COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, September 20, 2012 10:20 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 COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA D. QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO MICHAEL A. DECKER,
Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)
The hour has come and a quorum of the Council is present. I ask all members to please take their seats and all guests and visitors please retire behind the rail. This morning to give our invocation, the Chair recognizes the Reverend Carl Prince of Zion Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilwoman Brown. I would ask that all members and guests please rise. And before I proceed, I would say that we must be on our best behavior today, because the good Reverend was also a former legislator. So I'm sure he's going to be critiquing our activities today. Reverend, please proceed. (Members and guests rise.)
Shall we pray. who art our cosmic catalyst, without whom we can do nothing, thou art Jehovah Neese, God our banner, who goes before us to fight our battles, even Jehovah Shalom, God our peace. God, you are our mother, our father, sister and brother, our friend and eternal source of our strength. You are the Lord of lords, the Lord of the left out, the locked out, and the least of these in our city. As we gather today in this august municipal arena, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, we gather because the challenges of our city are tremendous. Now, Heavenly Father, as these public officials gather to deliberate, officiate, and legislate on behalf of the people of Philadelphia, we ask for wisdom that they might govern thy people rightly and that the people will become practical partners in the process. We ask for a spirit of justice that these public servants might do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Thank you now for this auspicious opportunity to engage and to call on your holy name on behalf of the City of Philadelphia. We ask now thy blessings upon the struggles of our city, the criminal element, the academic issues we face, the dilapidation of our city. We pray now, Heavenly Father, that you will bless our Council President, bless members of Council that they might do what they've been called to do in such a way that it will redound to thy glory. In Jesus' name we pray. Might the people of God say, amen. (Amen.)
Thank you, Reverend. Thank you so much for your invocation. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Again, Reverend, thank you so much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, September 13th, 2012. The Chair recognizes Councilman Bill Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, September 13th, 2012 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, September 13th, 2012 stand approved. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The Journal is approved. The next order of business is absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Mr. President, on behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.
Thank you, Councilman. I will currently dispense with the regular order of business to recognize all the guests and visitors here today. We really appreciate you coming down. We love the fact that you've chosen to spend your morning watching your legislative body in action. We hope we meet your expectations. Again, thank you so much for being here today, and we look forward to you coming back. At this time, I'd like to recognize Councilman Kenney, who will present a resolution honoring the extraordinary, heroic efforts of Firefighter Francis Cheney. Would Mr. Cheney and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And the Councilman is joined by Councilman O'Neill and Councilman Squilla. And I'd like to recognize former Fire Commissioner Bill Richmond, who is also in the audience. (Applause.)
Thank you, Mr. President. This is a resolution honoring extraordinary, heroic efforts of Firefighter Francis Cheney of the Philadelphia Fire Department's Ladder 10. Whereas, in the morning hours of July 4th, the crew of Engine 61 responded to a fire alarm in a burning row home in the neighborhood of Lawncrest. Firefighter Cheney entered the smoke-filled room and found a woman trapped on the second floor. When it was evident that she was in distress, he ripped off his air mask and gave it to her before carrying her outside to safety. Cheney then spent the night at Temple University Hospital in order to receive treatment for smoke inhalation. He later donated his overtime pay to help the woman and her family rebuild their lives;
Whereas, this heroic episode is not an isolated incident, but comes less than three months after Firefighter Cheney was injured in the five-alarm fire on April 9 in Kensington. Cheney was inspecting the furniture building adjacent to the warehouse when the wall and roof began to fall. He was buried in the rubble but managed to dig himself out. Firefighter Patrick Nally from Ladder 16, who was buried up to his waist, was also pulled from the rubble. Lieutenant Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney, also from Ladder 10, did not survive the incident; and now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that Firefighter Francis Cheney is hereby recognized and honored for his extraordinary, heroic efforts as a member of the Philadelphia Fire Department's Ladder 10. With this resolution, we also honor all our brave firefighters. This legislative body wants to show its appreciation to them during these difficult days of injury and loss. resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Firefighter Francis Cheney as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Mr. Cheney for remarks.
Thank you. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for the opportunity to stand before you here today. I have a few people here with me today that I'd like to recognize. My father, Francis Cheney. He's a retired Fire Captain of 41 years. (Applause.)
