Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, December 3, 2015 10:55 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER, CHIEF CLERK Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
Great day. If everyone will take their seats, guests and visitors will retire behind the rail, we will have our much-needed prayer. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Reverend John Atkins of Grace Church and the Incarnation. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Mark Squilla. Would all guests and visitors and members please rise. (Members and guests rise.)
Before the invocation, please join me in a moment of silence for the victims of yesterday's violence in San Bernardino and for all victims of violence throughout our city and throughout the world. (Moment of silence.)
Creator God, Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 life, and help us treasure how precious it is. Thank you for this marvelous and historic City of Philadelphia and for the opportunities we are given for positively influencing the lives of its citizens. Thank you for these women and men of City Council who work with Mayor Nutter and soon with Mayor-elect Kenney, all servants called to work for the common good of all children, women, and men of Philadelphia, while especially remembering our most vulnerable. God, you know that our world is increasingly unpredictable, violent, and puzzling. During this holy season, grant us hope to overcome fear, love to eradicate hatred and inequality, peace to deflate mistrust, and joy of the heart that cannot be taken away. Now today endow these members of City Council with your wisdom, your guidance, your compassion, and your vision to do the work set before them. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 and all the people in our city. We humbly pray these things, believing in your never-ending love and grace. Amen. (Amen.)
Thank you very much, Pastor, for those inspiring words. We appreciate it. (Council at ease.)
Thank you very much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 19, 2015, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 19, 2015 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 19, 2015 stand approved. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is the requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I would like to dispense with the regular order of business and I would like to welcome and I really want to thank everyone who has taken time out of their busy day today to come down and witness their government in action. We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoy yourself today, so much so that you come back again. Again, thank you very much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell, who will present a resolution recognizing Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel. Would Deputy Commissioner Bethel and those accompanying him please join the Councilwoman at the podium. (Applause.) (Councilmembers and guests Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
And joining Councilwoman Blackwell, we have Councilwoman Bass and Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez and Councilman Jones and Councilman Denny O'Brien and Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Mr. President. This is such -- and I usually don't talk. I go by the old rules before we make our presentations, but this is a real honor for us, not only because we have our new Police Commissioner here -- thank you. (Applause.)
And I want you to know these are folks from my district and folks who have worked in the 16th -- thank you -- all of our -- thank you. Thank you, Kathy. And we thank them all for the work that they do. Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel is someone I call all the time. You know, we all have our people we call Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 we are honored to be here. He too is from the neighborhood, and what he's done to help so many people in our city and what's happening with helping countless youth is just worthy of this honor, and we are just overjoyed that in our city we have this quality of leadership going backward and what's going to happen going forward to save all of these youth. So we're grateful for the privilege. Resolution recognizing and honoring Kevin J. Bethel. Recognizing and honoring Kevin J. Bethel, the Deputy Police Commissioner in the Philadelphia Police Department, for his commitment and dedication to serving the City of Philadelphia and its Citizens and to Congratulate him on being named a Diana A. Millner Youth Justice Fellow by the Stoneleigh Foundation, a post that will require him to spend the next three years addressing Philadelphia's School to Prison Pipeline. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
Whereas, Deputy Commissioner Bethel holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Chestnut Hill College and a Master's Degree in Public Safety from St. Joseph's University; and
I'm going to take a moment of personal privilege and personally thank Commissioner Bethel for all his hard work and really look forward to him challenging those of us in City Council about really eliminating that pipeline. So whereas, in addition to the numerous honors, accolades and awards, Deputy Police Commissioner Bethel was a recipient of the 2008 Philadelphia Daily News Fencl Award. The Fencl Award is bestowed upon a police officer that brings a unique blend of courage, integrity and determination to the job; and
Whereas, among his many responsibilities, Deputy Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 most recently taken a leadership role in the Juvenile Justice Field. This list includes: serving on the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Law and Justice, regularly lecturing on school diversion and racial and ethnic disparities at the Center for Juvenile Reform at Georgetown University, participating as a faculty member for the International Association of Chiefs of Police Juvenile Justice Leadership Institute, serving on the Advisory Board to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and serving as a member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Youth Violence Collaborative and Youth Engagement for the National League of Cities Collaboration and the Philadelphia Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative; and
Whereas, Deputy Commissioner Bethel's commitment Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 the Juvenile Justice System remains evident in his encompassing career; and Whereas, on February 13th, 2015, Deputy Commissioner Bethel testified for the President's 21st Century Task Force on the need for the concerted effort by law enforcement leaders to address the school-to-prison pipeline across the nation, to ensure a bright, more hopeful future for the young people across this country; and
And now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the Philadelphia City Council hereby recognizes Kevin J. Bethel for his commitment and dedication to serving the City of Philadelphia and its citizens and congratulate him on being named a Diana A. Millner Youth Justice Fellow by the Stoneleigh Foundation, a post that will require him to spend the next three years addressing Philadelphia's School to Prison Pipeline. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Deputy Commissioner Bethel as a sincere expression of Philadelphia City Council's gratitude and recognition. And thank you for the service. I appreciated working with you all these years. (Applause.)
