Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 050508. THE
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase for Industrial Development all of its right, title, and interest, real estate known as part of Kensington & Tacony Industrial Track.
This bill having been read on to different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 The Chief Clerk will please call the roll. THE
Councilwoman SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 Miller voting aye. Councilman Nutter.
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. 050509. SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 THE
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Executive Director of Fairmount Park Commission, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement to lease the Friends of Father Judge High School, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having ban read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll. THE
Councilman Goode. SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05
Aye. SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 THE
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Resolution No. 050022. THE
Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2006 through 2010, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2005, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, pursuant to Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1562-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I have absolutely no idea where we are.
I am asking you to make a motion regarding Resolution No. 050022.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Resolution 050022 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 050022 -
Point of order, please? I was wondering if we could get a brief summation of what this resolution is.
It is adopting the Five-Year Plan. SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 050022 be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and Resolution No. 050022 -- I believe that Councilman Kenney left a no vote. So the resolution has been adopted. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Resolution No. 050305. THE
A resolution confirming the appointment of Romulo L. Diaz as City Solicitor. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 050305 be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and Resolution No. 050305 has been adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 050388. THE
A resolution approving the annual program statement and budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds for Fiscal Year 2006.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.) SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 050388 be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and Resolution No. 050388 has been adopted. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. Earlier today I introduced a resolution in error. I will move that we reconsider that resolution that was entitled, "Approving the Redevelopment Contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the urban renewal project portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4, designated as Partials No. 13A and 13B, and being the area generally bounded by northeast corner of 9th Street and Arch, authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 9th SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 Street Associates, LP, and to take such action as may be necessary to expedite the Redevelopment Contract." I will ask to withdraw that at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be withdrawn. All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution will be withdrawn. The Chair again recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I would further ask that, if there is no objection, I would like to introduce the correct resolution at this time.
Hearing no objection, I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of the resolution. THE
A resolution approving the Redevelopment Contract of the SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit 4, designated as Parcel No. 11A, and being the area generally bounded by northeast corner of 9th Street and Arch Street, authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the Redevelopment Contract with 9 Arch Associates, and to take such actions as may be necessary to effectuate the Redevelopment Contract.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: I move for the adopt of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion carries. That completes our calendar for today. I would like to just make a statement. SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05
I just want to make a statement, if I can. Is it on the calendar?
Thank you, Madam President. It has been requested by several members of Council that I introduce an ordinance. I would like it to be considered.
An ordinance authorizing the creation of a loan or loans to provide funds for and towards various capital municipal purposes, authorizing the Mayor, City Controller, and City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to sell bonds in public or private negotiated sale, setting forth the capital purposes and the amounts for which the proceeds of the loan or loans will be SECOND READING/FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR - 6/16/05 expended, including reimbursement of the city capital expenditures, providing for the maturities, and for other terms and conditions, and for the form of the bonds providing that certain bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity, providing sinking fund for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and interest rates in connection with issuance of the bonds and providing for obtaining the consent of the electors by increasing the indemnity of the City of Philadelphia and fixing a day for holding the election for obtaining such consent and providing for the arrangements for holding such election.
I don't think it would be controversial if I said, this will be referred to the appropriate committee. Is that okay? All right. That concludes our calendar. I would just like to make an announcement. It is my understanding that Angela Columbus has been with us for some time. She is getting married, and she will be leaving us. And we just certainly want to wish you the very best, and do come back to see us periodically. Good luck to you. (Applause.)
Before we adjourn, I just want to thank my colleagues for working so very, very hard during the budget process. I do believe that we have accomplished a great deal during this session, and I just wish you all a very pleasant and restful summer. I know that we will be seeing each other from time to time in the corridors of City Hall. At this time I would like to recognize Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam Chair. The pleasant and restful summer can actually start this afternoon. I want to publicly thank Councilman Frank DiCicco for providing all of the food, Philly-style food, this afternoon. We hope everyone will attend. Thank you very much.
Councilman Frank DiCicco is providing all of the Philly-style refreshments this afternoon, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. I believe that information was in everybody's box. And if you did not get it, we would be happy to resend it.
I don't remember seeing that. Councilman DiCicco, you are having something? Thank you. Thank you. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? Are there any speeches on the part of the majority? Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion.
Madam President, I move that this Council stand adjourned until September the 15th, 2005.
I expect everybody to give a big aye. Is there a second? (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, September 15. All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion carries. Thank you. (Stated Meeting concluded at 2:35 p.m.) C E R T I F I C A T I O N I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, June 16, 2005, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: STATED MEETING _________________________ DEBRA A. WHITEHEAD