And a resolution honoring the NAACP's ACT-SO competition for its 30th anniversary and the four Philadelphia medal winners.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution proclaiming September 25, 2008 as Philabundance Day in the City of Philadelphia.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution proclaiming September 2008 as National Preparedness Month.
Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring grandparents on the National Grandparents Day.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Madam President. I have two bills and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 040569, approved July 1, 2004, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 205," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 158 by striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution honoring the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations on the occasion of the 46th annual Puerto Rican Festival and Parade.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez, and maybe you would like to make an announcement about the festivities tomorrow so everybody can hear it.
Yes. Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution first. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
I want to invite all of the citizens of Philadelphia to join us in the flag raising on Monday, a tradition started by former Councilman Juan Ramos. We will be in the northeast corner of City Hall at 12 o'clock on Monday.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill co-sponsored by Councilman Greenlee and Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 12-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous Regulations and Penalties," by adding a new section prohibiting the use of a hand-held mobile telephone by a person operating a motor vehicle or other vehicle on a City street, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer two resolutions, one co-sponsored by Councilman Green.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution calling on the Treasurer to do an analysis to determine the degree to which the City loses revenue as a result of unclaimed and uncashed paper checks disbursed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the steps necessary to implement electronic transfer of these funds.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution urging the United States Congress to extend the expiring Clean Energy Tax incentives that are spurring production of renewable energy and increase the use of energy-efficient technologies and practices, and particularly urging Congress to pass an eight-year extension of the Solar Investment Tax Credit.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill and one resolution. After the introduction, I would like to be excused from the Council Chambers. If I'm not able to return, I would like to be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions.
Thank you. Leave will be granted. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution -- I'm sorry; the bill. Let's do the bill first.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to Councilmembers elected at large, including the number of such members who shall serve on Council, the number of candidates for Councilmember at large each party and other political body is permitted to nominate, and the number of Councilmembers at large for which each elector has the right to vote, and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the resolution.
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the Councilmembers elected at large, including the number of such members who serve on Council.
The resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. This morning I offer two bills, one bill co-sponsored by Council colleagues Jim Kenney, Bill Green and Bill Greenlee, and three resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter authorizing City Council to provide, by ordinance, for bid preferences in the awarding of public contracts, for businesses whose products, services or operations demonstrate a high level of environmental performance.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by amending Section 12-102, entitled "Definitions," by amending Section 12-902, entitled "Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited," to prohibit the standing or parking on the roadway of watercraft trailers or watercraft for the purpose of display for sale or for commercial washing.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter authorizing City Council to provide, by ordinance, for bid preferences in the awarding of public contracts for businesses whose products, services or operations demonstrate a high level of environmental performance.
Oh, I'm sorry. It's a Charter. That will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution calling on the City Council of Philadelphia to adopt a Local Government Green Jobs Pledge.
Madam President, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution honoring the Jacob Lawrence series "Hiroshima" and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts as it continues to grow and provide the rare combination of the world-class museum and an extraordinary facility known for its commitment to students and for the statue and quality of its artistic work.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating William Randolph "Sonny" Hill on the occasion of his being named the 2008 co-recipient of the Mannie Jackson Basketball Human Spirit Award on the National Basketball Hall of Fame.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill and three resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Madam President, point of order. It's the other way around, three bills, one resolution. I apologize.
An ordinance amending Section 14-1621 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Passyunk Avenue Special District Controls," by adding telemarketing as a prohibited use, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by amending the requirements required for towing from private lots, private property and driveways.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 12-918 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking for Car Sharing Organizations," by adding locations.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 25th and 31st Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 63 by striking from the City Plan and abandoning a right-of-way reserved for gas main purposes.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by placing on the City Plan an extension of Mount Vernon Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors and Section 205 relating to Sidewalk Sales.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending The Philadelphia Code relating to Educational Housing Districts, by amending Chapter 10-1800 regarding student address notification requirements applicable to students, universities and colleges.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Moravian Street from 19th Street to 20th Street.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 9-1004 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors," to prohibit contractors, newspaper publishers, distribution companies and distributors of commercial publications from publishing or distributing any advertisements for contractors in newspapers or in commercial publications which do not also include the contractor's license number, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution reminding Philadelphia that the month of September is MRSA Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I have six bills and three resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," by amending provisions prohibiting City officers and employees from soliciting or accepting gifts from certain sources.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," to prohibit political committees from soliciting or receiving political contributions on behalf of elected City officials.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," by adding provisions restricting City officers and employees from having certain kinds of outside employment or business interests, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by adding a new Chapter entitled "Lobbying," under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Standards of Conduct and Ethics," by adding anti-nepotism provisions prohibiting City officers and employees, including all elected City officers, from taking or recommending certain personnel actions affecting family members, under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," by amending the limits for campaign contributions made to candidates for City offices, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing a joint hearing for both City Council's Committee on Public Safety and City Council's Committee on Technology and Information Systems to hold public hearings to investigate and determine the cause and failure of the City of Philadelphia's $62 million 800 megahertz digital radio system.
Madam President, I move for the adoption of that resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
All in favor will please indicate whether you're voting for or against. All in favor will please say aye. (Aye.)
No. We're asking for a roll call on the last resolution.
A resolution authorizing a joint hearing for both City Council's Committee on Public Safety and City Council's Committee on Technology and Information Systems to hold hearings to investigate and determine the cause of the failure of the $62 million 800 megahertz digital radio system which occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008.
A roll call was suggested, so I would ask the Chief Clerk to please call the roll.
Councilwoman Blackwell, how are you voting on the resolution?