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Stated Meeting, January 29, 2015

Philadelphia City CouncilJan 29, 2015

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  • Bill 140831-AREAD AND PASSED

    Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising regulations relating to home occupations, making conforming amendments to other provisions o…

  • Bill 140892-AREAD AND PASSED

    Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for…

  • Bill 140904ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

    Amending various sections of Title 9, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and Title 10, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," of The P…

  • Bill 140904SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Amending various sections of Title 9, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and Title 10, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," of The P…

  • Bill 140904READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

    Amending various sections of Title 9, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and Title 10, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," of The P…

  • Bill 141028ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

    Amending subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code, under which businesses that enter into agreements to make contributions to community development corporations and certain o…

  • Bill 141028SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Amending subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code, under which businesses that enter into agreements to make contributions to community development corporations and certain o…

  • Bill 141028READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

    Amending subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code, under which businesses that enter into agreements to make contributions to community development corporations and certain o…

  • Bill 150001ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

    Amending Chapter 17-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conflicts Counsel Contracts", by requiring that certain City contracts dealing with the provision of services for indig…

  • Bill 150001SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Amending Chapter 17-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conflicts Counsel Contracts", by requiring that certain City contracts dealing with the provision of services for indig…

  • Bill 150001READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

    Amending Chapter 17-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conflicts Counsel Contracts", by requiring that certain City contracts dealing with the provision of services for indig…

  • Bill 150050Introduced and Referred

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Montrose Street, 17th Street, Carpenter Street,…

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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, January 29, 2015 10:50 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN WILLIAM K. GREENLEE COUNCILMAN BOBBY HENON COUNCILMAN KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES KENNEY COUNCILMAN ED NEILSON 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, CHIEF CLERK

Council President Clarke

Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)

Council President Clarke

The hour has come. We have a quorum. I'd ask all guests and visitors to please retire behind the rail. If the members will take their seat, we will get started. Thank you. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Reverend Donald D. Moore, Senior Pastor of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Curtis Jones. Would all guests and visitors please rise. (Members and guests rise.)

Reverend Moore

Let us pray. Dear Wise and Loving Father, thank you for this day. Lord, I come praying for our Mayor as he continues to lead and direct this city. Lord, we now enter collectively in prayer asking for your continued love elected officials assemble here on today to conduct the matters of the City of Philadelphia. We come seeking your blessing on the tasks that are before them as they navigate through the process of making decisions. And, Lord, we ask that you will walk with them as they walk among your people. Grant each member represented here clear insight, deliberation, and wisdom as they make balanced and impartial choices that will impact the day-to-day lives of the residents and those who work in the City. Equip this Council with the eyes and hearts for humanity, to know that at the end of every meeting and political decision is a human being that is depending on this Council to act wisely, humbly, and justly. Oh, God, I ask that you give these Councilmembers a sympathetic ear to hear and listen to the voices of those the City, and I ask that this body of officials become the voice to make a difference. Lord, I conclude this prayer by requesting that you continue to transform, heal, and make a difference in this city through this Council. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. (Amen.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you so much, Pastor, for those inspiring words. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you very much. The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, January 22nd, 2015. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a motion.

Councilman Greenlee

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the of Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of January 22nd, 2015 stand approved. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

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

Council President Clarke

The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the republicans, there are no requests for leave of absence.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair thanks the gentleman. At this time, I would like to dispense with the regular order of business and I would like to welcome and thank everyone who has taken time out of their busy day today to come down and witness your government in action. We hope that your experience today is a pleasurable one, so much so that you come back again. So, again, thank you very much. There will be some level of history made today, so you can say when you go home, I was there. So thank you very much. time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones, who will present a resolution honoring Ready, Willing and Able. Would Jason Miller and those accompanying him please join the Councilman at the podium. And joining Councilman Jones, we have Councilman Greenlee, Councilman Goode, Councilman Kenney, Councilwoman Reynolds Brown, and Councilman Johnson and Councilwoman Blackwell. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)

Councilman Jones

So as a freshman -- and we age in animal years up here because of the intensity of the work -- a kind Councilman told me about protocol. His name was Councilman Kenney. He turned around and said how things are done in these Chambers. So recognizing that Ready, Willing and Able is in Councilman Johnson's district, I will yield the podium so he can say a few words to start us off about this

Councilman Johnson

Of course.

Councilwoman Blackwell

What are you going to do with it being my issue?

Councilman Jones

I'm going to then give it to -

Councilwoman Blackwell

No. I'm only kidding. I'm only kidding.

Councilman Johnson

Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)

Councilman Johnson

I am truly honored and privileged to have this opportunity to present this citation and resolution to an organization that does outstanding work here in the City of Philadelphia. My grandmother liked to call them the men in the blue suits, working throughout South Philadelphia as well as the City of Philadelphia as a whole. But what makes these guys unique is that these are individuals who are taking the opportunity to not only make a great city, but also taking the time to improve the quality of their lives. And so I'm just honored and privileged that they are here with us. I've had the opportunity to come down and visit their headquarters in the great district of the 2nd Councilmanic District in South Philadelphia, and I've always been inspired by the work that they have done. So let's just say thank you for being here, and we'll get started with the resolution. Thank you, Councilman Curtis Jones.

