You can't reference what's not in the legislation. You have to reference what's in the legislation.
But that's not -- the rules are you're supposed to reference what's in the Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 legislation, not what's not in the legislation, because if you talk about what's not in the legislation, you could talk about anything.
I understand that, but I'm just saying the guidelines for the bill are you speak on something that's referenced in the legislation. And I know your issue. We've talked several times.
You will have -- let me finish. You will have an opportunity very shortly, next week, we start our budget process, and what I would recommend that if you want some support, additional revenue to go into the veterans issue, either be it in the City Council budget for the veterans office or for housing for veterans, that is the time when you'll be given an opportunity to make a presentation on Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 what you would like to see in the budget.
That will be the best way to do it, and I guarantee you'll get a receptive audience.
I'm the First Vice President of Pointman Soldier Heart Ministry, and my task is to make our presentation relative to Ordinance 160134 with the guidance that was given by the President of Council. In respect to this ordinance, the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity have a whole lot to do with Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 veterans affairs, veterans in the City. So we want to make sure that that office also include veterans in its deliberation and its appropriation. In terms of the Office of Supportive Housing, obviously you know there's a major issue with veterans housing. So likewise those are who are involved with that, to include veterans in that appropriation as well and -
It's a very creative way of getting around the guidelines.
Calm down. Sir, if you want to testify, you have to talk about what's in the Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 legislation, not what's not in the legislation. I am prepared -- and I told you before -- to make sure that you will have ample opportunity to talk about what we should do as it relates to veterans at the appropriate time, when you can actually have an opportunity to get money in for veterans.
But, sir, the bill does not have anything to do with veterans. And I understand your concern, but the guidelines -
-- have a lot to do with Legal Services, have to do with housing, right? It does. Now, if you want to argue with me over that little small point -
Sir, there's no -- Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016
You going to turn me down over that small point, go right ahead. It's -
I'm not going to turn you down, sir. I'm giving you -
It's good enough with your behavior. (Microphone turned off.)
Sir, we're not going to go back and forth. All right? At the appropriate time, I will make sure I send you a notice directly so you can come down and testify on behalf of veterans support. Okay?
I would hope that when you have the opportunity to speak as a citizen of Philadelphia, that you do not give guidance to what they shouldn't say or what they should say.
Sir, I'm just following the rules as established and I'm asking that you do the same. Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 (Microphone turned off.)
Sir, we're not going to do this today. Thank you. I'll make sure you get notice. Thank you.
Ronald Armour, commenting on 160204. (Witness approached podium.)
I'm here for Bill 160007, and I want to talk about that because as a retired City worker and a concerned neighbor of this city and this country, I think anything that the City Council can do here today to support anything with veterans. Because if it had not been for the veterans, we would not have a City Council and then the Civil Rights Movement and the rights in this country to be able to participate -
Let me make sure I understand. What bill number? You said 160007? Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016
160007, and I'm saying for the funding of that bill. This is why I'm saying it's so important that we know there's a lot of things that we must fund, but the veterans is so significant, because this is infrastructure --
Mr. Armour, what does that have to do this bill? This is a street strike bill, right?
That's the bill number you gave me. Isn't that the bill y'all gave me? And that's what I'm here to testify.
Oh, you put a 7 down there. But anyway, let me go on while I'm here.
No, no, no. This is a street strike bill. Do you want to testify -- that's about a street that lies at the William Penn Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING site. If you want to talk about that, you can talk about that.
Why did you give me that number? But anyhow, let me just say to the Council real quick. I have time -
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Thank you very much. And, again, for the record, we will be starting our budget process on March 29th, and everybody will have ample opportunity to talk about pretty much whatever they want to talk about related to the City's budget. Thank you. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 160204. Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 and 3, identified by house number and street address as 5146 Wyalusing Avenue.
Thank you, Mr. President. 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 Resolution 160204 is adopted. Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, 160205.
A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it. 160205 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160207.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 and 3, identified by house number and street address as 5852 Race Street.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it. Resolution 160207 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160208.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Seventh and Twenty-Third Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. 160208 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160214.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-Fifth, Twenty-First and Thirty-Ninth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 160214 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 160004.
An ordinance amending Subsection 19-2604(8) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Green Roofs' Tax Credit," to amend definitions and make other technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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 Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Blackwell.
Councilwoman Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Parker.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 160012.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by extending the time for which such exemptions are available.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Gym. Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilman Squilla. Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - 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, 160134.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the General Fund, the Department of Revenue, the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Commission on Human Relations, the Auditing Department and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Mayor - Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity, the Managing Director, the Managing Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING Director - Legal Services, the Department of Streets, the Fire Department, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Public Property, the Department of Human Services - Office of Supportive Housing, the Director of Finance, the Department of Revenue, the City Representative, the Director of Commerce, the Law Department, the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Commission on Human Relations, the Auditing Department, the Register of Wills and the City Commissioners.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilwoman Blackwell. Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Parker. Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - 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, 160136.
An ordinance amending Bill No. 150163 (approved June 18, 2015), entitled "An ordinance to Stated Meeting Invocation March 17, 2016 3/17/16 - STATED - 2ND READING adopt a Fiscal 2016 Capital Budget," by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.