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Committee Hearing, November 19, 2008

Philadelphia City Council Committee HearingsNov 19, 2008

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Council President Verna

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

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The motion carries. And, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move that Bill 080854 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and a 227 11/19/08 - WHOLE - BILL 080853, etc. recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so this bill can be heard at the next Council session. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 8 080854 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation, as amended; further, that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The motion carries. We will now consider Bill No. 21 080855.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move that Bill 080855 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the 228 11/19/08 - WHOLE - BILL 080853, etc. rules of Council be suspended so that this bill can be read at Council's next session. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 8 080855 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation; further, that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The motion carries. We will now consider Bill No. 21 080856.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move that Bill 080856 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the 229 11/19/08 - WHOLE - BILL 080853, etc. rules of Council be suspended so that this bill can be read at Council's next session. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It's been moved and seconded that Bill No. 8 080856 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation; further, that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Nay.

Council President Verna

The record will reflect that Councilwoman --

Councilman Jones

Nay.

Council President Verna

Any other nays? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The record will reflect that Councilwoman 230 11/19/08 - WHOLE - BILL 080853, etc. Blackwell and Councilman Jones voted nay. All other members have voted in the affirmative. We will now consider Bill No. 6 080858. MR. McPHERSON: 57.

Council President Verna

Oh, 57. I'm sorry.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move that Bill 080857 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended --

Council President Verna

I'm sorry. Charlie got me off track.

Councilwoman Tasco

What are we doing?

Council President Verna

080858.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move that Bill 080858 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended so that this bill can be read 231 11/19/08 - WHOLE - BILL 080853, etc. at Council's next session. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 6 080858 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation; further, that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Nay.

Councilman Jones

Nay.

Council President Verna

The record again will reflect that Councilwoman Blackwell and Councilman Jones voted nay. All other Councilmembers voted in the affirmative. Therefore, the motion carries. We will now consider the final bill, 080859.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam 232 11/19/08 - WHOLE - BILL 080853, etc. President, I move that Bill 080859 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so that this bill may be read at Council's next session. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 11 080859 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation; further, that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilwoman Blackwell

Nay.

Council President Verna

Councilman Jones, are you aye or nay for 59?

Councilman Jones

Nay.

Council President Verna

Now, 233 11/19/08 - WHOLE - BILL 080853, etc. I was kind enough to ask.

Councilman Jones

I appreciate your kindness.

Council President Verna

The record will reflect that Councilmembers Blackwell and Jones voted nay on Bill No. 8 080859. All other members voted in the affirmative. Therefore, the motion carries. Thank you all very much. (Committee of the Whole adjourned at 4:40 p.m.) - - - 234 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 November 19, 2008, 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.)