Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 060319.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Orianna Street from Chestnut Street, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060295.
A resolution 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approval by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the United States to begin an immediate withdrawal of its troops from Iraq.
That is a resolution. It's not a bill, and at this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Good morning to everyone. We have some members of the Granny Brigade, who have visited all of us, who have come to our offices, and you have copies of some of the petitions we receive, but we wanted to just note that we love all our service men and women. We love our country, and this legislation was not to 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING be offensive to anyone, not to criticize anyone in this country, from our President on down, but only to say that whatever affects one of us anywhere affects all of us everywhere. We believe that this is the greatest country in the world, we've done our part and that it's time, as many cities are saying across the country, it's time that we come home. So that is what our appeal is. I hope that my colleagues will see clear to support it. I have not personally asked anyone. I know that people have different interpretations of what this means, but I wanted to say it is only out of love for our people. War affects all of us. All of us knows someone or has someone that has been affected by this war. And just as we've passed three pieces of resolution dealing with the Sudan and we passed resolutions dealing with people all over the world, we hope that you will consider 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING supporting this legislation. Thank you, Madam President.
Councilwoman, I don't believe you moved for the adoption.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
I'm sorry. Since Resolution No. 060295 is a Charter change to the Home Rule Charter, it, of course, requires a two-thirds majority. The Chief Clerk will have to 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING read the roll at this point in time, please.
As I indicated, because this is a Charter change, two-thirds is required for a majority. Therefore, the vote is 10 to 4 and the motion fails. 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING I would ask the Chief Clerk to now read the title of Bill No. -- we, therefore, will not consider Bill No. 060287 because of the resolution failing. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read Bill No. 060518.
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service regulations for children of firefighters and police officers who were killed or who died in the line of duty.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a motion on Resolution No. 060518.
Madam President, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Again, since Resolution No. 060518 is a 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING Charter change to the Home Rule Charter, it requires a two-thirds majority. At this time, I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call the roll.
I'm sorry, Madam President. I'm still dealing with my Granny Brigade.
Oh, the preference for firefighters. Of course. Aye.
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye. 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. And of course the resolution is adopted. I would ask the Chief Clerk to at this time please read Bill No. 060507.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposal set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to a preference in civil service regulations for children of firefighters or police officers who were killed in the line of duty.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060505.
An ordinance authorizing Temple University and Temple University Health Systems to construct, own and maintain 24 freestanding signs at 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING various locations, 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.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060509.
An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Ranstead Street, 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.
Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Aye. 9/14/06 - STATED - 2ND READING