Councilman Henon. Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160398.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 21st Street, Oxford Street, 20th Street, Master Street, and Ridge Avenue.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Blackwell.
Councilwoman Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Parker.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160460.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING area bounded by Diamond Street, Franklin Street, Berks Street, and 9th Street.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Council President Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Clarke.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160610.
An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Bass.
Aye. Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez is voting aye. Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160015.
An ordinance Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finances, Taxes and Collections," to add a Chapter requiring businesses located in certain areas of the City or that receive tax or other subsidies from the City to provide certain economic development data to the City and requiring the publication by the City of such data.
Yes. Thank you very much, Council President. I'm requesting an amendment. A copy of the amendments have been circulated to all members of Council. With that, I move to amend Bill No. 160015. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to 160015 be approved. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 160015 has been amended. It will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions.
A resolution Recognizing and Congratulating the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.) Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating third party funding going to independent and other charter providers and their relationship with the School District Charter Office, specifically concerning Independent Charter Schools operated by minorities, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution calling for the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on expanding the Career and Technical Education Program in the Philadelphia School District that would give students job ready skills upon graduating from high school, and provide alternatives for those seeking to work after high school, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," introduced by Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.) Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 as National Voter Registration Day, introduced by Councilman Henon.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia-native Nia Ali on winning the silver medal in the Women's 100-meter Hurdles Final at the 2016 Olympic Games, introduced by Councilman Jones.
With great national pride, I call for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring and recognizing the 32nd Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Anniversary of Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development Week, held October 2-8, 2016, to celebrate the contributions of the minority business community and provide access to business development opportunities, introduced by Councilman Jones.
With equal pride, I call for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING recognizing and honoring the Guardian Civic League in its sixty years of service to police officers and its commitment to fostering relationships with law enforcement officers and the communities they protect and serve, introduced by Councilman Jones.
The Chair one more time recognizes Councilman Jones.
With pride for the folks in blue, I call for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that is enthusiastically adopted. Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution recognizing September 2016 as Inmate Awareness Month, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Recognizing, Congratulating, and Honoring Luis Figueroa on being named a 2016 Premios Juventud Winner, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Green. Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
On behalf of Councilwoman Sanchez, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Recognizing and Honoring McDonald's USA and its 46 independent Owners/Operators in the City of Philadelphia for their continued dedication to the communities they serve, the people they employ, the charitable services they undertake, and the "Archways to Opportunity" program which provides free English as a second language classes, a pathway to an Stated Meeting September 8, 2016 9/8/16 - STATED - 2ND READING accredited High School Diploma and tuition for College, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.