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Minutes

Stated Meeting, February 17, 2005

Philadelphia City CouncilFeb 17, 2005

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Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the Mayor's veto is overridden. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. Since there are no bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of 02/17/05 - STATED - 2ND READING calling up bills to be considered on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. Today, Bill No. 041072 is being called up for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 041072. THE

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Business Privilege Taxes" by providing for the calculation of a credit against net profits tax based upon net income tax liability where a credit is received against net income tax for contributions to community development corporations undertaking economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. 02/17/05 - STATED - 2ND READING The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco.

Councilman Dicicco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. THE

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill. 02/17/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Ramos.

Councilman Ramos

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. THE

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 050078. THE

Chief Clerk

A resolution reappointing Howard Wurzak to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Council President Verna

The Chair 02/17/05 - STATED - 2ND READING recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 050079. THE

Chief Clerk

A resolution appointing Michael Woodward to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion

Council President Verna

Again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter. 02/17/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 050080. THE

Chief Clerk

A resolution appointing H. James Tollett, III, to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Council President Verna

Again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter. 02/17/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 050081. THE

Chief Clerk

A resolution appointing Reverend Timothy R. Lannon to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Madam 02/17/05 - STATED - 2ND READING President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the resolution has been adopted. That concludes our Calendar for today. Are there speeches on the part of the Minority? (No response.)

Council President Verna

Are there speeches on the part of the Majority? (No response.)

Council President Verna

Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco adjourn.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move that we stand adjourned until Thursday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Council stands adjourned until Thursday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Thank you. (Council adjourned at 11:05 a.m.) C E R T I F I C A T I O N I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, February 17, 2005, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. RE: STATED MEETING _________________________ Lisa C. Bradley, RPR