The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer three bills and four resolutions. And I might say for the record that the top bill is a reintroduction of a bill calling for the professional certification of tour guides.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by adding a new section providing for the certification of tour guides in certain areas of the City, establishing requirements for such certification, and providing for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by adding a new section, providing that any contract for the construction, extension or major renovation of certain buildings, paid for with public funds, contain a provision requiring the contractor to certify that a certain level in energy and design efficiency will be achieved, in accordance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System, or equivalent standards that will be met, requiring LEED certified professionals, and by providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 9-3100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of Mercury in Dentistry," by requiring dental offices to install, operate and maintain separator systems that permit the recycling of mercury waste, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution honoring and commending the legendary songwriter and production team Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff on their induction into the 2008 Rock and Roll 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.)
And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on the Environment and on Transportation and Utilities to hold joint public hearings to investigate the steps the City of Philadelphia and its various departments are currently taking and are planning to take to investigate the creation of a Public Use Bicycle Program as an additional method of urban transportation to enhance the personal mobility of Philadelphia residents and workers.
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 will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to investigate and conduct hearings on how to increase the number of Philadelphia high school students who attain an education beyond a high school diploma and to examine reported studies and data regarding the high school dropout rate among public school students prior to graduation.
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 will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution honoring the African American Children's Book Project on the occasion of the Annual African American Children's Book Fair.
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 O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing the vacating of Byberry and Bensalem Road from Southampton Road to the Philadelphia and Bucks County Line and the vacating of Burling Avenue from the Roosevelt Boulevard to a dead end approximately 3,900 feet southeast of the Roosevelt Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the paving of St. Thomas Drive, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the paving of Cates Way, under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have six bills and two resolutions.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-834, entitled "Sale or Transfer of Ammunition," to require all sales of ammunition for firearms to be reported to the City of Philadelphia Police Department and to require that Department to maintain a registry of such reports; all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-831, entitled "Straw and Multiple Handgun Purchase Reduction," to limit purchases of handguns by Philadelphia residents to one a month, and to prohibit "straw purchases" of handguns utilized by criminals for the purpose of evading the one handgun a month limitation.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, "Safety," by adding a new section, entitled "Reporting Requirements Upon the Application for or Renewal of a License to Carry a Firearm," to provide for certain reporting requirements for the issuance or renewal of licenses to carry firearms within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-821a, entitled "Contraband Weapons, Accessories and Ammunition," providing for the prohibition and registration of certain assault weapons and imposing penalties.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new section, entitled "Failure to Report Lost or Stolen Firearms," by requiring prompt notification of lost or stolen firearms and imposing penalties.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Property and Public Works to hold public hearings on the development and implementation of public and private strategies for the renovation and use of the underutilized areas of City Hall.
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 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 32nd Ward of 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 Kelly.
Yes. Madam President, I offer two resolutions, which are co-sponsored by Councilman Green.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first resolution.
A resolution recognizing novelist Ken Bruen as the first recipient of the David L. Goodis Award.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution welcoming NoirCon to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It has been moved and 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 one resolution co-sponsored by President Anna Verna and Majority Whip Darrell Clarke.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating the Center City Residents' Association on the occasion of their 60-year anniversary of excellence in civic leadership, vision and activism.
Madam President, I move for the adoption of this 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. from committees nor bills on the First or Second Reading Calendar today. I would ask are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there speeches on the part of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Madam President, I do not have a speech. I do have an announcement. This year we will be celebrating ten years of the annual Women Making a Difference celebration and tomorrow we will be announcing our tenth-year anniversary awardees. So all members of Philadelphia City Council and/or their staff designees are welcome to join us at the Newman Galleries, a fifth-generation art gallery here in our City, located at 1625 Walnut Street. join us for breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. as we formally announce this year's Women Making a Difference awardees. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I rise because it is the fifth anniversary of the passing of a former State Rep, City Councilman and U.S. Congressman, and that is Lucien E. Blackwell. We are very, very honored that we can talk about since his passing the creation of a Guiding Light Award. Many of you know that that happens yearly in the Conversation Hall. We have a Lucien E. Blackwell Boxing Tournament. We have a Lucien E. Blackwell scholarship and a new one to come. We've had three schools who have asked that they use his name in his honor. We're grateful to have the West Philadelphia Regional Library now called the Lucien E. Blackwell Regional Library. Just this past Sunday we presented an award to Commissioner Ayers, our wonderful Fire Commissioner. It was the Lucien E. Blackwell Community Service Award. We have a Lucien E. Blackwell Town Watch Leadership Award. And as all of you know, you just need Ry-Ry (ph). We have the Lucien E. Blackwell Homes in West Philadelphia. So all I can say is, Lou, this recognition is for you. Thank you, Madam President.
Thank you, Madam President. As a new member of this body, I want to thank you, your staff and Council for being welcoming and giving us all the information we needed to be value added to this Council, and I wanted to thank you very much.
You're welcome. We're happy to have you here. Thank you. Are there any other speeches on the part of the majority? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, January 31st, 2008, 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m. say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. Thank you very much. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 11:15 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 January 24, 2008, 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.)