COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 401, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 24, 1999 11:20 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILWOMAN AUGUSTA A. CLARK COUNCILMAN DARRELL CLARKE COUNCILMAN DAVID COHEN COUNCILMAN FRANK DI CICCO COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN RICHARD T. MARIANO COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILMAN MICHAEL A. NUTTER COUNCILMAN BRIAN O'NEILL COUNCILMAN ANGEL L. ORTIZ COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MARIE B. HAUSER, CHIEF CLERK VINCENT VARALLO ASSOCIATES, INC. Registered Professional Reporters Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 INVOCATION
I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of Council is present. The Council will come to order. Members will take their seats and guests will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning we welcome Vilma Diaz. Members and guests will please rise.
Let us bow in prayer. Father, we come to you this morning thanking you for your loving kindness and mercy towards us, your creation. We thank you for the legislative accomplishment of this branch of government. As we begin our summer respite, you pray that you would extend your protective right hand on each Council Member and each member of their families. May this break return them in September with renewed spirits, mind, and body. May you guide our City to a new perspective of our state of affairs and see our cup as half filled instead of half empty. Carry us on wings of eagles. We ask all this in the precious name of your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Chair thanks Mrs. Diaz. APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - LEAVES OF ABSENCE
The next order of business is approval of the Journal of the meeting of June 17, 1999. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark.
Madam President, I move the adoption of the Journal of June 17, 1999. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly second that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 17, 1999, stand approved. All in favor will vote aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Journal of Thursday, June 17, 1999, is approved.
The next order of business is leaves of absence. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark.
Madam President, I'm aware of no requests for leave of absence on the part of the majority.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Madam President, I have no request for leaves from the Republicans.
The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors joining us in Chambers this morning. On behalf of all Members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council Session this morning. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our City. We invite you to come again. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark for the purpose of introducing a special visitor to our City and Council today.
Thank you, Madam President. It is with great pleasure that I ask my colleagues to join me in welcoming Mr. Boubacar Messaoud, an anti-slavery activist for Mauritania, Africa. He's accompanied by Ms. Deborah Sanders of the Corporation of American Friends Service. At this time I ask both Mr. Messaoud and Ms. Sanders to WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS stand so that the entire Council may welcome them. (Applause.)
We extend an especially warm welcome to you. Thank you so much for joining us. This morning Council is recognizing Mr. Tom Baker. I invite Councilman Kenney and to come and make this presentation. Will Mr. Baker and those accompanying him please approach the podium?
Madam President, due to the fact that sheet metal workers union hall is Local 19 is located at 1301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, we've asked Councilmember DiCicco to also accompany us at the dais.
Thank you, Madam President. This is a resolution recognizing and commending Tom Baker on capturing first place honors in the Sheet Metal Workers National Apprentice Contest. Whereas, Tom Baker is a second year apprentice from Local 19 of the Sheet Metal Workers Union located at 1301 South Christopher Columbus WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS Boulevard. And, whereas, Tom, is one of the approximately 12,000 apprentices and sheet metal locals throughout the United States and Canada who are provided with an opportunity to represent their local unions in this national contest. And, whereas, Tom earned the right to represent Local 19 in one of the regional contests after winning a local competition. Whereas, 12 regions comprised the International Training Institute for sheet metal and air-conditioning industry and Tom won the regional title and qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington.
Whereas, all 12 contestants took part in a written examination, a drafting project, and a sheet metal fabrication project. After all the scores were tallied, Tom emerged as the highest scorer and was declared national champion. And, whereas, in the 28-year history of the National Apprentice Contest which will be held in Philadelphia in the year 2,000, this was the first time that a member of Local 19 had placed WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS first. Whereas, Tom's accomplish not only brings honor to himself, but also to Local 19 and the instructors of Local 19's training center who played major roles in aiding Tom in developing his award-winning project. Therefore, be it
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that we recognize and commend Tom Baker on capturing first place honors in the sheet metal workers national apprentice contest. And resolve that an engrossed copy of the resolution be presented to Tom as evidence of the sincere sentiments and recognition of this legislative body. We'd all like to say congratulations on his fine honor. (Applause.)
