The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Clerk will please read the first resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds located in the 16th, 28th, and 32nd Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS recognizes Councilman Clarke.
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 signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And the resolution has been adopted. The Clerk will please read the title of the second resolution.
Councilman, did you have one or two resolutions?
Oh, I'm sorry. We had already addressed that one. The Chair recognizes Councilman Longstreth. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a report from the Rules Committee.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Rules reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 010014, entitled an ordinance amending Section 14-203 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "R2 Residential District," to expand the number of children allowable in a family day care operation, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of this bill today. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended in order to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 010014. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And Bill No. 010014 will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Finance Committee.
Thank you, REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports out five bills with a favorable recommendation.
To the President of Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance to which was referred Bill No. 010209, entitled an ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2001 Capital Budget providing expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds to be obtained in connection therewith and rejecting the forecast for Fiscal Years 2002 through 2006. And Bill No. 010210, entitled an ordinance constituting the fourth supplemental ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998, authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor or majority of them to sell either at public or private sale Gas Works revenue bonds. And Bill No. 010258, entitled an ordinance constituting the fourth supplemental ordinance to the amended and restated general airport revenue bond ordinance authorizing the REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Mayor, the City Controller, and the City Solicitor or a majority of them to issue one or more series of airport revenue bonds of the City of Philadelphia and to take certain actions with respect to qualified swap agreements, exchange agreements and similar instruments determining the sufficiency of pledged amounts available for debt service. And Bill No. 010259, entitled an ordinance constituting the third supplemental ordinance to the amended and restated general airport revenue bond ordinance, authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller, and the City Solicitor or a majority of them to issue one or more series of airport revenue bonds of the City of Philadelphia and to take certain action with respect to qualified swap agreements, exchange agreements and similar instruments setting forth the use of such airport revenue bonds. And Bill No. 010260, entitled an ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce, Director of Aviation and other officials of the City to enter into certain lease agreements, amended agreements, or other agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES and other parties necessary to permit the completion of two airport terminals and other airport improvements, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 010209, 010210, 010258, 010259 and 010260. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 010209, 010210, 010258, 010259 and 010260. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And the bills just read will be placed on REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES today's First Reading Calendar. Councilwoman Krajewski, do you have any report from the Appropriations Committee today?
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano for a report from the Committee on Licenses and Inspections.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspection reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on License and Inspection to which was referred Bill No. 000771, entitled an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code by adding a new section PM312.0, entitled Overhanging or Encroaching Trees, by providing for certain penalties and abatement of trees that overhang or encroach adjoining property. And Bill No. 010010, entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 9-700 of the Philadelphia REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Code entitled "Amusement Business," by adding a new section implementing provisions of the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, under which licenses may be issued to eligible organizations to conduct or operate small games of chance in the City, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Madam Chair, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to first reading this day of Bill Nos. 000771 and 010010.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 000771 and 010010. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? FIRST READING CALENDAR (No response.)
The ayes have it. And the bills jus read will be placed on today's First Reading Calendar.
This concludes reports from committees. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 010014, an ordinance amending Section 14-203 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "R2 Residential District," to expand the number of children allowable in a family day care operation, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010209, an ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2001 Capital Budget providing expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds to be obtained in connection therewith and rejecting the forecast for Fiscal Years 2002 through 2006. FIRST READING CALENDAR
And Bill No. 010210, an ordinance constituting the fourth supplemental ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998, authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller, and the City Solicitor or majority of them to sell either at public or private sale Gas Works revenue bonds.
And Bill No. 010258, an ordinance constituting the fourth supplemental ordinance to the amended and restated general airport revenue bond ordinance authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller, and the City Solicitor or a majority of them to issue one or more series of airport revenue bonds of the City of Philadelphia.
And Bill No. 010259, an ordinance constituting the third supplemental ordinance to the amended and restated general airport revenue bond ordinance, authorizing the FIRST READING CALENDAR Mayor, the City Controller, and the City Solicitor or a majority of them to issue one or more series of airport revenue bonds of the City of Philadelphia and to take certain action with respect to qualified swap agreements, exchange agreements and similar instruments setting forth the use of such airport revenue bonds.
And Bill NO. 010260, an ordinance authorizing the Director of Commerce, Director of Aviation and other officials of the City to enter into certain lease agreements, amended agreements, or other agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and other parties necessary to permit the completion of two airport terminals and other airport improvements.
And Bill No. 000771, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Overhanging or Encroaching Trees," by providing for certain penalties and abatement of SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR trees that overhang or encroach adjoining property, all under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 010010, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Amusement Business," by adding a new section implementing provisions of the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, under which licenses may be issued to eligible organizations to conduct or operate small games of chance in the City, under certain terms and conditions,
The Chair agrees. Bills read by the Clerk will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next Session of Council. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today Bill No. 010061A is being called up for second reading and final passage. All SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR other bills are being held.
Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 010061A.
An ordinance constituting the seventh supplemental ordinance to the restated General Water and Waste Water Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as amended and supplemented, authorizing the Bond Committee or a majority of them to issue and issue and sell either at public or private sale in one or more series of sub-series water and waste Water Revenue bonds of the City of Philadelphia.
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.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. This concludes our calendar for today. Are there speeches on the part of majority? AUDIENCE MEMBERS: No fare hike for seniors.
Are there any speeches on part of the majority? Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I move that Council stands adjourned until Thursday, May 24, 2001. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved second Council stands adjourned until Thursday, May 24, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR (No response.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. (Council adjourned at 11:10 a.m.) 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 May 10, 2001, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. RE: STATED MEETING ___________________________ Lisa C. Bradley, RPR and Notary Public