The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The next order of business is reports Stated - 6/2/05 from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee of the Whole reports out four bills 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 of the Whole, to which was referred Bill No. 050496, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Streets, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with BFI Waste Systems of North America. And Bill No. 050497, entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Stated - 6/2/05 the Department of Streets, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with Transriver Marketing Company. And Bill No. 050498, entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Streets, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with Waste Management Systems of Pennsylvania. And Bill No. 050499, entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Streets, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with Republic Services of Pennsylvania, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank Stated - 6/2/05 you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 050496, 97, 98 and 99. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bill Nos. 050496, 050497, 050498 and 050499. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (No response.)
Apparently, we're all being very distracted today. All those in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The Stated - 6/2/05 ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on the first reading calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless reports out two bills 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 Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless, to which was referred Bill No. 050059, entitled an ordinance adding Chapter Stated - 6/2/05 21-1600 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Housing Trust Fund, to create the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund and establish the purpose for which monies in the fund may be used. And Bill No. 050294, entitled an ordinance authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a community development block grant, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 050059 and 050294. Stated - 6/2/05 (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 Bill Nos. 050059 and 050294. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Chorus of "ayes.")
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on the first reading calendar for today. The next order of business is consideration of the calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the first reading calendar.
Bill No. 050232, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by increasing the Stated - 6/2/05 permissible height for fences located on the front lot line of certain properties in residential districts.
And Bill No. 050496, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Streets, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with BFI Waste Systems of North America.
And Bill No. 050497, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Streets, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with Transriver Marketing Company.
And Bill No. 050498, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Streets, Stated - 6/2/05 on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with Waste Management Systems of Pennsylvania.
And Bill No. 050499, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of the Department of Streets, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with Republic Services of Pennsylvania.
And Bill No. 050059, an ordinance adding Chapter 21-1600 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Housing Trust Fund, to create the Philadelphia Housing Trust Fund and establish the purposes for which monies in the fund may be used.
And Bill No. 050294, an ordinance authorizing the Stated - 6/2/05 Director of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a community development block grant.
Thank you. That completes our first reading calendar. Councilman Nutter, may I have your attention a minute. You were not in caucus this morning. I don't know what your desire is or your position is on the bills of yours that are on the second reading and final passage calendar. Of course, we have Bill No. 63A. I assume you're going with that. That's on .
Then I believe the next bill you would have is on , Bill No. 050071.
Based on our earlier discussion, I would ask with regard to Bill 050063A if that be taken out of order, given where it is on the calendar presently.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell Stated - 6/2/05 for the purpose of calling up the bills on the second reading and final passage calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. Today, Bill Nos. 050063A, 050017.
Wait a minute. Let me make sure. 050071, 050215, 050229, 050190, 050236.
It's being held. I'm sorry, Madam President. I'm distracted. 040767; 050001, 2 and 3; 050451, 2 and 3; 050230, 233, 285, 339, 295; 050297, 299, 343, 416; 050454, 595, 203, 204. 266 is being amended. 050267 and 050022. Stated - 6/2/05
I believe Councilwoman Miller indicated that she would like her bill to be called up, 050342.
Councilwoman Blackwell, what is your position -- we're holding the resolution on the very last page, Resolution No. 050022.
I suppose it depends on what we want to do with regard to a vote. But we can hold it for another week.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the Stated - 6/2/05 title of Bill No. 050071.
An ordinance authorizing the Managing Director, on behalf of the City, to execute a mutual aid agreement creating the Southeastern Pennsylvania Terrorism Task Force, 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.
Councilman Cohen, how are you voting on this, sir?
Aye. The ayes are 16. The nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. I'm sorry. It's 16 to one. Sorry. I'm just trying to rush. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 050215.
An ordinance approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Stated - 6/2/05 Aspen Urban Renewal Area.
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, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 050229.
An ordinance approving the 12th amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
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. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 050190.
An ordinance dissolving the Networks Tax Increment Financing District.
This bill, having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Stated - 6/2/05 The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.