And the Chair recognizes Deputy Police Commissioner Bethel for remarks. (Applause.) DEPUTY COMMISSIONER BETHEL: First, let me recognize the President Judges. It's kind of an interesting sight sitting up here looking from this direction.
No budget today. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER BETHEL: No budget today. I just want to thank everyone, Councilmen, Councilwomen, all of those Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 with over the years. I've been at this for 29 years, and I feel so phenomenally blessed to be able to have the opportunity to go into something I feel so passionate about, working both in the nation on the regional level and on the local level to address the number of our young people who get locked up in the system and never seem to get out. And so I feel that I have been truly, truly blessed and led by God to take a different direction in my life. And so I just want to thank the recognition, thank Councilwoman Blackwell for always being there, and I know she will continue to be there for me. But I also want to acknowledge someone behind me. Behind you you have Commissioner Ross. He is my friend, and the hardest part about leaving this process is not hanging with him, you know. But you are going to enjoy having this man behind me leading this Philadelphia Police Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 in tandem, and the ability for me to move on and do the work I've done is because of the ability he gave me and the opportunity for me to grow and do the things I want to do. And so as part of this process, I want to just publicly acknowledge him for creating the opportunity for me to be me, to allow me to do what I want to do and find my way and never, never, ever getting in the way. Not many people are fortunate enough to have a boss who can do that, and I've been so, so blessed to have one of the best bosses I could ever have. So I just want to publicly acknowledge him as I walk off this podium for all that he has done for me and my career. I will always be there for him, though he may not want me around too much, but I just appreciate everything, and you will enjoy this new Police Commissioner, because I know I have enjoyed him for eight years. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 (Applause.) COMMISSIONER ROSS: Well, good morning. It is truly an honor to be here on behalf of Kevin and everybody here. He has done a tremendous job. You know, we would all be lucky if we could say we have that person, that right-hand person that we could always rely on. He has been mine for the last eight years. We were actually friends before that. Can't say enough about what he's done for the City, but -- and I'll tell you, I tried everything to get him to stay, folks, everything. It didn't work. But, you know, he's got a bigger calling, and his heart is there. It is pure. He knows what he needs to do, and it is something that is definitely required. And so we wish you all the luck, and we know he will be around, and God bless you, brother. (Applause.) Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
Thank you very much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass, who will present a resolution recognizing Frances M. Jones. Would Frances Jones and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
And joining Councilwoman Bass, we have Councilman Squilla, Councilwoman Blackwell, and Councilman Jones and Councilman Johnson.
Well, I just wanted to, before we begin reading the resolution, I just really wanted to Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 acknowledge and say a few words about my very good friend Frances Jones, who has been a friend, who has been a mentor not just for me but for countless other women who have been interested in being involved in the political process. I've been around for a minute now and I'm in my 40's, but Frances knew me when I was just getting started in my early 20's and really is someone, one of the women that I think of when I think about my process and how I got here. And it wasn't just about myself. It was really about empowering young women to do work, to do good for the City of Philadelphia. And she's done so much of that through SEPTA. When I think about SEPTA, the first person I think about is Frances Jones. She's the vital link between our communities and what's happening with transportation, which our constituents desperately need. And so it's really my privilege Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 recognize Frances today, and we have a resolution which reads: Recognizing and honoring Ms. Frances M. Jones on the occasion of her retirement as the Assistant General Manager of Government Affairs for SEPTA.
