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Stated Meeting, February 16, 2012

Philadelphia City CouncilFeb 16, 2012

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  • Bill 120013SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by enacting a new Section 17-1607, entitled "Economic Opportunity Review Committee," all u…

  • Bill 120013ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

    Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by enacting a new Section 17-1607, entitled "Economic Opportunity Review Committee," all u…

  • Bill 120013ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

    Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by enacting a new Section 17-1607, entitled "Economic Opportunity Review Committee," all u…

  • Resolution 120036ADOPTED & REFERRED

    Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to review the annual City contract participation goals released by the Finance Department pursuant t…

  • Resolution 120088ADOPTED & REFERRED

    Calling on the City Council Committee on Education to Hold Hearings on Changes in Schools and Their Impact on Neighborhoods in Which they Reside.

  • Resolution 120090ADOPTED & REFERRED

    Authorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the impact of the proposed FY 2012-2013 state budget on the public health and human…

  • Resolution 120092ADOPTED & REFERRED

    Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the availability of emergency shelters in Philadelphia for victims of domestic violence who ha…

  • Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the availability of emergency shelters in Philadelphia for victims of domestic violence who ha…

  • Resolution 120094ADOPTED & REFERRED

    Authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings into the current state of community reinvestment by City depository banks within low-income and minority neighborhoods…

  • Authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings into the current state of community reinvestment by City depository banks within low-income and minority neighborhoods…

  • Resolution 120095ADOPTED & REFERRED

    Authorizing City Council's Committee on Education and Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold joint public hearings to examine the best practices for the Philadelphi…

  • Resolution 120096ADOPTED & REFERRED

    Authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to investigate the establishment of a tax credit and veterans' assistance p…

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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, February 16, 2012 10:05 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILMAN DENNIS O'BRIEN COUNCILMAN DAVID OH COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER, CHIEF CLERK Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Council President Clarke

Good morning. (Good morning.)

Council President Clarke

It appears we have established a quorum. Council is present. Council will now come to order. May I ask the visitors and the guests to please take their seats behind the railing. Thank you so much. This morning to give our invocation the Chair recognizes Father Michael Marrone of West Catholic High School. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Mark Squilla. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Members and guests rise.)

Father Marrone

Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)

Father Marrone

Let us remember that we're always in the presence of almighty God. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Father, as we gather together today in the City Council Chamber, we ask for your blessing. We ask that you help us to continue to realize your presence always in our lives in all that we do. We pray for the grace that all that are gathered here together today in your legislative power may continue to work for the common good of all people, especially those most in need. We pray also for your grace that we continue to be who you made us to be and to be that perfectly well. And we also ask for the grace that we always conduct ourselves in a manner that is most gracious to your goodness. We ask this through our good and loving Lord who is with us and is with us always until the end of time. Amen. (Amen.)

Council President Clarke

Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com so much, Father, for those inspiring words. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Council President Clarke

Before we proceed, I'd just like to take a moment of silence for the brother of Councilman Brian O'Neill, who expired two days ago. I'd just like to take a moment of silence, please. (Moment of silence.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 9, 2012. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, February 9, 2012 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The Journal is approved, February 9, 2012. The next order of business is requests for leaves of absence, and the Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Mr. President, on behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the minority, a leave of absence is requested for Councilman O'Neill on the occasion of Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com brother.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, sir. The Chair will now dispense with the regular order of business to recognize and thank the guests for coming down here today. We hope you truly enjoy yourself, and we hope that you figure out a way to come back, because your experience today will be a wonderful one. So thank you so much. At this time, the Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, who will present a resolution recognizing the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center. Would Liz Robinson and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. We also have Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Mr. President. More and more the issue of the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com becoming a centerpiece of our work here in the Philadelphia City Council, and I cannot stand here without recognizing and saluting my colleague Councilman Jim Kenney, whose idea it was to ultimately have City Council have a committee that focuses like a laser beam on this issue. So in his absence, I'd like to acknowledge Councilman James Kenney as being the founder of our new Committee on the Environment. And Philadelphia is in a good place in that we have a number of organizations right here in the City that are leading by the example and raising our consciousness about we really need to be concerned about tomorrow. One of those is our City's Energy Coordinating Office. And so it gives me a wonderful pleasure, as my colleagues join me, in recognizing and acknowledging the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center as a "Center of Excellence" in the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Whereas, the mission of the Energy Coordinating Agency is to help people conserve energy and to promote a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all in the Philadelphia region; and

Councilwoman Sanchez

Whereas, in March 2010, the Energy Coordinating Agency opened the John S. and James L. Knight Green Jobs Training Program, in my district, which focuses on preparing unemployed and incumbent workers to enter the growing clean energy job market. The Center offers industry-driven training that includes classroom instruction, hands-on training, and field experience. The Center features state-of-the-art heating and insulation labs, live-size mockups, and a house pressure lab; and Whereas, since its opening, the Training Center has trained over 1,500 men and women, including over 350 individuals trained to the National Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com (BPI) standards; and Whereas, the Energy Coordinating Agency has partnered with the Community College of Philadelphia to develop an Associate's Degree in Building Science; and Whereas, ECA has partnered with more than 35 organizations, including community-based organizations, workforce development and government entities, high school, colleges and manufacturers; and

Councilman O'Brien

And whereas, ECA wrote and implemented curriculum for high school seniors to learn weatherization methods and enter the workforce; and Whereas, ECA is the largest and often sole provider of such key services in Philadelphia as weatherization of low-income homes, hosting of educational workshops, replacing heaters for low-income residents, and educating students on seasonal energy conservation; Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Whereas, the weatherization services provided by ECA save low-income residents an average of 20 to 30 percent on utility bills, thus ensuring households have greater financial stability and reducing their monthly household expenses; and Whereas, ECA provided guidance to architects and developers to obtain LEED and Energy Star for home certifications for as many as 250 single and multi-family homes, and in 2012, ECA was recognized for its accomplishments to the Sustainable Business Network with the Community Leader Award; and now therefore be it

Councilwoman Brown

Be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby recognize and acknowledge the leadership and the membership and the believers of the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center as a "Center of Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Excellence" in the City of Philadelphia. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Energy Coordinating Agency as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. It was introduced by Blondell Reynolds Brown. And, again, in his presence, I'm going to salute Councilman James Kenney, who really put this issue on the radar screen in a magnificent way, and know that it was sponsored by all the members of the Philadelphia City Council. Pleased to salute the Energy Coordinating Agency. (Applause.)

Councilwoman Brown

What we know for non-profits in our city that are trying to make a difference, it helps when there are members of the business and corporate community who philosophically are at the same place, and so it gives me a wonderful pleasure to introduce Carmen Ferrigno, Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Saint Gobain, who will make a presentation to the Energy Coordinating Agency.

Mr. Ferrigno

Thank you for saying my name better than I do. On behalf of the more than 800 employees of Saint Gobain and Certainteed who live in the Delaware Valley and the 19,000 across the United States, I would like to extend our congratulations to Liz and the entire Energy Coordinating Agency team for having their Green Knight Job Training Center recognized by the Philadelphia City Council as a "Center of Excellence." It comes as no surprise to those of us who have worked with ECA that their site is recognized as a Center of Excellence. In fact, as amazing as that phrase is, the Knight Green Job Training Center is much, much more. It's a center of hope, a place where energy efficiency is taught to others, a place of Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Saint Gobain work side by side to ensure contractors and students know how to use the next-generation technologies that truly make life more livable for you and me. As part of that commitment, Saint Gobain is pleased to announce that we are marking the eighth year in our ongoing partnership with ECA by providing $10,000 in partnership money to help train even more installers and contractors and to extend that partnership through a co-sponsored scholarship fund for Youth Build students so that the next generation of Philadelphians have the skills necessary to be active and productive members of the City's sustainable building materials community. As the world's largest building and materials company, Saint Gobain is committed to putting the power of our people and our products as close to our Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com the ECA partnership and the Knight Green Job Training Center, we are honored to literally become part of the fabric of that community. We know that these investments will pay huge dividends down the road to the City as contractors use more sustainable materials that conserve energy more efficiently and students embrace a career in building materials that has as its foundation an understanding and a commitment to a brighter future. We call it "doing well by doing good," and we can think of no better way of demonstrating that philosophy than to present this check for $10,000 to Liz and the ECA team. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair now recognizes Ms. Robinson.

Mr. Ferrigno

It's not the actual check.

Ms. Robinson

Thank you. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair now recognizes Ms. Robinson.

Ms. Robinson

Thank you, President Clarke. Well, thank you very much, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, Councilwoman Sanchez, Council President Clarke, and Councilman Kenney and to all members of Council. We are thrilled to receive this honor. We regard this as a very high privilege, and we're -- really I'd love to say thank you to the entire City Council for your growing leadership in sustainability, and thank you to the Administration for understanding the tremendous job creation and economic development impact of sustainability and energy efficiency on the City of Philadelphia and the region. ECA has really been privileged to play a supporting role to help the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com of the Greenworks Plan and the vision laid out by the Mayor to become the greenest city in the nation. We've been working very hard to develop the greenest workforce in the nation and to really together with our partners from industry, which include BASF, Dow, Saint Gobain and many others, our partners from the higher education community, Community College of Philadelphia represented here and Drexel University and other universities, the School District of Philadelphia, we've been working very hard to build a continuing pipeline of education and training in building science that will become a permanent structure in the City of Philadelphia to train young people and not so young people. And we've been able to accomplish what we've done through the last two years training more than 2,000 men and women for green jobs in a very dynamic and exciting industry of clean energy, which is finally really starting Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com the City of Philadelphia and the state. We've been able to accomplish this only because of our partners. So I want to thank all of you, and we look forward to continuing to work with you. And I'd like to introduce the person who has really made this possible, Walter Yackabowski. (Applause.)

