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Minutes

Stated Meeting, October 22, 1998

Philadelphia City CouncilOct 22, 1998

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Councilman Cohen

Yes, the jury is the only question before the body.

President Street

It's the only question before us.

Councilman Cohen

And I ask for a roll-call vote.

President Street

The clerk will call the roll.

Councilman Cohen

My vote is to accept 10/22/98 STATED MEETING - COMMITTEE REPORTS the report of the committee to urge the citizens of Philadelphia to vote no on Question 2, relating to the prosecutor's right to ask for a jury trial.

President Street

Those voting aye will be voting in favor of the report; those voting no will be voting against the report. The clerk will call the roll.

Councilman O'Neill

Mr. President?

President Street

The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

And a vote of no will be urging the voters of Philadelphia to vote yes. Since the yes-vote has been characterized, I would hopefully could characterize the nay-vote equally. Thank you.

Councilman Nutter

So yes is no, and no is yes, for today.

President Street

The clerk will call the roll.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilwoman Blackwell?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilwoman 10/22/98 STATED MEETING - COMMITTEE REPORTS Clark?

Councilwoman Clark

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman Cohen?

Councilman Cohen

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman DiCicco?

Councilman Dicicco

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman Kenney?

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilwoman Krajewski?

Councilwoman Krajewski

No.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman Longstreth?

Councilman Longstreth

No.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman Mariano?

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman Nutter? 10/22/98 STATED MEETING - COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

No.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

No.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Councilwoman Verna?

Councilwoman Verna

Aye.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Council President Street?

President Street

Aye. The ayes are 12, the nays are 4. The majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the resolution -- the report, as amended, is adopted.

President Street

The next order of business is consideration of the bills on the 10/22/98 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDAR, BILL 980712 first-reading calendar.

Chief Clerk Hauser

Bill No. 980712, an ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-300, entitled "Minors," by amending Section 10-303, entitled, "Unlawful Conduct of Minors" and Section 10-304, entitled "Unlawful Conduct of Parents," by amending the hours of curfew on certain days, all under certain terms and conditions.

President Street

The Chair agrees. The bill read by the chief clerk will be placed on the second- and final-reading passage calendar for our next meeting.

President Street

Council will now consider bills on the second- and final-reading passage calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you, Mr. President. There are no bills on the second-reading and final-passage calendar to be considered.

President Street

This completes our 10/22/98 STATED - ADJOURNMENT calendar for today.

President Street

Are there any speeches on the part of Members of the Minority? (No speeches on the part of Members of the Minority.)

President Street

Are there any speeches on the part of Members of the Majority? (No speeches on the part of Members of the Majority.)

President Street

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Verna.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 29, 1998, at 10 a.m. (Duly seconded.)

President Street

All those in favor, let it be known by saying aye. Those opposed, say nay. The ayes have it. This Council stands adjourned until Thursday, October 29, 1998, at 10 o'clock a.m. (Adjourned at 11:53 a.m.) C E R T I F I C A T E I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, October 22, 1998, were reported and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: STATED MEETING __________________________________, JOSEPHINE CARDILLO, Registered Professional Reporter