And I want to also take a special privilege and reflect upon my good friend Frances Jones, who I met back in 1998 when I served as the Project Manager for a program called City Year, which was sponsored by then President Bill Clinton. While I was serving as a Project Manager, Frances represented SEPTA and really gave her heart and her passion to making sure that young people who were serving the City of Philadelphia were in good hands, and I remember the SEPTA organization provided us TransPasses on our first start-up year and from that point forward was very supportive of the City Year AmeriCorps program. So I just want to thank Frances for all her great work and Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 City of Philadelphia. And the resolution reads: Whereas, since 1995 Frances Jones has served as the Assistant General Manager of Government Affairs for SEPTA where she became an expert in both City and State governmental issues; Whereas, before joining SEPTA, Ms. Jones worked for The Center City District as Director of the Neighborhood Services Program and was also the Vice President of the Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation. During that time, Ms. Jones became very active throughout the City creating programs and services, often for low-income communities; and
And a small point of personal privilege. When she worked at PCDC, she worked with Councilman Wilson Goode, and I have gray hairs because of it. Whereas, Mrs. Jones served as Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 under Mayor W. Wilson Goode, Sr., working to build links between business, industry and City government; Whereas, beyond her professional work, Ms. Jones has been very involved and deeply invested in the City of Philadelphia. She was the co-founder with Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown of the "Women Making a Difference" event. She has been a Trustee for Berean Institute and on the Board of Freedom Theatre and is currently a Board Member of City Year Philadelphia; and
Thank you. Since everybody has a personal note about Ms. Jones, I'd just like to say that as part of somebody being responsive, as a Councilperson when you call different offices, not everybody always gets back to you that you would think they would, but one thing about Frances is that she gets back to you, and not only gets back Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 to the constituents that we represent, and that's important, because they're the people who really need it and that's what we appreciate the most. So thank you. Whereas, Ms. Jones often extends her expertise to a number of groups and non-profit organizations, external affairs, and established an effective Public Relations and Marketing Ministry; and Whereas, Ms. Jones has demonstrated her ongoing commitment to young professionals in her service as a mentor. By lending her personal guidance and support, Ms. Jones has been instrumental in the lives of many; and
Whereas -- and let me likewise say in West Philly, we're even going through improvement projects now, and over the years she's always been efficient, easy to work with, and very good in constituent services and in our Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 No matter what it is, she handles it well and handles people well and likewise has been a wonderful friend to all. Whereas, Frances Jones has always identified education as a critical factor for her own success. She says her career was launched with the help of a good education, including a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Cheyney University; now, therefore
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it hereby recognizes and honors Ms. Frances M. Jones on her retirement as the Assistant General Manager of Government Affairs for SEPTA. And further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Ms. Frances M. Jones as evidence of the sincere sentiments and deep admiration of this legislative body. Congratulations. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 (Applause.)
And before I recognize Ms. Jones for remarks, I have to throw in my personal story. Ms. Jones grew up in North Philadelphia, the place that we call home.
And I say I grew up in the 5th Councilmanic District, but I made just a slight -- took the bus across the Strawberry Mansion Bridge into the 52nd, which still has a five-minute. So I'm still good there, so...
Yes, always. Have to be. Before I start, I want to just say that you know as it's time to leave government when you come in to government -- I came in with Bill Green as Mayor, and then I'm working -- I was working with Bill Green, Jr., as a Councilperson. I was Deputy Director of Commerce under then the first African Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Mayor, W. Wilson Goode, and then I worked with Wilson Goode, Jr., in City Council and at PCDC, and worked with Curtis Jones, Jr., as he said, at PCDC and Al Spivey, Jr., at PCDC, and now both of them in City Council. It's time to go when you start working with the fathers and then you're working with the juniors. So I took a hint. It's time for me to leave. But in all seriousness, I have to give praise, glory, and honor to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, because without -- it's been a tremendous journey, and I know that without the strength of my Lord and Savior, it would not have been possible, because there were days when he carried me, there were days when he held me up, and there were days when he just let me rest because he knew that as -- that I just needed to have it. So I want to say good morning to Council President Clarke -- thank you Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 that you've done -Councilwoman Bass and other members of this outstanding City Council. And I say "outstanding" because I am telling the truth, because this is one of the best City Councils that there is in the nation and in the City of Philadelphia. (Applause.)