Councilman Jones

And you're right, no one cares more about homeless people than Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. But what I want to say here today about this is that over two decades ago, the Center City District was formed, and it was designed to take people and the work of keeping our city straight in the Center City area. Some 20 programs later, there are special services districts in and around Philadelphia. I had an opportunity to see President Councilman Clarke's rendition of the Center City District in North Philly. But these gentlemen are unique in this way, that they have come from a different path, that many of them have been homeless and many of them have been incarcerated and many of them have suffered some of the slings and arrows that life sometimes puts on us as individuals and in particular urban men. And a national study shows that if you are homeless for more than five years, that your life expectancy is cut by 20, that if you wind up homeless for more than five years, that you can be anticipated to have a shorter lifespan. So for these young men to be back on track, we are pleased and proud to have the men in blue doing their thing we are going to honor them today. And we honor and celebrate Ready, Willing and Able for helping hundreds of men overcome poverty, addiction, crime to become productive, contributing members of our community, responsible fathers to their children in the City of Brotherly Love by providing resources to men such as transitional housing, recovery services, life skills and living wage employment that promotes healthy households and responsible fatherhood.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Whereas, Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) is an organization dedicated to providing a hand up rather than a handout by assisting homeless men who demonstrate a commitment to becoming self-sufficient and living healthier lifestyles; and

Councilwoman Brown

Whereas, Ready, Willing and Able was established by The Doe Fund with a mission to help independent, productive lives. Ready, Willing and Able expanded programming to respond to the specific needs of difficult-to-employ populations, including recent parolees, homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS, homeless veterans, and low-income individuals and families;

Councilman Goode

And whereas, Ready, Willing and Able works with Philadelphians facing serious social and economic barriers: 100 percent are homeless, nearly 70 percent of RWA trainees have incarceration histories of 5 years or more, 96 percent have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, and 36 percent do not have a high school diploma or a GED; and

Councilman Johnson

Whereas, to solve homelessness for a night, you need shelter. To solve homelessness for good, you need work. Since Ready, Willing and Able launched, it has used paid transitional work and a holistic catapult hundreds of men over difficult social and economic barriers into the workforce and out of the cycles of homelessness, crime, and addiction;

Councilman Neilson

And whereas, RWA helps develop practical life skills in men by providing rehabilitative services, vocational training, adult basic education, social support services, including conflict resolution, parenting and financial management classes as well as life-long graduate services; and

Councilman Kenney

Whereas, Ready, Willing and Able combats recidivism and homelessness through career development classes, covering topics such as identification of occupational aptitudes and interests, job searching, resume preparation, and interview skills. RWA provides occupational training opportunities such as commercial driving, culinary arts, energy efficient building maintenance, control, security, and supervisor-in-training programs. Job readiness and placement services are available;

Councilman Greenlee

Whereas, driven by the simple premise that "work works," RWA honors its trainees by providing a blue uniform during assigned hours that distinguishes them as a group of community members, notably known as "The Men in Blue"; and

Councilman Jones

Whereas, RWA provides a great deal of services to its community with its assistance particularly in the 4th District on District Day and the community clean-up; now, therefore, be it Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby honor Ready, Willing and Able for its outstanding efforts helping hundreds of men overcome poverty, addiction, crime to become productive, contributing members of our community and responsible fathers the City of Brotherly Love by providing resources to men such as transitional housing, recovery services, life skills and living wage employment that promotes healthy households and responsible fathers. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution shall be presented to Jeffrey Stubbs, Director of Administration, and Mr. Wills, Senior -- Ms. Wills, sorry -- Housing Manager, and Jason Miller, Program Director, from the 36th Ward, and Ready, Willing and Able of Philadelphia as evidence of our sincere sentiments of this entire legislative body. Signed by all members of Council. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Mr. Miller for remarks.

Mr. Miller

Good morning, everyone. I'm the Executive Director at Ready, Willing and Able, and I just want to thank everyone for this. It means ever know. The six guys that are up here, if you would have asked them where they were a year ago, that they'd be standing right here, they wouldn't have been able to say this is possible. The opportunities that our program provides are not about me. It's not about our staff. It's about the men choosing to grow their opportunities, choosing to go out and figure out a new path for themselves. We always talk about you've got to be a leader and you have to be able to understand that everybody's watching at all times. That's why they wear the blue uniform. They're in all of your districts in some way, shape or form. Hopefully we can grow that in the future. But they're out there and they're being neighbors and they're bringing fathers and they're being a part of all this, because they're going to go back and live in all these neighborhoods. These are your brothers. will give this to all six of -- excuse me. All 70 of the men in the program and let them know that they're doing a good job. So thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Thank you very much. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-of-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Thank you. Mr. Decker, would you please read those messages.

Chief Clerk

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 140969, 140971, 141030, and 141031, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Clarke

Mr. Decker, do you have any additional communications?

Chief Clerk

I have none, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Thank you very much. The next order of business is introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilman -Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

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

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I offer one resolution.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Chief Clerk

A non-privileged resolution also naming 7th Street from Girard Avenue to Poplar Street as "Reverend Martha A. Lang Drive."

Council President Clarke

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

Councilman Henon

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Mr. President, I have no bills or resolutions today.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Council President, I have six privileged resolutions.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Councilman Johnson

You're welcome. And two bills.

Council President Clarke

Two bills? Thank you.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Montrose Street, 17th Street, Carpenter Street, and 18th Street.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," to provide a tax credit and refund of excess taxes paid for certain low-income taxpayers whose children are enrolled in qualified early childhood education or care programs.

Council President Clarke

That bill will also be referred to committee.

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution honoring Yazz the Greatest for his positive contributions to pop culture as a rapper and actor, as well as his recent successful performance in the television show Empire.

