Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. That concludes our Calendar for today. Are there speeches on the part of Minority? (No response.)
Are there speeches on the part of the Majority. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I'll be brief. We want to note that at 2 o'clock we will have a very, very short press conference here in these Chambers to announce an agreement with regard to stop-and-goes. So we hope that all who are able to take a few minutes out of their schedule could be here. Council has been great in this regard and we appreciate all those who have come together to make this exciting announcing. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Ramos.
Thank you, Madam President. Today, I complete my first year as being part of the legislative process, and I and all of my colleagues here for being so welcoming to me, being so supportive. You have shown tremendous amount of good example in your integrity, your civility, and I appreciate it. Have a merry Christmas all of you.
Thank you. Merry Christmas to all of you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.
Madam President, I move that Council stand adjourned until Tuesday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until Tuesday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes it, and the motion carries. Thank you. (Council adjourned at 12:40 p.m.) C E R T I F I C A T I O N I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of December 16, 2004, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. RE: STATED MEETING _________________________ Lisa C. Bradley, RPR