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Minutes

Stated Meeting, March 7, 2002

Philadelphia City CouncilMar 7, 2002

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The Clerk

Councilwoman Miller?

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Nutter? 3/7/02 STATED - SECOND-READING - BILL 010557-A

Councilman Nutter

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman O'Neill?

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Ortiz?

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown?

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilman Rizzo?

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

The Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco?

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

The Clerk

Council President Verna?

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 3/7/02 STATED - SECOND READING - BILL 010340

Council President Verna

The next bill to be called up for consideration is Bill No. 010340.

The Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 10-602 of the Philadelphia Code with respect to smoking on any vehicle of public transportation and in any public transit station or fare-paid area and increasing the amount to be paid in response to a violation notice to waiver court appearance, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move that this bill be recommitted to committee. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 010340 be recommitted to committee All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion carries. That concludes our calendars for today 3/7/02 STATED - SPEECHES

Council President Verna

Are there speeches on the part of the Minority? (No speeches on the part of the Minority.

Council President Verna

Are there speeches on the part of the Majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Madam Chair, I just want to say that my daughter is 12 years old today.

Council President Verna

We wish her happy birthday.

Councilman Ortiz

And she might be 13 next year, I don't know. The teen years are troublesome, so I figure that she may stay 12 until she's 35. (Laughter.)

Councilman Ortiz

Thank you.

Council President Verna

Are there any other speeches on the part of the Majority? (No further speeches on the part of the Majority.)

Council President Verna

Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn. 3/7/02 STATED - ADJOURNMENT

Councilwoman Tasco

I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March 14, 2002, AT 10 a.m.

Council President Verna

Do I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It's been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March 14, 2002, at 10 a.m. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion carries. Thank you. (Proceedings end at 11:10 a.m.) CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, March 7, 2002, are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. RE: STATED MEETING _______________________________, Josephine Cardillo Registered Professional Reporter and 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.)