Council President Clarke

This week's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution honoring, recognizing and commending The Reverend Dr. Napoleon Livingstone Divine, an ordained Baptist Minister, for his devotion to his community and the people of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

This week's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution honoring, recognizing and commending Mr. Dahn Kepayea Dennis for his devotion to his Liberian community and the people of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

This week's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution commemorating the 42nd Anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision Roe versus Wade.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution honoring, recognizing and commending The Greater Philadelphia Health Action for its devotion to providing the people of Philadelphia with quality medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and child-development services.

Council President Clarke

And that resolution will also be on this week's Final Passage Calendar.

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp in Poland during World War II, on January 27th, 1945, and recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Council President Clarke

And that will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney. Do you have any bills or resolutions?

Councilman Kenney

Nothing today, Mr. President. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

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

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance naming and designating the City of Philadelphia owned playground on the 200 block of East Indiana Avenue, located on the corner of "A" Street and East Indiana Avenue, as "Hope Park."

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Neilson.

Councilman Neilson

Thank you, Mr. President. I have nothing today.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

Thank you, Mr. President. I have nothing today.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Good morning, Mr. President. I offer one resolution.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman.

Councilwoman Brown

A privileged resolution Recognizing and Honoring Coded by Kids on their Commitment to Educating Philadelphia's Next Generation of STEM Leaders.

Council President Clarke

That resolution will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President. One privileged and one non-privileged resolution, one co-sponsored by Kenney, Henon, Neilson, and Squilla and the other by Wilson Goode and Blondell Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Chief Clerk

A privileged resolution honoring and celebrating the "Philadelphia Mummers Mardi Gras in Manayunk Parade" to be held on February 22nd, 2015 on Main Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

And a non-privileged resolution also naming West Berks Street between North 54th Street and North 56th Street as "Nelson Williams Way" memorializing the dedicated service of Nelson Williams, Sr. to the Wynnefield Community and his tireless advocacy on behalf of at-risk youth.

Council President Clarke

That will be on this week's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance legalizing an existing retaining wall encroaching on the public right-of-way at 1806 Emerson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19152.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer four bills and one non-privileged resolution.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing Thomas Jefferson University to construct, own and maintain lighted bollard right-of-way encroachments within the public right-of-way at 1008 Locust Street; and An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Christian Street and 11th Street; Cross Street and 10th Street; Queen Street and Front Street; Moore Street and 12th Street; Water Street and Washington Avenue; Fitzgerald Street and 11th Street; Clarion Street and Porter Street; and An ordinance amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3, entitled "Permits"; and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Chapter 9-200, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to add an exemption, add definitions and provide for the use and regulation of mobile food vendors in certain areas; and An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for the use and regulation of mobile food vendors; amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by revising certain provisions and adding definitions to provide for mobile food vendors; making conforming amendments to other provisions of The Philadelphia Code; and making technical changes.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Those four bills will be referred to the appropriate committee.

Chief Clerk

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 First, Twenty-Fifth and Thirty-First Wards of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

And that resolution will be on next week's Final Passage Calendar. And the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer two bills.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Camac Street, both sides, Chew Avenue to Olney Avenue; Church Lane, east side, Ogontz Avenue to Limekiln Pike; Westmoreland Street, both sides, 16th Street to 17th Street.

Council President Clarke

That bill will be referred to committee.

Chief Clerk

And an ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Carlisle Street and Westmoreland Street; Evergreen Avenue and Ardleigh Street; Evergreen Avenue and Anderson Street; School House Lane and Germantown Avenue; Gravers Lane and Germantown Avenue; Sydenham Street and Tioga Street.

Council President Clarke

That bill will also be referred to committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer two resolutions. One is privileged. One on your behalf is non-privileged. I wish to be recognized after the title of the resolution introduced on your behalf is read for a motion on the resolution.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Councilman Oh

Thank you.

Chief Clerk

A privileged resolution Recognizing and Honoring the 2014 Winners of PHL LIVE Center Stage.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Energy Opportunities for Philadelphia," to continue to investigate the potential to establish the City of Philadelphia and the region as an energy hub.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of this resolution on today's Final Passage Calendar. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution will be on today's Final Passage Calendar. That concludes our introduction of bills and resolutions, and the next order of business is reports from committee. And the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee of the Whole.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports six resolutions with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read that report.

Chief Clerk

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Resolution No. 140984, entitled "A resolution approving the appointment of Nancy Winkler to the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board"; and Resolution No. 140985, entitled "A resolution approving the appointment of Bernard Brunwasser to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board"; and Resolution No. 140986, entitled "A resolution approving the appointment of Sonny Popowsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board"; and Resolution No. 140987, entitled "A resolution approving the appointment of Lee Huang to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board"; and Resolution No. 140988, entitled "A resolution approving the appointment of Mike Chapman to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board"; and Resolution No. 150016, entitled "A resolution approving the appointment of Amy L. Kurland to be a member of the Authority," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. These resolutions will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. And the Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee of Law and Government.

Councilman Greenlee

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Law and Government reports two bills with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Clarke

Mr. Decker, please read the report.

Chief Clerk

The Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 140904, entitled "An ordinance amending various sections of Title 9, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and Title 10, "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," of The Philadelphia Code, to provide for suspension of their effectiveness pending State authorizing legislation"; and Bill No. 150001, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-2100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Conflicts Counsel Contracts," by requiring that certain City contracts dealing with the provision of services for indigent legal defense may only be made when permitted by ordinance where the contractor is the Defender Association of Philadelphia, Support Center for Child Advocates, or Community Legal Services," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Clarke

Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

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 Nos. 140904 and 150001. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to allow first reading this day of Bills No. 140904 and 150001. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar today. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Goode for a report from the Committee of Commerce and Economic Development.