Next to him is Commissioner Richmond, who has been a great life-long friend and chief, one of the best mentors I could have. Thank you. (Applause.)
To Councilman Kenney and the rest of the members of City Council, thank you for taking the time to honor and recognize me for doing my job. I am no more different or any more special than anybody else in the Philadelphia Fire Department, the firefighters or paramedics that I work with every day. This was what we're sworn to do, save lives and protect property. It is my honor to serve with these guys every day, Kensington, Engine 7, Ladder 10, and, like I said, the rest of the members of the Philadelphia Fire Department. Please continue to keep the sacrifices of Bob and Dan -- I'll never forget those guys -- as well as the sacrifices that the firefighters and paramedics make every day and every night in the City. Like I said, they're the people who deserve the credit, not me. I job. Also in your thoughts please remember Pat Nally. He's still recovering. Actually, I'd like to finish with a poem. It was actually written by Commissioner Richmond back in 1977, and it's titled "What All Firemen Face." Sure, I know what they write and say about the way we earn our pay, but by my God, I know our place and what it is all firemen face. The crying child we just couldn't reach, the bolted door we couldn't breach. The brother buried beneath the wall, the spongy floor that starts to fall. The boiling tank that just lets go, the mouth-to-mouth that proved too slow. The lady pinned behind the wheel, the worker pierced by a shaft of steel. "my child's in there," the smoke-dense room we had to dare. The searing heat like a fiery oven, the iced up coat we couldn't open. So let them say whatever they please, I'll make no effort to appease, and in my heart lies no disgrace, for I know what all firemen face. (Standing ovation.)
Thank you so much for your service. At this time, the Chair would like to recognize Councilwoman Tasco, who will present a resolution declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." Would Ms. Jeannine Lisitski and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. And we are also joined by Councilman Bill Greenlee Brown.
Having been around when this organization was founded in 1976, my days at the Philadelphia Urban Coalition, it is a pleasure to stand here to offer this resolution to this formidable group. They're tenacious and work very, very hard and do a great service to us in the City of Philadelphia. So I am pleased to present this resolution this morning, along with my colleagues, declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." Whereas, "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" is being sponsored locally by Women Against Abuse and, through their sponsorship, they are encouraging everyone to help to increase the awareness of domestic violence in our homes and communities and decrease its negative impact on Philadelphia; and
Whereas, in 2010, the Philadelphia Police than 115,000 domestic abuse calls, and domestic violence is simply not a local problem but a national issue where more than three women a day are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the United States, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that women experience two million injuries from intimate partner violence each year; and Whereas, founded in 1976, the mission of Women Against Abuse is to provide quality and compassionate services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons who have been victimized by domestic violence; and Whereas, Women Against Abuse has grown to become one of the largest domestic violence programs in the United States, created our nation's first legal center devoted to victims of domestic violence, founded the only emergency shelter in the City exclusively for children; and
Whereas, Women Against Abuse provides education and training to the community about domestic violence issues and resources and has partnered with the City of Philadelphia, Lutheran Settlement House, Women in Transition and Congreso de Latinos Unidos to operate the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline and, in 2011, over 9,000 calls were answered through the hotline; and Whereas, to support victims of domestic violence, Women Against Abuse also operates a 12-unit transitional housing program called Sojourner House, which enables victims to take the crucial first steps to reclaim their lives and move forward towards a brighter future; and Whereas, to support its mission and work, Women Against Abuse will hold its 5th Annual iPledge Press Campaign (www.iPledgeWAA.org) as a social knowledge about domestic violence and to build community support so that all Philadelphians will take a stand against violence; now, therefore, be it
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia declares and recognizes October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month." Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to representatives of Women Against Abuse as a sincere expression of City Council's gratitude, appreciation, and commendation for raising the public's awareness regarding domestic violence. This resolution was introduced by Councilwoman Brown, Greenlee, and Tasco and supported by all members of City Council. Let's give them a big round of applause. (Applause.)
