COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE2 - - -3 Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania4 Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 10:30 a.m. - - -5 6 Bill No. 110661 - An ordinance amending Chapter7 20-500 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmatic Districts," by revising the8 boundaries of the Councilmatic Districts as they were established by Bill No. 110547, and by9 clarifying how and when the revisions of the Councilmatic Districts set forth in this10 ordinance and in Bill No. 110547 affect the interpretation of other provisions of the11 Philadelphia Code and other ordinances that reference specific Councilmatic Districts, all12 under certain terms and conditions. 13 COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT:14 Anna C. Verna, Chair15 Jannie C. Blackwell Darrell L. Clarke16 Frank DiCicco Bill Green17 William K. Greenlee Curtis Jones, Jr.18 James F. Kenney Donna Reed Miller19 Blondell Reynolds-Brown Marian B. Tasco20 - - -21 22 23 24 2 11/2/11COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Bill 1106611
Good2 morning, everyone. This is a public3 hearing of the Committee of the Whole4 regarding Bill No. 110661.5 Will the clerk please read the6 title.7
An ordinance8 amending Chapter 20-500 of the9 Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmatic10 Districts," by revising the boundaries of11 the Councilmatic Districts as they were12 established by Bill No. 110547 (approved13 September 23, 2011), and by clarifying14 how and when the revisions of the15 Councilmatic Districts set forth in this16 ordinance and in Bill No. 110547 affect17 the interpretation of other provisions of18 the Philadelphia Code and other19 ordinances that reference specific20 Councilmatic Districts, all under certain21 terms and conditions.22
Thank23 you.24 Bill No. 110661 would revise25 3 11/2/11COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Bill 1106611 slightly the redistricting plan recently2 adopted by Council Bill No. 110547. A3 map showing the changes is available4 today, along with a list of the affected5 divisions.6 The bill would affect the7 First, Second, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth,8 and Ninth Councilmatic Districts,9 shifting a total of 12 divisions and10 affecting 11,585 people.11 The Chair at this time12 recognizes Councilwoman Miller.13
Okay,17 thank you.18 I just wanted to commend my19 Council colleagues for the hard work they20 put into this redistricting process.21 Tough negotiations and strong public22 input produced a plan that I believe was23 fair, kept neighborhoods intact, and24 corrected the terrible gerrymandering25 4 11/2/11COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Bill 1106611 that has been a black eye for this city2 council.3 I'm confident that this4 amendment further improves the plan and5 ensures that neighborhoods from Allegheny6 West, Olney, and South Philadelphia have7 more united representation.8 You know, redistricting is a9 very challenging process because of the10 restrictions and realities of changing11 boundaries. Breaking up neighborhoods12 and wards is almost inevitable, and this13 amendment helps by restoring some unity14 in some of the district.15 Thank you.16
Thank17 you.18 Any other comments from members19 of the committee?20 (No further questions.)21 COUNCIL PRESIDENT VERNA:22 Seeing none, the Chair recognizes23 Councilwoman Tasco for a motion.24
Madam25 5 11/2/11COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Bill 1106611 President, I move that Bill No. 110661 --2
I'm3 sorry. I didn't say we concluded the4 public hearing and will go into a public5 meeting.6 And the Chair recognizes7 Councilwoman Tasco.8
Madam9 President, I move that Bill No. 110661 be10 reported out of committee with a11 favorable recommendation and that the12 rules of Council be suspended so that13 this bill can be heard at Council's next14 session.15 (Motion duly seconded.)16
It17 has been moved and seconded that Bill No.18 110661 be reported from committee with a19 favorable recommendation and, further,20 that the rules of Council be suspended so21 as to permit consideration at our next22 session of Council.23 All in favor will indicate by24 saying aye.25 6 11/02/11 COMM. OF THE WHOLE PUB. MEETING1 Those opposed?2 The ayes have it, and the3 motion carries.4 And that concludes our hearing.5 Thank you.6 (Proceedings end at 10:35 a.m.)7 * * *8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 7 C E R T I F I C A T E1 2 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the3 proceedings of the City of Philadelphia4 Council Committee of the Whole are contained5 fully and accurately in the stenographic notes6 taken by me on Wednesday, November 2, 2011,7 and that this is a true and correct statement8 of same.9 10 11 12 _________________________________ 13 JOSEPHINE CARDILLO Registered Professional Reporter14 15 16 17 18 19 (The foregoing certification of20 this transcript does not apply to any21 reproduction of the same by any means, unless22 under the direct control and/or supervision of23 the certifying reporter.)24