Ms. Robinson

Thank you all.

Council President Clarke

Council will be at ease, please. (Council at ease.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, who will present a resolution honoring Mr. Jim Reed on the occasion of his retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Incorporated. Would Mr. Reed and those accompanying him please join the Councilwoman at the podium. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Councilwoman Blackwell and Councilman Goode and Councilman Jones joining us also.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Mr. President. We'd like to invite any and everyone that's been touched by the Mr. Jim Reed. All members of Verizon, the organization, please come forward.

Council President Clarke

We also have Councilman Johnson.

Councilwoman Brown

Mr. President, it is clear -

Council President Clarke

Hold on one second, Councilwoman. Excuse me. Could we please have a little quiet as we read the presentations. Thank you. Please proceed, Councilwoman.

Councilwoman Brown

Mr. President, it is clear, as is evidenced by all of those joining Mr. Jim Reed, that he's touched a lot of lives there at Verizon, and my life and my Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com I actually met Mr. Jim Reed very early in my career at Philadelphia OIC when I was fresh out of college and OIC gave me a chance to run a youth program. And we actually stayed in -- our circles connected several times many years after that, and we all know for those of us building a career that we need to be mindful on how we treat people, because very often the circle loops. And it's a wonderful pleasure to have the circle loop for me and for us as we now honor and congratulate Philadelphia's own Mr. Jim Reed on the occasion of his retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Incorporated in Philadelphia, after forty eight years of service, forty eight years of service. (Applause.)

Councilwoman Brown

After forty eight years of service, including nineteen years of service as External Affairs Director, and for his lifelong contributions to education, prosperity Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com for those of us in Philadelphia.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Whereas, Mr. Jim Reed, a native of Savannah, Georgia and longtime resident of Philadelphia, has shown compassion, love and continuous commitment to and concern for our city; and Whereas, after graduating from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and Spring Garden College and attending Temple University, Mr. Reed became a math instructor in the public school system at Dobbins and Edison High Schools and Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. and Temple University; and

Councilman Goode

Whereas, Mr. Reed has accumulated more than forty eight years of experience in all facets of telecommunications, beginning his career with Bell of Pennsylvania, then proceeding to AT&T in the External Affairs Department as Community Relations Director, and finally assuming his Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Affairs Director in 1993; and Whereas, Mr. Reed has avidly supported countless citizens and contributed to his community, chairing the Mayor's Commission on Services to the Aging and being an active Board member of the Urban Affairs Coalition, the Men of the 644th Engineer Battalion, Frontiers International Incorporated and many other organizations; and

Councilman Johnson

Whereas, Mr. Reed is an active member of Tindley Temple Church, where he serves as an usher, and member of the Methodist Men and Charles A. Tindley Community Development Corporation; and Whereas, Mr. Reed has been honored by countless organizations, including OIC, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, Asian American Women Coalition, Cheyney University, Berean Institute, Operation Push, Teenagers in Charge, Concerned Black Men, Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Philadelphia, Frontiers International, Ducky Birts Foundation, Haddington Multiservice Center for Older Adults, Grands as Parents, to name a few; and Whereas

Councilman Jones

Mr. Reed leaves Verizon Pennsylvania Incorporated with the force and power that has made him a leader in his community, and he continues to reside in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia and a concerned community advocate; now therefore be it Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby honor and congratulate Mr. Jim Reed on the occasion of his retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Incorporated in Philadelphia, after forty eight years of service, including nineteen years of service as External Affairs Director, and his lifetime contribution to education, prosperity and the quality of life in Philadelphia. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Councilwoman Brown

Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution will be presented this morning to you, Mr. Jim Reed, as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. We thank you, we congratulate you and, most importantly, we wish you continued good health. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Mr. Reed for remarks.

Mr. Reed

I'm going to make this short. Council President Clarke, my good friend Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, I want to thank you all and the rest of City Council for this honor. Certainly I've had lots of awards bestowed upon me, but this has to be the top of the line. After 48 years of working for Verizon and AT&T and Bell of Pennsylvania and Bell Atlantic, I feel great and honored to be here. I thank all my friends who came Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com this award. I didn't realize that I had so many friends. I want to thank you. The Fire Commissioner is here, my good friend, and a lot of others are here in the audience. I want to thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.)

Mr. Reed

State Representative Thomas, representative came from Harrisburg. Geez, I can't remember everybody. I don't want to mess this up. Della Clark, who is a good friend of mine. And certainly we can't miss my good friend, Lord Jesus, I love you, Curtis Jones, who I was on the Board of PCDC, and Curtis went on to do great things. He's going to be a great Councilperson. Dr. Clarke -- Mr. Clarke, he's going to take your seat one of these days.

Councilman Jones

No, no, no.

Council President Clarke

All good things come in time. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Councilwoman, can I take the liberty, I just want to recognize a good friend, legislator, actually happens to be my legislator. We will not have you come in this Chambers without giving a couple of words for Mr. Reed. I know I caught you off guard, but it's my opportunity to do so. Representative Thomas, please say a couple words. REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS: First, giving honor to God. Let me thank Council President Clarke. Let me thank all the members of this esteemed body, and let me thank all of the people in the audience. It is fitting to take this time out to stand still and salute Jim Reed. Jim Reed has been a testimony to what can happen when you're able to facilitate public-private partnerships. Through his company and many communities across Philadelphia, lives have been better improved. So I stand and salute you and Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com House. (Applause.) REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS: Representative Louise Williams-Bishop is here and also Representative Cherelle Parker. We all are here for you. Do well. And I heard you say that you're surprised you had a lot of friends. After 48 years, you got a whole bunch of friends. Thank you and God bless you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. At this time, the Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco, who will present a resolution recognizing and honoring Dr. Robert R. Jennings as the thirteenth President of Lincoln University. Would Dr. Jennings and those accompanying him please join the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Councilwoman Tasco

Come forward. We have a nice group of people here today.

Council President Clarke

We also have Councilwoman Sanchez joining us.

Councilwoman Tasco

Yes. I'm going to call out some of the people who are here, and I may miss some, but I'd like to recognize those who had said they were coming and may still be trying to get in downstairs. Judge Jacqueline Allen, Kendall Beale, Dr. Robert Bogle who is here, Dr. Emma Chappell, Terry Dean. Come on up here, Emma. You know you belong up here. Cynthia Figueroa, Dr. Kevin Johnson, my pastor. I'm sure he's trying to get here. Dr. Kimberly Lord, Gregory Montanaro, Dr. Daryl Poe. Come on up. Don Scott, State Representative Curtis Thomas, don't go any place, come right Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Thomas, Kevin Vaughn, Robert Archie, Joanna Bell, Kathleen Butler-Hayes, Vernon Davis, State Representative Dwight Evans, Tracy Hunter-Hayes, Dr. Donna Laws, Gregory Miller, State Representative Cherelle Parker, Dr. Theodor Robb, Judge Judith Shillingford, Dave Thomas, Dr. William Tucker, and Dr. Carlton Walton. All of these Lincolnites and people who support Lincoln are here and will be here before we finish to recognize this outstanding educator. Let's give all of our attendees a big round of applause. (Applause.)

