The motion carries. Council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 070112 was passed. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the location of licensed gaming facilities within the City, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by resolution.
This bill having been read on two different duly approved by City Council on March 15, 2007 and was returned to Council by the Mayor as disapproved at today's session of Council. The question is shall Bill No. 070112 pass notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval. I would like to call your attention to the fact that a vote of aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto and a vote of no is to sustain the Mayor's veto. Do we all understand that? A vote of aye is to override the Mayor's veto and a vote of no is to sustain the Mayor's veto. I would ask the Clerk to please call the roll.
The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. The majority of all Councilmembers having voted in the affirmative, the Mayor's veto is overridden. (Applause.)
The next order of business will be the consideration of the Calendar. I would ask our visitors to please leave quietly so that we can continue to conduct our business. I would ask the Clerk to please read the bills on the First Reading 3/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING Calendar.
Bill No. 070009, 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 Reed Street, Tasker Street (extended), Christopher Columbus Boulevard and the Delaware River."
And Bill No. 070013, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-1605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulated Uses,' by prohibiting regulated uses within 1,000 feet of any Commercial Entertainment District and adding 'Payday Lenders' as a regulated use, all under certain terms and conditions."
The Chair agrees. That completes our First Reading Calendar, and at this time, the 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today our Calendar starts on where we will hear at the bottom of the page Bill No. 060964 and 965. On , the bottom bill, Bill No. 060052 will be amended. On , Bill Nos. 060389, 070072 and the last bill, 070089, will be heard. On , we will hear all bills and as well as . They are Bill Nos. 070090 and 91, Bill No. 070150, 169 and on , Bill No. 070129 and 117. All other bills are being held.
Thank you very much. I would ask the Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 060964.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Ridge Avenue to 13th Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll.
What bill are we voting on? 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060965.
An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University by allowing for the construction of a new building on Block B of the Institutional Development District.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll.
Councilwoman Tasco, how are you voting on this bill?
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. I would ask the Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 060052.
An ordinance amending Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City depositories," by revoking the depository status of Wachovia Bank and revising the list of City depositories.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I'm offering an amendment, which has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will please say 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING aye. (Aye.)
I don't think I've seen the resolution. Was it circulated?
The amendment has been circulated. It's on the desk of all Councilmembers.
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye. 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
The amendment is adopted. We will now go to Bill No. 060389.
An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1 million to assist in the development of Maria de los Santos Health Center.
This bill having been read on two different 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will 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. 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING The next bill to be considered is Bill No. 070072.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by providing a "Green Roofs Tax Credit" for costs incurred to erect a green roof that supports living vegetation.