Madam President, I would urge Mr. Rizzo to grant a one-week layover to permit a less broad drafting because some of the assumptions in the resolution are not very well-founded. I didn't hear the discussion in caucus today, but I'm one who doesn't like blackouts, so I was going to support it. However, having read it fully, there is some language, particularly in the fourth "whereas" clause, that is just to broadly drafted for me to support in its present INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS form. So if we were to hold it over, we could be a little more careful in the drafting and we would not be signing on to things that I think are too blue sky.
Based on my colleagues' comments -- and I appreciate the Members that supported this resolution -- I would agree to hold it for one week and give the other members that have not supported it an opportunity to reconsider it.
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. I believe you want to recognize some visitors.
Thank you, Madam President. Certainly. We have students, in fact, who had a charter school in my district, and now the charter school's in your district. They're students from the Communications Charter School. They are interning with the Healthy Family Healthy Life INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS organization. And certainly we would hope that Vernard Johnson, who's the head of the Health Family Healthy Life organization and the students from the Communications Charter School would stand so they can be recognized. (Students stand for recognition.)
We certainly welcome you and wish you to come back again thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
Madam President, I note that the members of the Teamsters Union are still here. They showed that same persistence in their struggle against what they felt were very unfair terms proposed and demanded by Wawa. We saw that same diligence, that same effort, the same working together by all of the Teamsters in this labor strike, and I think we set a very good example for all Philadelphia workers and for the whole City of Philadelphia. And I think everybody has benefited INTRODUCTION OF BILLS, RESOLUTIONS from the quick settlement that was issued once Judge Collins got the people together with Congressman Brady to sit at the table until they arrived at an agreement. I think they deserve the full commendation that Councilman Mariano expressed before. Thank you. (Applause.)
The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Rules Committee.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Rules reports out two bills with favorable recommendations.
To the President and Members of the Council City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 990254, entitled an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 14, 1971, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the COMMITTEE REPORTS urban renewal plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, by approving the 10th amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the 10th amendment to the urban renewal plan. And the Committee on Rules reports out Bill No. 990600 entitled an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 58th Street, Kingsessing Avenue, 59th Street, Greenway Avenue, 60th Street, and Woodland Avenue. . . . . . respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill No. 990254 today.
Is there a second? (Duly seconded.) COMMITTEE REPORTS
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to first reading of Bill No. 990254 on today's calendar. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion is carried. Bill No. 990254 will be placed on the first-reading calendar. (President Verna confers privately with Councilman Kenney.)
Bill No. 990254 will be placed on our first-reading calendar for today, and Bill No. 990600 will be placed on our first-reading calendar for our next meeting. Are there any other reports from committees? (No response.)
Seeing none, the next order of business is consideration of the calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the COMMITTEE REPORTS bills on the first-reading calendar.
Bill No. 990463, an ordinance amending Section 19203(4) of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Payroll Deductions" by permitting City employees to authorize payroll deductions for the German-American Police Association.
This bill, having been read on two different occasions, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? I'm sorry, that's the first reading. The Chair agrees. We are mixed up today.
Okay. Bill No. 990254, an ordinance amending an ordinance approved December 14, 1971, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan, and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of the Philadelphia for the redevelopment of South Central Urban Renewal area by approving the 10th amendment of the redevelopment proposal, the 10th amendment to the urban renewal plan, and the amendment to the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for certain additional land FIRST-READING BILLS acquisition.
The Chair agrees. There are no bills on the second reading and final-passage calendar being called for consideration.
Are there any speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)
Are there any speeches on the part of minority. (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark.
Madam Chair, I move for the adjournment of this meeting until October 21, 1999. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 21, 1999. All in favor will signify by saying aye. ADJOURNMENT Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion is carried. Thank you very much. (Adjourned at 11:15 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 14, 1999, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: STATED MEETING __________________________________, JOSEPHINE CARDILLO, Registered Professional Reporter