I'm honored, yet humbled to accept this resolution this morning for my years of service at SEPTA, which really is a culmination of 35 years being a public servant. It has been an exciting and challenging journey, but I made it. However, I didn't do it by myself and in isolation, and I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge those that were instrumental in my success, many of whom are here today: the support really of my biological family, my brothers and sisters; my Enon family who are here today with my pastor, Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller of the great Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, and his wife, Dr. Ellyn Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Waller, here with me today. I'm not going to give any more names, but I had to do that for my pastor, because he's my spiritual leader. My SEPTA colleagues, there's so many of them here today, and the new General Manager, those were people who worked with me, because I didn't do it by myself. You are only as good as the succuss of your last project and only as good as the people that work with you and work for you. I couldn't have done it by myself. The members of The Links, Incorporated, Philadelphia Chapter, the founding chapter; sorors from my sister sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated; friends from -- my sister friends from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and I love them too; and last but not least, my sister friends, who are all retired that take spontaneous trips, and now I can join them without having to take vacation time. Everyone standing here with me today has played a part, and as I look at Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 person, there's a story. But the real story is about the opportunity to serve people and to be a servant and impact lives, and I hope I have accomplished that in some small way. I'm going to stop really before I tear up, because usually I'm like the Sergeant-At-Arms, I'm the person that's orchestrating the pictures, telling people where to stand, who to do what, sit down, stand up, look this way. But today I'm the center of attention for this resolution, and I am going to be submissive and do what needs to be done. So until there are two words, two different words or they find two words that can describe "thank you," from the bottom of my heart, the people that represent from the City of Philadelphia, thank you so much. I appreciate the opportunity to serve. (Applause.)
Council will be at ease. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 (Council at ease.)
Thank you. The next order of business is communications, and the Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Mr. Decker, please read those messages.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 150649, 150766, 150770, 150787, 150788, 150807, 150810, 150811, 150814, 150816, 150817, and 150818. And I am pleased to advise you that on December 1, 2015, I signed all of the bills which were passed by Council at its session on November 12, 2015, and Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 1, 2015, I signed all of the bills which were passed by Council at its session on November 19, 2015, except Bill No. 150653, which I have returned without my signature. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code; and Also a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Sixth Councilmanic District that be will transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code; and A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code; and A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban renewal Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 area, identified by house number and street address as 203 through 05 West Susquehanna Avenue; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Kensington Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 3142 North Weikel Street; and A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 2203 North Second Street, 2253 through 61 North Second Street, 2238 Palethorp Street, 2256 Palethorp Street, 2261 North Palethorp and 2260 through 62 North Palethorp Street; and A resolution approving the Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1901 through 05, 1917 through 21, 1929 through 35 and 1939 through 49 Ridge Avenue and 1909 through 13 West Thompson and 1248, 1300, 1301 through 03, 1306 through 10 and 1316 through 1318 North Nineteenth Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. Do you have any additional communications?
Thank you very much. We will now move to the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell. Not here. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer four resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1248 North Nineteenth Street, 1301 through 1303 North Nineteenth Street, 1901 through 03 Ridge Avenue, 1905 Ridge Avenue, 1917, 1919, 1921 and 1929 through 35 Ridge Avenue (including 1909 through 1913 West Thompson Street, 1300 North Nineteenth Street, 1306 through 10 North Nineteenth Street).
And a non-privileged 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, Thirty-Seventh and Forty-Third Wards of the City of Philadelphia. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
And a non-privileged resolution also naming Lehigh Avenue from 24th Street to 25th Street as "Reverend Henry T. Wells Walk."
Next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. Today I offer one resolution.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Sixth Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Philadelphia Code.
Next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District that will be Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
And that will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have five non-privileged resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank; and A non-privileged resolution Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 2203, 2253 through 61 North Second Street, 2238 Palethorp Street, 2256 North Palethorp Street, 2261 and 2260 through 62 North Palethorp Street; and A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commission 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 Seventh, Nineteenth and Thirty-Seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia; and A non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 203 through 05 West Susquehanna Avenue; and A non-privileged resolution calling upon the United States Congress and the President to develop a comprehensive plan to address the humanitarian and fiscal crisis facing Puerto Rico.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. Those five resolutions will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. Before we go to the next member, I would ask that if anyone has an electronic device that makes noise, rings or whatever, please turn it on silent or vibrate. Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one privileged Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing December 3rd 2015 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities in honor of individuals living globally with disabilities.
