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Minutes

Stated Meeting, December 1, 2005

Philadelphia City CouncilDec 1, 2005

People mentioned

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Organizations mentioned

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

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Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

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Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 050748. 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Chapter 6-900 relating to mold inspections; providing for licensing of residential mold inspectors; and requiring buyers of residential properties to have a licensed mold inspector conduct a comprehensive mold inspection if a home inspection identifies mold or water intrusion; all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

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Councilman 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

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Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

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Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

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Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

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Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

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Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

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Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

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Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

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Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. And the last bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 050202.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by amending the terms and conditions under which a business entity may be certified or 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING continue to be certified as a local business entity entitled to a bidding preference on City contracts.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

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Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

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Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

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Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

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Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney. 12/1/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

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Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye.

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman 39 APPLICATIONS Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now take up the consideration of applications for take-out beer permits under Act 39. As previously announced, Council held an Executive Session to conduct deliberations on these applications. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. On your behalf, I offer five resolutions.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title.

Chief Clerk

A resolution 39 APPLICATIONS accepting the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and disapproving the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off premises: 1606 Murdoch Inc., 2224 North 29th Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is 39 APPLICATIONS adopted.

Chief Clerk

A resolution accepting the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and disapproving the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages --

Council President Verna

Excuse me. I'm sorry. On that last vote, I would like the record to reflect that Councilman Clarke recused himself. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A resolution accepting the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and disapproving the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off premises: Rick & Cruzies Bar, 1444 Frankford Avenue.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. 39 APPLICATIONS (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted, and, again, the record will reflect that Councilman Clarke recused himself. The Chief Clerk will please read the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A resolution accepting the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and approving, with conditions, the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off premises: 624 Atenas Corporation, 624 West Cumberland Street. 39 APPLICATIONS

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, the resolution is adopted, and the record again will reflect that Councilman Clarke recused himself.

Chief Clerk

A resolution accepting the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and approving, with conditions, the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off premises: 39 APPLICATIONS 2358 Seng Enterprises, 2358 North 15th Street.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, the resolution is adopted, and, again, the record will reflect that Councilman Clarke recused himself. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the next resolution. 39 APPLICATIONS

Chief Clerk

A resolution accepting the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and approving, with conditions, the following application for a permit to sell malt and brewed beverages for consumption off premises: Tritune Inc., 1508 to 10 South Street.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Goode

Nay.

Council President Verna

The record will reflect that Councilman Goode nay, all other Councilmembers voted in the affirmative, and Council President Verna has recused herself. That concludes our business for today. Are there speeches on the part of the Minority? (No response.)

Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam Chair, I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, December the 8th at 10:00 a.m., 2005. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned. All in favor will indicate by (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and Council will stand adjourned until Thursday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. Thank you very much. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.) CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the proceedings, evidence and objections are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me upon the foregoing matter on December 1, 2005, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. ______________________________ MICHELE L. MURPHY RPR-Notary Public (The foregoing certification of this transcript does not apply to any reproduction of the same by any means, unless under the direct control and/or supervision of the certifying reporter.)