Thank you so much, Councilwoman Tasco, Brown and Councilman Greenlee and all the members of City Council. I'm Jeannine Lisitski, Director of Women Against Abuse, a leading domestic violence service provider here in Philadelphia, and as you know, we operate the only emergency shelter in the City for abused women and their children, and we serve approximately 15,000 people a year through our emergency residential services, our legal aid hotline, counseling, and education and advocacy. We are so grateful to be here again this year to receive your support in raising awareness of the impact of domestic violence in our community. This is a foundational issue to the health and wellbeing of our community. Earlier this year, the Public Council held hearings on the shortage of shelter beds for victims of domestic violence, recognizing it as a priority in the City. With about six shelter beds for every hundred thousand residents, Philadelphia has the lowest ratio of domestic violence beds to residents in comparison to other cities. In Committee and we know in Council at large, it was agreed that Philadelphia is grossly under-resourced in this area. However, we are still unable to make progress when it comes to responding to the need for additional safe shelter. In fact, the need for emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence increased again in Fiscal Year '12, and we were forced to turn away 8,400 requests for safe shelter. We will continue to advocate for increased shelter beds as a priority. However, at the same time, we are striving to intervene earlier in the prevent homelessness, further injury, and homicide. Our telephone outreach project has fortified our relationship with the Philadelphia Police Department. The new Domestic Violence Police Incident Report allows us to follow up with victims within a few days of the incident. We now screen approximately 110,000 police incidents per year, and we're pulling out the highest risk victims to call back within a few days. This past year we were able to make contact with over 2,600 of those high-risk victims. In addition to this, we're also fully operational with our Fast Track Attorney Representation program, which staffs an attorney in each civil protection from abuse order courtroom so that we can represent the most at-risk victims right there, and these are people who would not otherwise have representation. Additionally, we are working very closely with our sister agencies represented here and a number of community partners to develop a true coordinated community response to violence in the home, so that no matter where a survivor turns for help, she can be assured that she and her children will receive appropriate services to help arrest the cycle of abuse. We are hopeful that the City will prioritize this effort. Finally, we have some exciting Domestic Violence Awareness Month events scheduled in October. Councilman Greenlee mentioned our iPledge Campaign. That's going to take place on October 10th in Love Park at 4:30. The iPledge Campaign is a citywide anti-violence movement that calls on all Philadelphians to help end violence. This campaign recognizes that unhealthy relationships at home not only destroy families but compromise the health of our entire city. on Saturday, October 27th for the 5th Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence. This will provide much-needed financial support for the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline so that we can be sure that when someone needs our help, that we're there for them. And I just want to thank everyone again for continually raising domestic violence in your agenda, in your platforms, and in your communities at large. With each day, we are expanding our community of supporters and contributing to a more peaceful city.
It is only together that we can be successful in our work to halt violence in our homes and in our community at large. So I thank you for your unwavering support. )
Thank you so much. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones, who will present a resolution proclaiming September 2012 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month." Would Mr. Fred Martin and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And I see the Councilman is joined by Councilwoman Tasco, Councilwoman Sanchez, Councilwoman Blackwell, and Councilman O'Brien and Councilman Henon.
