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Committee Hearing, May 13, 2010

Minutes from Philadelphia City Council Committee Hearings, May 13, 2010

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Council President Verna

For the adoption of the amendment?

Councilman Kenney

Yes. How many people voted no? Anyone?

Council President Verna

No. 14

Councilman Kenney

Okay. Thank you.

Council President Verna

Again, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I move that Bill No. 100254, as amended, be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It 188 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 3 100 -- suspend the rules, Mr. Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

I'm sorry. Request for rules suspension as to allow reading at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 10 100254 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation, as amended; further, that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed?

Councilman Green

No. 21

Council President Verna

Is that one no?

Councilman Goode

Nay.

Council President Verna

I'm sorry. It appears as though Councilman 189 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. Goode, Councilman O'Neill -- who else had their hand up -- Councilman DiCicco are voting no. All other members are voting in the affirmative, and the motion carries. We will now consider -- Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I offer an amendment on Bill 11 100284.

Council President Verna

And has that amendment been circulated?

Councilwoman Tasco

The amendment has been circulated.

Councilman Green

Madam President, I'm sorry. I don't have a copy of that amendment. Oh, it's right in front of me. Without belaboring the point, Madam President, I renew my point of order that is already on the record with respect to this bill.

Council President Verna

As I indicated to you earlier and I believe 190 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. that Rick Auerbach did in fact indicate that we are in proper order and there is no reason for us to even have further discussion on it. Okay. Where are we? Did everybody get a copy of the amendment? (Yes.)

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that the amendment be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: No. 21

Councilman Green

No. 22

Councilman O'Neill

No. 23

Council President Verna

24 Hands, please. Councilman DiCicco, 25 Councilman O'Neill, Councilman Kelly, 191 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. Councilman Rizzo and Councilman Green and Councilwoman -- oh, I think we'd better take a roll call. Hands go up after you take the count. Roll call, please.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

No. 10

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: No. 14

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

No. 18

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

No. 25

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Kenney. 192 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

No. 6

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

No. 11

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

No. 15

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

The no's are seven and the ayes are ten.

Council President Verna

Okay. 193 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. And the amendment has been adopted. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move that Bill 100284 be reported out of Committee, as amended, with a favorable recommendation and that the rules of Council be suspended so that this bill can be heard at Council's next session. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 15 100284 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation; further, that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No.)

Council President Verna

That 194 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. almost sounds like a song. Is it still ten to seven?

Mr. Auerbach

I would take a roll call.

Council President Verna

I wold take the roll call indeed. M. ORTIZ: Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

No. 11

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: No. 15

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

No. 19

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Kelly.

Councilman Kelly

No. 195 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Krajewski.

Councilwoman Krajewski

No. 7

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Miller.

Councilwoman Miller

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

No. 12

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

No. 16

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Ms. Ortiz

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are ten --

Ms. Ortiz

The ayes are ten; 196 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. the nays are seven.

Council President Verna

-- the nays are seven, and the bill is reported out with a favorable recommendation and the motion has been carried. Resolution No. 100141 will be held. Councilwoman Tasco -- I'm sorry. Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that Bill 14 No. 100119 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation for a suspension of the rules so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 22 100119 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation; further, that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next 197 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. session of Council. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Bill No. 12 100120.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I move that Bill 15 No. 100120 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation and also that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 100120 be reported out of Committee with a favorable recommendation; further, that the rules 198 5/13/10 - WHOLE - BILL 100115, etc. of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next session of Council. At this time, I would announce -- I'm sorry. All in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the motion carries. At this time, I would like to announce that Bill No. 100118 is being held. The Committee will recess until May 20th at 9:00 a.m. Thank you all very much. Please remain in your seats, because we will then continue. (Committee of the Whole concluded at 5:50 p.m.) - - - 199 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 May 13, 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.)