Aye. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 150502-A.
An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for balconies and revising the requirement for roof decks.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the amendment of this bill. A copy of the amendment has been circulated amongst Council. (Duly seconded.)
It's Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill No. 150502-A has been amended. It will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 150348.
An ordinance establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the Mayfair Business Improvement District, in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; designating Mayfair Business Improvement District, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilman Jones. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 150573.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on African-American Males.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 150573. A copy of that amendment has been circulated to all members of Council, and I move for the adoption of that amendment. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Bill No. 150573 has been amended. It will be placed on our Second and Final Reading Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, 150653.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the Housing Trust Fund, to expand the availability of the services provided through the "Energy FIT Philly" program, whereby affordable housing is preserved through the coordination of home repair and energy services.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, 150790.
An ordinance amending Bill No. 150162-A, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2016 through 2021 inclusive," as amended by Bill No. 150611, by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 150720.
An ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," to expand the scope of "Plan '10" and "DC Plan" to cover additional employees, including employees represented by AFSCME, District Council 33, who work for the Office of Housing and Community Development.
This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Councilman O'Neill. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions? Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
A resolution honoring Pat Gillespie on his Retirement from the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, introduced by Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. Also co-introduced with Councilman Squilla, and I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring Commissioner Louis Giorla of the Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Prison System for Thirty-Four Years of Service to the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Council President. Again, co-introduced with Councilman Jones and Councilman O'Brien, and I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring, recognizing and celebrating the Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING 50th anniversary of Community College of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez on behalf of Council President Clarke.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
Thank you. On your behalf, I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is also adopted.
And a resolution designating August 17th as "First Responder Appreciation Day in Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia" into Perpetuity, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you very much. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Recognizing and Commemorating December 5, 2015 as WordPress Day in Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Oh.
The Chair again recognizes Councilman Oh. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015 11/19/15 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and congratulating Kazumi Teune for her dedication and contributions to strengthening the Japanese American community in Philadelphia as Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia for more than 15 years, introduced by Councilman Oh.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh. Stated Meeting November 19, 2015