Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, the Committee on Rules reports seven bills with a favorable consideration.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 060544, entitled "An ordinance approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area"; and 060582, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a definition and providing for day care in certain commercial districts"; and Bill No. 060585, entitled "An ordinance approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area"; and Bill No. 060621, 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 57th Street, Market Street, 56th Street and Chestnut Street"; and Bill No. 060625, 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 Delaware River, Tacony Bridge, New State Road and Magee Avenue"; and 060631, an ordinance amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Entertainment District," by adding requirements for, among other things, transportation and parking management plans; and Bill No. 060635, entitled "An ordinance repealing Section 2 of the ordinance, Bill No. 050418, approved December 1, 2005, by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Canal Street and Poplar Street," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I move that the rules of as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 060544, 060585, 060621. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 060544, 060585 and 060621. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Bill Nos. 060582, 060625, 060631 and 060635 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos for a report Labor and Civil Service.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Labor and Civil Service reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Labor and Civil Service, to which was referred Bill No. 060695, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Deferred Retirement Option Plan,' by defining the employees to whom an extraordinary extension for participants in the DROP program may apply, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Madam President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 060695. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from Committee. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bill just read will 10/26/06 - STATED - 1ST READING be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business will be the consideration of the Calendar. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 060544, an ordinance approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Kingsessing Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 060585, an ordinance approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area.
And Bill No. 060621, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 10/26/06 - STATED - 2ND READING 57th Street, Market Street, 56th Street and Chestnut Street.
And Bill No. 060695, an ordinance amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan," by defining the employees to whom an extraordinary extension for participants in the DROP program may apply.
The Chair agrees. That completes our First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills to be considered today on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. Today our Calendar begins on . We will hear Bill Nos. 051089, 060261 and 620. On , Bill Nos. 060627, 688, 690. On , Bill 10/26/06 - STATED - 2ND READING Nos. 060691, 692, 693 and 696. On , Bill Nos. 060701, 638, 617, 629. On , Bill Nos. 060626, 632, 634, 694. And, finally, on , Bill Nos. 060702, 703, 730 and 630. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 051089.
An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application in an amount not to exceed $6 million to assist in the development of the Point Breeze Performing Arts Center.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060261.
An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to assist in the relocation of the Family Practice and Counseling Network. 10/26/06 - STATED - 2ND READING
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for 10/26/06 - STATED - 2ND READING consideration is Bill No. 060620.
An ordinance constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 060627.
An ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Local 22 Fire Political Action Committee to the list of designated payees.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060688.
An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to file an application in an amount not to exceed $2 million to assist in the development of Simeone Automotive Foundation Education Center.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. 10/26/06 - STATED - 2ND READING The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060690.
An ordinance constituting the Tenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water 10/26/06 - STATED - 2ND READING and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in 10/26/06 - STATED - 2ND READING the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060691.