The Chair agrees. And that completes the First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today on we will hear Bill No. 051144-A and on Bill Nos. 060011, 050744 and, finally, on the last page, Bill No. 060139. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 051144-A.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by 3/16/06 - STATED - 2ND READING amending Section 14-104, entitled "Non-Conforming Structures and Uses," by amending provisions relating to the reconstruction of non-conforming structures, all under certain terms and conditions.
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.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060011.
An ordinance amending Bill No. 050792, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works by approving a Revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2006 and by extending the time line related to line item transfers."
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 are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 050744.
An ordinance naming and designating Lehigh Avenue Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, located at 601 West Lehigh Avenue, as the Lillian Marrero Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia.
This 3/16/06 - STATED - 2ND READING 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 are 15; 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. 060139.
An ordinance 3/16/06 - STATED - 2ND READING amending Chapter 21-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Community Development," by extending the applicability period.
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 are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. That completes our Calendar for today. Are there speeches on the part of the Minority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Madam President, I would just on behalf of the Irish of Philadelphia to wish everyone a very happy St. Patrick's Day.
And Happy St. Patty's Day to you. Thank you. Are there any other speeches on the part of the Minority? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. First, let me Kenney and certainly Councilman Kelly for remembering us in such a wonderful way for St. Patrick's Day, and I will say like Lou used to always say, I've been there for those who haven't. But I rise on my own to note that this week they've been covering dogs legislation on TV at night on Fox 29, and I note that back on March 1st, 3/1/01, we had Resolution 010135 and on November 15th of that year we heard Bill No. 010665. Councilwoman Miller may remember. Those she introduced. And on my own, I introduced the same year 010257. We introduced that on November 26, '01, and also a resolution, 010735, on December 13. So what we will do on behalf of this Council, I believe it is from Wilmington, is to submit recommendations. We had so much of a debate. Many of you will remember that the SPCA got very angry when we couldn't pass breed-specific legislation, which is what through, and certainly we will try to give them the benefit of our experience and all our hearings on these four pieces of legislation that we dealt with in a detailed manner back in '01. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. A few minutes ago we approved the naming of a library at 6th and Lehigh Avenue to be named after a very distinguished person who passed away a couple years ago named Lillian -- or last year, Lillian Marrero. On behalf of Councilman Mariano, I want to share these few words about Lillian Marrero. Lillian was a much loved and extremely effective librarian who passed away in 2005. During her 14-year career with the library, she reached innumerable Philadelphia, became a beacon of service and commitment. This will be the first time that a branch will be named for a librarian, and I can think of no one more deserving of this honor. Lillian also believed in the importance of the outward appearance of the library. She headed a $25,000 renovation to the branch and planted a garden of azaleas and trees at 6th and Lehigh Avenue. She could often be seen outside sweeping the sidewalk and picking up litter to ensure that the library presented an attractive facade to the community. Her commitment and impact prompted the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs to confer on her one of their first Pride Awards. The residents of the area around 6th and Lehigh are going to be very, very proud when her name goes up there, because we all have very vivid memories of her. Again, on behalf of Councilman Mariano and myself, we want to thank the you, my dear colleagues, for putting this name of a great woman at the library at 6th and Lehigh. Thank you.
You're welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. Last year we presented a citation to a young man for his children's book My Family Plays Music. His name is Elbrite Brown. He stopped by my office to give us an invitation to an exhibit that is going to be held at the African-American Museum at 701 Arch Street from March 17th until December 24th. It's called Silent Voices - Loud Echoes, and his work will be on display at that time. He asked me to invite the Council and again thank you for his recognition last year. Thank you.
Thank you. speeches on the part of the Majority? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.
Madam Chair, I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March the 23rd at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. Thank you. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.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 March 16, 2006, 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.)