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but to achieve recovery, it takes a willing individual, it takes a family, and a greater community to achieve that lofty goal. And there are only six degrees of separation from you or I from someone in need of recovery. Whether it's old established narcotics or new modern synthetic drugs, recovery is recovery, salute today the communities that spend their time, their talent, and their treasury achieving the recovery goal for individuals and entire nations. This resolution proclaiming September 2012 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" and encouraging participation in promoting the societal benefit of alcohol and drug use disorder treatments, applauding the contributions of the treatment providers, and promoting the message of recovery from alcohol, drug use disorders in all forms and proving it is possible. Whereas, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, effective addiction treatment has been shown to decrease the individual's future drug use and drug-related crime and criminal behavior, improving family relations, and increasing prospects for employment; and
Whereas, Institute on Drug Abuse, effective addiction treatment has been shown to decrease an individual's future drug use and drug-related criminal behavior, improve family relationships, and increase prospects for employment; Whereas, "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month" has inspired millions of people to raise awareness about addiction, share their stories of recovery, and assist others who are struggling; and Whereas, substance use and abuse is a major public health problem that affects millions of Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds and in all communities with a huge medical, societal, and economic cost; and
Whereas, approximately 20 percent of armed service members receive some sort of counseling, and effective addiction treatment is an important part of any program serving our them back into our communities; and Whereas, over six million children in America live with at least one parent who has a drug addiction; and
Whereas, since 1980, the number of deaths related to drug overdoses has risen 540 percent; Whereas, each year, drug abuse and drug addiction costs employers over $122 billion in lost productivity time and another $15 billion in health insurance costs; and
Whereas, drug abuse and addiction have negative consequences for individuals and for society. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, estimates of the total overall costs of substance abuse in the United States, including productivity and health- and crime-related costs, exceed $600 billion annually. This number does not even describe the breadth of destructive public health and safety and addiction, such as family disintegration, loss of employment, failure in school, domestic violence, and child abuse; and
Whereas, PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Achieving Community Together) honors Recovery Month with its annual "Recovery Walks" to celebrate recovery in the five-county area. The purpose of the PRO-ACT Recovery Walks is to raise awareness that drug and alcohol addiction is a public health concern; overcome stigma; put a positive face on recovery; provide hope that people do recover; honor the people and organizations that provide services for the recovery community; show solidarity; and honor those who have not survived this disease; now therefore
Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it hereby declares September 2012 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Month" and encourages participation in promoting the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, applauds the contributions of the treatment providers, and promoting the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all of its forms is possible. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Achieving Community Together) as evidence of our sincere respect and admiration of this legislative body. Introduced by myself and Councilman Denny O'Brien, September 13th, 2012.
Thank you, Council and its members. It's truly an honor to a recovering person over 33 years. To stand here today and just to be in this Chamber, it's amazing. But the reason I'm standing in front of you is to show you that recovery works, and that's why we're having our walk September the 22nd at Penn's Landing. And this was our 12th year of having the walk. We began down on Boathouse Row where we had a couple hundred people, and where it has grown to where we have over 15,000 people at Penn's Landing coming from all over the country to celebrate recovery. Addiction affects all of us. I haven't met a family yet that hasn't been affected by addiction, father, mother, brother, sister or uncle. So what we do, we put a face and voice on the recovery community, sharing and showing that recovery happens. We hear so much of the negative side, but there are members of our community that are in long-term recovery, and also the family member that process also. Again, we do -- we have two centers here in the City, 1701 West Lehigh where we have -- we provide support services for members within that community. We have over 1,200 people that visit that center per month. We also have a training center where we provide trainings for people in early recovery or are professionals at 444 North 3rd Street. We're providing support services and ways to embrace the recovery community and ways to support the recovery community. Also, I'd like to add also, at the walk there's many people that are in transitional housing, and since the GA cuts, one thing they're lacking is toiletry. What we're doing, we're asking those who attend the walk or who would like to make a contribution of toiletry, like soap, shaving cream, disposable razor blades and stuff like that, to walk or drop them at our center at 444 North 3rd Street. But, again, thank you, and it's truly an honor, and thank you, Council. For a person to be standing here today where I came from is truly amazing. Thank you all. (Applause.)
Thank you. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Mr. Decker, will you please read the messages.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on September 14, 2012, I signed the following bill that was passed by Council September 13, 2012: Bill No. 120562. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, designated by house number and street address as 1300 Cadwallader Street; and An ordinance approving the fifteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance approving the eighteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the South Central Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance approving the seventh amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze East Urban Renewal Area; and sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4; and An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 357 of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes in the area lying northeast of Island Avenue and northwest of Bartram Avenue; and An ordinance amending references to "Business Privilege License" and "Business Privilege Tax" to "Commercial Activity License" and "Business Income and Receipts Tax," respectively, throughout The Philadelphia Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. Those messages will be printed in today's Journal. Mr. Decker, do you have any other communications?
Thank you. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill and one privileged resolution to be heard today. Thank you.
An ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by eliminating the requirement that an illegally parked vehicle be ticketed prior to its towing from a private lot, private property, or driveway; and requiring that the towing company photograph the violation for which such vehicle is being towed; all under certain terms and conditions.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution honoring the outstanding lifetime musical achievements of Peter Nero, and recognizing his innumerable contributions to arts and culture in Philadelphia as an award-winning pianist and the founding conductor and Artistic Director of the world renowned Peter Nero and the Philly POPS orchestra.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduce three bills and one non-privileged resolution.
