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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 21, 2012

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 21, 2012

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Council President Clarke

Thank you. Councilman O'Neill also would like to be recorded as voting nay. Okay. Councilwoman Brown, again I ask you for a motion to recess.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council -

Council President Clarke

Hold on one second. I'm just going to ask everybody to say what they have to say.

Councilman Henon

I apologize, Mr. President. I thought that was the procedure vote, but it's an actual vote on the resolution. I'd like to be recorded as no.

Council President Clarke

Okay. Let the record reflect that Councilman Henon also would like to be recorded as voting no. Thank you. Councilwoman, get it in fast.

Councilwoman Brown

Yes, yes, yes. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand in recess until the completion of the public meeting of the Committee of the Whole, which is scheduled to convene at the hour designated by you. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded that Council stand in recess until the completion of the public meeting of the Committee of the Whole which is scheduled to convene at noon today. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The motion carries, and Council will stand in recess until the completion of the public meeting of the Committee of the Whole. 2ND READING (Stated Meeting recessed from 1:55 p.m. until 6:50 p.m.)

Council President Clarke

We will now reconvene today's Stated Meeting and continue with the Calendar. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120164.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2013 through 2018 inclusive.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Mr. President, I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 120164. A copy of this amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor of the motion signify by saying aye. (Aye.) 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and Bill No. 120164 has been amended. Bill No. 120164 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for next week. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120165.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2013 Capital Budget.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones again.

Councilman Jones

Mr. President, I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 120165. A copy of this amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's 2ND READING been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Bill No. 120165 has been amended. Bill No. 120165 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for next week. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120166.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2013.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

Mr. President, I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 120166. A copy of that amendment has been circulated to all 2ND READING members of Council, and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. 120166 has been amended, and Bill No. 120166 will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for next week. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120173-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within 2ND READING the School District of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Green.

Councilwoman Tasco

Point of information. What bill are we on?

Council President Clarke

U&O, Councilwoman, 173.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Council President Clarke

Did you call -- 2ND READING

Councilman Green

We're on 173? No.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

No.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

No.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

No.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman 2ND READING Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

No.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

The ayes are 11; the nays are six.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120175-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing real estate taxes for the 2ND READING City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2013 and thereafter, by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a tax and tax rate on real property, for exclusions, and for an established pre-determined ratio; and by amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, and providing for a tax rate and for exclusions.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Thank you again, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 120175-A. A copy of that amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.) 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

Been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Bill No. 120175 has been amended, and Bill No. 120175-A will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for next week. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120340-AA.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance enacting a new Chapter 19-3800 of The Philadelphia Code authorizing the granting of tax exemptions to long time owner-occupants of certain properties in the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman 2ND READING Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 120340-AA. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for the adoption of that amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Bill No. 120340-AA has been amended, and Bill No. 120340-AA will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for next week. That completes our Calendar for today. Are there any speeches on the minority? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

If anyone presses that button, I would swear that this is broke. If it's broke, I cannot read it. Are there any speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. There being none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown for a motion to adjourn.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, June 28th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, June 28th, 2012, 10:00 a.m. All in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Thank you very much. ) 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 June 21, 2012, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. MICHELE L.

Council President Clarke

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