civus
Minutes

Stated Meeting, May 15, 2003

Philadelphia City CouncilMay 15, 2003

People mentioned

Names our system found in this transcript. Automatically extracted, so it can include anyone named in the record, not only officials or parties.

Organizations mentioned

Councilwoman Verna

You're welcome. This Bill having been read on two different days, was duly approved by City Council at its Session of May 1, 2003, the question is shall this Bill No. 030163 pass notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval? Please note that a vote of aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto, and a vote of no is to sustain the Mayor's veto. The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

No. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

No. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

No. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

No. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

No. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

No. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 10, the nays are 6. A two-thirds majority of all Members of Council having voted in the negative, the Mayor's veto is ask the Chief Clerk to please read the Bills on the First Reading Calendar. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030002, an ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2004-2009, inclusive.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030003, an ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2003 Capital Budget.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030004, an operating adopting an Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2004.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030005, an ordinance amending an ordinance approved May 15, 2002, Bill No. 020028, relating to the Fiscal 2003 Capital Budget by increasing and adding projects and amounts in certain departments.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030006, an ordinance amending an ordinance approved May 15, 2002 relating to the Capital Program for six Fiscal Years 2003-2008.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030008, an ordinance amending Section 19-2604 of the Philadelphia Code relating to tax rates, credits, and alternate tax computation for the business privilege tax.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030009, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030010, an ordinance amending Section 19-1301 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by restating the rates of tax in tabular form.

Council President Verna

The Chair Clerk: And Bill No. 030012, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization."

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030013, an ordinance amending Section 19-1801 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Authorization of Tax."

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 030215, entitled an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of Budget Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program in an aggregate amount not to exceed $76,092,000 .

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. 69 transfers appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003 within the grants revenue Director of Finance.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees.

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030069, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030070, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030071, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. THE

Chief Clerk

And Bill No. 030072, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003 within the Aviation Fund from certain or all offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE departments, boards, and commissions.

Council President Verna

The Chair agrees. The Bills just read by the Chief Clerk will be placed on the second reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next Session. That concludes our First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up Bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill Nos. 030016A, 030141, 030161, 030162, 030164, 030217, 030219, 030078, 030242, 030252, 030122, and 000682 are being called up for second reading and final passage. All other Bills are being held.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 030016A. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the city of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE composition of the Board of Pensions and Retirement, as approved by Resolution of the City Council.

Council President Verna

This Bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the Bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. The next Bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030141. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE Chapter 9-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Amusement Businesses," by amending Section 9-703 to prohibit the use of pyrotechnic devices, fireworks, explosive or similar materials within dance halls, all under certain terms conditions.

Councilwoman Verna

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Madam President, I got a late request from Department of Licenses and Inspections to hold the Bill. There's still some information that needs to come as a result of a study, so I'd like to hold that.

Councilwoman Verna

Thank you. Bill No. 030141 will be held at the request of the sponsor. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 030161. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the paving of Markoe Street, Aspen Street 45th Street, and portions of 47th Street.

Council President Verna

This Bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the Bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz. 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. The next Bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030164. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Bermuda Street from Adams Avenue to Church Street.

Council President Verna

This Bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the Bill pass finally? 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill. 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. The next Bill to be called for consideration is Bill 030162. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 107 within an area bounded by Fairmount Avenue, 47th Street, Brown Street, and 44th Street.

Council President Verna

This Bill 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the Bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Mariano.

Councilman Mariano

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter. 05/15/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.