeting of Thursday, April 14, 2005. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the Meeting of Thursday, April 14, 2005, stand approved. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Stated - 4/21/05 Journal of the Meeting of Thursday, April 14, 2005, stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the motion carries, and the Journal of the Meeting of Thursday, April 14, 2005, is approved. The next order of business is request for leaves of absence. And again the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of the majority, a leave of absence is requested for Councilman Nutter.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. Leave will be granted. Stated - 4/21/05 The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, on behalf of the Republicans, I am thrilled to see Councilwoman Krajewski back in Council.
And we have no requests for leaves of absence. We wouldn't have missed this for the world.
Thank you. The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors joining us in chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our City. We certainly invite you to come again. At this time the Chair recognizes Stated - 4/21/05 Councilman Rizzo, who will present a resolution honoring the Ivy Leaf School and their 40th anniversary. Will Mr. William Green and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. It is my understanding Councilwomen Tasco and Miller will be joining Councilman Rizzo.
Good morning. I'm pleased to be here with Councilwoman Donna Miller and Councilwoman Marian Tasco, who the Ivy Leaf School are in both of their districts. Recognizing, honoring and celebrating the Ivy Leaf School for its invaluable contributions as the oldest African American independent school in Philadelphia, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, 1965 to present. Whereas, in 1965, William and Lillier Green opened the Ivy Leaf School with 17 students and two teachers. And whereas, Ivy Leaf School now has grown to occupy two campuses, and is Stated - 4/21/05 currently serving over 600 students from nursery through eighth grades, with 80 talented and dedicated teachers, support staff and administrators.
Whereas, Ivy Leaf School is true to its motto of building leaders of tomorrow, educating youth today, emphasizing the love of learning, hard work, respect and service to others. And whereas, Ivy Leaf School is governed by an enlightened, capable and involved board of directors; and...
Whereas, Ivy Leaf School alumnae are making significant contributions in the fields of science, education, law, medicine, public services and others; and, whereas, in the year 2005, Ivy Leaf School completed its 40th year, and continues as the oldest African American independent school in Philadelphia. And whereas, the City of Philadelphia looks forward to 40 more years and more of excellent educational leadership. From the Ivy Leaf school; Stated - 4/21/05 Now, therefore...
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that it recognizes, honors and celebrates the Ivy Leaf School for its invaluable contributions as the oldest African American independent school in Philadelphia on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, 1965 to 2005. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to William and Lillier Green on behalf of the Ivy Leaf School, further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body. Congratulations. (Applause.)
There is a historic moment in the history of Ivy Leaf School. We Stated - 4/21/05 have been operating for 40 years. And throughout the struggles, aspirations and achievements of the school, we have remained humble. This is a real honor. And we want do thank each of the Council persons who read the citation. And we want to thank you, the Council, for your generous support throughout the years. Thank you very much, and may God bless you, too. (Applause.)
Council will be at ease. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Miller, who will present a resolution declaring April 15th as National Youth Service Day. Will Miss Betty Paolis and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Stated - 4/21/05 Madam President. It is my pleasure to present a resolution recognizing April 15th through April 17th as National Youth Service Day. Whereas, Greater Philadelphia Cares will host National Youth Service Day 2005 for the Greater Philadelphia Region; And whereas, National Youth Service Day, the largest service event in the world, mobilizes youth to identify and address the needs of their communities through service, recruits the next generation of volunteers, and educates the public around the year-round contributions of young people as community leaders. And whereas, on National Youth Service Day, a public awareness and educational campaign that highlights the amazing contributions that young people make to their communities 365 days a year. Young people will design and lead service learning projects in areas ranging from literacy and the environment to health care, hunger and help for the elderly. Stated - 4/21/05 And whereas, Greater Philadelphia Cares' mission is to support the creation of vibrant communities, by motivating people to volunteer their time, talents and resources. They provide a clear path to service for all, enhancing the impact of non-profit agencies throughout the greater Philadelphia region; And whereas, Greater Philadelphia Cares strives to equip volunteers with greater awareness of critical needs in the greater Philadelphia region and our world, and increase their capacity to do so more as volunteers; And, whereas, in coalition with youth leaders and youth service workers, Greater Philadelphia Cares is developing projects based in the following categories: Community development, anti-blight, homelessness and hunger, environment, education, literacy, seniors, people with disabilities, people with A.I.D.S. and H.I.V. and animals. Now, therefore, be it resolved by Stated - 4/21/05 the Council of the City of Philadelphia that April 15 through 17, 2005, be recognized as National Youth Service Day in Philadelphia. And be it further resolved that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Greater Philadelphia Cares. This is a true and correct copy of the original resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 17th day of April, 2005. Signed by Anna C. Verna, President, City Council; introduced by Donna Reed Miller, and sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
I just want to thank you all for recognizing National Youth Service Day, on behalf of the youth of our region. We had 4,392 youth participate in service that touched the lives of many. This year at Greater Philadelphia Cares we have Stated - 4/21/05 had our core of 14,000 volunteers actually serve 162,000 hours of service that touched the lives of a quarter million people in our region. So, we couldn't do this without the support of you all. And we appreciate it very much. Thank you. (Applause.)