That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Good morning, Mr. President. I offer one non-privileged resolution.
Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Thank you, Councilwoman.
A non-privileged resolution calling upon the United States Congress to address Climate Change by considering and exploring a Carbon Free and Dividend.
That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one resolution on your behalf.
A non-privileged resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael Reed as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2020.
Thank you. That will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have three non-privileged resolutions.
A non-privileged 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-First Ward of the City of Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Philadelphia; and A non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Kensington Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 3142 North Weikel Street; and A non-privileged resolution also naming Kimball Street between 6th and 7th Street as "Theresa Pozzi Way."
Thank you. Those three resolutions will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one non-privileged resolution.
A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 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 Eleventh and Thirteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will also be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Council President. I offer one non-privileged resolution.
A non-privileged resolution respectfully urging Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and the Leadership of the Pennsylvania House and Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Philadelphia, a City of the First Class, from any increase in the State Sales Tax.
That resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions, and our next order of business will be reports from committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports 11 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 150649, entitled "An ordinance amending Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new subsection, entitled 'Rittenhouse Square Residential Area'"; and Bill No. 150667, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 9th Street, Washington Avenue, Darien Street, Alter Street, 8th Street, Passyunk Avenue, and Ellsworth Street"; and Bill No. 150814, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding requirements relating to the provision of electric vehicle supply wiring in connection with certain accessory parking"; and Bill No. 150843, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 37th Street, Sansom Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Street, and 38th Street"; and Bill No. 150844, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Atlantic Street, Old York Road, Tioga Street, and 13th Street"; and Bill No. 150857, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Shedwick Street, Commissioner Street, 34th Street, and Indiana Street"; and Bill No. 150858, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by creating a new Ridge Park Roxborough /NCO for the area generally bounded by Ridge Avenue, Paoli Avenue, Umbria Street, and Leverington Avenue"; and Bill No. 150859, entitled "An Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Conshohocken Road, Country Club Road, West Wentworth Road (Extended), Lankenau Avenue, and Cranston Road"; and Bill No. 150861, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, Abbottsford Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Allegheny Avenue, Ridge Avenue and Scotts Lane"; and Bill No. 150863, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by South Street, 6th Street, Washington Avenue, and 11th Street"; and Bill No. 150864, entitled "An Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, 17th Street, Westmoreland Street, and 19th Street," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 11 bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 150649, 150667, 150814, 150843, 150844, 150857, 150858, 150859, 150861, 150863, and 150864. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be reported out and it will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee on Appropriations.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Appropriations reports four bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred Bill No. 150851, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions"; and Bill No. 150852, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions"; and Bill No. 150853, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Mayor - Office of Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Technology, the Managing Director, the Managing Director - Office of Fleet Management, the Police Department, the Department of Streets, the Fire Department, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Public Property, and the Department of Human Services - Office of Supportive Housing"; and Bill No. 150854, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the General Fund, the Department of Revenue, the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Commission on Human Relations and the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 150851, 150852, 150853, and 150854. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 150851, 150852, 150853, and 150854. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and those bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar on today's session. The Chair now recognizes Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 report from the Committee of Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Mr. President. The Committee of Public Property and Public Works reports five bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 150770, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise title in some or all parcels of land together with the improvements thereon situate commonly known as 351 through 55 West Penn Street and 5322 through 5334 Newhall Street"; and Bill No. 150818, entitled "An Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 of Public Property to acquire title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Delaware River Trail, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent"; and Bill No. 150846, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail"; and Bill No. 150849, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce to enter into an agreement with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, for the lease and purchase from Tinicum Township of an approximately 21.8 acre Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 to Philadelphia International Airport which is currently in use as a safety area at the end of a runway"; and Bill No. 150850, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel commonly known as 2721 through 77 Ruth Street, for further conveyance," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of the five bills that were just read into the record. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 150770, 150809, 150818, 150846 -- let the record reflect that 150809 will not be reported out at this time. Let me continue. 150818, 150846, 150849, and 150850. All those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar at today's session. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Squilla for a report from the Committee of Streets and Services. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports 34 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. I know, Mr. Decker. There has to be a better way, right?