I'd like to thank every member of Local 19. It's through their commitment and hard work that this education was made possible. WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS I've learned a lot in these few years and look forward to learning much more. And I'd like to thank everyone who has supported me in this quest. Thank you. (Applause.)
Madam President, with your permission, I'd like to introduce Mr. Tom Kelly who is the president and business manager for Local 19 in Philadelphia.
Thank you, Councilman, and Council President Verna and Councilman DiCicco for your reading of our resolution this morning and to all the Council Members that allowed us to come before you. As we stated earlier, this contest has been held regionally for many years, but the national contest began 29 years ago. We have three divisions in Local 19, one in Central Pennsylvania, one in Philadelphia, and one in Delaware. In order to compete in the contest, you first must win the contest in Philadelphia. And then it goes on to a regional order which comprised of all local unions WELCOME AND PRESENTATIONS from North Jersey through to Virginia. And Tom won that and then went on to Seattle, Washington, to place number 1. I just want to say because of the historic value of the City of Philadelphia and millennium coming next year, this contest was always held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Two years ago it moved around the country, and we will be honored here in Philadelphia by having the contest next year. A special note to Tom. Our trade is not only based on somebody getting a piece of metal and fabricated it and making something of it, the whole theory of our trade is based on trigonometry, and he placed number 1 in all the contests that were put before him and faced all of his challenges. I just think it's really important that he's recognized for what he's done. Tom was a former non-union sheet metal worker who was disenchanted with his employer, came to Local 19, applied for the apprenticeship program, and the rest is history. And he has competed very well. The fact of the matter is, though, at a union meeting when he has a minute to study, he studies. COMMUNICATIONS He came to the school at night when everybody else was gone and he studied and prepared on his owned so he met the challenges that came before him in Seattle, Washington, and all the glory here this morning belongs to Tom Baker. And I just want to thank you for all the opportunity for being here. Thank you. (Applause.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair request that the Sergeant-at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will read the messages from the Mayor.
June 18, 1999. To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia I am pleased to advise you that I have today signed Bill Nos. 990255 and 990326. And a resolution approving an amendment to the redevelopment contract and disposition INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Model Cities Urban Renewal area. And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Model City's urban renewal area.
The messages will be printed in the Journal. The Chief Clerk will read any other communications in her possession.
Next order of business is introduction of bills and resolutions. Councilwoman Clark will move that the Rules of Council be suspended.
I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of resolutions at the time INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of their introduction. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit immediate consideration of the resolutions at the time of introduction. All in favor will vote aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark for the introduction of bills and resolutions.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Good morning. This morning I have five resolutions.
The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A Resolution urging INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the United States Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt to grant the request of the Congressional Black Caucus to make available federal land for a Middle Passage national monument to commemorate the over 100 million Africans who crossed the Middle Passage in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution been adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A Resolution urging the Secretary General of the United Nations to call upon the United Nations Security Council to urge government of Sudan to honor the Universal Declaration of human rights and the convention on INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the abolition of slavery by condemning the acts of slavery occurring within its borders.
Madam President, I move the adoption. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Clerk will please read the title of the third resolution.
A Resolution memorializing the United States Congress to support the passage of House of Representatives Bill No. 919 entitled, "The Liberian Immigration Protection Act of 1999" and Senate Bill No. 656 entitled, "The Liberian Immigration Fairness Act."
Move the INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Clerk will please read the title of the fourth resolution.
A Resolution calling on the City Council Education Committee to hold hearings to investigate the Board of Education providing library facilities for all students within the public schools or provide for access to a planned library program possible through shared resources in either the free library or one of its branches or in some other community setting.
It has been INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Clerk will please read the last resolution.
A Resolution authorizing the Commission of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds for properties situate in the 51st regard of the City of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An Ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on both sides of the 4300 block of Belgrade Street from 100 feet south of Gillingham Street to the end of the street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of St. Vincent's Street from Grouse Avenue to Roosevelt Boulevard.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
An Ordinance INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Keystone Street from Devereaux Avenue to Robbins Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill, one privilege resolution and one resolution on your behalf.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, "Contracts and Procurement," by excluding certain job trainees form the prevailing wage regulations, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A Resolution recognizing July 1 1999 as Irish Civil War Soldier Commemoration Day in the City of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Chief Clerk please read the title of the second resolution.
A Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds for properties INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS situate in the 30th and 40th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.
Madam President, I offer two resolutions on behalf of Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you. The Clerk please read the title of the first resolution.
A Resolution INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS honoring and commending Laura Green, co-founder of Ivy League School, upon her retirement and for her commitment to quality education and dedication to high standards of scholastic competency and excellence.
Madam President, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia deeds for properties situate in the 17th Ward of the City of INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Philadelphia.
Madam President, I move the adoption of the resolution.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will vote aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I offer one bill and two resolutions.
The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code relating to sidewalk sales by adding a new provision prohibiting sidewalk sales on Fifth Street from Godfrey Avenue to Olney Avenue, both sides.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
A resolution welcoming and celebrating the 74th Annual Convention of the National Bar Association in Philadelphia, Marriott Hotel, July 24th through 31st.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
A Resolution authorizing the Council to retain counsel to initiate and prosecute litigation on its behalf to challenge legality of recently enacted legislation which inter alia deregulates the sale of natural gas in Philadelphia, transfers jurisdiction over to INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Philadelphia Gas Works regulation from the Philadelphia Gas Commission to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.
Madam President, I offer one bill and one resolution.
The Clerk will please read the title of the bill. INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
An Ordinance authorizing Filbert Street Associates, LP, 150 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, owner of the property bounded by 12th Street, 13th Street, Filbert Street and Cuthbert Street to construct and maintain various buildings footings under the abutting footway of Filbert and Cuthbert Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, PAID, to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program in an aggregate amount not to exceed 5,300,000 to assist in the development of the WHYY Technical Research Center and headquarters buildings.
Thank you, Madam INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS President. I move for the adoption of the resolution.
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam Chair, I have no bills or resolutions, but I would ask the Chair's indulgence at this time to introduce a special guest to the Council. The President of the National League of Cities, Mayor Clarence Anthony of South Bay, Florida, has stopped by to visit us. He's in the Pennsylvania League of Cities and Municipalities Convention at the Marriott Hotel. And Clarence, if you can stand and be recognized. (Applause.)
I saw Clerk and INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilwoman Tasco already give him a Philadelphia greeting on his way in. Thank you.
Thank you. Councilman O'Neill, do you have a bill?
I have no bills or resolutions. I was going to have one, but I pulled it back.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I'd also like to recognize a good friend of mine and on one of the strong committee leaders in the fifth councilmanic district, Mrs. Gladys Mead from the 29th Street Performing Arts Council. Mrs. Mead. (Applause.)
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An Ordinance authorizing Christopher Ryan owner of the property 726 North 24th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to construct and maintain various encroachments onto INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS and over the south footway of Meredith Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
An Ordinance authorizing revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 121 by striking and vacating Chang Street from Girard Avenue to Popular Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A Resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Model City's urban renewal area designated as Parcel No. 132, also sometimes identified by house address and street address 3034-38 West Girard Avenue.
I move for the INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS adoption of the resolution. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Chief Clerk will read the title of the second resolution.
A Resolution approving redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and Urban Renewal of a portion of the Model City's urban renewal area identified by respective house numbers and street addresses as 1012 through 2555 North 11th Street.
Move for the adoption of the resolution. (Properly seconded.) INTRO. OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion is carried. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth.
I have no bills or resolutions today, Madam President.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A Resolution honoring and commending the Philadelphia Department of Recreation's swimming program and all of its accomplishments throughout the years in promoting ethnic unity in the achievement of high economic and athletic standards.
The Chair REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, I ask to be excused from the Session at this time. And if I don't return before it's over, I'd ask to be recorded as voting aye on all bills that are called up and possible amendments.
The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark for a report of the Committee of the Whole. REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE
Madam President, the Committee of the Whole reports out a number of bills with a favorable of recommendation and with the recommendation that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration today. Did you say don't read the numbers?
I believe we have two bills and one resolution, do we not? I believe it's Bill No. 990453 and 990454.