Councilwoman Tasco

In late December I received an exciting call from my State Representative and my daughter Cherelle Parker, a Lincoln trustee and a '94 graduate, who proudly noted that the Lincoln University Presidential Search Committee chaired by our fellow Delta sister, Ms. Kimberly Lord, had Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com of Trustees unanimously voted Dr. Robert R. Jennings as the thirteenth President of Lincoln University, the oldest historically black degree-granting college university in the United States. Now, you noticed I said degree-granting college university, for any Cheyney Wolves that may be here today. As a proud 2006 recipient of an honorary degree, Doctorate of Laws from Lincoln, it is indeed an honor for me to be joined by my colleagues and including Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez, who is also a Lincoln graduate, having received her Master's Degree in Human Services in the class of '92. It's interesting, State Representative Parker and Councilwoman Sanchez worked for me. In presenting this resolution to Dr. Jennings, recognizing his role in the history of higher education in our nation, and we're happy to do that, and it's very important to our City of Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com to read this resolution, but before I proceed, I'd like to note that members of Council are invited to join us at the behest of Robert L. Archie, Lincoln trustee and class of '65 of Duane Morris. They will be hosting a luncheon at noon in honor of Dr. Jennings at his Philadelphia office. So we're on to recognize this outstanding educator, and I know some of the trials and tribulations it is trying to find a President of a college, having served as the Chair of a search committee. So you did a fine job. Resolution recognizing and honoring Dr. Robert R. Jennings as the thirteenth President of Lincoln University. Whereas, on January the 2nd, 2012, Dr. Robert R. Jennings became the thirteenth President of Lincoln University; and Whereas, Dr. Jennings is a graduate of Morehouse College where he Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Arts Degree in Sociology and a graduate of Atlanta University where he received a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology/Elementary Education, Specialist Degree in Interrelated Learning, and Doctorate in Education in Administration and Policy Studies, and he holds a Master's Certification in Adult Basic Education from the University of Georgia, Master's Certification in Curriculum and Instruction and Gifted Education from Georgia State University, and Dr. Jennings studied abroad as an Oxford Roundtable Scholar in Oxford, England, Fulbright Fellow in Recife, Brazil, and Charles Merrill Fellow at the University of Ghana in West Africa; and Whereas, Dr. Jennings has had a distinguished career in higher education where he served as the tenth President of Alabama A&M University and various executive-level positions at Wake Forest University, North Carolina A&T Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com University, Greensboro, Albany State University, Norfolk State University, Atlanta University, and he is the dissertation advisor for educational and public administration majors at the Union Graduate School in Cincinnati, Ohio; and

Councilwoman Sanchez

Whereas, in addition to his extensive record of service and accomplishment in higher education, Dr. Jennings has served as a Loaned Executive to the Reagan Administration where he served the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and he has served as an evaluator for the U.S. Department of Education, lead trainer for the U.S. Department of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a consultant to the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Services, and the U.S. Department of Treasury; and Whereas, Dr. Jennings is active in both his community and his profession. He held a five-year term as Chairman of the NAACP Education Legal Advisory Board, Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com on the Board of Directors of the University of Virginia's Council on Minority Research in Special Education, completed a four-year term on the Joint Commission on Faculty Accountability for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and completed a three-year term as a charter member of the Commission on Philanthropy for the Council of the Advancement and Support of Education. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Atlanta University, Southern Christian College, the Leadership Foundation of Atlanta, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce and the Girl Scouts, Incorporated; and Whereas, Dr. Jennings is in great demand as a speaker, trainer and has published articles in several scholarly journals and served as a columnist for the Minority Health Today and edited a book on the State of Black Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 1994. He is the recipient of more than 30 major citations and awards, including being selected as a Regional Finalist for the White House Fellowship and is listed in several publications, including Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Outstanding Young Men of America, Outstanding Personalities of the South, International Register of Profiles, Who's Who Among Black Americans, Who's Who Among Special Educators, Who's Who in the South, and the International Directory of Distinguished Leaders; now, therefore be it resolved

Councilwoman Tasco

Therefore be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby recognize and honor Dr. Robert R. Jennings as the thirteenth President of Lincoln University. And you can certainly see he is well qualified and will do a fantastic job out there. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Jennings as an expression of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. Certification, that this is a true and correct copy of the original resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 26th of January 2012. It is signed by President Darrell Clarke, introduced by Marian Tasco and Maria Quinones-Sanchez, and sponsored by all members of City Council. We welcome you, Dr. Jennings. Your reputation precedes you. They've done an outstanding job in selecting you, and we look forward to working with you as you educate the minds of young people from our community. Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair now recognizes Dr. Jennings for remarks. And I must say, quite Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com impressive, Doctor.

Dr. Jennings

Thank you. Thank you, President Clarke, Councilwoman Tasco, Councilwoman alumni Sanchez. That sounds good, doesn't it? Let me first and foremost express my thanks and appreciation to all of you, especially the members of this Council, for this distinguished and prestigious honor. I recognize that you didn't have to do this, and I am very appreciative. But I also want to thank you on behalf of Lincoln University, one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the nation, if not the world. And I say that because of the contributions that we have made not only to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but to the nation at-large. I want you to know that we appreciate the support that you provide to our university. We have our Graduate Center right here in your city. You will Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com months many enhancements to our programs there, and we ask you to take advantage of that. We believe that we have an important role to play in the life of this city. When I met with Mayor Nutter last week, I believe it was, I said that exact same thing to him, that we've got to work together to educate the minds of this Commonwealth and particularly the students here in Philadelphia, because 25 percent, a little more than 25 percent, of the students who enroll at Lincoln University every year are from Philadelphia. This particular summer we're going to launch a program for high school students, and we have targeted Central High School, Roxborough High School, and several others in this community where we're going to help to convince those young men in particular and young women as well that college is an option that they must consider, and we're going to Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com campus at no cost to themselves and we're going to work with them and expose them to what college is really like. And we believe that they are going to make up their minds -- even if they don't come to Lincoln, we certainly want them to consider Lincoln, but we believe that they're going to make up their minds that I must get a post secondary education if I'm going to have the quality of life that I expect to have and want to have. Again, I want to say thank you for this great and prestigious honor, and I want to thank you for the support that you have given and the support that I know you're going to continue to give as we lock arms and work together collectively to make Philadelphia a greater city and certainly the City of Brotherly Love. Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

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Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones, who will present a resolution honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's living legends. Would Sonny Hill, Dr. Audrey Bronson, Bill Ellerbee, Robert Bogle, Dr. Walter Palmer, Queen Mother Falaka Fattah, State Representative Louise Williams-Bishop, Kenney Gamble and representatives for Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Reverend Dr. Wilson Goode, Sr., Mary Mason, Leon Huff and those accompanying them please join the Councilman at the podium. Can we have a little quiet, please, in the audience, please.

Councilman Jones

You know, you almost don't want to start the presentation because of the networking, relationship-building, and activities that are going on behind the scenes, from Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com individual communities that are represented here. But you may have noticed that it is African American History Month, and Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week in 1926, and it was in an effort to let people know of the contributions worldwide of the African American in this great nation. It quickly expanded to a month. And if you just look around these Chambers of living legends that we could only do 12 a year, if we did just Philadelphia living legends, we could do a month right here in the City of Philadelphia. Gerald Ford expanded it to the month of February. It is the same month of the birth dates of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, the founding month of the NAACP. February is the month we honor throughout the world the right, but right here in Philadelphia, we have so many significant people that add to the fabric of the quality of life of every citizen regardless of race in this Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com see, to be one of the living legends up here, it's not just enough to be famous, because each one of them are famous in their own right, but the criteria by which they stand on this stage today is that they've made other people's lives better for being here. (Applause.)

Councilman Jones

I'd like to think that Frederick Douglass had it right when he talked about living legends. People might not get all that they work for in this world, but they must certainly work for all they get. And that's true of the individuals today. So, therefore, it is the City Council's privilege to honor and celebrate the Philadelphia living legends, from Reverend Dr. Wilson Goode, Sr. to Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Jr., Bill Ellerbee, Dr. Walter Palmer, State Representative Louise Bishop-Williams, Dr. Audrey Bronson, Robert Bogle, who got two awards on the same day. You know you Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Sanchez and Queen Mother Falaka Fattah, Mary Mason, Sonny Hill, Gamble and Huff, in the areas of government, music, religion, health, education, athletics, and activism, as a part of commemorating Black History Month.

Councilman Goode

Whereas, the Reverend Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. served as the first African American Mayor of Philadelphia from 1984 to 1992. He was also a founder of the Black Political Forum. His achievements include serving as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and Managing Director for the City of Philadelphia. He currently serves as Senior Advisor to Public/Private Ventures where he oversees the nationally acclaimed Amachi Program; and

Councilwoman Brown

Whereas, Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Jr., a philanthropist, mentor and a medical practitioner here in the Philadelphia Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com area, who has served this community for more than three decades. In 1982, he established Lomax Health Systems Incorporated, a healthcare management company recruiting physicians and physician assistants to supplement the City of Philadelphia's staff in the prison system; and

Councilman Johnson

Whereas, Bill Ellerbee is noted for his devotion and mentorship to young individuals through coaching high school basketball and teaching. He is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in Philadelphia prep basketball history, having spent 20 years as head coach for Simon Gratz's boys basketball team from 1970 to 2002, with a winning career record. Mr. Ellerbee was a two-time Pennsylvania High School Basketball Coach of the Year, in 1993 and 1997, ESPN National Coach of the Year and USA Today National Coach of the Year in 1993; and Whereas Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Councilman Henon

Whereas, Dr. Palmer is currently the founder and director of the Palmer Foundation, the Palmer Leadership Academy, the first national prototype elementary school in America, with a curriculum dedicated to teaching children's leadership in social justice. Dr. Palmer also serves as a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Social Policy and Practice, where he teaches the foundation courses of America Racism, Institutional Racism and Social Justice Change in 1990; and

Councilman Greenlee

Whereas, Louise Williams-Bishop has had innumerable achievements in various industries, including radio, the ministry, and politics. She has served as State Representative to the Pennsylvania General Assembly for District 192 since 1989. In addition to her political career, Bishop's professional work had included hosting Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com program, The Louise Bishop Show on WDAS-AM; and

Councilwoman Blackwell

Whereas, Dr. Audrey Bronson, an ordained minister and consecrated bishop, is founder and pastor of the Sanctuary Church of the Open Door, as well as the celebrated speaker and panelist. She serves in numerous religious and academic-based institutions, including Dean of the Philadelphia Urban Education Institute, Associate Professor of Psychology at Cheyney University, my alma mater, Board member of One Church, One Child, Inc. of Pennsylvania, and most recently the Board of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. Dr. Bronson's most prestigious acknowledgment is being named the first woman elected as President of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity; and

Councilman Jones

Wait a minute. That's me.