Council will be at ease. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Miller, who will present a resolution recognizing National Victims' Rights Week. Will Miss Julie Goode and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. It's my understanding that Councilwoman Tasco and Councilman Mariano will be joining Councilwoman Miller in the presentation.
Okay. Good morning. Resolution recognizing April 10th Stated - 4/21/05 through 16th, 2005, as National Victims' Rights Week, honoring crime victims and survivors. Whereas, the mission of the National Crime Victims' Rights Week is to provide a time of national remembrance, reflection and recommitment for crime victims and survivors, and those who serve them, in order to raise individual and public awareness about the rights and needs of crime victims, the challenges that victims face in seeking help and hope in the aftermath of crime, and the positive impact that individuals and communities can have by providing services and support to victims and survivors of crime.
Whereas, this silver anniversary of National Crime Victims' Rights Week provides a City-wide opportunity to reflect on the devastating impact of crime and terrorism on victims in our entire City, and to strengthen our City resolve to ensure that victim's needs are identified and addressed; and... Stated - 4/21/05 Whereas, America as a nation and we as Philadelphians recognize that justice isn't served until crime victims are... that crime and violence in America affect us all and that victims' rights are critical components of justice for all; and...
Whereas, justice isn't served until all crime victims and those hurt by crime, our mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, neighbors and friends are provided support and assistance in the aftermath of victimization; And whereas, Philadelphia as a City recognizes that we serve justice by serving victims of crime and that by helping victims and survivors of crime, we may make our homes and neighborhoods, communities and cities stronger, safer and more secure. Now, therefore be it...
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia... proclaims the week of April 10th to April 16, 2005, to be the National Crime Victims' Stated - 4/21/05 Rights Week and honors crime victims and those who serve them during this week and throughout the year. And further resolved, that as individuals, a City and a nation, we value justice in America that includes and involves crime victims, and seek to serve justice by serving victims of crime. And be it further resolved that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy. This is a true and correct copy of the original resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 7th day of April, 2005. Signed by Anna C. Verna, President of Council City, introduced by Donna Reed Miller, and sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.).
Every year in our country millions of Americans become victims of crime. There is one murder every 32 minutes, a violent crime every 6 seconds, a robbery every 57 seconds, physical assault every 7 seconds, a burglary every 10 seconds, a rape or sexual assault every 2 minutes. 50 women are victimized by an intimate every hour. Three people become victims of stalking every minute. One child is reported abused or neglected in America every 35 seconds. One person is killed in an alcohol-related traffic crash every 31 minutes. If you ask people on the street in our community what justice means to them, you might get 10 different answers. If you ask 10 victims of crime what justice means to them, it's likely a common theme will occur. To victims and survivors of crime, justice simply means that they are treated with respect, that they are listened Stated - 4/21/05 to and actually heard, and that they will have a voice in vital decisions that are made related to their cases, as well as to their lives. We are celebrating this week the 25th anniversary of National Victims' Rights Week. It was established by President Ronald Reagan 25 years ago. In the past 25 years there have been hundreds of millions of people in our nation who have been victimized by crime: Women battered, children abused and traumatized, men and women assaulted, countless people murdered. And an entire nation was devastated by senseless acts of terrorism against our people. It's an honor to these brave victims and survivors of crime that we validate our common belief in freedom under law and declare in a unified voice: Justice isn't served until crime victims are served. In the aftermath of crime, there's shock and devastation, pain and trauma and fear. There's confusion about what's Stated - 4/21/05 happening now and what will happen in the future, yet there's also a path of help, of hope and healing that's paved each and every time someone reaches out to help a victim and to provide support to someone who is hurting. There's a path of justice that results from the simple act of service to victims and survivors of crime. Crime victims deserve to have their most important needs identified and addressed. Justice isn't served until crime victims are treated with dignity and compassion by our criminal and juvenile justice systems. Justice isn't served until crime victims most basic needs are identified and efforts are made to meet these important needs. Justice isn't served until crime victims are informed of all their rights throughout the justice process, rights that empower them, give them important choices and offer them opportunities to have a voice in Stated - 4/21/05 their cases and their futures, rights that include information, identification, protection, participation, restitution and compensation. Justice isn't served until we as a community and the nation founded, on the principles of equal rights for all, realize that violence affects all of us, and that victims' rights represents the very foundation upon which our nation was created. This week and throughout the year we can make justice truly meaningful and truly effective, by recognizing the rights and needs of victims in service of crime and recognizing that crime isn't something that happens to someone else, because one crime can have many victims, and because we have countless opportunities to ensure that victims and survivors receive the rights and respect that they need and they deserve. So this week, as we pay tribute to crime victims and all those who dedicate their lives to helping them, our shared challenges, to realize that justice isn't Stated - 4/21/05 served until crime victims are, that justice isn't served until victims' rights and services are not just celebrated annually but practiced daily.