An ordinance approving the fifteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing and directing the changing of the name of Preston Street, from Ludwick and Warren Streets to Lancaster Avenue, to Wallace Street.
And an ordinance authorizing and directing the changing of the name of University Avenue, from Woodland Avenue and Thirty-Ninth Street to University Avenue Extension, to Baltimore Avenue, and the changing of the name of University Avenue Extension, from University Avenue to Spruce Street, to University Avenue.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Sixth, Twenty-Fourth, Forty-Sixth, Fifty-First and Sixtieth Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Mr. President, I have two privileged resolutions and one bill.
An ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 357 of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes in the area lying northeast of Island Avenue and northwest of Bartram Avenue and the plotting upon the said City Plan of a new right-of-way for drainage purposes.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the programs and services available to juvenile offenders in Philadelphia prior to and upon their reentry into society.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the condition of the City of Philadelphia's water infrastructure.
That resolution will also be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill, two non-privileged resolutions and one privileged resolution.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fifth Street, Clearfield Street, Sixth Street, and Allegheny Avenue.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (Concilio) on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary of service and leadership within Philadelphia's Puerto Rican and Latino community.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1300 Cadwallader Street.
That resolution will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-Third, and Thirty-Seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will also be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution proclaiming the weeks of September 27, 2012 through October 13, 2012 as "State of Young Philly Weeks," and honoring Young Involved Philadelphia.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.
Mr. President, I have no bills or resolutions today. Thank you.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Good morning, Mr. President. I offer one bill on behalf of the Administration.
An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for prohibitions relating to all-terrain vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill on your behalf, three resolutions and one of them on your behalf, co-sponsored by Councilman Johnson and Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
An ordinance amending references to "Business Privileged License" and "Business Privilege Tax" to "Commercial Activity License" and "Business Income and Receipts Tax," respectively, throughout The Philadelphia Code.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution designating the week of October 7th through 13th, 2012 as "National Fire Prevention Week" in Philadelphia and encouraging residents, children, parents, teachers, and firefighters to gain the necessary knowledge through the "FIRE SAFETY APP Stay Safe With That" by attending or teaching programs that can and will save your life or the life of someone near and dear, because once a fire starts, there's no time to develop a plan.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution calling for the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold hearings on the First Quarter results of the City's Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget and 2013 through 2017 Five-Year Plan.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution supporting the Commonwealth Court decision which found Act 13 unconstitutional because it removes from local governments the ability to meaningfully legislate in a manner that protects the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
No. I'd like to hold it over until next week, Mr. President.
That will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two bills and two non-privileged resolutions and two privileged resolutions.
An ordinance approving the sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance approving the eighteenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the South Central Urban Renewal Area.
That bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution designating the week of Monday, October 1 through Monday, October 8, 2012 as "Christopher Columbus/Italian American Heritage Week" in the City of Philadelphia.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing the life and achievements of Tony Goldman.
That resolution will also be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution calling on the Congress and the President of the United States to direct the Veterans Administration to allow maximum flexibility in authorizing our returning Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans to access civilian health care providers when these veterans are unable to obtain timely medical health and other critically needed medical care from the Veterans Administration.
Next week? Thank you. That will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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-First Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you. That will be placed on next week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill and one non-privileged resolution.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 090839), entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 242 by striking from the City Plan and vacating portions of the beds of Old York Road and a certain cut-back area at the southerly side of Sixty-Sixth Avenue between Old York Road and Broad Street, thereby reducing the width of Old York Road."
And a privileged resolution calling on the Streets and Services Committee to hold hearings on the feasibility of transferring private sewer and water systems to the City sewer and water system.
That resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions.