Council President Clarke

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Councilman Jones

I was admiring all of the words. Whereas, Bob Bogle is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Philadelphia Tribune, the nation's oldest and Greater Philadelphia region's largest newspaper serving the African American community. Mr. Bogle is listed in the Tribune and Philadelphia Magazine as an influential Philadelphian, and continues in his role as an ambassador for Philadelphia through his affiliations with many professional, civic, social organizations such as the Commission on the Delaware River Port Authority Board, member of the Zoological Society of Philadelphia, the Workforce Investment Board, and the African American Chamber of Commerce; and

Councilwoman Sanchez

Whereas, Mary Mason began her broadcast career as a gospel music host on WHAT in 1958. Her Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com show, "Mornings With Mary," first aired on WHAT in 1970. Mason became a prominent, politically influential fixture at the station, with a loyal audience who sought her opinions on a wide range of local, national, and international topics. Her shows on WHAT were the highest rated on the station, and she also hosted programs in the sister stations of WWDB and the former WCAU-AM. During a visit in Philadelphia in 1993, President Bill Clinton made a guest appearance on Mason's morning show; and

Councilwoman Tasco

Whereas, Sonia Sanchez, currently Philadelphia's first Poet Laureate, is an African American poet, often associated with the Black Arts Movement. She is the author of over a dozen books of poetry, plays, and children's novels. Ms. Sanchez is also recognized for her influential part in the Civil Rights Movement and for being an advocate for the people. She is Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com CORE, the Congress for Racial Equality, and was known to have met Malcolm X; and

Councilman Green

Whereas, Queen Mother Falaka Fattah's career involved serving the poor and bringing God's word as a missionary. Later she developed her natural talent in writing through her literary pursuits. Queen Mother Fattah has co-founded the Black United Front with the late State Representative David P. Richardson to empower the black community. Overall, her greatest achievement is serving as the founder and CEO of the House of Umoja, Inc. which worked with youth to stem gang violence during its height in the 1970s; and

Councilwoman Bass

Whereas, Sonny Hill is a former basketball player, announcer, member of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, and current sports radio personality for WIP-AM 610 and also serves as an Executive Advisor for the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 76ers. Mr. Hill is further known as Mr. Basketball in Philadelphia for founding the Sonny Hill League and for his many contributions to the game; and

Councilman Squilla

Whereas, Kenneth Gamble and Leon A. Huff are American songwriters and a well-known record-producing team who have written and produced over 170 gold and platinum records. Both known for being pioneers of Philadelphia soul and the in-house creative team for the Philadelphia International record label, they were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10th, 2008. Their early lives in Philadelphia have shaped the biggest acts in the music industry by committing to cleaning up the inner cities and helping African American youth; now therefore

Councilman Oh

Be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it hereby honors and Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com legends, Reverend Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr., Walter P. Lomax, Jr., Bill Ellerbee, Dr. Walter Palmer, Louise Williams, Dr. Audrey Bronson, Robert Bogle, Sonia Sanchez, Queen Mother Falaka Fattah, Mary Mason, Sonny Hill, and Gamble and Huff, in the areas of government, music, religion, education, athletics, and activism, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.

Councilman Jones

Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Philadelphia's living legends as evidence of our sincere admiration of this legislative body. There was a play called Day of Absence. Remember that? It was about a southern sleepy town where one day all of the Negros -- back then that's what they were called -- decided not to show up for work, and by the end of the day, their presence was known to everyone who had taken them for granted throughout the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Well, if all of these folk on this stage over their lifetime decided not to show up for work, where would our city be? Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. We will start with Dr. Audrey Bronson for remarks, and I understand all the honorees have a quick message. Or is that not so?

Dr. Bronson

Thank you very kindly for the City Council recognizing us today, and I think it's a great honor for the City Council to do such a thing. And whatever I've done, I have done it not for myself but for others. And may God bless all of you. Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Councilman Jones, Council will Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com ease?

Councilman Jones

Council will be at ease.

Council President Clarke

Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you, everyone. Thank you. The Chair would like to recognize Councilman Bobby Henon.

Councilman Henon

Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to take a moment to welcome and recognize Walter D. Palmer Learning Preparatory Academy's Shutton Shaw, my friend, and his students who are joining us here today at Council to observe our legislative process as a part of their Foundation of Leadership Program. The program works to develop today's youth into tomorrow's leaders. Please help me acknowledge these students and please make them feel welcome as they join us here today at our regular attended order of business. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Please stand. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Welcome. Thank you. The next order of business is communications. The Chair recognizes the Sergeant-At-Arms. Please bring the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.

Chief Clerk

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Germantown Redevelopment Area, identified by house Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com as 5935 Kemble Avenue; and Also an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Kelvin Avenue and Trevose Road from Southampton Road to County Line Road; and An ordinance authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal Amendment to Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corporation; and An ordinance amending Bill No. 110343, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works," by approving a Revised Capital Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2012; and An ordinance authorizing the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Arendell Avenue from State Road to a point approximately twenty-four feet northwest of James Street; and An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 090468) approved November 4, 2009, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to The Delaware Expressway," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Are there any other messages?

Chief Clerk

I have none, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Thank you. I'm going to wait until the crowd leaves so we can have a little quiet in here. (Pause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, sir. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Mr. President. I have two privileged resolutions co-signed by all members of Council who are present. Thank you. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the resolutions.

Chief Clerk

A privileged resolution proclaiming March, 2012, as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution honoring and recognizing Mr. Glenn Ellis, Sr. for his accomplishments in and service to the field of medicine and public health education.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will also be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

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Council President Clarke

Thank you, sir.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-Ninth, Thirty-Seventh, and Forty-Seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Thank you, Mr. President. I have five bills.

Council President Clarke

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Councilman Henon

One being co-introduced with Councilman Green.

Council President Clarke

Thank you.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Chapter 10-726, entitled "Disposal of Curbside Refuse, Rubbish, Garbage and Recyclable Materials," by providing for allowable times during which certain persons may set out refuse for City collection.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance amending Chapter 10-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conduct in Public Places of Assembly; Administrative Adjudication of Violations," by providing for the administrative adjudication of violations, other than by personal Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com appearance, and making certain technical changes.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 090468) approved November 4, 2009, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to The Delaware Expressway.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance authorizing the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Arendell Avenue from State Road to a point approximately twenty-four feet northwest of James Street.

Council President Clarke

That Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, Subcode "F" (The Philadelphia Fire Code) and Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), by providing that building owners shall follow applicable requirements of State and City Construction Codes to conduct periodic inspection and testing of fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke control systems.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

I offer two bills.

Council President Clarke

Thank you.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Bill No. 110343, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2012 Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works."

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal Amendment to Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Corporation.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to committee. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Mr. President, I have three resolutions.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com title of the resolutions.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution urging the United States Senate and House of Representatives to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act so that we may continue the nationwide effort to prevent and address violence against women.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of transferring ownership or operations of Philadelphia Gas Works to a private entity.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Thank you, Mr. President. I have five bills, two co-introduced by Councilman Henon and one of those co-introduced by Councilmember Johnson. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Clerk will please read -

Councilman Green

And one resolution.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the bills.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the adjudication of parking violations contested by alternative methods.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by providing for the preparation of Fiscal Impact Statements regarding pending legislation and directing the Finance Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Director and Controller to provide such statements upon request.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to information that must be provided with the annual operating budget.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by requiring the Finance Director to provide to Council, by the time of submission of the Mayor's proposed annual operating budget, program-based budgeting detail Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com that identifies both the cost of performing specific functions funded by appropriations made by the City as well as the effectiveness of such functions, following procedures to be adopted by the Finance Director.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by requiring the Mayor to submit to Council, with the proposed annual capital budget and capital program, a cost-benefit analysis that includes the return on investment and payback time for each capital project funded through the capital program and certain other information.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to information that must be provided with the annual operating budget, annual capital budget, and capital program.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be referred to committee. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

No bills or resolutions today, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two resolutions, and I'd like to be recognized to speak briefly on the second resolution.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com hearings on the role of certified nursing assistants and providing quality healthcare.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be placed on this week's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings regarding the Philadelphia Transit System Lease between the City of Philadelphia and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, and authorizing the Committee to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and other evidence.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. During my tenure, City Council has approved a few resolutions to review the City's lease agreement with SEPTA, which expired over six years ago. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com It's imperative that the City now reexamine the City's stake in the significant amount of mass transit infrastructure and the franchise rights. The fact is that the City of Philadelphia contributes the highest subsidy of the five counties served by the Authority and the highest portion of fare box revenue, but the City is still underrepresented on the Board and allowed itself to be bound by a more than 40-year-old lease agreement that expired over six years ago. At a time when the Administration and this Council are looking at asset sales to generate revenue, we must consider our options, whether SEPTA disputes that fact or not. Because the lease agreement has ended, the City should examine the franchise rights, rights to use City streets, and rights related to concourse and access ways. We should consider any and all City infrastructure for lease or sale Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com under a new agreement or other forms of revenue generation. A few years ago I inquired about the expired lease and whether the City had legal rights to certain property, like the Broad Street subway. Shortly thereafter, SEPTA sold the naming rights of Pattison Avenue to AT&T -- it is now AT&T Station -- for $3 million. That may be some of our money. SEPTA may have a lot of our money by utilizing the infrastructure and the franchise rights that actually belong to the City of Philadelphia. If we are considering asset sales, let's consider all of our assets. Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Councilman, did you want that resolution to go to committee?

