Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. I would ask the Clerk to please read Resolution No. 070129.
A resolution proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 request for a base rate increase.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a motion on Resolution No. 070129.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Since 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Resolution No. 070129 -- can we pay attention, please. Since Resolution No. 070129 is a Charter change to the Home Rule Charter, it requires a two-thirds majority. The Clerk will please call the roll. Excuse me. There were some that were engaged in conversation. We are presently considering Resolution No. 070129, top of . The Clerk will call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. All members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the resolution is adopted. We will now consider Bill No. 070117.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 request for a base rate increase.
This 3/29/07 - STATED - 2ND READING bill having been read on two different 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 affirmative, this bill passes. That completes our Calendar for today. Are there speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.
Madam President, I move that we stand adjourned until Thursday, April 5, 2007 -- I'm sorry; April 12, 2007. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. Thank you all very much. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.) CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the proceedings, evidence and objections are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me upon the foregoing matter on March 29, 2007, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. ______________________________ MICHELE L. MURPHY RPR-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.)