And a resolution calling on the Greater Philadelphia Region's training and technical schools, colleges and universities to develop and incorporate training programs on the building and maintenance of electric vehicles.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution requesting that members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation support continued funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund which supports the "Way to Work" jobs program.
Madam President, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing and congratulating the National Urban League on their 100th Anniversary.
Madam President, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing October as Parent Appreciation Month at the School District of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer three bills and seven resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing the Veteran Boxers Association to construct, own and maintain a pedestal with a sculpture of Joey Giardello on the traffic median created by the intersection of Passyunk Avenue, Mifflin Street and Thirteenth Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Race Street, 4th Street, 5th Street and Florist Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1642, entitled "I-95 Condemnation Corridor."
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution appointing John M. Adams, IV to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals.
Can we read all of the resolutions at one time and make one motion.
And a resolution appointing Harry H. Higgins, III to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals; and A resolution appointing Barbara A. Capozzi to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals; and A resolution appointing Darrin W. Pinkett to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals; and A resolution appointing DeBorah Giles to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals; and A resolution appointing Sherman Toppin to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals; and A resolution appointing Mary Jeffrey to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals.
These resolutions will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, I offer one bill and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the Aria Health System-Torresdale Campus (formerly Frankford Hospital), located at 10800 Knights Road, by allowing for the construction of a new building addition.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution declaring September 28, 2010 as "Philadelphia Chromosome Day."
Madam President, I move the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Park Avenue, and Oxford Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of Temple University, located on the block bounded by 13th Street, Diamond Street, 12th Street, and Norris Street, by allowing for the construction of a new building addition.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Madam President, my bills aren't completed yet. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-203, entitled "Payroll Deductions," to add the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Band to the list of entities for which payroll deductions may be authorized.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO for its invaluable contributions to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
Madam President, I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee of the Whole to hold a public hearing to investigate and determine the cause of the ongoing problems with the rotational towing program in the City of Philadelphia.
Madam President, I move to adopt this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. There are no reports from committees today. Therefore, we will now consider a special business. Council will proceed under a special order of business, a resolution re-calling Bill No. 100267-A. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution and because this resolution was not circulated yesterday, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration of the resolution at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration of Councilman Greenlee's resolution. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 100267-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Special Assembly Occupancies,' by imposing various requirements on promoters of events at special assembly occupancies; under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Thank you, Madam President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the letter from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning herewith, as requested by your resolution adopted September 16, 2010, Bill No. 100267-A for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a motion that Council reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 100267-A was passed.
All in favor -- did I hear a second? (Duly seconded.)
All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries and the vote by which Bill No. 100267-A was passed has been reconsidered. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee for an amendment.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 100267-A. A copy of this amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. It basically is a technical amendment to clean up some wording and confusion, and I move the adoption of that amendment, Madam President. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 100267-A be adopted. All in favor will indicate by 9/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and Bill No. 100267-A has been amended. This bill will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. As there are no bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Bill Nos. 100370 and 100362 are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today. All other bills are being held.
Thank 9/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill 100370.
An ordinance authorizing Ilker Ugur, owner of Cafe Fulya, to construct, own and maintain two tables, four chairs, and two benches on the sidewalks located at 727 South Second Street.
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.
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye. 9/16/10 - 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. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 100362.
An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes. 9/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING
Because Bill No. 100362 would authorize the issuance of a general obligation debt, this bill requires a two-thirds vote. Again, it would require a two-thirds vote. The Chief 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. 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? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I invite members of Council and other interested parties to join us today at 5th floor to present Tina's Walk. We all remember Tina Thompson, our employee who worked in City Council's tech staff. Prior to that, she worked for Councilwoman Augusta Clark. And Tina was certainly a promoter of good health and in addition to starting a Weight Watchers program here in City Council some years back and walking every day on the 5th floor with whomever wanted to join her. We lost her in April, and we're very saddened about that. So under the leadership of Verna Brown-Tyner, a number of people got together and promoted the installation of this plaque in her honor. So it's going to be called Tina's Walk, and we invite all Councilmembers, staff and visitors to join us at noontime on the 5th floor. Thank you very much. On the southeast corner of the 5th floor -southwest corner.
Thank you, Madam President. Yesterday we kicked off the Hispanic Month celebrations. I want to acknowledge my colleague Councilman Rizzo for joining me in that celebration by Channel 6. I want to remind folks that I am keeping the tradition started by Councilman Ramos in having a flag-raising ceremony on Monday at 11 o'clock, and I ask you all to join me and the leadership of the Latino community as we celebrate Hispanic Month. Thank you.
Thank you. Are there any other speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion to
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, September 23rd, 2010, 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, September 23rd at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Council stands adjourned until September 23rd. Thank you. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 11:10 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 September 16, 2010, 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.)