Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140650.
An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to change the amount of time that a boat, motor home, truck camper or vending cart may be parked in any on-street parking space.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140640.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to require that each Economic Opportunity Plan include information concerning the Equity Ownership (as defined) of the contractor, developer and/or recipient of financial assistance required to submit the Plan; participants (as defined) engaged by the contractor, developer and/or recipient of financial assistance; and the eventual owner or owners of the project or contractor which the Plan relates; and requiring periodic reports for the purpose of updating Equity Ownership information.
This bill has been read on two separate days. 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140641.
An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to revise the Credit for New Job Creation by changing the minimum wage requirement in the definition of "New Job"; and by providing an additional Special Tax Credit Opportunity for Job Creation in the form of a multi-year tax credit for certain new jobs created in 2015.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution honoring, recognizing, and commending Susan G. Komen Philadelphia and Sisters for the Cure for striving to make a world without breast cancer a reality throughout the Philadelphia Tri-State area, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution declaring Thursday October 16, 2014 as World Food Day in Philadelphia, and join the global community in a commitment to come together to eradicate hunger and recognize the service of the many volunteers and organizations who work to end hunger in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Neilson.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing October as Health Literacy Month, 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.)
And a resolution 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Honoring Anthony H. Gordy on the Occasion of his Retirement from the City of Philadelphia Streets Department, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.
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 that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Organizations, Institutions, and Hosts of the 8th Council District's Community 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Summer Events for their Commitment and Dedication to Building Community, Supporting Youth and Families, and Providing Safe and Positive Summer Activities, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.
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 that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Celebrating, Honoring, and Thanking 10/16/14 - STATED - 2ND READING American Veterans of the Korean War, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you. 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 Celebrating, Honoring, and Thanking American Veterans of the Vietnam War, introduced by Councilman Oh.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is also adopted.
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you very much. That concludes our Calendar for today, and we will now have speeches on the part of the minority and the majority. Are there any speeches on behalf of the minority? (No response.)
Any on behalf of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Mr. President. Most of you may know and some of you may not know that I've been a vegetarian for like maybe the last two or three years. No; actually since 2008. And so I've been working with an organization called the Humane League of Philadelphia. They are the sponsors of Meatless Monday. They're going to be providing lunch over in the Caucus Room. So if you want to try a little something different in terms of your eating habits or maybe try a little bit of food that I may eat that's vegetarian and vegan, I want you to join us across the hall. Thank you very much, and it feels good to be back.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman
Thank you, Mr. President. It might be hard to believe, but I haven't had meat in four months. No meat, no chicken, no fish. Oh, no; fish, but no chicken or pork. I lost 15 pounds. It took ten points off my top and bottom number on my blood pressure. (Applause.)
Even though my face still gets red, I'm sorry. This week, the City Controller criticized the Philadelphia Department of Public Property over pretty much a mundane issue that's being argued back and forth. Elected officials are wont sometimes to get some publicity by going after people who work for a living in our City government. And that's fine. That's their right to do. But I just want to state for the record that I think the Department of Public Property under Bridget Collins-Greenwald is a a terrific commissioner. The folks who work for her are dedicated. They're at every single public event in our city. They work 24 hours a day sometimes to get ready for events on the Parkway and in our neighborhoods. They run this building and they run all the other City buildings on a shoestring, and anything we ask them to do, they do with enthusiasm and are helpful as can be. So the last couple of times they've been criticized, once on this issue of contracting and the other time on this phone number that seems to be a mystery to the Controller but no one else, 686-5665 -- I've been calling it for 24 years -- I just think they get caught in the middle of the politics that we deal with. But I just want these hard-working Philadelphia City employees to understand we appreciate what they do. We appreciate this commissioner. She's a terrific commissioner, top notch, and I for the record that I appreciate the Department of Public Property and their efforts. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Mr. President. I agree with all he has said about Public Property and the Commissioner, her willingness to help us. I agree with his comments up to how we eat. I had a Philly cheesesteak yesterday, so -
So I got to do better. But certainly we admire him and Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and all who have gotten there. The rest of us have to work on it. But we met with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, and to the body the issue that negotiations need to continue. There have not been negotiations with the PFT since July 1st, and we feel that we need to call for those negotiations. My understanding is that many of the issues put on that the School District has cut in terms of pensions and benefits were issues that were on the table, but there have been no opportunities for discussion since the School District has not been willing to meet with them. I know that they will have this afternoon a rally at 4 o'clock in front of 440 North Broad, and I say to my colleagues that if nothing happens in the next week, we will certainly introduce a resolution next week asking for negotiations to continue so that life may get better in the City when it comes to educating the children in our city. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, I just want to say we were very excited yesterday to host our First Lady in the mighty 50th Ward. It was a great day, and it was good to have her come see one of our outstanding rec centers in this city, and we appreciate all those who came out. I want to announce that this evening at another recreation center -we use them for a lot of community meetings -- the Sturgis Recreation Center at 200 North 65th Street, we're having a property tax and deed workshop, and that's being sponsored by State Representatives Parker, Evans, and myself, and it begins at 7 o'clock, and we ask all of our listeners -- they don't have to be in the 9th Councilmanic District. Anyone who lives in the community, in the area or any part of the to come and take part of the information that is disseminated here about how to change a deed and how to detect deed-related scams and where to get help with deed and property tax issues and property tax programs and payment plans. So that is this evening at 7 o'clock at the newly opened Sturgis Recreation Center, 200 North 65th Street. That's 2nd and 65th Street.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Thank you. That concludes our speeches on the part of the minority and majority. And with that, I will recognize Councilwoman Brown for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It's seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 23rd at 10:00 a.m. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)