Thank you, Councilman. That concludes the introduction of bills and resolutions. The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred Bill No. 120301, entitled "An ordinance continuing the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue and for which Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District"; and 120615, entitled "An ordinance approving the fifth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lehigh avenue, Berks street and Montgomery avenue on the north, by Second street and Philip street on the east, by Girard avenue, Oxford street and Jefferson street on the south and by Germantown avenue, Sixth street and Third street on the west, including the fifth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the third amendment to the relocation plan, which provides for the additional land acquisition of approximately 49 properties for residential, institutional, industrial and related uses; the provision of certain relocations, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 120615. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 120615. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and Bill 120615 will be for today. Bill No. 120301 will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Green for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Finance reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Mr. Decker, will you please read the title of the report.
The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 120643, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the repayment of a certain deferred obligation, the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to finance repayment of such deferred funding obligation; and the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee"; and Bill No. 120644, entitled "An ordinance constituting the Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit of the bills just read. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bills No. 120643 and 120644. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. 2ND READING As there are no other bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair now recognizes Councilman Jones for the purpose of calling up resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.
Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today: Nos. 120668, 120671, 120672, 120673, 120675, and 120616. All other resolutions and bills are being held.
Thank you, Councilman. Councilman, we're going to ask that you call up 230, because we're going to have somewhat of a special order of business by Councilman Squilla on that one. Just officially call up Bill 230 also.
I'd like to call up Bill No. 230 on behalf of Councilman Squilla.
Thank you. Thank you, Councilman. Before considering these resolutions and bills, we will consider public comment. It will be as follows. Before you, there will be a podium. We ask that anyone who wishes to speak on bills and resolutions on the Second or Final Reading Calendar, sign up at the desk to my left. When you approach the podium, there will be a device on the podium. There is a light. When it is green, it is your time to speak. You will have three minutes. When the light turns yellow, it means that there are 30 seconds left on your time. We ask that you please acknowledge the light, because we want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to speak. Mr. Decker, would you please call the first individual who is here to testify.
Mr. Jihad Ali, commenting on 120616. (Witness approached podium.)
Good morning, Mr. President and other distinguished members of City Council.
And other members of City Council. Just by way of disclosure, I'd like to say that I'm one of Council President's Marines. I sit in his stead as his representative on the Philadelphia PhillyCAM. I'm here today to talk about Bill 120616. I'm here also on behalf of John Macklin, who is the Chairman of the National Association of Minority Contractors, who is out of town on business at the national convention, and I'm also here on myself and other contractors who have been involved in this industry for at least 30 years. Today, Mr. Chairman, I would like to talk about leadership. And leadership can impact lives. Those of us who have served in the military, we know the importance of leadership. Those of us who have served in the City organizations, like the Police Department, which I have, and the Fire Department, we know how important leadership is. It saves lives. When we talk about leadership in this body, leadership comes from both sides of this rail. It comes from City Council, as it has come from Council on behalf of all these bills that have recently been enacted as a result of 2010, and it comes from on behalf of the citizens, like the citizen group that fought to give us the right to speak before this body today and also like the citizens who overwhelmingly voted for Council to enact laws to bring about change in issues of diversity and construction. I wanted to talk about this bill, because this bill is about getting more information and creating more transparency. When we recently -- this committee, this body had enacted laws last year, and one of the laws was to require OEO to give a quarterly report to the people through the way of public hearing. We had a quarterly report hearing last week on the 12th, and the Director of OEO gave a long report. She covered 60 projects, roughly $2 billion in value, but they gave a report on three projects. On one project they gave a report on, it was only -- minorities only received $1 million, but it's -- then a report of Verizon. Verizon spent a billion dollars. And of the billion dollars Verizon spent, to date they spent $125 million. And of the 125 million, they gave African Americans $76,000. That's less than six-tenths of one percent. This bill that you have in place today, this is to get our leaders, you, the information that you need to bring about change once you have the facts. I'm here to support this bill. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you, Mr. Ali. Mr. Decker, please read the name of the next speaker.
There are no other speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.
Is there anyone else here who wishes to testify on bills and resolutions on the Final Reading and Second Passage? (No response.)
There being none, thank you very much. We will now consider the resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, would you please 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING read the title of Resolution No. 120668.
A resolution authorizing the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file a proposal for 2012 Emergency Solutions Grant Program funding with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
I see the Councilwoman has stepped out for a moment. We're going to go to the next resolution. We'll come back to that, Mr. Decker. I think she stepped in the hall for a minute. Mr. Decker, can you please read the title of 120671.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING situate in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)
The resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of 120672.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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.
Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 120672 is 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. We'll go back to Resolution No. 120668.
A resolution authorizing the Director of the Office of Supportive Housing, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file a proposal for 2012 Emergency Solutions Grant Program funding with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 120668 is adopted. We will now move to Resolution 120673.
A resolution urging Governor Corbett to take action to address Pennsylvania's transportation funding needs by implementing the cost-saving and revenue-producing provisions outlined in the Governor's Transportation Funding Advisory Commission Report of 2011.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING been moved and properly seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. 120673 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 120675.
A resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-Third, Thirty-Seventh, and Forty-Third Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 120675 is adopted. Mr. Decker, would you please read the title of No. 120230.
An ordinance authorizing real estate taxes for the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2013 and thereafter, by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a tax and tax rate on real property.
Thank you. 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Bill No. 120230 be withdrawn. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 120230 be withdrawn. All those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. Bill No. 120230 has been withdrawn. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120616.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Annual Disparity Study and Participation Goals," 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING by requiring certain additional information to be included in the Finance Director's required annual report.
Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title -- that's it. Great. We're done. Mr. Decker, would you please read any additional resolutions on today's Calendar.
A resolution honoring the outstanding lifetime musical achievements of Peter Nero, and recognizing his innumerable contributions to arts and culture in Philadelphia as an award-winning pianist and the founding conductor and Artistic Director of the 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING world renowned Peter Nero and the Philadelphia POPS orchestra, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the programs and services available to juvenile offenders in Philadelphia prior to and upon their reentry into society, introduced by 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman Johnson.
I move for the adoption for the resolution, Mr. President. (Duly seconded.)
Moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the condition of the City of Philadelphia's water infrastructure, introduced by Councilman Johnson.
The 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution recognizing and honoring the Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (Concilio) on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary of service and leadership within Philadelphia's Puerto Rican and Latino community, introduced by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.
The 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution proclaiming the weeks of September 27, 2012 through October 13, 2012 as "State of Young Philly Weeks," and honoring Young Involved Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Green.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green. 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution designating the week of October 7th through the 13th, 2012 as "National Fire Prevention Week" in Philadelphia and encouraging residents, children, parents, teachers, and firefighters to gain the necessary knowledge through the "FIRE SAFETY APP Stay Safe With That" by attending or teaching programs that can and will save your life or the life of someone near and dear, because once a fire starts, there's 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING no time to develop a plan, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution calling for the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold hearings on the First Quarter results of the City's Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget and 2013 through '17 Five-Year Plan, introduced by 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilman Jones for Council President Clarke.
And on your behalf, Mr. President, I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
Moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution designating the week of Monday, October 1 through Monday, October 8, 2012 as "Christopher Columbus Week/Italian American Heritage Week" in the City of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Squilla. 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
Moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution recognizing the life and achievements of Tony Goldman, introduced by Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. 9/20/12 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
Moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
And a privileged resolution calling on the Streets and Services Committee to hold hearings on the feasibility of transferring private sewer and water systems to the City sewer and water system, introduced by Councilwoman Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
There are no other resolutions on the Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you, sir. That completes our Calendar for today. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
