Thank you. Madam President, this bill has moved through our normal process. There's been a significant amount of discussion, not only recently but in the past as different cable franchises get transferred or bought. The issue that's been raised on a number of occasions is the issue of the creation and start-up of public access here in Philadelphia. That conversation, I believe, has moved into a very serious stage of 6/15/06 - STATED - 2ND READING not only discussion but proposals and ideas going back and forth between the City Administration and the Comcast Corporation, and while that work is not yet complete, I have confidence that from conversations between the City Administration officials and representatives from Comcast that those discussions will ultimately result in a very positive outcome with regard to public access, which many of us think is still very important and could be, if done well and done right, a great service for this City. So I just wanted to put on the record as this bill is in front of us today that that work is ongoing. Discussions are at a very serious stage, and I am confident that ultimately a positive outcome will result. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. I would ask the Chief Clerk to 6/15/06 - STATED - 2ND READING please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060470.
An ordinance 6/15/06 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed located 1328 Race 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.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060435.
An ordinance authorizing the trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge over and across Convention Avenue.
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 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060436.
An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 105.
This bill having been read on two different 6/15/06 - 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 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 6/15/06 - STATED - 2ND READING We will now consider Bill No. 060437.
An ordinance authorizing the paving of Sloan Street from Fairmount Avenue to Aspen 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.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060439.
An ordinance authorizing Temple University to construct an overhead pedestrian bridge.
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 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060443.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 030347, approved July 31, 2003, by extending the period for compliance with authorization.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill 6/15/06 - STATED - 2ND READING pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.