Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 090852.
An ordinance amending Chapter 14-1800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning Board of Adjustment," to provide that the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall require any person seeking a variance from the terms of Title 14 to be current in payments of all taxes imposed under Title 19.
Madam President, I offer an amendment to Bill No. 090852. 4.8.10 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION
Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to briefly speak on this amendment. I want to thank Councilman Rizzo for addressing the CDC issue that was raised by many members of Council last week in preparing this amendment. There are a couple of other issues that I hope to work with the Councilman over the week, but I am supporting this amendment today, and I want to thank him for working with us.
Thank you. Councilman Rizzo, did you make a motion for the amendment of the resolution -- the amendment?
I move to 4.8.10 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION adopt this amendment, Madam President. (Motion duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the amendment is adopted. We will now consider Bill No. 100094.
An ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase approximately twenty acres on Summerdale Avenue between Foulkrod Street and Godfrey Avenue.
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.
Councilwoman 4.8.10 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION Blackwell?
Councilwoman Krajewski? 4.8.10 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having 4.8.10 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be considered is Bill No. 100101.
An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by setting forth certain requirements for Council's approval of redevelopment proposals and redevelopment contracts submitted to Council for approval under the provisions of the Urban Redevelopment Law.
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 of 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 100130. 4.8.10 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed conveying for nominal consideration fee simple title to 5326 Pulaski Avenue.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will 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. The last bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 100332.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to extend the term of the sublease agreement between the Philadelphia Municipality Authority as landlord and the City of Philadelphia as 4.8.10 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION attempts for mailroom operations space at 1628 JFK Boulevard.
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.
Councilwoman Sanchez? 4.8.10 STATED - CALENDAR CONSIDERATION
Aye. The ayes are 17, the Mays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative this bill passes. That concludes 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 Councilman Jones.
Thank you, 4.8.10 STATED - SPEECHES Madam President. Recently, we lost several members of the 4th Councilmatic District: Councilwoman Ann Land, Councilwoman Carol Ann Campbell, and now Councilman Schwartz. It is my sincere hope and prayer that when God takes us home, he doesn't judge us on our worst day of life but that he judges us on the total body of work called life, that former Councilman and former President George Schwartz and my political future are inextricably intertwined, that as a result of his involvement, it led to a community activist named Chaka Fattah running for the 192nd Legislative District. As a result of that, another young leader, community activist, now senator, Vincent Hughes was elected; and shortly thereafter, a councilwoman by the name of Blondell Reynolds-Brown; and then I was elected to this office. 4.8.10 STATED - SPEECHES So I want to extend my sincere condolences to his family, and I want to say that my reflection on him is similar to what President Theodore Roosevelt felt when he felt the Barbary pirates at one time. And they asked him, the press, asked him how he felt about their leader. And he said that he didn't hate him and that he didn't have any ill will, and that the road of leadership is often dark and lonely and is often only illuminated by other leaders; and sometimes, every now and then, we call them "enemy." Today, I recognize former Councilwoman Schwartz not as an enemy but an alumnus of this body and thank him for his contributions. Thank you, Madam President.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. 4.8.10 STATED - ADJOURNMENT
Thank you, Madam President. I just want to remind my colleagues that we have the Partnership for Prescription Assistance table available to you and your constituents outside, in the hallway. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. Are there any other speeches on the part of the Majority? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 15, 2010, 10 a.m. (Motion duly seconded.)
It 4.8.10 STATED - ADJOURNMENT has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, April 15th, at 10 a.m. All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion carries. (Proceedings end at 11:01 a.m.) * * * C E R T I F I C A T E I HEREBY CERTIFY that the proceedings of the Thursday, April 8, 2010, Stated Meeting of the Philadelphia City Council are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me on Thursday, April 8, 2010, and that this is a true and correct statement of same. __________________________________ JOSEPHINE CARDILLO Registered Professional Reporter (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's.)