Aye. 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill 100159.
An ordinance amending Chapter 21-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Community Development," by amending Section 21-1108, entitled "Economic Development," to increase the percentage of funds that must be allocated to economic development.
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 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. That completes our Calendar for today. 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution Nos. 100168, 100169, 100171 and 100172.
Resolution 100168, entitled "A resolution appointing Christopher McGill to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District; and Resolution 100169, entitled "A Resolution appointing Carolyn Pfeiffer to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District"; and Resolution 100171, entitled "A resolution appointing Albert Taus to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District"; and Resolution 100172, entitled "A resolution appointing Peter C. Rothberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District."
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco for one motion on the 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING resolutions. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolutions that have just been read into the record.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolutions be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolutions have been adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution Nos. 100381 through 100401.
Resolution 100381, entitled "A resolution appointing 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING Rob Neducsin to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100382, entitled "A resolution appointing William J. O'Brien to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100383, entitled "A resolution appointing Christopher McGill to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100384, entitled "A resolution appointing Mary Dougherty to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100385, entitled "A resolution appointing Irene Madrak to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100386, entitled "A resolution appointing Allen Newman to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100387, entitled "A 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution appointing Victor Ostroff to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100388, entitled "A resolution appointing Bruce Kravetz to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100389, entitled "A resolution appointing Joe Abruzzi to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100390, entitled "A resolution appointing Rick Carocci to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100391, entitled "A resolution appointing Bruce Cooper to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100392, entitled "A resolution appointing Robert Swarbrick to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100393, entitled "A 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution appointing Mike Rose to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100394, entitled "A resolution appointing Gertrude Solkov to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100395, entitled "A resolution appointing Fran Sorokin to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100396, entitled "A resolution appointing Andrew Lipton to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100397, entitled "A resolution appointing Terri Loring to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100398, entitled "A resolution appointing Rich Rivera to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100399, entitled "A 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution appointing Jack Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100400, entitled "A resolution appointing Sam Kroungold to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District"; and Resolution 100401, entitled "A resolution appointing Dan Neducsin to the Board of Directors for the Manayunk Special Services District."
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion on the resolutions.
I move for the adoption of the resolutions. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolutions be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.) 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it and the resolutions have been adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 100465.
A resolution appointing Richie McKeithen to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion on the resolution.
Madam President, I move that we adopt the resolution as read. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. 6/17/10 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 100469.
A resolution nominating 21 individuals for consideration by the Mayor as appointees to the Police Advisory Commission.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller for a motion on the resolution.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Madam President. I just wanted to be noted as voting aye on the two bills I missed while I stepped out of the room.
Thank you. The record will so indicate that. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there speeches on the part of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. President Barack Obama has declared the Gulf disaster the worst environmental disaster America has ever faced. On March 25th, 2010, one month prior to the explosion of the BP Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, I introduced a resolution calling on the Delaware River Basin to halt hydraulic fracturing until a full environmental impact assessment has been conducted. Today, the Chair of the City Council Committee on Transportation and Utilities, my colleague Councilman Jones, introduced a resolution to further examine and explore how hydraulic fracturing has already begun to impact our local waterways. of the worst environmental disaster, I speak today to express a renewed sense of urgency that gone are the days when it is acceptable to piecemeal our environmental stewardship efforts. I want to thank and commend our Mayor and his Director of Sustainability on the work already done around energy conservation and energy sustainability, which includes the Greenworks initiative that is a part of the guidepost for our City's future sustainable efforts. The Gulf crisis has indeed heightened our awareness of the role of government. Now is the time for us to renew our commitment to our environment. Now is the time to renew our commitment to becoming less energy dependent and to look for and grasp opportunities that provide clean energy, green -- that provide clean energy and growing a greener job industry. The lead legislation I requires the City to construct and operate City buildings that will now meet higher energy standards is a step in that direction. We have a unique opportunity and I believe a responsibility to change the dialogue. The work of the environmental community -- Environment Committee chaired by Councilman James Kenney moves us in that direction. In closing, I want to remind my colleagues here in City Council to participate today in City Hall in our City's energy reduction program scheduled to be in effect 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. today. What does that mean? It suggests that we turn off our air conditioning units, turn off our lights, where possible, unplug laptops and turn off computers. Today, our city will test its ability to save energy. I encourage, Madam President, for us all to participate. Thank you, Madam President.
Thank you, Madam President. We have our Partnership for Prescription Assistance table outside for my colleagues or their constituents who may need help with their prescriptions. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I'd like to take this moment to recognize Colin Carter, a visitor from Columbia, South Carolina, who happens to also be the niece of my staff attorney, William Carter. (Applause.)
Are there any other speeches on the part of majority? (No response.)
Seeing no one, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I move that Council stand adjourned until September the 16th, 2010, 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, September 16th at 10:00. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: No. (Laughter.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. Thank you. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.) 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 17, 2010, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. MICHELE L. MURPHY RPR-Notary Public (The foregoing certification of this transcript does not apply to any reproduction of the same by any means, unless under the direct control and/or supervision of the certifying reporter.)