Councilman Goode

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

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. Mr. Decker, please read the report.

Chief Clerk

The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 141028, entitled "An ordinance amending Subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code, under which businesses that enter into agreements to make contributions to community development corporations and certain other organizations receive credits against business income and receipts taxes, by changing the annual contribution amount required to receive the credit and the annual amount of the credit, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the with a favorable recommendation.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 141028. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to allow first reading this day of Bill No. 141028. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that will be placed on 2ND READING our First Reading Calendar today. That concludes our reports from committee, and we will now have consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading and they will be on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar next week. There are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for the purpose of calling up the resolutions and bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

Councilman Jones

Thank you again, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Nos. 150015, 150018, 150019, 150021, 150038, 150041, 140831-A, 140892-A. All other resolutions and bills are being held.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. Before considering these bills and resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, we will have our public comment session. The public comment session will go as follows: There will be a podium in the middle of the Council Chambers. If anyone has not already signed up or you're interested in testifying on a bill or resolution that is on the Final Passage Calendar today, you may sign up at the table to my left. Your name will be called. You will be given three minutes to testify on a bill or resolution that's on the Final Passage Calendar. On the table you will see a device. When the light turns green, it is your time to testify. When it turns yellow, you have 30 seconds to conclude your remarks, and when it turns red, we'd ask that you please adhere to the 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING guidelines and conclude your remarks. Thank you very much. Mr. Decker, please read the first name on the list.

Chief Clerk

There are no speakers on the public comment list, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

All right. Quite a long speech. It's called filler. Thank you so much. We will now move towards our Calendar. Mr. Decker, please read 150015.

Chief Clerk

A resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to swiftly pass legislation establishing regulations for Transportation Network Companies that include the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and Resolution 150015 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 150018.

Chief Clerk

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 Fifty-First Ward of the City of Philadelphia.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and Resolution 150018 is adopted. 150019, Mr. Decker.

Chief Clerk

A resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1905, 1907, 1909, 1911, 1913, 1915 and 1917 Turner Street.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee. 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Greenlee

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and 150019 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 150021.

Chief Clerk

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 Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia. 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and Resolution 150021 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 150038.

Chief Clerk

A resolution amending Resolution No. 140528, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2015.

Council President Clarke

The 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and Resolution 150038 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 150041.

Chief Clerk

A resolution expressing City Council's support to Mohammad Gulab, the hero who saved U.S. Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell and urging that the United States Department of Homeland Security offer Gulab and his family political asylum in the United States.

Council President Clarke

The 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and 150041 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 140831-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising regulations relating to home occupations, making conforming amendments to other provisions of Title 14, and making technical changes.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been read on two separate days. 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye. 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Neilson.

Councilman Neilson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 140892-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by reorganizing the provision of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses; Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses.

Council President Clarke

This bill has been heard on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye. 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Neilson.

Councilman Neilson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

Aye. 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Oh.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions.

Chief Clerk

A resolution honoring Yazz the Greatest for his positive contributions to pop culture as a rapper and actor, as well as his recent successful performance in the television show Empire, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Council President, that resolution was also sponsored by Councilman Curtis Jones, a young man that hails from Overbrook High School. I would like to move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution recognizing and commending The Reverend Dr. Napoleon Livingstone Divine, an ordained Baptist Minister, for his devotion to his community and the people of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring, recognizing and commending Mr. Dahn Kepayea Dennis for his devotion to his Liberian community and the people of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.) 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution commemorating the 42nd Anniversary of the landmark United States Supreme Court decision Roe versus Wade, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring, recognizing and commending The Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. for its devotion to providing the people of Philadelphia with quality mental, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and child-development services, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp in Poland during World War II, on January 27th, 1945, and recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, introduced by Councilman Johnson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) COUNCIL President CLARKE: It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and the resolution is adopted. 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

And a resolution Recognizing and Honoring Coded by Kids on their Commitment to Educating Philadelphia's Next Generation of STEM Leaders, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

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

Council President Clarke

Please do.

Councilwoman Brown

Little known fact -- Sylvester Mobley, if you would please stand. This is an opportunity to simply lift up young people who are trying to make a difference for young people in the world of STEM. Fact: 4 percent of unemployment software developers in the United States are African American, 5 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING percent are Hispanic, and 29 percent are Asian. By 2018, there will be nearly three times as many job openings requiring computer science knowledge than qualified applicants. By 2018, there will be nearly three times as many job openings requiring computer science knowledge than qualified applicants. Coded by Kids started with one instructor and three students two years ago, and two years later it has 14 instructors and 40 to 50 students learning every year about STEM. I move for the adoption, Mr. President. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a privileged resolution honoring and celebrating the "Philadelphia Mummers Mardi Gras in Manayunk Parade" to be held on February 22nd, 2015 on Main Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

On behalf of the ultimate Mummer, Councilman Kenney, I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It has been moved and properly seconded by the two Mummers in the Council Chambers. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution Recognizing and Honoring the 2014 Winners of PHL LIVE Center Stage, introduced by Councilman Oh.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the creation of a "Special 1/29/15 - STATED - 2ND READING Committee on Energy Opportunities for Philadelphia," to continue to investigate the potential to establish the City of Philadelphia and the region as an energy hub, introduced by Councilman Oh on behalf of Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you. On your behalf, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

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

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Thank you very much, Council President. I'm fortunate to be in the minority because I get to be the first to wish Councilman Kenney congratulations and good luck and to appreciate his 23 years of service. Whether people agree or disagree with some of the things he's done, he has done it passionately and with the public's best interest at heart. And I think it's wonderful for him to take this step to pursue something he's wanted to pursue. And as I read his quote, he doesn't want to kind of let this moment go by him, and I think that's to be commended, and best of luck to you.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you very much. Any speeches on the part of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Cool. First? Wow. This is a first.

