The ayes have it and Bill No. 090672 has been amended. This bill will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committees with suspension of the rules 12/3/09 - STATED - 1ST READING have been deemed to have had a first reading. The bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. I would ask the Chief Clerk at this time to please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 090687, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 090212, entitled 'An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2010 through 2015 inclusive,' by revising and adding certain projects, amounts and sources."
And Bill No. 090688, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 090213, entitled 'An ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2010 Capital Budget,' by revising and adding certain projects, amounts and sources, all under certain terms and conditions."
The 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair agrees. Thank you. These bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for the purpose of calling up the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, Bill Nos. 090119-A, 090471, 090472, 090517, 090571, 080746, 090776 and 090778 are being called for the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today. Bill Nos. 090568-A, 090714 and 090691 are being amended. All other bills are being held.
Thank you very much. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 090119-A.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by adding the definition of "certified sustainable business."
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 090568-A.
An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, amending Subcode -- by requiring the periodic inspection of the exterior walls and appurtenances of certain buildings.
Thank you, Madam President. I would like to offer an amendment to this bill. It's been circulated, and I move the adoption of the amendment. 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 090714.
An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," and Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing and Immobilizing of Parked or Abandoned Vehicles," by reducing the amount towing companies can charge owners of recovered stolen or illegal used vehicles.
The 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, this particular amendment has been circulated. It essentially reduces the amount for recovery of stolen vehicles, and I would like to offer this amendment at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. We will now consider Bill No. 090691.
An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," to 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING prohibit the towing of vehicles identified as reported stolen unless an attempt has been made by the Police to give the vehicle owner an opportunity to recover the vehicle before the vehicle is towed.
Thank you, Madam Chair. This amendment has been circulated and I would like to offer it at this time. I move that it be adopted. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chief Clerk will please 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING read the title of Bill No. 090471.
An ordinance to amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sedgley Avenue, Diamond Street and Glennwood Avenue.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 090472.
An ordinance amending Bill No. 080588 (approved December 22, 2008), 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 Arch Street, 18th Street, Cuthbert Street and 19th Street. 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 090517.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, 42nd Street, Locust Street and 43rd Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 090571.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING area bounded by Market Street, Farragut Street, Chestnut Street and 49th Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 080746.
An ordinance amending Section 17-104 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts," by adding a new subsection prohibiting the acceptance of bids on City contracts from, or the execution of original or renewal contracts with, corporations or other business entities that do business in Iran or Sudan.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please 12/3/09 - STATED - 2ND READING call the roll.