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Minutes

Stated Meeting, December 11, 2003

Philadelphia City CouncilDec 11, 2003

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Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The motion carries, and the bill just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. That completes the reports from committees. Our next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.

Council President Verna

Bill No. 030767, an ordinance to amend Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Filmore Street, the County Line, and Oxford Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030768, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending provisions relating to reconstruction of non-conforming structures, under certain forms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030769 an ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Authorization to Offer Exemptions From Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Properties, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030825, 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, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030826, an ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia in cooperation with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, to undertake a project to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Philadelphia supplementing the ordinance, Bill No. 980789, which establish the alternate funding mechanism, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030742, the Commissioners of Fairmount Park and the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer two certain lots or pieces of ground situate in the vicinity of McNulty and Townsend Roads.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030743, an ordinance amending Bill No. 990728, approved December 6, 1999, by extending the time for compliance with conditions until December 31, 2004.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030785, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase a certain tract of land situate in the northwest corner of the Roosevelt Boulevard and Southampton Road.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030788, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to purchase fee simple title to a certain parcel of land with the building and improvements thereon situate in the northwest side of Algon Avenue of Fox Chase Road.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030731, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 152 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Regent Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030732, an ordinance authorizing the paving of Reserve Boulevard, Tuscany Drive and Capri Drive, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030733, an ordinance authorizing the revision grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S of an area bounded by 20th Street, Pattison Avenue, Penrose Avenue and Hartranft Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030734, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 020429, approved November 13, 2002, by striking from the City Plan and vacating a triangle section of Harbison Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030735, an ordinance establishing a "No Trucking Parking" regulation on Friendship Street between Dorcas Street and Algon Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030736, an ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 178 and abandoning of a right-of-way for drainage purposes, under conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No 030737, an ordinance to authorize the Water Commissioner on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with the owner of the property of 5400 City Line Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030738, an ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with the owners of the property located 8816 Ridge Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030739, an ordinance authorizing Thomas Jefferson University to maintain an underground pneumatic conduit duct bank, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030741, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines of grades on a portion of City Plan No. 384 by widening Southampton Road.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030784, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Refuse and Littering," under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030682, an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030772, an ordinance repealing Subcode M, the Philadelphia Mechanical Code, of Title 4 of Code, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030773, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled the Philadelphia Building Code, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030774, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code entitled the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill 030775, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030776, an ordinance repealing Subcode F, the Philadelphia Fire Prevention Code, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030777, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code as the Philadelphia Energy Conservative Code, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030778, the ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030779, an ordinance repealing Subcode B, the Philadelphia Building Code, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030780, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code by modifying certain administrative and enforcement provisions, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030781, an ordinance repealing Subcode E, the Philadelphia Electrical Code, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030782, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code, of the Philadelphia Building Code, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030827 an ordinance amending Title 22 of the "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-305 relating to maximum benefit limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.

Council President Verna

Thank you. That completes the First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill No. 010368AAA, Bill No. 030670, 030709 -

Council President Verna

Excuse me. What page is that, Councilwoman?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Which one?

Council President Verna

030709. I believe there's one on that's being called for consideration, Bill No. 030662A. Councilman Clarke, I believe we were told in caucus that was a go? .

Councilman Clarke

Yes, Madam President.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I didn't have that. Thank you very much. So 030662A, then 030760, 030709, 030721 -

Council President Verna

I'm sorry. Councilwoman, did you call 030670?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Yes, ma'am.

Council President Verna

Okay. And then what's next? It's difficult following it on this.

Councilwoman Blackwell

030670, 030709, 030721, 030730, 030656, and 030771, in addition to the two mentioned earlier which were 010368aaa and 030662A. All these bills are being called up for second reading and final passage.

Council President Verna

Thank you Councilwoman. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 010368AAA. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending 14-306 entitled C-7 Commercial District, by deleting certain uses from the list of uses that are permitted in C-7 Commercial District, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for No. 030662A. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of City a deed authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to convey to the Mount Tabor Community Education and Economic Development Corporation without consideration the below described property for the non-profit housing development.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. Council President I want to aye on this bill and want be excused from Council and leave votes of yes for the rest of the votes on Council, the bills whatever comes up today.

Council President Verna

Are you asking to be excused?

Councilman Mariano

Thank you.

Council President Verna

Very well. Councilman Mariano is excused. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 030670. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Second Street, Turner Street, Hancock street and Oxford Street.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano voting aye. Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030709. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance approving the Fourth Amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano voting aye. Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 030721. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance approving the Second Amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Jefferson Square Urban Renewal Area.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.