Very well. The Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and Members of the City of the Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole Council to which was referred Bill No. 990453 entitled, an ordinance amending an ordinance approved May 9, 1997, which authorized the City to sell certain real estate tax claims identified on Exhibit A to the ordinance to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, PAID, by adding to Exhibit A certain tax claims which were subject to now defunct payment plan agreements entered into by taxpayers in May and June REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE 1997 for the sole purpose of allowing the additional plans to be available for substitution for sole claims pursuant to the terms of the June 30, 1997 tax claims purchased and sale between the City and PAID.
Bill No. 990453 will be placed on First Reading Calendar for next meeting.
Bill No. 990454, an Ordinance amending an ordinance approved May 9, 1997, Bill No. 970167 which authorize the City to sell certain delinquent real estate tax claims identified on Exhibit A to the ordinance to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development by adding to Exhibit A certain 1998 delinquent real estate tax claims which affect the same properties affected by the tax claim sold to PAID for the sole purpose of allowing the additional claims to be available for substitution for sole claims pursuant to the terms of the June 30, 1997 tax claims, REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE purchase, and sale agreement.
Bill 990454 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next meeting. We have resolutions?
Resolution No. 990468, a Resolution appointing Michael G. Ahoc to the Board of Directors of the Frankford Special Service District of Philadelphia.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution No. 990468 be approved. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. Resolution No. 990468 stand approved.
Resolution 990469, a Resolution appointing Kenneth A. Youngblood to the Board of Directors of the Frankford Special Service REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE of Philadelphia.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 990469 be adopted. Those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. And Resolution No. 990469 stands approved.
Resolution No. 990470, A Resolution appointing Ella M. Ryan to the Board of Directors of the Frankford Special Service District of Philadelphia.
I move the adoption of Resolution No. 990470. (Properly seconded.)
It has been REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE moved and properly seconded that the Resolution No. 990470 be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries.
Resolution 990471, a Resolution appointing George Chimples to the Board of Directors of the Frankford Special Service District of Philadelphia.
I move the adoption of Resolution 990471. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution No. 990471 be adopted. Those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. And the Resolution No. 990471 stands approved.
Resolution No. 990472, a Resolution appointing Ralph A. Lewis to REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE the Board of Directors of the Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia.
I move the adoption of Resolution No. 990472. (Properly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 990472 be adopted. Those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. Resolution No. 990472 stands approved.
Resolution No. 990510, a Resolution nominating 24 Philadelphia residents for appointment by the Mayor to the Police Advisory Commission.
Madam President, I move the adoption of Resolution 990510. (Properly seconded.) REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 990510 be adopted. Those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it. And the Resolution No. 990510 stands approved. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee of Streets and Services.
The Committee on Streets and Services reports out one bill out of committee with a favorable recommendation.
The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. The Committee on Streets and services to which was Bill No. 990492, an Ordinance amending section 9-208 of the Philadelphia Code entitled sidewalk cafes by permitting sidewalk cafes on the north side of Ridge Avenue from Lyceum Avenue to Conarroe Street and on the a west side of Conarroe REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE Street from Ridge Avenue to Mitchell Street.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the bill that was just read be read into the record Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit reading today.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit First Reading of Bill No. 990492 on our Calendar for today. Those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion is carried. Bill No. 990492 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Are there any other reports from committees? Seeing none, Council will stand in recess until 1 o'clock. REPORTS FOR COMMITTEE Councilman Cohen.
On behalf of the Law and Government Committee I would like adoption of the report that was submitted last week and circulated to all Members of the Committee opposing the transfer jurisdiction over the Gas Works to the State Public Utility Commission. I would move, Madam Chair, that that report be adopted.
Madam Chair, I just want to pay recognition to Councilwoman Joan Krajewski for her work for the people of -
Excuse me. Councilman Cohen, would you please put your motion on the floor again?
I move the adoption of the report of the Law and Government Committee regarding the transfer of the jurisdiction of the Gas Work from the Gas Commission to the State Public Utility Commission. FIRST READING CALENDAR
A report from the Law and Government Committee on Resolution No. 990388 was circulated last week. The motion before us is for the approval of the report from that Committee. Those in favor of the approval of this report will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion is carried. The report from the Law and Government Committee on Resolution 990388 stands approved. At this time, again, I would say that Council will stand in recess until 1 o'clock. Thank you. (Council in recess from 12:00 noon to 1:45 p.m.)
Council is now back in session. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.