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 140722, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the installation of a traffic signal on Parkside Avenue at the intersection of North 50th Street"; and Bill No. 150269, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Catharine Street and 16th Street; Broad Street and Reed Street; Dickinson Street and 18th Street; Carlisle Street and Reed Street; 15th Street and Tasker Street; Carpenter Street and 21st Street; Smedley Street and Bainbridge Street"; and Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 150270, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: 18th Street and Bainbridge Street; Bainbridge Street and 17th Street; Carlisle Street and Porter Street; and Carpenter Street and 20th Street"; and Bill No. 150271, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: St. Albans Street and 21st Street; Packer Avenue and 15th Street; Emily Street and 16th Street; Hicks Street and Shunk Street; Carlisle Street and Wolf Street"; and Bill No. 150346, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Vendors in Center City,' by eliminating a previously designated vendor location, adding a new vendor location, and adding to the list of locations that shall not be designated for vending"; and Bill No. 150511, entitled "An Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 of Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation, to construct, own, and maintain various planter encroachments on Broad Street, McKean Street, 15th Street, Snyder Avenue and Passyunk Avenue"; and Bill No. 150601, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a certain triangularly-shaped portion of Lancaster Avenue located on the northerly side of Market Street and the easterly side of Thirty-Second Street"; and Bill No. 150607, entitled "An ordinance legalizing an existing stair enclosure at 5070 Whitaker Avenue"; and Bill No. 150656, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-211 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material,' by prohibiting publishers' boxes at the intersection of 20th and Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Streets"; and Bill No. 150660, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Fox Street, between West Queen Lane and West Abbottsford Avenue, west side"; and Bill No. 150661, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Street Vendors,' to permit mobile food vending and mobile food vehicles on the west side of the 5000 block of Wissahickon Avenue"; and Bill No. 150662, entitled "An ordinance revising parking restrictions on Terrace Street from a point 225 feet north of Dawson Street to a point 315 feet north of Dawson Street"; and Bill No. 150669, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: McKean Street to 9th Street; Dickinson Street to 12th Street; Camac Street to Ritner Street; 13th Street to Passyunk Avenue; Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Street"; and Bill No. 150670, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Traffic Code,' by adding a new Chapter 12-3200, entitled 'Fee for Local Use,' to impose a fee on each non-exempt vehicle registered to an address located in the City"; and Bill No. 150743, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on West Chelten Avenue, between North Sixth Street and North Fifth Street, both sides"; and Bill No. 150746, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No.
271 and abandoning of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes which extends from Callowhill Street to Willow Street, west of Third Street"; and Bill No. 150748, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Refuse and Littering,' to make changes relating to: Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 waste; separation of recyclable materials from other waste for City and private collection; and private collection of waste for those not eligible to receive City collection"; and Bill No. 150764, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Metal Chestnut to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 4700 Chestnut Street"; and Bill No. 150765, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' by clarifying when storage fees can be charged and accrued"; and Bill No. 150787, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by striking from the City Plan Russell Street from Casper Street to Balfour Street"; and Bill No. 150788, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Nancy Trachtenberg to install, own and maintain an open-air Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 1444 South Broad Street"; and Bill No. 150806, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Mohammad Chowdhury, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the northwest corner of 17th Street and Ranstead Street, to construct, use and maintain conduits in, under and across the northwest corner of 17th Street and Ranstead Street"; and Bill No. 150816, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 187 of a certain right-of-way reserved for water main purposes and gas main purposes in the area lying southwest of Butler Street and northwest of Aramingo Avenue"; and Bill No. 150817, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 195 by striking from the City Plan Webb Street from Huntingdon Street to a point approximately one-hundred feet southwestwardly therefrom"; and Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 150845, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 187 by striking from the City Plan Edgemont Street from Wheatsheaf Lane to a point approximately two-hundred sixty-eight feet southwestwardly therefrom"; and Bill No. 150855, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the paving of Gates Street from Silverwood Street to Cross Street and Cross Street from Gates Street to a point approximately two-hundred forty-six feet southeastwardly therefrom"; and Bill No. 150856, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 231 by striking from the City Plan a portion of the cartway of Cross Street, southeast of Gates Street, but retaining the said portion of Cross Street as a public way closed to vehicular traffic"; and Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 150860, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Sales,' to prohibit sidewalk vending on the southern side of Hunting Park Avenue between Stokely and 30th Street to include Bakers Square Center shopping center"; and Bill No. 150893, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Gary Jonas to install, own and maintain concrete stair and landscaped terrace encroachments at 2322 through 34 Green Street"; and Bill No. 150894, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 119 and abandoning of a certain pedestrian walkway reserved within the bed of former Thompson Street, from Watts Street to Thirteenth Street"; and Bill No.
