Stated Meeting, January 25, 2005

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.

Madam President, I offer one privileged resolution.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution. THE

A resolution recognizing the week of February 7, 2005, as National School Counselors Week.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.

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

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

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title. THE

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in 5th, 18th, and 26th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco.

Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

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

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions.

The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Madam President, I have one bill.

The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill. THE

An ordinance granting permission to Bharat Patel, owner of the newsstand at the southwest corner of Broad Street and Arch Street, to construct use and maintain an electrical conduit with electric service line and a telecommunication conduit for telephone service.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.

Madam President, I have no resolutions or bills.

The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING Rizzo.

Madam President, no bills or resolutions today. Thanks.

Thank you. As there are no reports from committees day, the next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. There are no bills on the First Reading Calendar today. Therefore, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the bills to be considered on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill Nos. 040117-A, 040118-A, 040132-A, 040136-A, 041004, 040701, 041045, 040326, 040755, and 041005 are being called up for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.

Councilwoman, I believe that is incorrect. If you want to approach me, I'll go over it with you.

Sure. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING (Pause.)

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Thank you, Madam President. In addition, Bill No. 041004, 040701, 041045, 040326, 040755, and 041005 are being called for second reading and final passage. All other bills are being held.

Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the Title of Bill No. 041004, please. THE

An ordinance amending Section 9-204 of the Philadelphia Code by prohibiting vending on both sides of 12th Street from Chancellor Street to Walnut Street.

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. THE

Councilwoman Blackwell. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye. THE

Councilman Clarke.

Aye. THE

Councilman Cohen.

Aye. THE

Councilman DiCicco.

Aye. THE

Councilman Goode.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kelly.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kenney.

Aye. THE

Councilman Mariano.

(No response.) THE

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye. THE

Councilman Nutter.

Aye. THE

Councilman O'Neill. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye. THE

Councilman Ramos.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye. THE

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye. THE

Council President Verna.

Aye. Did Councilman Mariano vote? THE

No. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called consideration is Bill No. 040701. THE

An ordinance approving certain contracts and transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING distribution, transportation and transmission of national gas entered into by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye. THE

Councilman Clarke.

Aye. THE

Councilman Cohen.

Aye. THE

Councilman DiCicco.

Aye. THE

Councilman Goode.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kelly.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kenney.

Aye. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING THE

Councilman Mariano.

(No response.) THE

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye. THE

Councilman Nutter.

Aye. THE

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilman Ramos.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye. THE

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye. THE

Council President Verna.

Aye. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 041045. THE

An ordinance amending Bill No. 990728, approved December 6, 1999, entitled an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia certain premises located at 1823-35 Callowhill Street.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye. THE

Councilman Clarke.

Aye. THE

Councilman Cohen.

Aye. THE

Councilman 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING DiCicco.

Aye. THE

Councilman Goode.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kelly.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kenney.

Aye. THE

Councilman Mariano.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye. THE

Councilman Nutter.

Aye. THE

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilman Ramos.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING THE

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Tasco.

Aye. THE

Council President Verna.

Aye. Councilman Mariano, how are you voting on Bill NO. 041045.

I would like to vote aye for both of the ones that I missed.

The vote on Bill No. 040145 is 16 to nothing. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The record will also reflect that Councilman Mariano has voted in the affirmative on Bill Nos. 041004 and 040701. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the Bill No. 040326. THE

An ordinance amending Title 22 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING by amending Chapter 22-400, entitled "Disability Benefits," 22-401 relating to service connected disability retirement benefits, and Section 22-402 relating to ordinary disability retirement benefits to delete provisions related to the reduction in benefits for gainful employment, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll. THE

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye. THE

Councilman Clarke.

Aye. THE

Councilman Cohen.

Aye. THE

Councilman DiCicco.

Aye. THE

Councilman Goode.

Aye. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING THE

Councilman Kelly.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kenney.

Aye. THE

Councilman Mariano.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye. THE

Councilman Nutter.

Aye. THE

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilman Ramos.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Aye. THE

Councilman Rizzo.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Tasco. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye. THE

Council President Verna.

Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 040755. THE

An ordinance amending Title 22 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," all under certain terms and conditions.

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. THE

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Aye. THE

Councilman Clarke.

Aye. THE

Councilman Cohen. 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye. THE

Councilman DiCicco.

Aye. THE

Councilman Goode.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kelly.

Aye. THE

Councilman Kenney.

Aye. THE

Councilman Mariano.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman Miller.

Aye. THE

Councilman Nutter.

Aye. THE

Councilman O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilman Ramos.

Aye. THE

Councilwoman 01/25/05 - STATED - 2ND READING Reynolds Brown.