This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance regulating the movement of traffic on Chestnut Street; in particular, authorizing right turns to be made from Chestnut at certain intersections in Center City.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing and directing the City, including the Fairmount Park Commission, the Commissioner of Public Property and the City Solicitor, to request that CSX Transportation remove its signal shed located in the vicinity of the intersection of Schuylkill River Trail and the overpass of Vine Street Expressway.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating Nicholas Lezzi on the occasion of his retirement as Chief of Staff to the President of PECO, faithfully and excellently served the people of Philadelphia for over three decades.
I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. business is reports from committees, and 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 one bill 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. 050669, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code relating to tax rates, credits and alternative tax computation for the business privilege tax, by reducing certain tax rates, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the 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 No. 050669. (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 No. 050669. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The it, and the bill just read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Madam, President, the Committee on Appropriation reports four bills out 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 Appropriations, to which was referred Bill No. 051091, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 within the Aviation Fund to the Director of Finance"; and Bill No. 051092, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 within the Water Department"; and Bill No. 051093, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 within the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions"; and Bill No. 051101, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2006 within the General Fund to certain or all City departments, boards and commissions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit of Bill 051091, 051092, 051093 and 051101.
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. 051091, 051092, 051093 and 051101. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, on Streets and Services reports ten 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 Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 050857, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 020429, approved November 13, 2002, entitled 'An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 258 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Brill Street from Torresdale Avenue'"; and Bill No. 050859, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow away zone regulation for an area bounded by and within Vine Street to Haverford Avenue"; and 050860, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299"; and Bill No. 050861, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 5 of an ordinance, Bill No. 050468, approved June 16, 2005, by extending the period for compliance with authorization conditions therein"; and Bill No. 050862, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation of Business, Trades and Professions,' by adding provisions, regulations and operations for tour buses"; and Bill No. 050863, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-1117 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Physically Handicapped and Disabled or Severely Disabled Veteran Parking,' by amending the provisions relating to metered parking for physically handicapped persons"; and 050864, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Traffic Code,' by providing for the establishment of parking for motor-driven cycles and similar motor vehicles"; and Bill No. 050949, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 040505, approved June 21, 2004, by extending the time for compliance with conditions stated therein"; and Bill No. 050952, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271"; and Bill No. 051098, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Temple University Health Systems and Hunting Fox Associates to construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge over and across Stokley Street."
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the ten bills that have just been read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read as indicated will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The 12/1/05 - STATED - 1ST READING Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 050669, an ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code relating to tax rates, credits and alternative tax computation for the business privilege tax by reducing certain tax rates, all under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair agrees, and recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Madam President. I have an amendment I'd like to offer to this bill, and since it's on first reading, I would ask for a suspension of the rules to allow that. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to Bill No. 050669. All in favor will please say aye. 12/1/05 - STATED - 1ST READING (Aye.)
The record will reflect that Councilwoman Brown votes no. Everyone else voted in the affirmative. Thank you, and the Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill again.
I don't think the Chief Clerk has to read the amendment into the record. Was a copy given to the stenographer? THE STENOGRAPHER: Yes. 12/1/05 - STATED - 1ST READING
Every Councilmember has a copy of the amendment before them. So, again, I would recognize Councilman O'Neill.
I move the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 050669 has been amended. The Chief Clerk will please read the next bill.
Bill No. 051091, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 within 12/1/05 - STATED - 1ST READING the Aviation Fund to the Director of Finance - Fringe Benefits.
And Bill No. 051092, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 within the Water Fund to the Water Department.
And Bill No. 051093, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 within the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
And Bill No. 051101, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2006 within the General Fund to certain or all City offices, 12/1/05 - STATED - 1ST READING departments, boards and commissions."
And Bill No. 050857, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 020429, approved November 13, 2002, entitled "An ordinance authorizing revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 258."
And Bill No. 050859, an ordinance establishing a no truck parking and tow away regulation for an area bounded by and within Vine Street to Haverford Avenue.
And Bill No. 050860, an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299 by striking from the City Plan Domino Lane from Henry Avenue 12/1/05 - STATED - 1ST READING to Hagner Street.
And Bill No. 050861, an ordinance amending Section 5 of an ordinance, Bill No. 050468, approved June 16, 2005, by extending the period for compliance with authorization conditions therein.
And Bill No. 050862, an ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding provisions regulating the operation of tour buses.
And Bill No. 050863, an ordinance amending Section 12-1117 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Physically Handicapped and Disabled or Severely Disabled Veteran 12/1/05 - STATED - 1ST READING Parking."
And Bill No. 050864, an ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Traffic Code," by providing for the establishment of parking for motor-driven cycles and similar motor vehicles.
And Bill No. 050949, an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 040505, approved June 21, 2004, by extending the time for compliance with conditions stated therein.
And Bill No. 050952, an ordinance authorizing the direction of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by placing on the City Plan Florist Street. 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING
And Bill No. 051098, an ordinance authorizing Temple University Health Systems and Hunting Fox Associates to construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge over and across Stokely Street.
The Chair agrees. That concludes our First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the bills to be considered on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. Today all bills on are being held. On , we will consider Bill No. 050831-A. All other bills are being held, as are bills on , 4 and 5. On , we will consider 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING Bill Nos. 050615 and 740. , 050741, 745, 746, 747 and 829, which are all bills on . On and , we will likewise hear all bills, Bill No. 050830, 817, 050830, 040817, 040769, 050014, 050613, all on . Bill Nos. 051023, 24, 748, 050202, and as we've said, all other bills are being held.
Thank you. At this time, I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 050831-A.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to zoning and planning, by modifying the conditions under which amendments to the Institutional Development District are approved by City Council, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Councilwoman Tasco, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized before the roll call?
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16, 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. 050615.
An ordinance amending Section 17-104 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts," if such depository has disclosed slavery policies sold by it or its profits from slavery, to provide the City with a statement of financial reparations, all under certain terms and conditions."
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are zero. A 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 050740.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for a tax credit against real estate taxes for a member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States.
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 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.
Aye. The ayes are 16, 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. 050741.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by excluding from tax any compensation paid to active duty military personnel or to members of the National 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING Guard who are called to active duty.
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.