Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130851.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING that Council approval is required for certain contracts for one year or less for the purpose of providing legal representation and related services for indigent persons.
Thank you. This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 130852.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by establishing reporting and auditing requirements for certain contracts for conflicts counsel for indigent individuals.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll. 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 120387.
An ordinance 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by adjusting the local bidding preference for City contracts.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now move to the veto override on Bill No. -- I'm sorry, Mr. Decker. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions? It seems like I'm anxious to get to this veto override.
A resolution in recognition of Black History Month, remembering the "Pullman Porters," the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, and A. Philip Randolph as the leaders of the nation's first predominantly African-American labor union, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney. 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring, recognizing and commending the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority on its fiftieth anniversary for its extraordinary service and dedication to the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring, recognizing and commending the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program on its thirtieth anniversary for its extraordinary service and dedication as a component of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson. 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
Mr. President, I also want to acknowledge that resolution is sponsored by Councilman Mark Squilla as well. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution proclaiming and designating the week of April 6, 2014 as "Philadelphia Crime Victim's Rights Week" to encourage citizens to assist crime victims and to increase community awareness and support for the organizations that help crime victims rebuild their lives, introduced 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 130688-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,' by adding new rules and obligations pertaining to construction licenses and renewals of 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING those licenses; creating demolition licenses and increasing fines for expediters that falsify information," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council, introduced by Councilman Jones for Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of Councilman Henon, I move for the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of this special business at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.) 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing March 9th to March 15th of 2014 as Glaucoma Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.) 2/20/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution declaring May 2014 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising the profile of Viral Hepatitis as an urgent local health priority, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. We will now move towards the veto override on Bill No. 130701-AA. We will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 130701-AA was passed. Mr. Decker will read the title of the bill.
Bill No. 130701-AA, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Charter to permit City elected officials to become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days was duly approved by Council on January -
When you're finished. Thank you. I'm sorry to interrupt, but I just have to be nostalgic a little bit. I think many of the members who have been here for a long time remember that I had a bill once in here that passed 16 nothing, and it would have passed 17 nothing had the late Councilman Cohen not been in the hospital. I was very happy because it 16 nothing, but Mayor Street at the time, he sent it back disapproved, and on the override effort, I lost 10-6. There are a couple ways you can do this. You can either sign the bill, leave it unsigned and it becomes law, or you veto it, but then you got to work the veto. And I've never seen anybody work a veto like Mayor Street. And I remember looking at Councilman Goode and he said to me, I'm sorry, my phone rang, I shouldn't have answered it. Just my experience here in losing a veto override, we'll see how this one goes. Thanks, Mr. President.
Thank you. I'm actually going to leave that alone. I'm not going to comment. I'm extremely tempted. This bill having been read on two different days was duly approved by City Council on January 30th, 2014 and was returned to Council by the Mayor as session of Council. The question is shall Bill No. 130701-AA pass notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval. Please note that a vote of aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto and a vote of nay is a vote to sustain the Mayor's veto. Mr. Decker, would you please call the roll now.