Stated Meeting, December 16, 2010

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly.

Aye.

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye. 12/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 100489-A.

An ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Philadelphia Health Center Authority, 12/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING pursuant to the provisions of the Municipality Authorities Act.

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 Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Clarke.

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye.

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye. 12/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly.

Aye.

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye. 12/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 100552-A.

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; and by amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-3' Commercial District."

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption 12/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING of the resolution, a copy of which has been distributed to all members of City Council.

An amendment? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: The amendment to Bill No. 100552-A. (Duly seconded.)

All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the amendment has been adopted.

Bill No. 100656, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'C-4' Commercial District," all under certain terms and conditions; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of 12/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hamilton Street, 19th Street, Callowhill Street and 20th Street."

Thank you. 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 Blackwell.

Aye.

Councilman Clarke.

Aye.

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Councilman Goode.

Aye.

Councilman Green.

Aye. 12/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Greenlee.

Aye.

Councilman Jones.

Aye.

Councilman Kelly.

Aye.

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Aye.

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye.

Councilman O'Neill.

Excuse me, Mr. Chief Clerk. At this point, I just want to abstain on the bill and explain that Fox Rothschild, the firm that I'm with, represents the party-of-interest in this bill. I have had no discussions or other involvement with it. Thank you.

Thank 12/16/10 - STATED - 2ND READING you.

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye.

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye.

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Aye.

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye.

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes, and the record will reflect that Councilman O'Neill abstained. The next bill to be called up for consideration -- is that it? Wonderful. That concludes our Calendar for to just take a moment, if I may, to wish you a very joyous Christmas and holiday season. We have all been through a very difficult and challenging year, not only in our city but throughout the entire nation. But even though we have often, very often, been faced with choosing from a lot of poor options, I feel that by working together we have been able to make steady progress for our citizens. I want to express my sincere thanks to each and every one of you for all of your hard work and cooperation through the past year. I look forward to continued progress in 2011, and wish you, your families and everyone you love a blessed, healthy and safe holiday. Thank you again, and God bless you all. Are there speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)

Are there speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)

Seeing none -- wow, that's a switch -the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I make a motion that Council stand adjourned until January 27, 2011, 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, January 27th at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, the motion carries, and may I suggest you all go into the Caucus Room, because lunch is waiting. Thank you. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.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 December 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.)