Councilman Goode

Yes.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two resolutions this morning.

Council President Clarke

Thank you.

Chief Clerk

A resolution recognizing and honoring the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center as a "Center of Excellence" in the City of Philadelphia. This is a privileged resolution.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution honoring and congratulating Mr. Jim Reed on the occasion of his retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania Inc. in Philadelphia, after forty eight years Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com of service, including nineteen years of service as External Affairs Director.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes -Councilman O'Neill is not present. We'll move on to Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill to introduce.

Council President Clarke

Thank you.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing Snow White Restaurant doing business as Revolution House, 200 Market Street, to construct, own and maintain a seating platform in the right-of-way at 200 Market Street.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Councilwoman Bass

Good morning, Mr. President. I have two resolutions today, one privileged for consideration today and one non-privileged on behalf of the Administration.

Council President Clarke

Thank you.

Chief Clerk

A privileged resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Northwest Raiders Atlantic Association on 40 years of providing positive youth development and community service for children, youth and residents of Northwest Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Germantown Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 5935 Kemble Avenue.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President. You didn't take Jim Reed's comments serious, did you?

Council President Clarke

I've given it some thought, Councilman.

Councilman Jones

No, no. Please don't.

Council President Clarke

I decided to bump you back in the agenda list.

Councilman Jones

Two resolutions, Mr. President.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com investigate the quality of life as it pertains to personal safety and security for residents of public housing in Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution amending Resolution No. 110453, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. You said that was an ordinance?

Chief Clerk

A resolution, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you, Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Mr. President. I offer one bill on behalf of Councilman Brian O'Neill and one resolution co-sponsored by Councilmembers Tasco, Jones, Reynolds Brown, Henon, and Johnson.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of stormwater and sanitary sewers and appurtenant work in Kelvin Avenue and Trevose Road from Southampton Road to County Line Road.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to investigate how to fully take advantage of global Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com economy to spur economic development in Philadelphia by increasing overseas investments, incubating technology and innovation, encouraging creativity, and attracting and retaining the workforce to create good-paying, family-sustaining jobs with benefits and improve the quality of life for all residents of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com please read the report.

Chief Clerk

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 120012, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Income and Receipts Taxes,' by revising the Special Tax Credit Opportunity for Job Creation"; and Bill No. 120013, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plans,' by enacting a new Section 17-1607, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plan Review Committee,' all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Clarke

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Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 120012 and 120013. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 120012 and 120013. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

All those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The next order of business is consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of rules have Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2ND READING been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. Since there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair now recognizes Councilmember Jones for the purpose of calling up resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today: Nos. 120036, 120088, 120089, 120090, 120092, 120093, 120094, 120095, and 120096. All other resolutions are being held.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilmember. Before we consider these resolutions, we will consider public comment as follows, one more time. Your comment must concern matters on the Second Reading and Final Passage Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Calendars for possible action at today's Council session. All speakers must sign in in order to testify. If you have not already signed up, please sign up at the desk to my left. You will be called in the order in which your name appears on the sign-up sheet, and you will have three minutes to speak. In order to be fair -- I want to say this again -- in order to be fair, all those wishing to speak. I intend to hold faithfully to the three-minute limit. When you begin speaking, you will see a green light. Thirty seconds from the time of the expiration of the three-minute limit, your light will turn yellow, which is your reminder to conclude your remarks. Once three minutes have passed, the light will turn red, and that means it's time to end your conversation. And if you don't end your conversation, the Sergeant-of-Arms will disconnect the mike. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the name of our first speaker.

Chief Clerk

Jeannine Lisitski, commenting on 120092. (Witness approached podium.)

Council President Clarke

Good morning.

Ms. Lisitski

Good morning. Women Against Abuse appreciates the ongoing support of City Council in addressing issues concerning domestic violence, and we appreciate the opportunity to provide testimony today. Thank you, Councilmembers Johnson, Jones, Greenlee, Oh, and O'Brien for scheduling this hearing and inviting Women Against Abuse to testify. And thank you to City Council, the Office of Supportive Housing, and Mayor Nutter for ongoing support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Women Against Abuse is the leading domestic violence service Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com provider in Pennsylvania and we operate the only emergency shelter in the City for abused women and their children, the nation's first legal center for domestic violence victims as well as transitional housing, the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline and community-wide education to prevent domestic and teen dating violence. Our emergency shelter is funded through the intersection of a number of line items in the City, State and federal budget. As the only emergency shelter in Philadelphia for domestic violence victims, the Women Against Abuse shelter was forced to turn away an all-time high of 7,705 requests for safe shelter in the past fiscal year due to the hundred-bed facility being at full capacity. Our shelter operates at capacity throughout the year. We serve about 615 people per year, but this number pales in comparison to the over 7,000 requests for shelter that we had to Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com turn away. And with the severe lack of other housing for domestic violence victims in Philadelphia, these survivors often have nowhere to go. Philadelphia in fact has the lowest ratio of domestic violence shelter beds in comparison to nearby cities such as Baltimore, DC, and Pittsburgh. This is exacerbated by the fact that many Philadelphians do not have the resources they need to escape abuse. In fact, Philadelphia is recognized as the third poorest city in the nation and the poorest major city in the United States. As the leading domestic violence service provider in the state, programs in our neighboring counties are often reaching out to us for resources. But with only about six shelter beds for every hundred thousand Philadelphians, it is the neighboring county shelters that have to support our residents. In fact, domestic violence shelters in these neighboring counties are serving high Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com proportions of Philadelphia County residents. Without any other place to turn, victims of abuse often return to a violent home. Not only does this put women and children in danger and sometimes in lethal situations, it...

Council President Clarke

Go ahead, finish your sentence.

Ms. Lisitski

Excuse me?

Council President Clarke

Finish your sentence. I didn't want to cut you off.

Ms. Lisitski

I'm paying attention to your rules, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you.

Ms. Lisitski

So without other places to turn, it puts people in lethal situations. It also puts increased pressure on the City services such as law enforcement, hospitals, child welfare, and the general City shelter system, not to mention the perpetuation of the cycle Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com of violence for our children and for our community at large. We saw a doubling of domestic violence homicide back in '09. This number has sustained at an escalated level. Our police are responding to 115,000 domestic abuse calls per year. We are in a crisis. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you so much. (Applause.)

Chief Clerk

Megan Kincade, commenting on 120092. (Witness approached podium.)

Ms. Kincade

Good morning, Mr. President, and good morning, City Councilmembers. Thank you for this opportunity to speak with you today. As Jeannine mentioned, Women Against Abuse is the largest domestic violence program in the state and we operate the only emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com children in Philadelphia. As the shelter director, I know all too well how short our 100-bed facility comes to fulfilling the need. Unfortunately, we know how prevalent domestic violence is in our community. Reportedly, one in four women have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner, and as advocates, we know that this is likely an underrepresentation of abuse victims, as it is a crime that often goes unreported. With the ratio of only 6.25 shelter beds for every 100,000 Philadelphians, we cannot meet the shelter needs of domestic violence victims in our community at our current capacity. I am very often asked what is the difference between your beds and beds in general City shelters. Our beds are confidential and our services are different than what are provided in every other shelter. At our emergency shelter, we Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com utilize a trauma-informed model of care that is crucial to meeting the needs of children and adults recovering from violence. We have DV-trained behavioral health staff, adult advocates, child advocates, security staff, early childcare providers, and after-school educators. All of our staff receive mandatory 45-hour domestic violence advocacy training to ensure the competent delivery of specialized services to our clients. It is crucial that our staff provide care that is confident in domestic violence to adequately assist our clients in living stably outside of violent relationships. The expertise of advocates in understanding domestic violence provides clients with support in navigating welfare law, housing rights, and safety planning, while empowering clients to build healthy relationships and expand their resources. The women and children who come Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com to our shelter lose all of their physical, financial, and familial support resources and benefit from the expertise of trained family and child advocates able to navigate numerous service delivery services that do not understand their needs. Without competent care in a safe physical environment, victims are at risk of homicide. We know that the most lethal time for a victim is when he or she attempts to or successfully leaves the abusive relationship. What you may not know is that over half of our shelter capacity are children, and the majority of those are under the age of 5 years old. What I want to ask you is, how will we begin to ensure our streets are safe if our families remain unsafe in their own homes? How will our children learn that violence is not a solution if they do not have the opportunity to live outside of it? Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you so much. (Applause.)

Chief Clerk

Marsha Cohen, commenting on 120092. (Witness approached podium.)

