The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee of the Whole reports out four resolutions with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee of the Whole, to which was referred: Resolution No. 060064, a resolution appointing Al Childs to the Board of Directors to the Philadelphia Municipal Authority; and Resolution No. 060065, a resolution appointing Daniel J. Anders 12/14/06 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipality Authority; and Resolution No. 060906, a resolution appointing Shelley Simms Reed to the Board of Directors of the Hospitals and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia; and Resolution No. 060907, a resolution appointing Leonard Cid to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The four resolutions just reported from committee will be considered at the end of today's calendar. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman Clarke for a 12/14/06 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS report on the Rules Committee.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Rules reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the City Council City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Rules, to which was referred: Bill No. 060442, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located with an area bounded by Fifth Street, Jefferson Street, Orkney Street, and Master Street; and Bill No. 060697, an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1700, entitled 12/14/06 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS "Administration and Enforcement," by amending Section 14-1708, entitled "Procedure for Enactment," under certain terms and conditions Respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No.'s 060442 and 060697. (Motion 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 bills just reported from committee. 12/14/06 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS All in favor, please say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our first-reading calendar for today. * * * 12/14/-7 STATED - RECALLING RES. NO. 060797
Now we have special business. Council will now proceed under a special order of business, a resolution recalling Bill No. 060797. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution, and because this resolution was not circulated yesterday, I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of the resolution at this time. (Motion seconded.)
It has moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of Councilwoman Krajewski's resolution at this time. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? 12/14/-7 STATED - RECALLING RES. NO. 060797 The ayes have it, and I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 060797, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Map by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street, Adamsford Road, Salmon Street, and Juniata Park.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Motion seconded.)
All in favor will say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution has passed. The Chief Clerk will please read the letter from the Mayor. 12/14/-7 STATED - RECALLING RES. NO. 060797
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your resolution adopted today, Bill No. 060797, entitled "An Ordinance to Amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps" by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located with an area bounded by Thompson Street, Adamsford Road, Salmon Street, and Juniata Park, for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote for which said bill passed Council.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski for a motion so Council will reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 060797 was passed.
All 12/14/-7 STATED - RECALLING RES. NO. 060797 in favor, please say aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and a majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the motion carries, and the vote by which Bill No. 060797 was passed has been reconsidered. Bill No. 060797 will be placed on the second-reading and final-passage calendar for our next session of Council. * * * 12/14/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDAR
The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. The Chief Clerk will please read the bills on the first-reading calendar.
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 Fifth Street, Jefferson Street, Orkney Street, and Master Street.
And Bill No. 060697, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code relating to zoning and planning by amending Chapter 14-1700 entitled "Administration and Enforcement," by amending Section 14-1706.
The Chair agrees. 12/14/06 STATED - FIRST-READING CALENDAR And that completes our first-reading calendar for today. * * * 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell for the purpose of calling up the bills to be considered today on the second-reading and final-passage calendar.
Thank you, Madam President. Today, our calendar begins at the bottom of , where we will consider Bill No. 060345-AAA. , the top, Bill No. 060855-A. The next bills to be considered are on : Bill No.s 060580, 060292-A. On , Bill No.s 060005, 060504, and 060833. On , we will hear Bill No.'s 060851, 886, 887, 888, and 596. On , we will hear Bill No.'s 060581, 706, 682, 704, and 684. On , we will hear Bill No.'s 060854, 890. 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR And on , we will hear all of the bills: Bill No.'s 060891 -636 is to be amended -- 850, 628, 857. And then, finally, on , we will hear Bill No.'s 060441 and 804. All other bills are being held.
Thank you very much. I would ask that the Chief Clerk please read the title Bill No. 060345-AAA.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of the Philadelphia Code to prohibit the sale from certain retail establishments of blunts, looseys, cigarette papers, cigars, and other items that may be otherwise legal but that are commonly used as drug paraphernalia.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will please 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR call the roll.
Councilwoman 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Krajewski?
Council President Verna? 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060855-A.
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by adding a new chapter defining and detailing the categories of "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise" and of City contracts that must be considered separately by the Finance Director in conducting the Annual Disparity Study.
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.
Councilwoman 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Blackwell?
Aye. How is Councilman Rizzo voting? 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR
The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 060580.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Coulter Street and McMichael Street.
This bill having been read two different days the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Councilwoman Campbell? 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR
Councilman 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR O'Neill?
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR consideration is Bill No. 060292-A.
An ordinance amending Section 14-1611 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Benjamin Franklin Parkway Controls," by providing for additional height controls in the vicinity of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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.
Councilman 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR DiCicco?
Councilwoman 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR Reynolds-Brown?
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called is Bill No. 060005.
An ordinance amending Section 409 of the Restated General Water and Waste Water Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. 12/14/07 STATED - SECOND-READING CALENDAR
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.