To the President and Members of the Council of the City of COMMITTEE REPORTS Philadelphia: The Committee of the Whole Council, to which was referred: Bill No. 990026, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorization" by amending Section 19-1801 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; Bill No. 990027, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorizing" by amending Section 19-1806 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia; And Bill No. 99028, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorization" by amending Section 19-1804 to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on net income from real property and tangible and intangible personal property of residents of the School District of Philadelphia COMMITTEE REPORTS respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favor recommendation.
Thank you. Bill No.'s 990026, 990027, and 990028 will be placed on our first-reading calendar for our next meeting. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Finance Committee.
Thank you, Madam President. The Finance Committee reports out Bill No. 990116 with a favorable recommendation.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The clerk will please read the report.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 990116, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax" by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals, and designating expenditures for which such tax COMMITTEE REPORTS will be used, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports that it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Bill No. 990116 will be placed on our first-reading calendar for our next meeting. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark for a report from the Public Property and Public Works Committee.
Madam President, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works reports out one bill, Bill No. 980966, and moves that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this date. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 980966, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to COMMITTEE REPORTS execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") without consideration, a deed conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in an area generally bounded by Casper, Parvin, Ontario, and Tioga streets; and further authorizing PAID notwithstanding any contrary requirements of Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation to reconvey this property for a nominal consideration upon written approval of the Director of Commerce, respectfully reports that it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
And I move for the COMMITTEE REPORTS suspension of the rules so as to permit consideration this day. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of Bill No. 908966 today. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and Bill No. 980966 will be placed on our first-reading calendar for today. Are there any other reports from committees? (No response.)
There being none, the chief clerk will please read the bills on the first-reading calendar.
Bill No. 980966, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, without consideration, a deed conveying fee simple BILLS ON FIRST-READING CALENDAR title to a certain contract of City-owned land, with the building and improvements and thereon situate in an area generally bounded by Casper, Parvin, Ontario, and Tioga Streets; and further authorizing PAID, notwithstanding any contrary requirements of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, to reconvey this property for a nominal consideration upon written approval of the Director of Commerce.
The Chair agrees. The bill read by the chief clerk will be placed on the second-reading and final-passage calendar for our next meeting. Are there any other bills being called for first reading?
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Clark for the purpose of SECOND READING BILLS - 980763 calling up bills on the second reading and final passage calendar.
Councilwoman, just a minute, please. The noise level is really much too high. Please, if you're having any conversation, please take it out to the corridor. Thank you. Councilman Clark.
Madam President, all bills on second-reading and final-passage calendar are called up today, except Bill No.'s 980464, 980239, and 990111.
All other bills will be called for consideration. The clerk will please proceed the first bill being called for consideration, Bill No. 980763.
Bill No. 980763, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code relating to permit-parking districts by adding a new section subsection designating new permit-parking district. SECOND READING BILLS - 980763
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14 the nayes are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 990057. SECOND READING BILLS - 990057
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Snyder Avenue, both sides, 12th Street to 13th Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nays are 0. Councilwoman Blackwell, you have your SECOND READING BILLS - 990058 light on. Did you want to be recognized?
Yes, Madam President. We just received visitors from the Harrity School in my district, at 56th and Christian. Mr. John Sole and Miss Donna Dougherty are here with 6th-, 4th-, and 5th-grade students, again from the Harrity School.
Would they please stand to be recognized. (Students stand in recognition.)
The clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 990058.
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Fitzwater Street, north side, Sixth Street to Seventh Street; and on Fitzwater Street, south side, Sixth Street to Sheridan Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? SECOND READING BILLS - 990058 The clerk will call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14, the nayes are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 990079.
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Eighth Street, west side, Fitzwater Street to Catharine; SECOND READING BILLS - 990079 and on Eighth Street, east side, Fitzwater Street to St. Albans Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will call the roll.
Excuse me. You know, I'm not hearing the ayes are the nays, so I don't know how the chief clerk can hear them. When your name is called, please say "aye" or "nay." Thank you. SECOND READING BILLS - 990079 Can start again, please.
Aye. Apparently, Mr. Kenney is not in the room, so the ayes are 13, the nayes are 0. (Councilman Kenney later returns, votes aye, making the tally 14-0 in favor of Bill No. 990079.)
The clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 990080. SECOND READING BILLS - 990079
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Salter Street, south side, Seventh Street to Eighth Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will call the roll.
Councilwoman SECOND READING BILLS - 990080 Krajewski?
Councilman Rizzo, how are you voting on this bill?
Aye. The ayes are 13, the nays are 0. Councilman Kenney is not in the room. (Councilman Kenney enters chambers.)
Thank you, Madam President. I would like to be recorded as voting aye on the last two bills that I missed while I was out of the room.
The record will so reflect that. The clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 990081.
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Decatur Road, east side, between Darnell Road and Drummond Road.
This bill SECOND READING BILLS - 990081 having been read on two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will call the roll.