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Minutes

Stated Meeting, December 19, 2002

Philadelphia City CouncilDec 19, 2002

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Councilman Cohen

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Di Cicco. COUNCILMAN Di CICCO: Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Goode. Resolution - Congressman Borski

Councilman Goode

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Krajewski voting aye. Councilman Longstreth.

Councilman Longstreth

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Mariano and Councilwoman Miller voting aye. Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Council President Verna. Resolution - Congressman Borski

Council President Verna

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 consideration is Bill Number 020740. COUNCIL CLERK: An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Number 58.

Council President Verna

This Bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the Bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Di Cicco. COUNCILMAN Di CICCO: Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. Resolution - Congressman Borski COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Krajewski voting aye. Councilman Longstreth.

Councilman Longstreth

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Mariano and Councilwoman Miller voting aye. Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. Resolution - Congressman Borski The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, this Bill passes. The final Bill to be called is Bill Number 020741. COUNCIL CLERK: An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Number 58.

Council President Verna

This Bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the Bill pass finally. The Clerk will please call the roll. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Clarke.

Councilman Clarke

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Cohen.

Councilman Cohen

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Di Cicco. COUNCILMAN Di CICCO: Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Kenney. Resolution - Congressman Borski

Councilman Kenney

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Krajewski voting aye. Councilman Longstreth.

Councilman Longstreth

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Mariano and Councilwoman Miller voting aye. Councilman Nutter.

Councilman Nutter

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Ortiz.

Councilman Ortiz

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown.

Councilwoman Reynolds-Brown

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye. COUNCIL CLERK: Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are zero. A majority of Resolution - Congressman Borski all Members having voted in the affirmative, this Bill passes. I believe we now have the 13 Resolutions. Councilman Cohen, would you have an objection?

Councilman Cohen

No. It does not apply to Resolutions. That's okay. Home Rule Charter applies only to Bills.

Council President Verna

That's fine. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

The Clerk will please read the titles of the Resolutions. COUNCIL CLERK: Resolution Number 020772, a Resolution appointing David Rubenstein to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020773, a Resolution appointing Robert Lane to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020774, a Resolution appointing Larry Howard to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Resolution - Congressman Borski Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020775, a Resolution appointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020776, a Resolution appointing Valerie Ferguson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020777, a Resolution appointing Robert Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020778, a Resolution appointing Dean Adler to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020779, a Resolution appointing Janet Calderwood to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020780, a Resolution appointing William Boone to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Resolution - Congressman Borski Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020781, a Resolution appointing Allan Kalish to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020782, a Resolution appointing Joseph Zuritsky to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020783, a Resolution appointing Judith Eden to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia. Resolution Number 020784, a Resolution appointing Ronald White, Esquire, to the Board of Directors of the Center City District of Philadelphia.

Council President Verna

I think we can have a voice vote. All those in favor of the adoption will signify by saying aye to the 13 resolutions. (Chorus of ayes.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? Resolution - Congressman Borski (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The Resolutions have been adopted. I think at this time, too, we ought to thank Pat Rafferty for really doing an excellent job during the year. (Applause.)

Council President Verna

She sometimes speaks too slowly. Thank you very much, Pat. You've done a great job. COUNCIL CLERK: Thank you.

Council President Verna

That concludes our calendar for today. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)

Council President Verna

Are there speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)

Council President Verna

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.

Councilwoman Tasco

Madam President, I move The Council stand adjourned Resolution - Congressman Borski until Tuesday, January 28, 2003. UNIDENTIFIED VOICES: Second.

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded The Council stands adjourned until Tuesday, January 28th at 10 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Chorus of ayes.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The motion carries. Excuse me. I'm not finished. May I suggest Council Members go immediately down to the Caucus Room. Thank you. (Hearing concluded.) Resolution - Congressman Borski CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the proceedings, and evidence are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me upon the Stated Meeting of The City Council of the City of Philadelphia, taken on December 19, 2002, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. _____________________________ DAVID A. DEIK, RPR and Commissioner of Deeds (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.)