It has been moved and properly seconded that be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just read from the report of the Committee on Appropriations. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee on Public Health and Human Services.
Madam Chair, the Committee on Public Health and Human Services reports one bill with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 060958, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Health Code,' by prohibiting the use of artificial trans fats in restaurants and other food service establishments, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 2/1/07 - STATED - 1ST READING 060958. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bill just reported from committee. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bill just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business will be consideration of the Calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the First Reading Calendar.
Bill No. 060832, an ordinance amending Bill No. 060001, relating to the Capital Program for 2/1/07 - STATED - 1ST READING Fiscal Years 2007 through 2012, by adding line items for certain capital projects in Fiscal Year 2007.
And Bill No. 060834, an ordinance amending Bill No. 060002, relating to the Fiscal 2007 Capital Budget, by adding line items for certain capital projects.
And Bill No. 060939, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, by requiring any City Depository authorized to accept City deposits under Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code to notify the City of proposed branch closings.
And Bill No. 060961, an ordinance to amend an ordinance approved June 8, 2006, Bill No. 2/1/07 - STATED - 1ST READING 060001, relating to the Fiscal Year 2007-2012 Capital Program, by decreasing project amounts in certain departments.
And Bill No. 060966, an ordinance to amend an ordinance approved June 8, 2006, relating to the Fiscal 2007 Capital Budget, by decreasing project amounts in certain departments.
And Bill No. 070018, an ordinance approving the reallocation of a portion of capital loan funds borrowed pursuant to Bill No. 040328-A, under certain terms and conditions.
And Bill No. 070021, an ordinance authorizing the creation of a loan or loans to provide 2/1/07 - STATED - 1ST READING funds for or toward various capital municipal purposes and fixing a date for holding the election for obtaining such consent.
And Bill No. 070019, an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the General Fund to enable the purchase, installation and maintenance of additional public safety video surveillance cameras.
And Bill No. 060958, an ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by prohibiting the use of artificial trans fat in restaurants and other food service establishments, under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair agrees. 2/1/07 - STATED - 2ND READING That completes our First Reading Calendar. At this time, I recognize Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Today our Calendar starts on . At the bottom of the page, Bill Nos. 060448 and 060433 will be amended. We then go to . We will hear Bill No. 060889. The other two we will hear will be amended. Bill No. 060716 will be amended and 060442 is to be amended. And, finally, on our last page, , Bill No. 060797 is to be amended. All other bills are being held.
Yes. Madam President, my bill that I was originally intending to amend today I'm going to hold.
And 2/1/07 - STATED - 2ND READING that is Bill No. 060448?
You're welcome. All right. I believe the first bill to be considered is Bill No. 060889.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2007 within the Community Development Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
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. 2/1/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are one. A 2/1/07 - STATED - 2ND READING majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060716.
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of a Zoning Code Commission, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to speak on this resolution, the amendment to the resolution briefly.
And the amendment has been circulated? COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Yes, it has. 2/1/07 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Madam President, you may recall at our last Council session in December before we went on our holiday break, at the request of Councilman O'Neill, Councilman Rizzo and Councilwoman Tasco, I agreed to hold the resolution because those Councilmembers felt that they needed a little bit more time to review it and make comments. Since that time, Councilwoman Tasco has been the only Councilperson who had contacted my office seeking to have some conversation about the amendments. As a result of that, the amendments that are being offered today were written in conjunction with Councilwoman Tasco, and I believe they address all of her issues. But I just want for the record everyone to understand that that opportunity that I allowed, but for Councilwoman Tasco, there were no other 2/1/07 - STATED - 2ND READING comments, recommendations or amendments offered regarding that resolution. And I move for the passage of the amendment.
It has been moved and seconded that the amendments be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the amendments have been adopted. The next bill to be considered is Bill No. 060442.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 5th Street, Jefferson Street, Orkney Street and Master Street.
The 2/1/07 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilman Savage.
I move for an amendment to Bill No. 060442. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members.
It has been moved and seconded that the amendments be adopted. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the amendments are adopted. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 060797.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by 2/1/07 - STATED - 2ND READING changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street, Alresford Street, Salmon Street and Juniata Street.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Yes, Madam Chairman, I do have an amendment. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded the amendments be adopted. please say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the amendments are adopted. That completes our Calendar for today. Are there 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. Very briefly, I'd like to state again that for the past year, Councilwoman Tasco and I had the opportunity to serve on the Blue Ribbon Health, and now a formal document has been released, which really reflects a year's worth of work and discussion held by practitioners, service providers, many of us in government, activists and regular citizens who just care about the well-being of our City's children. Though it focused on the needs of at-risk children, it talked about the needs of all children when it comes to behavioral health and well-being issues. This, again, is an opportunity to say to the mayoral candidates that they have a unique opportunity to transform the way we provide services to children across systems. And so, again, we're urging each and every single mayoral candidate to get the report, read the report and then look to see what recommendations they would like to implement once one of them gets to the second floor of City Hall. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my colleagues who had supported bills and resolutions that I introduced last week concerning gaming. There have been a lot of stories that have been written, and I suspect there will be a lot more news over the next several months concerning slot gaming in the City of Philadelphia. There are numerous coalitions and advocacy groups that are out there either promoting casino-free Philadelphia and there are also obviously issues in those neighborhoods that will be directly impacted should those casinos be built. Myself and Councilman Clarke have been having numerous meetings with those neighborhood groups for the last 12 to 13 months. I offer my office's time Councilman Clarke would offer the services of his staff to any Councilperson who would like to be briefed on what those meetings have been about in the communities and what the concerns of the residents who live in those neighborhoods is about concerning these casinos. So I just want to make that a public opportunity for anyone who would like to have some input, especially the At-Large Council folks. This being an election year, I know you're going to be out in those neighborhoods campaigning and you may want to get somewhat of a heads-up on what the real issues are concerning casinos in the river wards. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I'd just like to say to probably won't have time to read the report. They're probably raising money, spending their time raising money. I'd just like to say that I'm having a staff turnover in my office quite drastically. Several staff members have left, new staff members are coming on board. But I'd like to say a farewell to Derek Green, who is leaving tomorrow to pursue his own political goals, and want to say that he has been a very valuable member to my staff, and we wish him luck.
Thank you, Madam President. Today we had hearings scheduled with regard to the Vacant Property Review Committee. That's Resolution 060945. That will be at 1:00. I wanted to speak on that issue, because we have many people here who worked for, because many are laid off, and who represent and formerly represented unions, because as you know, with this new bill changing, it's proposed that 99 percent of the former employees will no longer be in unions when it comes to the housing agencies. And although the bill passed, we want to thank those who have left jobs and left new jobs and those who are laid off who have come out to try to support having some resolution on housing reorganization. So we want to continue to thank them for all that they have done, let them know that the hearing with regard to Vacant Property Review Committee -because that's still inoperable; we don't have John Coates or anybody -- that those hearings will be continued until next Thursday at 1:00. Thank you to all of you, President.
You're welcome. Would anyone else like to be recognized? (No response.)
Seeing no one, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion, please.
Madam President, I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, February the 8th, 10:00 a.m., 2007. (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it and Council will stand adjourned until Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Thank you all very much. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.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 February 1, 2007, 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.)