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Committee Hearing, December 7, 2000

Philadelphia City Council Committee HearingsDec 7, 2000

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Councilman Nutter

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye.

Ms. Rafferty

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

No. 11

Ms. Rafferty

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

No. 13

Ms. Rafferty

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

No. 15 The vote is 6 yes, 9 no. The amendment fails. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Bill No. 000722.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I think I need to move that Bill 000721, as amended, be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next session. (Duly seconded.) 89 PUBLIC MEETING

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000721 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, as amended, also a recommendation that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next Session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 12

Councilman Ortiz

No. 13

Council President Verna

The record will reflect that both Councilmembers Ortiz and Cohen voted no. 16 The bill has been passed. The amendments have been adopted and the bill will be considered at our next Session of Council. The next bill to be considered is Bill 20 No. 000722. We'll consider the Administration's amendments first. You all have a copy of the amendment? 000722. Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the amendment to Bill 90 PUBLIC MEETING 000722 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that amendments to Bill No. 6 000722 be adopted. All in favor --

Councilman Kenney

I'm sorry. Go ahead. I'm sorry. I apologize. To right ahead.

Council President Verna

Wait a minute. We have another amendment.

Councilman Kenney

I think there's no 13 amendment -- non-Adminstration amendments now?

Council President Verna

Yes.

Councilman Kenney

Well, I don't think there's one -- there was not one similar to Councilman DiCicco's for 000722. The only one on 000722 are mine and Ortiz.

Council President Verna

000722 on Councilman Ortiz. 000722 on yourself John?

Councilman Kenney

Yes. It's the same amendment for both 000721 and 000722. And I would be willing to submit to a voice vote, but I would like to stipulate that the vote is still 9 to 6. Move the adoption. 91 PUBLIC MEETING

Council President Verna

On your amendment?

Councilman Kenney

On my amendment I move the adoption.

Council President Verna

All those in favor of Councilman Kenney's amendment will please signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed. (No.)

Councilman Kenney

I'll stipulate the 9 to 6.

Council President Verna

Thank you. We will now consider Councilman Ortiz's amendments. Do we here a motion.

Councilman Ortiz

I move the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed, nay. (Nay.) 92 PUBLIC MEETING

Councilman Ortiz

I stipulate to that.

Councilman Kenney

Nine to six.

Council President Verna

The amendment fails.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 000722, as amended, be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also representation that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next Session of Council.

Council President Verna

Do I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000722, as amended, be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next Session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 25

Councilman Ortiz

No. 93 PUBLIC MEETING

Council President Verna

Thank you. Next bill to be considered is Bill No. 4 000723. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the amendments to Bill 9 000723 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendments to Bill No. 000723 be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 18

Councilman Ortiz

No. 19

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the amendments has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that Bill 000723, as amended be reported out of committee with a 94 PUBLIC MEETING favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000723 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, as amended, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next Session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 16

Councilman Ortiz

No. 17

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the amendments to Bill 23 000724 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been 95 PUBLIC MEETING moved and properly seconded that the amendments to Bill No. 000724 be adopted. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 8

Councilman Ortiz

No. 9

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the amendments has been adopted.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 000724, as amended be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first consideration at our next Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000724 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, as amended, also a further recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next Session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. 96 PUBLIC MEETING (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 5

Councilman Ortiz

No. 6

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Bill NO. 000725.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the amendments to Bill 12 000725 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendments to Bill No. 000725 be approved. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Do I hear a lonely voice out there to say no?

