Aye on all bills. A majority of all members present voting in the affirmative on each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. Thank you. That concludes our Consent Agenda. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of 120118.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of transferring ownership or operations of Philadelphia Gas Works to a private 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING entity.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to move Bill No. 120118 to the Suspension Calendar. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded Resolution 120118 be moved to the Suspension Calendar. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 120118 will be placed on the Suspension Calendar. Thank you very much. The motion carries. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of Resolution 130923. 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area identified by house number and street address as 3856 Haverford Avenue.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 130923 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 130924. 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Third, Fifty-First and Sixtieth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
The ayes have it, and 130924 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 130925.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixteenth, Twenty-Ninth and Thirty-Second Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 130925 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 130927.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Council President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, 130928.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth and Fortieth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and 130928 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 130929.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1618 Ellsworth Street.
The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson. 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 130929 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 130930.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1505 through 1513 Cadwallader Street and 250 through 266 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING West Oxford Street.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Resolution 130930 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 130933.
A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 5100 through 5122 Merion Avenue.
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is also adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130715.
A resolution proposing an amendment to the "resign to run" provision of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that City elected 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING officials may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office.
Thank you. I do believe this resolution requires a two-thirds vote, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Oh. Roll call. Sorry. We'll have a roll call. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Councilman Henon. 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A super majority of members present voting aye, the resolution passes. Mr. Decker, 130701-A.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to permit City elected officials to become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office.
Thank you. Again, this is a two-thirds 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING requirement -- long day. I'm sorry. This bill has been read on two separate days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 130251-A.
An ordinance amending Chapter 13-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water Rates," and amending Chapter 13-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sewer Rates," by providing for an independent rate-making body and processes and procedures for fixing and regulating rates and charges.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are one. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 130156-A.
An ordinance repealing Chapter 16-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Councilmanic 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING District Development Program," and replacing it with a new Chapter 16-500, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," that authorizes the creation of a land bank and provides for its appointment, powers, and duties.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
I'm sorry. Can we suspend that vote just for one second. Councilwoman, I'm sorry. You needed to be recognized.
That's all right. Thank you. My light wouldn't come on. Thank you. I wanted to speak on this, quote/unquote, land bank bill. As many 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING people know, we've been concerned from the inception from the meetings, and as head of the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless, we've been focused on this as an issue, this and of course RCOs. But after contacting you and getting another letter back, a copy of which I received that was addressed to you, reaffirming that the Executive Vice President of PHDC, Michael Koonce, and reaffirming that they are committed to make sure that employees maintain their current salaries, benefits, and pensions, which is exactly the question I posed, that they are proposed to making sure that happens pending union, of course, negotiations, and also realizing that there's much we need to do, that Council is in it, Vacant Property Review Committee is in it, because I never support legislation that takes Council out of its own vote, then we have decided that there's much to do in the future, 12/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING but we will be a part of those discussions as to how this comes about. Then we will be supporting this legislation this morning. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilwoman. Let's start over again. Mr. Decker, Bill No. 130251-A has been read -- I'm sorry. Again, a long day. 130156-A has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.