Council President Clarke

Quick on the draw, sir.

Councilman Johnson

Thank you, sir. Just, one, I want to just speak briefly on the bill that I introduced today to rezone a parcel of green space that will be the future of the Carpenter Green Park on 17th and Carpenter in the Southwest Center City part of my district. The park will be known as Carpenter Green and has been spearheaded by the South of South Neighbors Association. We rezoned the park from commercial space to actual -- from residential -- it is currently residential and commercially zoned now it's going to be a green park sponsored by South of South Neighbors Association. But particularly I just want to salute Ms. Lauren Vidas for heading this effort to make sure that that part of my district has a level of green space, which it recently didn't have. So I just want to acknowledge her for her hard work and dedication. I also just want to acknowledge my colleague as well as he goes off into his endeavors, Councilman Kenney, who served as one of my professors at the University of Pennsylvania Fels Center of Government so many moons ago, and when I was just a young student getting involved in politics, he was a good adjunct professor. And so I just want to acknowledge him, his hard work, and his dedication to this body as well.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Councilman Johnson

You're welcome.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.

Councilman Greenlee

Thank you, Mr. President. I just want to join with everyone here in wishing Councilman Kenney the best of luck in the future. And I had to kid him today. I say, I'm amazed at the lengths some people will go not to have to vote for paid sick leave. It's amazing, you know. But I think it's okay to put on record he did tell me that he would have voted for it.

Councilman Kenney

If I was here, I'd vote for it.

Councilman Greenlee

There you go. But on a personal note, I just want to first thank him for, as the many years I was a staff member here, for always being nice to me. I'm sure it had nothing to do that I was a ward leader. And also once I got here, along with Councilman O'Neill, we made up the St. Joe Prep caucus, and he was always very I got my legs in this place. And also as a citizen, I just think we all owe him a debt of gratitude for all the hard work he did in here and all the positive things he did for the City of Philadelphia. So I just want to say to him good luck and Godspeed. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President. I had an opportunity to share that end of the Chamber with my upperclassman, Councilman Kenney, and for the first like six months he didn't speak to me. He wanted to make sure I was meritorious of his commentary. But some of the things that you find out -- the press sits over there. We're constantly under cameras, but some of the best comments, some of the best information happens in between these desks, and I've been fortunate over the first four years to share that end of the world with him. Gaining his insight on matters helped me immensely as a freshman. He will be sorely missed by us. You may not always agree with him, but you always respected his perspective on public policy, and I thank him for that.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.

Councilwoman Brown

Thank you, Mr. President. I join this legislative body in saying farewell to my friend. I need to see your eyeballs, Jim Kenney.

Councilman Kenney

Oh, I'm sorry.

