Madam President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading on the next Session of Council on Bills 000675, 000676 and 000680.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit placement of Bill Nos. 000675, 000676 and 000680 on today's First Reading Calendar. All those in favor will indicate by saying aye. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 000675, 000676 and 000680 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano for a report from the Committee on Licenses and Inspections.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspection reports three bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Licenses and Inspections to which was referred Bill No. 000287, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Amusement Businesses by amending Sections 9-703 entitled Dance Halls and Dances to provide for the licensing and registration of night club operators. And Bill No. 000540, entitled an ordinance amending Section 9-702 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Carnivals by revising the provisions REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES governing the issuance of licences to hold or conduct a carnival and particularly providing that such license shall be issued only for temporary periods and only once per year per location. And Bill No. 000545 entitled an ordinance amending Section 6-301 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Food Establishments by amending the license fee for family day care homes and certain group child care facilities, all under certain terms and conditions; respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 000278 000540 and 000545.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES reading of Bill Nos. 000278, 000540, and 000545 at today's Session of Council. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries and Bill Nos. 000278, 000540 and 000545 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter for a report from the Committee on Finance and Economic Development.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to which was referred Bill No. 000180 entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 17-900 of the Philadelphia Code entitled REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Neighborhood Benefit Strategy by further providing for safe harbor goals. And Bill No. 000181 entitled an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code entitled contracts and procurement by adding a new Chapter 17-1000 entitled Employment of Low and Moderate Income Persons by City Contractors which requires persons performing work under certain construction contracts supported by City funds or City financial assistance to hire certain percentage of low and moderate income persons, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bill Nos. 000180 and 000181.
It has been REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of Bill Nos. 000180 and 000181 at today's Session. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and Bill Nos. 000180 and 000181 will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for today's Session. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ortiz for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.
Madam Chair, the Committee on Public Safety reports one bill that hopefully will bring peace and safety to our streets with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Public Safety to which was referred Bill No. 000659 entitled an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Regulation of Individual REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Conduct and Activity by adding Section 10-828 entitled Reporting Requirements Upon the Application or Renewal of a License to Carry a Firearm by requiring upon the application or renewal of a license to carry a firearm concealed in a vehicle or one about the person of an individual certain reporting requirements, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Madam Chair, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as permit first reading this day of Bill No. 000659.
It has been moved and properly second that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading of Bill No. 000659 at today's Session. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. FIRST READING CALENDAR (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. No. Number 000659 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. Councilman O'Neill, your light is on. Did you want to be recognized?
Thank you. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 000397, an ordinance adopting amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Germantown Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that authority, all under certain terms and conditions.
Bill No. 000541, an ordinance adopting an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Frankford Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that FIRST READING CALENDAR authority, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 675, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 from the Grants Revenue Fund Director of Finance to the General Fund certain or all City offices, departments, boards, and commissions.
And Bill No. 000676, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2000 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices to certain or all City offices.
Bill 000680, an ordinance authorizing and directing transfers in appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
And Bill 000278, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Amusement Businesses by amending section 9-703 entitled Dance Halls and Dances to provide for the licensing and registration of night club operators under certain terms and conditions.
Bill 000540, an ordinance amending Section 9-702 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Carnivals by revising the provisions governing the issuance of licences to hold or conduct a carnival and particularly providing that such license shall be issued only for temporary periods and only once per year per location providing for notification of the district council person when application for a carnival license has been received.
And Bill No. 000545, an ordinance amending Section 6-301 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Food Establishments by amending the FIRST READING CALENDAR license fee for family day care homes and certain group child care facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 000180, an ordinance amending Chapter 17-900 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Neighborhood Benefit Strategy by further providing for safe harbor goals.
And Bill No. 000181, an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code entitled contracts and procurement by adding a new Chapter 17-1000 entitled Employment for Low and Moderate Income Persons by City Contractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 000659, an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity by adding Section 10-828 entitled Reporting Requirements Upon the Application or Renewal of a SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR License to Carry a Firearm by requiring upon the application or renewal of a license to carry a firearm concealed in a vehicle or one about the person of an individual, all under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair agrees. The bills read by the Clerk will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next Session. This concludes the First Reading Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. All bills are being called up for second reading and final passage with the exception of Bill No. 000314 which is being amended and Bill No. 000355 which is being held.
It is my understanding Bill 000355 is the only bill being SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR held. Thank you.
The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill, Bill No. 000103A.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," by amending Section 10-105, entitled "Animals Committing Nuisances," by expanding the section to include nuisances committed upon te private property of the owner and animal noises which cause unreasonable annoyance, disturbance or discomfort to a person or persons, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR
Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 1. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 000314.
An ordinance amending Chapter 0-600 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Publish Places Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in certain public places and in the workplace, with certain exceptions, and by repealing current provisions set forth in Section 10-602 regulating smoking; all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, Bill 000314 is called SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR up today solely for the purpose of making amendments to the bill. Those amendments are on all Councilmembers' desks. It is six pages, and at the top it reads, Proposed Amendments to Bill No. 000314 (as amended 5/31/00). Those, as I said, Madam President, are on the Councilmembers' desks. I believe everyone has a copy, and at this time I wish to move the adoption of these amendments to Bill 000314. (Duly seconded.)
The Clerk will please call the roll. Did you want a roll call on this?
Maybe we can do it the easy way. All in favor of the adoption of the amendments will signify by say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR (No.)
Aye. Give me a moment. Councilwoman Blackwell, you voted aye?
Our count is 12-5. The ayes are 12. The nays are 5. The motion carries. (Applause.)
Bill No. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR 000314 has been amended. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 000536.
An ordinance amending Title 22 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "City of Philadelphia Employees Retirement Code," to provide that police officers injured as a result of performing heroic action in the line of duty are exempted from the earned income offset applied to members receiving service-connected disability benefits, and amending the amount of offset with respect to other police officers, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill called for consideration is Bill No. 000544.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lancaster Avenue, 56th Street, Haddington Street and 57th Street.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.