We are now in our public meeting. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell again regarding Bill No. 010331.
Madam President, I move that Bill No. 010331 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 010331 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next Council session. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed?
The record will indicate that Councilman Cohen has abstained. All other Councilmembers have voted in the 54 5/30/01 - WHOLE - PUBLIC MEETING affirmative. The motion passes. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell again regarding Bill No. 010332.
Madam President, I move that Bill No. 010332 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 010332 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next Council session. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed?
The record will indicate that Councilman Cohen has abstained.
You're 55 5/30/01 - WHOLE - PUBLIC MEETING abstaining?
You didn't say that. The record will indicate -- Councilman Ortiz, please. Are you abstaining on all four bills?
The record will now indicate that Councilmembers Cohen and Ortiz are abstaining on Bills 010331 and 010332. All other members have voted in the affirmative. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Bill No. 010333.
Madam President, I move that Bill No. 010333 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next session of Council.
Thank you. Is there a second? (Duly seconded.) 56 5/30/01 - WHOLE - PUBLIC MEETING
It has been moved and seconded that Bill No. 010333 be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next Council session. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed?
The record will indicate that Councilmembers Ortiz and Cohen have abstained. All other members have voted in the affirmative. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell regarding Bill No. 010334.
Madam President, I move that Bill No. 010334 be --
I'm sorry, Councilwoman. We have to vote on the amendment first.
I move that the amendment to Bill 010334 be approved. (Duly seconded.) 57 5/30/01 - WHOLE - PUBLIC MEETING
It has been moved and seconded that the amendment as submitted by Mr. Longstreth be approved. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the amendment has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Bill 010334, as amended, be reported out of committee with a favorable recommendation and also a recommendation that the rules be suspended so as to permit consideration at our next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and second that Bill No. 010334 be reported out of committee, as amended, and also a recommendation that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading at our next Council session. All those in favor will signify by 58 5/30/01 - WHOLE - PUBLIC MEETING saying aye. Those opposed?
The record will indicate that Councilmembers Cohen and Ortiz abstained. All other Councilmembers have voted in the affirmative. This concludes our public meeting. Thank you all for your patience. I urge all members to go directly into the caucus room so that we can all attend the briefing. Thank you. (Adjourned 6:50 p.m.) 59 C E R T I F I C A T E I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Wednesday, May 30, 2001, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BILL NO.'S 010331, 010332, 010333, 010334 __________________________________, JOSEPHINE CARDILLO, Registered Professional Reporter