Councilwoman Brown

That's the to my friend and legislative partner, because he and I worked closely on a number of issues. The record should always reflect that it was Councilman James Kenney who crafted the idea that we should have a new Committee on the Environment and Sustainability. So we should ever be thankful to him for that. And he loved the arts, and we both love hospitality and tourism in a big, big, big way, and more recently we've been great partners on the LGBT-related issues. Secondly and lastly, I searched high and low for a quote I believe captures the essence of who he is. I believe blue and white, and so does Jim Kenney when it comes to Penn State. So Joe Paterno said, and I quote, "Play as hard as you can. Don't be stupid. Pay attention to details and have enough guts in the clutch that you're not afraid to make a play." This was Jim Kenney on a here in Philadelphia City Council. So we thank you, and we salute you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Thank you, Mr. President. Twenty-three years of service, Jim. I want to congratulate you with that. And as I recall, you've been in the forefront of some of the most pressing issues that this city has been faced with through the good times and through the not so good times with our economy, and you definitely stood up when it wasn't necessarily an easy thing to do. So I want to give you a lot of credit for that, from education, work and families, to the underground economy and taxes are trying to be collected so we can focus in on our core services to the City. We haven't always agreed politically, as you well know, and sometimes there hasn't been agreement in this body, but you were able to disagree with civility and find common ground, and I guarantee you're going to take that wherever you go in your future endeavors. And I don't know if you realize how far we go back. I was an apprentice working on your first campaign with Local 98 as a little political minion, going around and speaking with the general public, but from there and the birth of your daughter, we were standing in line and I congratulated you, you were at the bank in Center City, to being on the inside of this rail, which is totally different than being on the outside of this rail. And your advice when I needed it and to bounce things off, I'll never forget as a friendly hand. And, most important, you told me who not to get into a disagreement inside this body. So I wish you luck. We're going to miss your wit, your comedy. We're going to miss your wit and comedy in this body at the appropriate times when we need a little sense of humor. So good luck and Godspeed.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes -Councilman, hold on. Hold on. We got more. Don't be that anxious to get out of this body, sir. You got a couple of more. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Thank you, Mr. President. I was going to speak briefly and I'll mention it around some of the School District's position on the testing and the parents and the teachers of Feltonville Sciences. This body held hearings, thanks to Councilwoman Squilla, who brought this to our attention. It is my understanding that the School District is going to put together a huge delegation to investigate these teachers and these parents. The School District is going to come before us soon and ask us for some additional resources, as they have in the last four years and as we've tried to provide and we all know they needed. Wasting time on a witch hunt for folks who are not being defiant but just really frustrated at the lack of funding for children of special needs and English language learners is important, and parents have a right to opt out. So I ask the School District to focus in on working with the Secretary of Education and looking at how we opt out of Keystone Exams altogether as opposed to looking to reprimand teachers and parents for exercising their rights. And speaking of language learners, I don't think there's a stronger advocate for immigration than Councilman Kenney. In this Council he has been steadfast and focused in providing a different view as to the importance that immigrants -- the important role that immigrants play in the City of Philadelphia. I've joined him at many meetings, and he has always been incredibly eloquent in reminding people that everybody got here on some sort of boat. And I really, really appreciate it, because it's not always been popular. I get tons of e-mails. I can just imagine the types of e-mails that he gets on the issue, and he's never wavered on the many progressive issues that he's pursued in this Council. So I want to thank him for his service. When I first sat here, Jim Kenney would look over here, Councilman Kenney, and he didn't always have a smile on his face, and it took me a while to understand it wasn't at me. But I want for always being open to a conversation and sharing his experience and his expertise here on Council. So thank you, Councilman Kenney, and good luck.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. And I too want to echo my colleague, Councilwoman Sanchez, on the school issue and the things that we need to be careful for and looking at during this process and during the budget process, which is so important. We need some accountability from the District to us, and hopefully the questions that we have can get answered along the way. And so I stand with her and Councilwoman Blackwell on this message, and hopefully the School District will react in a favorable way. Also, before I get into my colleague, I just wanted to let everybody know, I did put an invitation in for a party at the Market, which is the Reading Terminal Market, one of the best markets in the country, and they are having a fundraiser there February 21st, 7:30. If anybody could help out or attend, it would be great. It's a great cause, and the proceeds do go to the Market to support the preservation of the historic Market and the performing arts and other cultural programming that goes on. So I just wanted to say that before -- I do really appreciate the time I had with Councilman Kenney. Obviously as a next-door neighbor, he was relied on heavily when I first came into office, and it was so important to have a friend and somebody in the office that I could go to with questions and the processes of how the government worked and what needs to be done. And Jimmy knows and I'm sure a lot of people on the Council knows that didn't agree, and when you see Jimmy's face getting real, real red, you know that sooner or later his head was going to pop off and he would start stomping out, but in the end, like Councilman Henon said, he was able to work through things. And a lot of times you can't say that with political people, where sometimes it's their way or the highway. And even when we didn't agree, we were able to come to some type of conclusion where we could compromise on an issue to make things work. And his institutional knowledge is something that I would always be grateful for, and it's really prepared me for my first term here in Council, along with my other colleagues. I mean, I sit next to one of the oldest Councilmembers -- not oldest, longer tenured Councilmembers. Sorry, Councilman. I tried to correct that right away. And it's really important to get that knowledge of people who have been around for a long time, because you and you can't learn that anywhere and it takes time to get that. And Jimmy's experience and vision is something that I see as an example of how we want to perform and move forward with the City of Philadelphia. And I just want to be one of the first people to say I support you in your endeavor. I wish you the best of luck, whatever help I can provide along the way. And I know it's not an easy task for you to give up something you did for a long time, but I know it's your vision and your passion, and I think the City would be better for it. So thank you for what you given to me and thank you for what you have given the City. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Thank you very much, Mr. President. Jim Kenney, get over here. You remember those words from our fine, Clark, who was a Councilwoman. When he came to Council as a young guy from South Philadelphia, he thought he knew everything, but he ran into Gussie Clark, and then I was her side kick, but she was the mother hen. And we worked with him, because he had some strange ideas and notions and he thought he knew everything, but through the years, he began to understand how this body works, also became very much involved in the community activities, and it's been a pleasure to work with Jim Kenney. He's been supportive of most of my -- I must say all of my legislation, particularly around the issue of predatory lending. The other thing I'd like to say and thank him for on behalf of the 50th Ward, he has always come to our ward. He has always supported our Up Close and Personal program that we have every year and where we educate our election boards about what to do on Election Day, and all of the other events we invited him to, he has been there for us. And he's really been a community person, not just in the 50th but throughout the City. And we wish him well as he goes forward on this new endeavor, and thank you very much for being a friend. Thank you.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Well, thank you. I just want to echo some of the statements that have been made earlier and I want to say as a freshman, you know, we make our fair share of runs, hits, and errors, and I just wanted to say that you've been a really good friend, a great mentor, and someone who has helped us out, as Mark had mentioned earlier, because as freshmen, it's easy and folks will just, Oh, well, that's their fault or Oh, well, they'll learn the hard way. But being a leader means that you haven't done that. You have actually stepped up to the plate and tried to provide guidance and assistance, and I just want to say I really appreciate that. I appreciate all of the work that you've done. And not just what you've done, but how you've done it. And so I just want to say that and wish you well and Godspeed.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilwoman. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Mr. President. First let me say to Councilwoman Sanchez, Squilla and all that we are working on a response to this whole issue of the Keystone test that we will be presenting in Council. So we all agree that that is not the way that we this special day, Jim Kenney and I started together. Only Councilman O'Neill, as it has been said, served longer. I was asking him this morning if he started with Lu, but Lu started in January 3rd, '76 when Rizzo became Mayor and I started with him working for him. But Jim and I started in Council in 1992, and over the years we have grown together, and he's done a wonderful job, as has been said. You know, Jim has done so much in immigration. He's done so much to help Africans and Caribbeans. He's done so much to help people in need. I know that he who sits high and looks low will bless him, because the scripture tells us when you do it in secret, God will reward you openly. He's done a lot to help people in need. And one of the other thoughtful things he did that we'll miss, every St. Patrick's Day we get our little flowers. that.