150895, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Permit Parking Districts,' by creating a new Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 35"; and Bill No. 150896, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Permit Parking Districts,' by amending the boundaries for Permit Parking District 32"; and Bill No. 150898, entitled "An ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on Delmar Street, between Mansion Street a point 230 feet east thereof, both sides"; and Bill No. 150899, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the vacating of Byberry Road (not on City Plan) from the terminus of Byberry Road as plotted on the City Plan, approximately one-thousand, one-hundred ninety-six feet eastwardly, southwardly, and southeastwardly from Woodhaven Road to the City of Philadelphia-Bucks County Line," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 34 bills that were just read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the 34 bills that were just read by the Chief Clerk. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Calendar at today's session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez for a report from the Committee on License and Inspection.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspection reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Licenses and Inspections, to which was referred Bill No. 150749, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Health Code,' by amending Section 6-503, entitled 'Licenses and Permits,' by adding certain conditions for food establishments to obtain a license," respectfully reports it has considered Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of this Bill No. 150749. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be reported out first reading this day of Bill No. 150749 and will be placed on our Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a report from the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 150792, entitled "An ordinance renaming and designating Tolentine Community Center located at 1025 through 33 Mifflin Street as the 'East Passyunk Community Recreation Center'"; and Bill No. 150807, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Public Property Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 and Recreation Commissioner to execute a document and file it in the Recorder of Deeds office to extinguish a 25-foot easement in favor of the City along former Hamilton Street between Eighteenth Street and Nineteenth Street," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 150792 and 150807. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 of Bills No. 150792 and 150807. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Johnson for a report from the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities, to which was referred Bill No. 150642, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 13-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Damages From Breakage,' by providing for certain duties and responsibilities of the Water Department in the event of water main breaks and providing for certain rights and protections to property-owners affected by such water main breaks"; and Bill No. 150768, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.
I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 150642 and 150768. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 150642 and 150768. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee on Public Safety.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Public Safety reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read that report.
The Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred Bill No. 150815, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards,' by amending certain definitions and adding certain additional requirements with respect to screening job applicants and license applicants for criminal history," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.
Mr. President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading of this Bill No. 150815. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and this bill will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The next order of business is Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 12/3/15 - STATED - 1ST READING the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill at this time for a motion regarding Bill No. 150899.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 150899 at this time. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 12/3/15 - STATED - 1ST READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. And again the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 150899. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council and I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 150899 has been amended. Bill No. 150899, as Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 12/3/15 - STATED - 1ST READING amended, will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell at this time for a motion regarding Bill No. 150642.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move for the adoption. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 150642 at this time. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 12/3/15 - STATED - 1ST READING And again the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 150642. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council and I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 150642 has been amended. That bill, 150642, as amended, will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at the next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 12/3/15 - STATED - 1ST READING Councilman Johnson at this time for a motion regarding Bill No. 150788.
We need a suspension of the rules for the amendment.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to be offered to Bill No. 150788 at this time. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And again the Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson. Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 12/3/15 - STATED - 1ST READING
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 150788. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 150788 has been amended, and Bill 150788, as amended, will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion concerning the resolutions on the Final Passage Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following resolutions on Final Passage Calendar: Resolutions No. 150774, 150873, 150901, 150902, 150903, 150904, 150905, 150906, 150911, 150912, and 150918. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the resolutions just read by Councilman Jones. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) Stated Meeting December 3, 2015
The ayes have it and the motion carries. We will consider the Resolution Consent Agenda shortly. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion concerning the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you again, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the following bills on Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars: Nos. 150502-AA, 150643, 150705, 150721, 150722, 150747, 150766, 150812, 150813, 150650, 150651, 150719, 150769, 15056 -- excuse me; 150659. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the use of a Consent Agenda to consider the bills just read by Stated Meeting December 3, 2015 2ND READING Councilman Jones. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)