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Committee Hearing, June 4, 2003

Philadelphia City Council Committee HearingsJun 4, 2003

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The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030340 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter for a motion on Bill No. 030331.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030331 be reported out of this Committee a be a favorable recommendation, further recommendation that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session.

The Chairman

Second? (Duly seconded.) 92 PUBLIC MEETING

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030331 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter for a motion on Bill No. 010500 to amend that bill.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the amendment as circulated to Bill No. 010500 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 010500 is amended accordingly. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter on the amended bill.

Councilman Nutter

Mr. Chairman, I move that Bill No. 010500 as amended be reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a further recommendation that the Rules of Council be 93 PUBLIC MEETING suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 010500 as amended is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco on a motion for Bill No. 030283. It is a blanket request for Rules suspension. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: I move that Bill 17 No. 030283 be reported out of this Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030283 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow 94 PUBLIC MEETING first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco on a motion for Bill No. 030295. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030295 be reported out of this Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030295 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco on Bill No. 030296. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030296 be reported out of this Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. 95 PUBLIC MEETING There are none opposed. Bill No. 030296 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco on 030298. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030298 be reported out of this Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030298 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco on a motion for Bill No. 030299. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030299 be reported 96 PUBLIC MEETING out of this Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030299 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Council President Verna for a motion on Bill No. 030284.

President Verna

Thank, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030284 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the Rules of Council be suspended. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030284 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. 97 PUBLIC MEETING The Chair recognizes Council President Verna for a motion on Bill No. 030285.

President Verna

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030285 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation, also a recommendation that the Rules of Council be suspended. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030285 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. Before we get into the next number of bills, I would just like to make a comment and explain that I will be voting no on a number of these bills as we move forward. I would like to say for the record that I mean no disrespect or have any problem with the sponsor of the bills pushing and promoting these bills. 98 PUBLIC MEETING I said early on in the hearing that I would not be voting in favor, at least preliminarily, of any bill leaving this Committee or on the floor that has a condemnation or taking that has an occupied property. I recognize Councilman Clarke especially, along with Councilwoman Blackwell, have been working with the Redevelopment Authority and the housing people to try to better streamline this process and to make it more understandable and less contentious for people who have to undergo this situation. But until that is resolved, I would like to have my vote recorded as being no on those votes. So I will be voting no. But hopefully through the summer we can get this situation resolved. Councilman Cohen. He said that he agrees with my statement and will be voting no, accordingly, with me.

Councilman Cohen

That's correct.

The Chairman

Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Council President Verna on a motion on 030286.

President Verna

Thank you, Mr. 99 PUBLIC MEETING Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030286 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation. Are we asking for a suspension?

The Chairman

We have a blanket request for Rules suspension.

President Verna

Thank you.

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are two opposed, Councilmen Cohen and Kenney voting no. 12 Bill No. 030286 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session. The Chair recognizes Council President Verna for a motion on Bill No. 030287.

President Verna

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030287 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are two opposed, Kenney and Cohen. 100 PUBLIC MEETING Bill No. 030287 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Council President Verna on a motion on Bill No. 030288.

President Verna

I move that Bill No. 9 030288 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are two opposed, Councilmen Kenney and Cohen. Bill No. 030288 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Council President Verna on a motion on Bill No. 030297.

President Verna

Thank you. I move that Bill No. 030297 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.) 101 PUBLIC MEETING

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are two opposed, Cohen and Kenney. Bill No. 030297 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter on a motion on Bill No. 030294.

Councilman Nutter

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 030294 be reported out of this Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030389 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion on Bill No. 030301.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. 102 PUBLIC MEETING Chairman. I make a motion that Bill No. 030301 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are two opposed, Kenney and Cohen. Bill No. 030389 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke on Bill No. 030302.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion that Bill No. 030302 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030302 is reported out of this 103 PUBLIC MEETING Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke on 030303.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I request that Bill No. 030303 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are two opposed, Kenney and Cohen. Bill No. 030303 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke on Bill No. 030304.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion that Bill No. 030304 be reported out of Committee be a favorable 104 PUBLIC MEETING recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030304 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke with a motion on 030289.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion that Bill No. 030289 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030289 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. 105 PUBLIC MEETING The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke on a motion on Bill No. 030290.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion that Bill No. 030290 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030290 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion on Bill No. 030291.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion that Bill No. 030291 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. 106 PUBLIC MEETING All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030291 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke on a motion on Bill No. 030293.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion that Bill No. 030293 be reported out of Committee be a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030293 is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next session of Council. Since you are on the mike anyway, Councilwoman Clark, could you make a motion to approve the amendment to 030420. 107 PUBLIC MEETING

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion that the amendments be approved for Bill No. 030420. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. The amendment to Bill No. 030420 is approved. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke on the amended bill.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I make a motion that Bill No. 030420 as amended be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

The Chairman

Moved and seconded. All in favor, aye. There are none opposed. Bill No. 030420 as amended is reported out of this Committee with a favorable recommendation and a request was made for Rules suspension so as to allow first reading at our next 108 PUBLIC MEETING session of Council. I thank everyone for their time and patience. If there is no other business, the Committee on Rules is now adjourned. (Public Meeting adjourned.) 109 C E R T I F I C A T I O N I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Wednesday, June 4, 2003, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: COMMITTEE ON RULES _____________________________________ DEBRA A. WHITEHEAD