Councilman Kenney

That's Henon and Neilson's job now.

Councilwoman Blackwell

But we appreciate that. But he has -- he really is skillful at politics. He learned the difference between at-large and District Councilpeople. That wasn't supposed to be funny. But he's just done a wonderful job. He's a person who has the courage of his convictions. And a lot of people say they do, but they don't. But he's a good leader, a sound person, an honest man, and certainly we wish him Godspeed and all the best. God bless you, Jim. We'll miss you. I'll miss having him sitting by me.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.

Councilman Goode

Thank you, Mr. President. It's an interesting day to say good-bye to my colleague and someone who I now call a friend. Some might say that Jim Kenney is responsible for me being the Councilperson that I am, because there was not always a time when I would call him colleague and friend. When I first came here, it was a very interesting time, but we have grown to a level of mutual admiration and respect, not just for each other's legislative work but as people. And so it is actually sad to see my friend and colleague go, but I wish him well.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Wilson.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Brien.

Councilman O'Brien

Thank you, Mr. President. I had spoken briefly in caucus, but I didn't want to be remiss in expressing my sentiments for my friend and colleague, Jim Kenney. Our relationship goes back to our legislative days in Harrisburg, and we both recognized early in our careers that no constituency was too small or too large to get our attention. And Jimmy's reputation is legendary in recognizing individuals with needs, and his responsiveness to an individual in the neighborhood or somewhere across the City has always gotten his help. He's never shied away from fighting for firefighters, and his dad would be very proud looking down on him as -

Councilman Kenney

Oh, no. He's still here.

Councilman O'Brien

I mean, he'd be looking in this Chamber, in this Chamber. I didn't mean it like that. I meant looking on TV and --

Councilman Kenney

He's still around.

Councilman O'Brien

-observing the Councilman in this Chamber. I didn't mean that he was gone. But Jimmy has championed the -

Councilman Kenney

Hello, dad, are you all right?

Councilman O'Brien

-- causes of the firefighters. He always talks over me when I have an issue. But whether it's the firefighters, the LGBT community or whoever, Jimmy has always stood up for issues that are important to him, his constituency in the City of Philadelphia, and I thank him for his friendship and his leadership in this Chamber.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Denny.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman

Councilman O'Neill

Thank you, Mr. President. Councilwoman Blackwell was asking me today if I started in '76 with her husband, Lucien, and I said, Jannie, I was too young in '76, but I did start the following term. And, you know, if you live long enough, you see certain things, maybe everything, and if you stay in Council long enough, you see everything. And Councilman Kenney, having both been educated by Jesuits at the Prep and probably had our foundation, was our common bond, because while we may disagree on certain things, come at things from a different perspective, live in different parts of the City, the one thing you know about Jim that came, I'm guessing, out of St. Joe's Prep is that we know he's smart, he's trustworthy, he works hard, he cares about those less fortunate. And I don't know what more you can say about somebody who is striving for the highest office in the have said it four years ago, I might not have said it eight years ago, but I'll say it today, he's ready. And I just know we'll all miss him, but we all know he's going hopefully to a better place, downstairs. Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. I don't know about better, though. Thank you. That concludes those speeches, and I'd just like to bend the rules for a little bit. I know I'm not supposed to speak from the podium, but I would like to, if it's okay with the members, to do that briefly. I concur with all of the words and accolades that have been said earlier. Personally I came in a similar situation when the Council President left and I ended up being the last person standing and ended up getting elected Councilperson, and it was interesting Councilman about two years to realize that I wasn't John Street, you know. You worked for Street. Oh, he's going to be just like Street. But as a result of that, we really ended up having a good working relationship. One of the things that I'd like to say, that when people vote for you and when they elect you, they want you to be consequential. They just don't want you to come down here and just kind of collect a salary. They want you in the game. And I must say that Councilman Kenney has been in the game, sometimes to his detriment, been willing to say what needed to be said regardless of who he rubs the wrong way. I must say that has happened relatively frequently. But it was all based on his passion for the job and passion for the City, and I just want to say, Jim, that having an opportunity over the years as now one of the really senior members being here to be able to talk to you about your perspective on come up and sitting in the office, either in your office or my office, and kind of bouncing things off of you since I've been the Council President has been very important for me, very important for the City. I'm going to miss that. We'll be calling you every now and then, although you'll no longer be on the payroll, to ask for your advice for some things. But your knowledge of government, your institutional knowledge will be missed in this body, and I want to thank you so much on behalf of the citizens that I represent in the 5th Council District for all the things you've done. What I'd like to do now is to bend the rules a little bit, use some councilmanic prerogative. Is it okay with you, Majority Leader Jones?

Councilman Jones

Yes, sir.

Council President Clarke

I'd like to ask my good friend to come up and speak from the podium. (Standing ovation.)