Councilman Cohen

No. 22

Councilman Ortiz

No. 23

Council President Verna

Were there two lonely voices. Were there two nos? The record will so reflect. 97 PUBLIC MEETING

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 000725, as amended, be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000725, as amended, be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next Session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 19

Councilman Ortiz

No. 20

Council President Verna

The record will reflect that Councilman Ortiz and Cohen voted no. 23 The next bill that amendment that we are considering is Bill 000726. We had a hearing on these bills. We had proposed them but we thought we 98 PUBLIC MEETING would adopt them this evening rather than at the time of the public hearing because, if you recall, we were rolling the bills over. This is regarding the sports stadium district. Does everybody have a copy? These were my amendments regarding the sports stadium district and the north lot. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the amendments to Bill 12 000726 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendments to Bill No. 000726 be approved. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

Unanimous ayes on Bill 000726 on the amendments. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Bill No. 000726.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, 99 PUBLIC MEETING Madam President. I move that Bill 000726, as amended, be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first consideration at our next Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000726 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, as amended, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at out next Session of Council. 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 motion passes. We are now going to consider an adoption to Bill No. 000728. Again, this was a public hearing. There was a proposed zoning map. Those who were on the Rules Committee did receive it -- this was the Committee of the Whole, I'm sorry. 100 PUBLIC MEETING This was regarding the sports stadium issue. It's being distributed. We did not vote for it at the time of the public hearing because we were having the roll-over and we said that we would do it tonight. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding bill 000728.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that the amendments to Bill 11 000728 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the amendments to Bill No. 15 000728 be approved. 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 motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that Bill 000728, as 101 PUBLIC MEETING amended, be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000728 be reported out of committee, as amended, with a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at out next Session of Council. 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 motion has been carried. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 000729 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next 102 PUBLIC MEETING Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 000729 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended --

Councilman Cohen

Point of order.

Council President Verna

Sorry. What is your point of order, sir?

Councilman Cohen

What is the nature of 000729?

Council President Verna

I believe it's condemnation for one of the properties.

Councilman Cohen

Condemnation?

Council President Verna

Yes, it's a condemnation bill.

Councilman Cohen

Ready for the nos again.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 729 be reported out of committee also a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next 103 PUBLIC MEETING Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000729 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at out next Session of Council. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 15

Councilman Ortiz

No. 16

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 000730 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next Session of Council. 104 PUBLIC MEETING (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 8

Councilman Ortiz

No. 9

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion has been carried. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman -- I'm sorry. We didn't ask for a suspension on that, did we? Can we try that again, please. I'm sorry.

Councilwoman Blackwell

We didn't?

Council President Verna

No. Go ahead. No, we didn't.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 000730 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next Session of Council. (Duly seconded.) 105 PUBLIC MEETING

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000730 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at out next Session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 12

Councilman Ortiz

No. 13

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 000731 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first consideration at our next Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000731 be 106 PUBLIC MEETING reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at out next Session of Council. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 10

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion has been carried. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Bill No. 000732.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move that Bill 000732 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first consideration at our next Session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000732 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit 107 PUBLIC MEETING consideration at out next meeting. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Cohen

No. 7

Councilman Ortiz

No. 8

Council President Verna

Bill No. 9 000733, Councilwoman Blackwell. 10

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam 11 President, I move that Bill 000733 be reported out 12 of committee with a favorable recommendation and 13 also a recommendation that the rules of Council be 14 suspended so as to permit first consideration at our 15 next Session of Council. 16 (Duly seconded.) 17

Council President Verna

It has been 18 moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 000733 be 19 reported out of committee with a favorable 20 recommendation, also a recommendation that the rules 21 of Council be suspended so as to permit first 22 reading at out next Council Session. 23 All in favor will signify by saying aye. 24 (Aye.) 25

Council President Verna

Those opposed? 108 PUBLIC MEETING

Councilman Cohen

No. 3

Councilman Ortiz

No. 4

Council President Verna

The ayes have 5 it and passes. 6 I can't thank all of you enough. I know that that was our last bill, but you have all been terrific. I thank that you were tough. We really hung out there today and I think that it really showed a determination of working together and doing things in the right way. Again, I know that the hour is late, but we were determined to do this today or tonight. We got it done and we could never have done it without your consideration I personally want to thank each and everyone of you.

Councilwoman Blackwell

We want to thank you as well, Madam President.

Council President Verna

Thank you and good morning. (Council adjourned at 1:45 a.m.) - - - 109 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 December 7, 2000, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. RE: COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ___________________________ Lisa C. Bradley, RPR and Notary Public