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Minutes

Stated Meeting, December 10, 2009

Philadelphia City CouncilDec 10, 2009

People mentioned

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Organizations mentioned

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

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Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING We will now consider Bill No. 090831.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance Provision for other grants to the General Fund.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

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Councilman Goode. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Goode

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 090780.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require certain property owners either to pay a fee for City waste hauling or to demonstrate that the 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING business or property owner has a private provider of waste and recycling disposal services.

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

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. 080025.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by adding a new Section, providing that any contract for the construction, extension or major renovation of certain buildings, paid for with public funds, contain a provision requiring the contractor to certify that a certain level in energy and design efficiency will be achieved. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Verna

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 090616.

Chief Clerk

A resolution reappointing Wayne Fisher to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion on the resolution.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 090617.

Chief Clerk

A resolution reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 090618.

Chief Clerk

A resolution reappointing George Burrell to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 090619.

Chief Clerk

A resolution reappointing Christopher Terlizzi to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Resolution No. 090620.

Chief Clerk

A resolution reappointing Larry Howard to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING read the title of Resolution No. 090621.

Chief Clerk

A resolution reappointing Ernest Jones to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 090622.

Chief Clerk

A resolution appointing David Marshall to the Board of 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 090623.

Chief Clerk

A resolution appointing Ahmeenah Young to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

The 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 090624.

Chief Clerk

A resolution appointing William Walsh to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Council President Verna

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I move for the adoption of the resolution. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair. Two things. I'd like to be recorded as voting aye on Bill No. 090672-A and 090568-AA during my absence from Council, and I'd also like to introduce some visitors.

Council President Verna

I'm sorry? 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Miller

I'd like to introduce visitors that we have here that just arrived shortly.

Council President Verna

Please do so.

Councilwoman Miller

Okay. I'd like to introduce the family of my Legislative Aid, William Nesheuwat. His mother, Jacqueline, from California; his wife, Ghada; daughter, Jacqueline, and new addition, Leonidas; his aunt from Amman, Jordan, Maysuun; his aunt from Philadelphia, Jehan; cousin from Amman, Jordan, Lara; and cousin from Philly, Yassar, that actually used to work here in City Council. And I believe they're to my right in the back.

Council President Verna

If they would stand, we'd like to acknowledge you. Welcome. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke. 12/10/09 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam President. As we attempted to do earlier, Madam President, I'd like to move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment on the First Reading to be offered to Bill No. 090851. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.