It's been moved and properly seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.) 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it. 120450 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120106-A.
Bill No. 120106-A, an ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the adjudication of parking violations contested by alternative methods; all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120015. 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Master Street, Carlisle Street, and Thompson Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays, zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120213.
An ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into a lease agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, to continue leasing to SEPTA certain land and improvements located in the area 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING bounded by Ridge Avenue, 33rd Street, and Dauphin Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall -- I'm sorry. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I will be voting against this bill today just simply as a matter of principle. This is a small triangular piece of land that needs to be improved by SEPTA. It's a simple transfer. At the hearing I asked a simple question, why the term of the lease was 50 years, why did it have to be that long. The Administration never gave me an answer. Part of the reason the Administration never gave me an answer is because the Deputy Mayor for Transportation sits on the SEPTA Board, which is why I voted against her appointment. As we move forward on larger 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING issues concerning SEPTA, there has to be better communication between this legislative body and the executive branch. We can't have them bringing the larger lease agreement to us without better communication. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. Thank you. Councilman Goode, because this is my bill, I'm going to hold it until you get an answer.
Thank you. So Bill 120213 will be held today. Mr. Decker, can you please read the title of Bill No. 120051.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Spruce Street from Twenty-Fifth Street to the Pierhead & Bulkhead Line of 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING the Schuylkill River.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is now shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120168.
An ordinance authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 321 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of Delaware Avenue from Pennypack Street to a point approximately four-hundred fifty-six feet southwestwardly therefrom.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120178.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 177 by striking from the City Plan Tulpehocken Street from Ardleigh Street to Crittenden Street.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120211.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southwesterly footway of East Service Drive from a point approximately eighteen feet northwest of Health Sciences Drive to a point approximately two-hundred twenty-seven feet further northwestwardly therefrom.
Thank you, Mr. President. I will be abstaining on this bill and a related bill, 120249, on the following page. It's actually after the next bill, the second one. The law firm with which I am associated represent a party of interest in these matters. I took no part in any discussions or deliberations on them. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is 5/24/12 - STATED - 2ND READING shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.