Aye. 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes have it. The bill 120651-A is tabled and to be discussed very shortly. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130248.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez. 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 130143.
An ordinance continuing the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District, a neighborhood improvement district, and amending the District's boundaries in an area generally including 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 2700 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo Avenue and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Aramingo Avenue and for which Impact Community Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania non-corporation, is the Neighborhood Business Improvement District Management Association for the District.
Majority of all members present having voted in the affirmative -- I'm sorry. I threw myself off. This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Councilwoman 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING Quinones-Sanchez.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. Just say for the record, I currently have very pressing business outside of City Hall, so I must ask for a leave of absence. I guess I can pretty much grant that to myself. So per the rules, the Majority Leader will take over the remainder of the session. I would like to be recorded as 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING voting aye on all bills and resolutions. Thank you.
We'll now hear the title of Bill No. 130143. We did that. 130485.
An ordinance authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with the issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is now shall the bill pass finally. Will the Chief please read the roll.
Council President Clarke is voting aye. Council President Pro Tempore Jones.
Aye. The bill has 16 ayes; no zeroes, no nays. Bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 130412.
An ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING adding a new Chapter requiring an Impact Statement, Cost Estimate and Escrow for Repairs, before the issuance of any permit or license to use certain parks or recreation facilities.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Will the Clerk please read the roll call.
Council President Clarke is voting aye. Council President Pro Tempore Jones.
Aye. The ayes are 16; no nays. Bill passes. Bill No. 130459, will you please read the title.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, under which the City would lease the East Park Reservoir West Basin and adjacent park land to PAID, and pursuant to which PAID would enter into a sublease for the Premises with the East Park Leadership and Conservation Center.
This bill having been read on two different days, 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Clerk will read the roll.
Council President Clarke is voting aye. Council President Pro Tempore Jones.
Aye. The ayes are 16; zeroes on the nays. The bill passes finally. 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
A resolution honoring the career of long-time WPVI cameraman Robert Pruitt on his retirement after 44 years of service to the Philadelphia community, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
The Chair now recognizes Councilman Kenney for a motion.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
And a resolution honoring and congratulating Charlie Manuel for the most wins in Phillies franchise history in his time as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, introduced by Councilman Greenlee.
The Chair 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a motion.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Having been moved and seconded, all those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution calling on the City Council of Philadelphia Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings concerning women's economic and social issues and the challenges women face in the workplace and to examine the solutions which the City can provide to increase economic security for women, introduced by Councilman Greenlee.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for an adoption.
Thank 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING you, Mr. Chairman. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Having been moved and seconded, all those in favor? (Aye.)
And a resolution declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," introduced by Councilwoman Tasco.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Having been moved and seconded, all those in favor? (Aye.)
Any nays? (No response.) 9/12/13 - STATED - 2ND READING
And a resolution honoring, recognizing and commending the American Jewish Committee for its global diplomacy and legislative advocacy for democratic values and the well-being of the Jewish people worldwide, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Mr. Leader. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)