Ms. Cohen

Thank you. And I brought copies of my testimony. Can I have it distributed? Thank you, Council, for inviting us here today to provide testimony on the dire need of Philadelphia to create additional emergency shelter beds for victims of domestic abuse and others in the City. Please allow me to introduce myself and our agency. Since 1990, the Homeless Advocacy Project, HAP, has provided free, civil legal services to homeless individuals and families residing and accessing services in Philadelphia's homeless shelters, soup kitchens, overnight cafes, and Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com transitional housing facilities. Last year we hosted over 150 legal clinics in 25 different shelters where we helped over 3,000 homeless men, women, and children with their civil legal needs. While we handle 50 different kinds of civil legal cases, we are perhaps best known for our benefits work. Through our celebrated SOAR Project, we're helping disabled homeless men and women to access SSI benefits on a very rapid basis, and through our Veterans Project, we're helping homeless veterans to access generous disability and pension benefits, often six figures, which helps to bring those veterans completely out of poverty. Both the SOAR and Veterans projects will help clients to exit the state general welfare system, which is becoming more critically important under the Governor's new budget, as you know. The GA is going away. For us, however, the problem Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com that we're here to talk about today began in earnest during the summer of 2010 when our office began receiving daily calls from hysterical parents who had been turned away from shelter at the Apple Tree Center, which is the central intake site for homeless men and for homeless women and families run by the Office of Supportive Housing, OSH, at 1430 Cherry Street. The families were all told by OSH intake workers to make their own arrangements, and thereafter on a daily basis, mothers, sometimes fathers, and their hungry children began waiting in our office while we waited for OSH to call them back. Often families of four or more are made to wait the longest for shelter. This fall we had one family of six who waited over five weeks for shelter placement. During that period, the children slept at different family members' houses and the parents slept in the park and in their car, and the children missed the first three weeks of Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com school. As OSH will tell you, the problem of shelter access is much worse during the summer months when families who have been living doubled and tripled up with friends and neighbors are split at the seams. Okay. My time is up. I will say this: OSH workers have been calling our office to let us know that they've been turning families away in droves and they've been putting children out on the street. DHS workers have been calling our office to ask if it's actually legal for them to remove children from families when there's no shelter. So we are at a critical juncture in our history, and our city really needs to do something about it. We...

Council President Clarke

Please don't stop in the middle of the sentence. Go ahead.

Ms. Cohen

Okay. As we've Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com talked to OSH, we're contemplating a lawsuit against the City, but that's not really something that we want to do, because we know that we can all solve this problem. And I would invite any Councilmembers who would like to come with me, we go out annually to OSH to interview the families who are experiencing homelessness to find out why they're not being placed in shelter, what made them homeless, and how we can help them, and I invite any of you to come along with us if that would interest you. My information is in the testimony that we handed out. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you so much.

Chief Clerk

Anne Gemmell, commenting on 120094. (Witness approached podium.)

Ms. Gemmell

Good morning, City Council. Thank you, Council President. My name is Anne Gemmell. com I've been a 20-year resident of Philadelphia. I'm a former public school teacher. I have three children, Isabel, Harrison, and Eva, that all attend Philadelphia public schools. I'm a democratic committeewoman in the 2nd Ward and I'm also the political director at Fight for Philly, a coalition of neighborhood organizations working on economic justice. I wanted to thank Wilson Goode for -- can I have a timeout? The microphone is broken. Okay. I can just keep going? Sorry. Thank you, Wilson Goode, for requesting public hearings into the current state of community reinvestment of City depositories into our low-income and minority neighborhoods. com government to make ends meet by cutting City agency budgets, services, and raising taxes. The City has trimmed almost 100 million off its budget during 2008 and 2009, and the School District, as we all know, has faced a massive budget hole that was closed by laying off teachers and cutting programs for students, like my children and many others. Of course, Philadelphia is not alone. Two years after the official end of the Great Recession, Pennsylvania and the nation have yet to fully recover. Sluggish job growth and weak consumer confidence have dampened tax revenue, devastating -- introduced devastating cuts to public schools and colleges, like Cheyney University, like Lincoln University that was honored here today, leaving local governments with fewer resources to cope with the effects of an economic downturn. com are significant culprits. Risky and speculative financial instruments that brought down banks and brokerage houses have also cost us, the taxpayers, millions of dollars. At the instigation of and the marketing, very savvy marketing, of the financial services industry beginning in 2003, Pennsylvania school districts, our own School District, municipalities like Philadelphia and many others began to use qualified interest rate management agreements known as swaps. These risky financial instruments put us, after the crash, put us on the wrong side of declining interest rates and has led to the payout of millions of dollars to the investment banks, the investment banks that caused the Great Recession in the first place. Interest payments and cancellation fees associated with these deals have cost the City hundreds of millions of dollars. com and the City together, 331 million in net interest payments and cancellation fees to institutions like Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs. So at the public hearings, which the date is yet to be set, I'm hoping that Council asks some questions that I want to know the answers to and many other Philadelphia citizens want to know the answers. Our City Treasurer has publicly contested the numbers from the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center Research -- may I finish? Thank you. The first question is, what according to the School District and City is the extent of the damage from these swaps? What is the damage? Let's get a full accounting of an actual number that we can all agree on. Then we need to ask, who made these deals and was the risk adequately explained? com these deals, and how did they or their companies benefit from these deals? How can we, the taxpayers, we, City Council, renegotiate or cancel the currently active deals in order to protect public revenue for coming decades? Because the City is still on the hook for decades to come. What recourse do we have --

Council President Clarke

Ma'am, we're going to ask you to wrap it up.

Ms. Gemmell

It's the last question. What recourse do we have, the City and schools, what recourse do we have to persuade the banks to reinvest into the communities to offset the disastrous impact from these swap deals? And if the banks fail to renegotiate current swaps and offset this disastrous impact, why in the world would we continue to do business with these banks who have caused this disaster to our Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com schools?

Council President Clarke

Ma'am, your question is pretty long. Ma'am, we have a rule. We have three minutes. I'm sorry.

Ms. Gemmell

As a mom --

Council President Clarke

Ma'am, we have three minutes. You can have the testimony passed around.

Ms. Gemmell

Thank you. Sorry.

Council President Clarke

You're welcome. (Applause.)

Chief Clerk

Precious Samuel.

Councilman Kenney

Mr. President?

Council President Clarke

I'm sorry. Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Mr. President. Just regarding the last speaker's comments, I just want the speaker to know and folks here to know that we have been investigating, staff Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com has been investigating some opportunities, the innovative legal strategies that may be more fully discussed next week, and we're working on them now. There's some interesting opportunities that outside counsel has confirmed may be possible, and we're pursuing those vigorously and hopefully we'll have something more to say next week. Thank you, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. (Witness approached podium.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Good morning.

Ms. Samuel

Good morning. I would like to thank Councilmember Goode for requesting public hearings into current state of community reinvestment by City depository banks within our neighborhoods. My name is Precious Samuel. I have deep roots, educational roots, in West Philadelphia area. I Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com attended elementary school in West Philadelphia. I went to Commodore John Barry for first through fifth grade. I was able to participate in extracurricular activities, such as cooking club, reading club, and chess club. Although Barry School had those programs, I was in overcrowded classrooms with not enough books for students. I was told that I could not receive state-funded lunch because my mother's income was too high, which in fact at that time my mother was a single parent raising two children, struggling to make ends meet each day. During my time at Barry, I was physically and mentally harassed by students, causing my grades to slip and many student suspensions. Where was the counselor that could have stopped me from crying after being bullied? Where was the extra teacher that could have prevented the child from pushing me against the wall? The lack of school Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com funding continues the cycle of bullying, lack of student productivity, and lack of funding for resources and teachers. After graduating elementary school, my mother refused to send me to a neighborhood public school due to the lack of resources and the high level of violence in those schools. As a result, my mother enrolled me in charter schools. I attended Harambee Institute of Science and Technology and I was the first graduating class of Mastery Charter High Lenfest, class of 2005. Later I attended Benedict College, a historically black college and university in Columbia, South Carolina. Parents should not be forced to pull their children out of public schools into charter schools. Many people may argue that schools should be private or charter. My argument is that we fix the problems within the public schools so that my 9-year-old sister can afford a great public school education and not Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com have to travel outside of her neighborhood to do so. Many students gathered in the rotunda of the State Capitol Building on this Valentine's Day and demanded that Governor Corbett fall back in love with public education by creating a budget that funds schools and not prisons. Big banks like Wells Fargo can help ease -(Applause.)

Ms. Samuel

-- can help ease those thoughts of students and remedy a situation by putting funding back into our schools and our communities and ending swap deals. West Philadelphia community members are tired of the fine-print excuses. We no longer want to be left in the dark and forced to deal with the aftermath. Our communities have been broken by the irresponsible greed of our banks. The banks were bailed out and years later after the stimulus dried up, our schools and our communities are Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com suffering cuts to services and to our schools. We, the community members, should have every right to understand and know where our money in our communities are going. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you so much. (Applause.)

Chief Clerk

Paula Pedroza Rodriguez. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Paula Rodriguez. (No response.)