There being none, the question is now, any speeches on the part of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, this week that everybody is a statistician, everybody has got their math game on overload, including Mitt Romney, where he cites 47 percent of U.S. citizens feel entitled to have food, shelter, Social Security, Medicaid, and those things that entitle us as entitlements. Well, I'd like to use some more math. And I'd like to exhibit the fact that in this city alone, that statistically we've moved the poverty line even higher, from 26 percent to 28 percent of our citizens from 2010 to 2011. I'd like to cite another statistic, that we are the second worst city in the nation when it comes to median household incomes at $34,000. I'd like to cite another statistic, that the ill-timed decision of the Supreme Court not to deal with photo ID's, a statistic that shows that less than one percent of the vote in this and George Bush from being President, and that statistically speaking, they know that you don't have to steal it all, you just have to steal enough. We want you to know statistically that's not going to stop us, that we're not real big on statistics in Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and we're going to be hard-headed enough to do it anyway. So to that purpose, we'd like to invite all of you, in a non-partisan fashion, and I exhibit that by the participation of my colleague Councilman Oh, in an effort to "Be the Vote" block party hosted in my district September 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sheppard Recreation Center, where we will be taking those 47 percent of the folk to get their ID's to be registered to vote, and we are going to do it anyway. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Mr. President. Yesterday I received a letter from a constituent named Mrs. Payne. It says, "Dear Councilman Goode, today I read the newspaper about the ten-year abatement on real estate taxes. I was born, raised, and lived in Philadelphia my entire life. My husband and I have owned two homes in Philadelphia. One was taken away from us in 1959 by Mayor Dilworth through eminent domain. In 57 years of owning and living in two homes, my husband and I never missed a mortgage payment or a real estate tax payment. We did our best to keep our property decent and in shape. It was a hardship, but we survived. "When the house next to my home first became vacant years ago, I kept away, mowed the lawn, and kept the trash from accumulating. That's what I believed the neighbors did. "Anyway, the house sold. The new neighbors moved in. I was told they got a ten-year abatement. Not only did that abatement make my home prices higher, but also increased my real estate taxes. "I thought that I would stay here, but I would have to rethink what I would do next. No one seems to care about those who stayed before the new ones came. "Sincerely, Mrs. Payne." Mr. President, even if Mrs. Payne's home was not directly affected by a tax abatement next door, I believe that every taxpayer is affected by tax abatements. Twelve years ago abatements accounted for about a hundred million dollars. Today, tax-abated properties are worth over $1 billion, ten times more, and the annual taxes not paid now over $100 million. Who was forced to make up for that? You, me, and Mrs. Payne. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Very short comment, Mr. President. I just want to say -- I want to quote Ann Richards, who talked about one of our candidates back in the day who was running for President. Mitt Romney was born with a silver foot in his mouth. He has no idea what's happening in this country. Thank you very much.
Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to remind everyone that 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month and invite all my colleagues to join me on Monday at 11:30 as we raise the flag. And just to add to the comments by Councilman Jones and Councilwoman Tasco, Mitt Romney said he would be better off if he was Mexican. Thank you, but no, thank you.
Thank you, Mr. President. I would just like to ask my colleagues to stop discussing Barack Obama's secret weapon in this campaign, and, that is, Mitt Romney, who only opens his mouth to put in the other foot. Thank you.
Thank you. I must say that as the Council President, I'm supposed to keep a straight face up here, but you guys are difficult today. The Chair would now like to recognize Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President and colleagues, I just want to continue to focus on, as we move forward and we address the variety of different issues, and we all have our own individual passions, we are continuously seeing an increase in the level of murders that are taking place in the City of Philadelphia. My district is being impacted, and so through my Peace Not Guns task force, we are working with more than 20 community stakeholders in an effort to kind of look at how do we have a comprehensive approach from a law enforcement standpoint and a public policy standpoint to address the issue of youth gun violence and, more importantly, encourage those community leaders, who we don't always talk about, who are out there beating the streets every day in our own individual districts as well as neighborhoods and communities. On Friday at the District Attorney's Office, we're going to be working with Cease Fire Philadelphia. We're going to be showing a movie called The Interrupters. They talk about young people making positive choices, focusing on education over guns, focusing on jobs over guns, and focusing on peace and not guns. And so I want to always keep pushing forward. As we focus on making this a better city, we have to find a way to help our young people make positive choices, rather that be support systems and holding parents accountable, but also from a government standpoint, creating public policies that provide resources, resources to encourage these young men to put down their guns. And so thank you very much. And anyone in here who is interested in attending, it's going to be at the District Attorney's Office. Again, that's Friday, 12:30 p.m., and the film to be shown is called The Interrupters and it's sponsored by Philadelphia Cease Fire. Thank you very much. And I also have the support of my good friend and Councilman, Chair of Public Safety, Councilman Curtis Jones.
Thank you, Councilman, and thanks for your continued great work in this issue. There being no other speeches, I would now like to recognize Councilwoman Reynolds Brown for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, September 27th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded that Thursday, September 27th, 2012, 10:00 a.m. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)
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