And I do want to say that Philadelphia is the home of a real unique and strong network of victim assistance programs and agencies, both private and public, and mostly funded by a federal justice program called VOCA which is Victim of Crime Act Fund. And I just want to alert everybody to the fact that this fund may no longer be in existence, that President Bush has tried to... has submitted a budget to have this VOCA fund be completely wiped out, and that victim services in Philadelphia may not continue for the next year. A. budget. And we had some representatives here last week asking that our funding at least not be cut for the coming year. Stated - 4/21/05 So, I want to close to ask for your assistance in assuring that funding is continued so that justice will be served and crime victims will be served also. Thank you. )
Thank you for all your wonderful work. I want you to know we all appreciate it. And we did hear your plea for funding. Thank you. Council will be at ease.
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the sergeant-at-arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. (The sergeant-at-arms complied with the request.)
The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Stated - 4/21/05 Philadelphia: I am pleased to advise you that on April 20, 2005, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on April 7, 2005. And I am pleased to advise you on April 20, 2005, I signed the following bill that was passed by Council at its session on April 14, 2005, Bill Number 050214. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a draft of a resolution entitled, a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Stated - 4/21/05 Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution approving the action of the boards of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to sell parcel E-21, located 3201 South 74th Street in the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area; and a resolution agreeing to participate in the Avenue North Tax Increment Financing District; and a resolution confirming the appointment of Romulo Diaz as the City Solicitor; and an ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development on behalf of the City to file an application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a community block grant; and Stated - 4/21/05 an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, to assist in the renovation and expansion of the Roxborough Y.M.C.A. facility; and an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to assist in the construction of the Pleasant Hill Park; and an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed $6 million to assist in the development of the Mill Creek Development Project; and an ordinance approving a revised base payment obligation of the Philadelphia Gas Works to the City Stated - 4/21/05 under the December 29, 1972 agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation as amended for fiscal year 2004.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read any other communications in her possession.
Thank you. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the immediate consideration of resolutions at their time of introduction.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor of the motion will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. Offer one privileged resolution.
Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution declaring April 21, 2005, as National History Day in Philadelphia. Stated - 4/21/05
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Kenney.
I move the adoption of the resolution. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce two bills and six resolutions. One resolution is on your Stated - 4/21/05 behalf, one on the administration's behalf. And one bill is on behalf of the administration.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development on behalf of the City to file applications with the United States Development of Housing and Urban Development for a community development block grant.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed $6 million.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate Stated - 4/21/05 committee.
And a resolution confirming the appointment of Romulo Diaz as City Solicitor.
This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution approving the actions of the Board of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to sell parcel E-21 located at 3201 South 74th Street in the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. Stated - 4/21/05 All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. Stated - 4/21/05 All in favor will say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.") Stated - 4/21/05
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner on Public Property to execute and deliver do the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 6th, 44th, 46th and 60th wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-1800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled, various liability for student conduct, by amending the definition of educational housing districts to include the 12th and 17th wards, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
Madam, President I have two resolutions. Stated - 4/21/05
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 23rd ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Madam President, I move for the adoption of that resolution.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. Stated - 4/21/05
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 7th, 18th, 19th and 23rd wards of the City of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski. Stated - 4/21/05
Thank you, Madam Chair. I have one bill and two resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, to assist in the construction and renovation of the Pleasant Hill Park.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. CHIEF clerk: And a resolution honoring Father Judge basketball coach, Bill Fox, on being the winningest coach in the Catholic League history.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski. Stated - 4/21/05
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Father Judge High School.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Stated - 4/21/05 resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I offer two bills and three resolutions, one resolution on behalf of Councilman Nutter.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance, approving a revised based payment obligation of the Philadelphia Gas Works to the City under the December 29, 1972 agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, as amended, for Stated - 4/21/05 fiscal year 2004.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance, authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, in an amount not to exceed $2 million, to assist in the renovations of Simons Recreation Center.
Oh, I'm sorry. That was a bill. That's to be referred to the appropriate committee. I'm sorry.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco. Stated - 4/21/05
Madam President, that resolution is also co-sponsored by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown. I move for the adoption of the resolution. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Mediator Lutheran Church.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco. Stated - 4/21/05
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say Aye. (No response.)
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted.
Madam President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Stated - 4/21/05 Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I offer one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion Stated - 4/21/05 of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. UNIDENTIFIED COUNCIL PERSON: Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you. Stated - 4/21/05 The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution celebrating the 10th anniversary of Teenagers In Charge.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam Stated - 4/21/05 President. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I offer one privileged resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
Madam President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Second.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying Stated - 4/21/05 aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I'm offering one bill. I originally said two, but there's a technical problem with one, so I'm holding it until next week.
Very well. Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Columbia Avenue, the Delaware River and Marble Street. Stated - 4/21/05
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled officers and employees, by amending the provisions relating to campaign contributions and expenditures relating to, including but not limited to, the District Attorney, Controller, Register of Wills, Sheriff, Clerk of Quarter Sessions and City Commissioner.
the bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I have two bills and one resolution. Stated - 4/21/05