Council President Clarke

Please move on.

Chief Clerk

Margarita Padin, commenting on 120036. (Applause.) (Witness approached podium.)

Ms. Padin

Good morning. My name is Margarita Padin. I'm a resident of North Philadelphia. I'm a union member of Carpenters Local 8, and I am Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com here today to make a statement that in the poorest or one of the poorest cities in the country, we have millions of construction dollars going through the City, and City residents such as myself and some other people here with union cards in the skilled trades are being turned down because of our race, gender, and national origin, and we would like the City to address the situation with all the sites in the City where this is happening. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. (Applause.)

Chief Clerk

Ken Wong, commenting on 120096. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Council President Clarke

Good morning. CAPTAIN TITUS: Good morning, Mr. President and Council. Thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Captain John Titus. I'm representing the active duty. I'm a proud member of the men and women of armed forces. I'm also representing the -- my commander, Admiral John King. We have a Navy base, a Navy command up at Northeast Philly called Weapons System Support Command, and also I'm representing the Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network, a non-profit organization helping veterans to transition, not only link up to the great education institutions here in Philadelphia and also trying to help employers -- educate employers to learn the benefit of hiring a veteran. So I'm here to help sponsor and help contribute to the bill being passed to hire -- I mean to grant credits, tax credits, to employers that hire veterans. Since we have that initial credit here to provide tax credits for companies to hire prisoners, I think it's always our right and should be appropriate to also provide that tax credit to hire veterans. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com So as I end my career of 30 years and as I've moved my family 11 times, we have chosen the City of Philadelphia, the great City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania to transition, and I hope to continue to help veteran initiatives like Councilman Oh is sponsoring. Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Captain.

Mr. Wong

Good morning. My name is Ken Wong and I'm here on behalf of other businesspeople and community leaders here in Philadelphia and the opportunity to help support the bill requesting tax credits for businesses that will hire our great veterans coming back from the war and veterans that are highly trained and very well educated. Here we are in the City of Philadelphia where we have an opportunity to be a leader in the United States and Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com be the first city that will enact a piece of legislation like this that will not only attract many highly qualified and educated veterans to Philadelphia, but also attract a lot of corporations to consider Philadelphia as a base of operation for their companies, and that will help to build our corporate tax base and help to provide more jobs not only for veterans but for everybody else here in the City as we can create an environment, an economic environment, that will help to lead our city back to where it should be and the prominence that the City should have not only nationally but globally. So thank you very much for your time.

Council President Clarke

Thank you so much for your testimony. (Applause.)

Chief Clerk

Toni McIlwaine, commenting on 120092. (Witness approached podium.) Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com MS. McILWAINE: Praise the Lord, I want to give honor to God, who is first in my life and definitely the lover of my soul. I never thought I would come here this morning and God would tuggle on my heart to address the position on domestic violence. But I come from a place of domestic violence for at least about 35 years, and so I just sat in my seat and my heart was overwhelmed, because we have to do more about that. I had children and the abuse was so great, it was knives, guns, smacking, dragging. But I remember Councilman Clarke some time ago, years ago, maybe 19 years ago, and he was just running for Council. We was at a block party. And he came up to us and he asked us to sign up, and I was so scared because I was there with my husband, but I was getting abused. But it's just to say that God has a plan for my life, and it's so important that we just put a Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com little bit more effort in domestic violence. I'm still with my husband. He's sick now, but in that position, God has trained me to be able to speak to nations on different issues. So I'm blessed today to be able to address the Council on domestic violence. But we have to do a little bit more for domestic violence, but we have to do more for even the perpetrators, because it's a sick disease. It's like cancer. And most of our people are grown up in their situation, because my family, I came from a family who fought all the time, but I said to myself I would never get in that situation. But as soon as I got old enough, I got married and the abuse stopped. So we have to try to break the train -- I mean, we have to try to break the cycle. We can't just set up groups and groups, but you have to have some power in the groups so that they can be transformed. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com So I have to thank God that he has transformed my life and he has sent me to college. I'm in college now to be -- I'm in political leadership. But I was scared to come out. I couldn't come out. I couldn't even speak for myself. So I was sitting in that seat and God was tuggling on me, so I had to get up, because when God calls you, you better jump up out of your seat. So I just wanted to say that just do a little bit more, just reach out. We have to get something in place to transform the minds, because these perpetrators are poisoned themselves. So we got to get in the root of it and just take it out so that our kids can be safe. The schools didn't even know that my kids was suffering the way that they was, and they found out later on, because now I'm a minister of the gospel, and so I get out and preach. But just to throw that out there. And God bless you. I wanted to Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com tell you that I'm so proud of you. When I see you stand there, I thank God, because you're bringing order, and that's what God wants. Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Thank you for your testimony.

Chief Clerk

Karen Brown, commenting on 120092. (Witness approached podium.)

Ms. Brown

I came here to listen today with the domestic violence, because I grew up in a family that had that. My aunt suffered it severely as we were growing up and it became a family secret. I was astonished to learn, as many others in this room, that there's 100 beds in this city. The fifth largest city of the United States and we have 100 beds to protect our women and children against abuse. This is a young Council, a new Council, and I put forth a request. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING My District Councilpeople, there's blight that the Mayor is trying to get rid of throughout the City. Take these blight homes and turn them into domestic violent homes. There are ten District Councilpeople. That would bring ten more homes to the City. Let's stop building ice skating rinks and let's start building shelters for these women and children. Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you.

Chief Clerk

There are no other speakers, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Decker. We'll now consider resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. The Clerk will please read the title of Resolution No. 120036.

Chief Clerk

A resolution Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to review the annual City contract participation goals released by the Finance Department pursuant to Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code.

Council President Clarke

The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Goode.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Resolution No. 120036 is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 120088.

Chief Clerk

A resolution Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING calling on the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on changes in schools and their impact on neighborhoods in which they reside.

Council President Clarke

The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Resolution 120088 is adopted. Please read the title of Resolution No. 120089.

Chief Clerk

A resolution Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixteenth, Twentieth, Twenty-Eighth and Thirty-Second Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.) Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Resolution 120089 has been adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution 120090.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the impact of the proposed FY 2012 through 2013 state budget on the public health and human services programs provided in Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Thank you, Madam -- Mr. President. I'd like to speak on the resolution.

Council President Clarke

I'm sorry.

Councilwoman Tasco

I'd like to speak.

Council President Clarke

It's been a madam for a long time. I Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING understand.

Councilwoman Tasco

I'm sorry. It's automatic. I'm sorry.

Council President Clarke

That's no problem.

Councilwoman Tasco

Last Tuesday, Mr. President, Governor Corbett presented his proposed 2012-2013 budget to the General Assembly. In his budget address, the Governor announced plans to collapse a number of human services line items, like homeless assistance, mental health services, behavioral health services, and child welfare, into a single funding stream and provide these dollars to Philadelphia and counties around the Commonwealth in the form of a block grant. The purported goal for this new human services development block grant is to provide flexibility to counties in how they spend dollars for their constituents. However, under this new block grant, Philadelphia is proposed to receive a 20 percent reduction from Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING the 2011-2012 state budget, and this cut represents a loss of $42 million in human services programs funded for Philadelphia and will have an impact on the discussion that these witnesses talked about today. Through this guise of flexibility, Philadelphia will be forced to cut funds for homeless assistance versus money for children welfare versus dollars for mental health services. Consequently, this process of pitting vital services against each other will continue throughout the various human services programs provided in Philadelphia. Considering Philadelphia's unemployment rate and the impact of the national recession on our local economy, our constituents truly depend on the safety net that these human services programs provide for our city. This is the reason why I felt that it was so important to introduce this resolution and have a frank discussion on this Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING issue. So on March 20th at 10:00 a.m. in the Public Health and Human Services Committee, we will have an opportunity to discuss the impact of the new human services development block grant with the Administration, advocates, providers, and constituents, and hopefully gain an understanding of how we as a city will address these issues in our upcoming Fiscal Year 2013 budget. Thank you very much.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. There has been a motion. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

There's a second. It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it. Resolution No. 120090 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution 120092.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the availability of emergency shelters in Philadelphia for victims of domestic violence who have been forced from their homes by violence or who need to escape abusive situations.

Council President Clarke

The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to speak on my resolution.

Council President Clarke

Please do, sir.

Councilman Johnson

Mr. President, while in my former life as a State Representative, it has always amazed me that the City of Philadelphia Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING funds just one emergency shelter dedicated solely to abused women and their children. Obviously this shortage for domestic violence victims who wish to escape dire situations creates an unhealthy situation not only for women and their children but for all of Philadelphia. We have to be aware that homelessness and domestic homicide rates are on the rise and Women Against Abuse, which resides in the 2nd Councilmanic District, was forced to turn away a staggering number of approximately 7,705 requests for shelter in 2011. In 2010, 116,000 domestic abuse incidents were responded to by the Philadelphia Police Department. From 2007 to 2009, the domestic homicide rate rose almost 50 percent in Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia, from 2008 to 2009, it went up by 71 percent from 21 to 36 homicides. In 2010, according to police Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING statistics, there were 30 domestic homicides in the City. Research conducted by the United States Conference of Mayors on hunger and homelessness has shown that domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness. Fifty percent of the cities surveyed identified domestic violence as the primary cause of their situation, with 92 percent of homeless women having experienced severe physical and sexual abuse at some point in their lives. This lack of housing puts added pressure on an already overloaded social system, including our hospitals, schools, police department, prisons and behavioral health providers; in other words, everybody. I want to personally ask all of my colleagues to adopt this resolution and vote favorably upon it. And my primary interest in this bill, which is basically working with constituents who Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING have this issue on a day-to-day basis and recognizing that although we can advocate for additional support for those who are suffering from domestic violence, I believe as a city we can do a better job. And so I'm going to step up to the plate and ask all of you for your support as we move forward advocating beyond the hearings on this particular issue. Thank you very much for your patience as well, Mr. President. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you so much, Councilman. Is there a second? (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it. Resolution 120092 has been adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution 120093.

Chief Clerk

A resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Senate, and Governor Tom Corbett to reject House Bill No. 1523 which could impose heavy financial penalties on municipalities that adopt or enforce reasonable regulations of firearms, and to allow the City of Philadelphia to continue its efforts to regulate firearms for the health, safety and welfare of the City.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Again, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

I'll be brief, Mr. President. I'd like to speak briefly on my resolution.

Council President Clarke

Please do, sir. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Johnson

I reintroduced this resolution asking the House, Senate, and Governor Tom Corbett of Pennsylvania to reject House Bill 1523 which will limit the opportunity for the City of Philadelphia and other municipalities to go after those who will not only carry guns, but we need to go after those who sell guns. There are no gun factories in Point Breeze. There are no gun factories in Richard Allen projects. And so what this bill would do -- what this resolution will do is advocate for us to have the opportunity to go after those who sell guns, and I move for the adoption of this resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, sir. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed. (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Resolution 120093 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 120094.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to hold hearings into the current state of community reinvestment by City depository banks within low-income and minority neighborhoods in the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to speak very briefly on this resolution.

Council President Clarke

Please do so, Councilman.

Councilman Goode

I've had the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING opportunity over the last month to actually lunch at the Union League twice. Yesterday was a Black History Month luncheon where they served fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collar greens and talked about economic inclusion. A month before that I was invited to an economic outlook luncheon where a Professor Dunkelberg, formerly of LaSalle University, now of Temple University, laid out for the business community there what he thought needs to happen economically in this country. He used a presentation that had caricatures of our President. He said a number of crazy things during his speech. I want to highlight two of them. When he talked about how you become a great nation economically, he said, You have to seek out models for cheap labor. He said, When you talk about cheap labor, some people think that's exploitation. He said, What I call exploitation is giving someone an Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING opportunity that they're going to learn from. The second crazy thing he said was, The thing that is great about this labor market economy in the United States is that we lay off at least three to four hundred thousand people a month. That's a good thing in his mind, because it allows people to find their rightful place in the labor market. Make no mistake, because Occupy Philadelphia is gone, there are still people out there who are angry. There are still people out there who are still hungry. They will show up for public comment. They will show up at hearings. We understand that we are at war and the type of minds we are at war at. And for that, I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It's been moved and seconded. All in favor? Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Resolution 120094 is adopted. Thank you. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution 120095.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Education and Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold joint public hearings to examine the best practices for the Philadelphia School District for career and technical education and how improved technical education will benefit our City's local economy.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and seconded. All in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Resolution 120095 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution 120096.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to investigate the establishment of a tax credit and veterans' assistance program that will allow employers to be eligible for a local tax credit upon hiring Veterans of the United States military.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Oh. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Oh

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

Resolution 120096 is adopted. The Clerk will please read any additional resolutions on today's Calendar.

Chief Clerk

A resolution proclaiming March, 2012, as American Red Cross Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam -- thank you, Sir President. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

It's okay. I'm not that sensitive, so I'm okay. I'm real comfortable with myself.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and recognizing Mr. Glenn Ellis, Sr. for his accomplishments in and service to the field of medicine and public health education, introduced by Councilwoman Blackwell.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing and acknowledging the Energy Coordinating Agency's Green Jobs Training Center as a "Center of Excellence" in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and congratulating Mr. Jim Reed on the occasion of his retirement from Verizon Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, after forty eight years of service, including nineteen years of service as External Affairs Director, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 2/16/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Northwest Raiders Athletic Association on 40 years of providing positive youth development and community service for children, youth and residents of Northwest Philadelphia, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

There are no other resolutions for consideration on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Decker. That completes our Calendar today. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority?

Councilman Oh

Yes, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Councilman Oh

Thank you very much. I'd like to recognize and thank two guests who are here today who spoke, one being Ken Wong, who is a former Commissioner on the President's Advisory Commission for Asians Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as Co-Chairman of the United States Army Philadelphia Community Advisory Board, and United States Navy Captain John Titus, Director of Operations, Navy Weapons System Support, and also a U.S. Naval Academy graduate. Actually, in their discussions with me, they raised the issue of what can we do for veterans, and they let me know that there was recently signed into law a federal law which provided tax credits for veterans, and they also let me know the various skills and abilities of many of our returning veterans which would benefit our city in terms of economic development. And the reason I bring that up is because we as public representatives, we represent the views Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com voters of our city, and these are two people who came to me, as many people out there have good ideas and I encourage them, go to your elected representatives with your good ideas, be positive and believe that you can bring about change in our city, and you may see one of your ideas become a resolution or a law that will make our city a better place. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you so much, Councilman. Any speeches on behalf of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Mr. President. I rise today to touch on what for some is a highly sensitive topic, for others is always a controversial topic and for many of us is deeply provocative, but for still others, including 58 percent of Catholics, we Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com a practical behavior, a preventive behavior, and that is the topic of birth control. I join the millions of men and women across this country, including, as I said, 58 percent of Catholics, who thank the President for standing up to forces while protecting religious freedom on all sides. We are of the view that his Administration should be commended and not criticized. So in the words of three United States Senators, Jeanne Shaheen, Barbara Boxer, and Patty Murray, who spoke eloquently on this topic, it was a -- I quote, It was a historic victory for women's health when the Obama Administration changed the law to require private health plans to provide preventive services, including breast exams, HIV screening, and contraception, for free. This new policy will help millions of women get the affordable care they need. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com crunch the numbers, the hard reality becomes hopefully more vivid to you. The fact is that $600 a year for prescription contraceptives is a lot for a mother working as a medical technician in a Catholic hospital or a teacher in a private religious school. So, finally, again, in the words of those three United States Senators, ultimately improving access to birth control is a good health policy for good economic policy. It will mean healthier women, healthier families, and healthier children. It will save money for businesses and consumers, and we should hold true to the promise that women should be provided access broadly. When we do that, our nation is better for it. Again, I thank the President for standing up and simply repeating what we already knew, that this is good health public policy. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com you, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair -(Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Thank you. I'll be very brief, Mr. President. I'd just like to note that my community, the 50th Ward, lost three wonderful, valuable members of that community this week and they're all buried this week, John Patillo, an outstanding photographer. Many of you may have known and seen him around town just taking pictures of everything and everybody. Lenore Graves, who served on our election board, who was very active in the community. And Dr. Shirley Turpin-Parham, who was very outspoken and most vocal and kept us on our toes. We will miss them all, and I want to thank them personally for their Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com Northwest as well as to the Philadelphia community. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. Our prayers are with their family. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Thank you, Mr. President. Just very quickly on Councilwoman Reynolds Brown's comments, which I certainly agree with, but she made some quotes there and I just wanted to add one more that I saw that I think sums up the whole issue, and it was from another Congressperson. It said a woman's health should not depend on who their boss is. I think that says it all. Thank you, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilmember. Any other speeches?

Councilman Green

Yes.

Council President Clarke

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Councilman Green

Thank you. I am in complete agreement that with Councilmember Greenlee and Councilmember Blondell Reynolds Brown with respect to the need to provide preventative healthcare to all Americans, and I think if the government wants to do that out of their own pocket, they should absolutely do that. There should be a debate in Congress. Contraception and other things that are good that actually save the system money in the end should be provided to women, to all citizens. However, this debate is not just about what is the best health policy. It is about individual freedom and religious liberty, and I do not believe that a practicing Catholic, let alone a religious institution or Orthodox Jew or Muslim or anybody else whose faith does not believe in these things, should be required to pay for that for somebody else. If the government -- and the Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com -- if the government wants to provide that, it certainly should, but it should not require -- but we should be staunch defenders of religious freedom and individual liberty in this country and in this city. Thank you, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. Any other speeches? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

There being none, I would like to first recognize Tony Radwanski. Tony is retiring this Friday. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Tony, 38 years, actually close to my age. Not quite that close. Tony, thank you so much for your years of service.

Mr. Radwanski

Thank you, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

You'll be missed. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com

Mr. Radwanski

Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Now, there are no other speeches, the Chair would like to recognize Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown for an adjournment.

Councilwoman Brown

I thank you, Mr. President. And we all heartily salute you, Tony, for the good, important work that you've done for so many years. Mr. President, I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Thank you. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

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