Councilman Kenney

No, I'm not going up there. No, I'm not going up there. I don't know where anything works up here. That's the problem. My light is not on. I'm too high up. Can you hear me well? Good. Thank you. Thank you very much. It's really nice to be able to attend your funeral while you're alive, for good or for ill. And a lot of what I was going to say has been said, but I won't repeat it, but I'll kind of build on it. I was 32 years old when I came into this room 23 years ago, and Marian Tasco was absolutely correct, I knew everything. I had an answer for all the City's problems and I was going to fix the world and blah, blah, blah, blah. And you know when you're 14, 15 years old and you think your parents are really dumb and the older you get, the smarter get, and at some point in time, you realize how smart your parents really were in the first place? Well, that's been my journey through this body and through this place. I've had the opportunity to work with three different Council Presidents over my years. Council President Street, who is a unique individual unto himself. I remember he said to me one time -- and he was very smart, had a grasp of the knowledge of the issues he was facing. But he said to me one time, because we used to have our differences, and he said -- and I want to try to do my John Street impersonation. Councilman, you're holding me up. You know what you need, Councilman? You need nine votes to pass any piece of legislation. And I learned that lesson on more than one occasion. Council President Verna was one of the nicest, classiest, inclusionary people that I've ever had a pleasure to Council, and she just carried herself with dignity and class and treated everybody the same and included everybody's opinions. And, Council President Clarke, you have been here a short time, but you're walking in those shoes at the same time. You have the knowledge of John Street on the issues and you have the class and dignity of Anna Verna and you're moving forward in that same mold, and I'm so, so proud of the President that you've become and working with you to help you be there. Before I talk about some of my colleagues -- and we don't have time, I guess, to talk about everybody, but I would like my staff to stand and I would also -- don't clap for anybody yet. Don't clap for anybody yet. I'd like my staff to stand. They're such a good staff that I don't have to tell everybody who their names are. And I would also like every other Council staff member in to stand or that's standing to at least wave your hand and acknowledge that you're here. Everyone on this floor today and everyone who has ever served in this body owes everything that we are and everything that we're portrayed to be and everything we accomplish to all the folks that are standing, whether it's -(Applause.)

Councilman Kenney

Whether it's your own personal staff, whether it's tech staff, whether it's the Sergeant-At-Arms who work their tails off all the time, we're nothing without them. We know how much we appreciate them, but I want the public to understand how important they are as public servants and that they earn their money every day and they give their all every day for the people of the City. So I thank them from the bottom of my heart as I stand here today. com) Councilwoman Tasco brought up some issues and so did Councilwoman Blackwell. I had the distinct privilege of being taken to the woodshed on the same day by Augusta Alexander Clark and Joan Krajewski, one with her hand on my ear and the other one with her foot on my butt. And accompanying them, also their partner in crime, was Councilwoman Tasco who is here. The two of those have gone on. I miss them dearly. I hope they're looking down, and I know Joanie is saying, Hey, Jim Kenney, why don't you smile a little more. And Councilwoman Tasco is here to tell her -- that I can thank her personally for all that she's done for me, for the educational progress that I've made as a person, as a legislator, as a public servant. I thank all of you. com) DiCicco? He's got to be around here somewhere. Frank, thanks for all your friendship and all your guidance and all your loyalty. It's been just a wonderful time with you, and your district is in just wonderful hands from a guy that's kind of like the same style as you. You Italian guys are very smooth. The Irish are rough and they get mad. The Italian guys, very smooth. Hey, don't worry about it. They bring flowers on -- thank you. Thank you very much. Councilman O'Neill, longest serving member in this Council, carries the GOP standard with dignity and decency and contributes to every issue that we've dealt with. You look at Washington and Harrisburg and some of the issues that they're dealing with with party differences. com) done that all the time as a leader in this body, and I just -pleasure of working with you all these years. I'd just like to say a word about a former colleague of mine who is now the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, Councilman and now Mayor Michael Nutter. Again, ups and downs, ins and outs. We've had our issues both in this room and with others here and the second floor. Let us not forget that in 2009, 2010, 2011, the waves of the economic meltdown in this country and in this world could have taken this ship estate and sunk it, and it didn't, and it didn't because of the hard decisions he had to make that were not popular and the hard decisions we had to make to support him in doing it. com) it back from the brink, and I think he deserves a round of applause for that work. )

Councilman Kenney

And the press. Hi, folks. You know, I can tell you for sure that over 23 years of my experience with every single one of you, those who are sitting at that table and those who are no longer here, covering somewhere else or working somewhere else, the only two things I could say about you, describing you is professional and fair. And I think that a journalist being described as professional and fair is probably the highest compliment that anyone can give them. And I want to thank you for being professional and fair and for being knowledgeable and doing your research, and both electronic media and the print media. Thank you for your work. We do appreciate it, even though sometimes we get a little mad and maybe we block you on Twitter. guiding principles that I've tried to deal with over my years, and one is don't ever be afraid to take an unpopular position because you think it's unpopular when you know in your heart it's right. And, you know, in the beginning when you take the position, it's going to be a little rough. When you stand up in the 1990's for domestic partnerships in the City of Philadelphia for City employees and you're standing up against institutions that are totally, totally against it, it's a hard thing to do, but in the end, as time goes on and you realize we're in the era that we are now, you were right back then, we were right back then, and you have to stick to your guns, and you know when you have to and you do it. Always defend the underdog. Never let bullies overcome. And I want to thank Jannie Blackwell for that. You have taught me that. You have stood up, do it, and you taught me that people who are down and out and on the street and having bad times are human beings that deserve dignity and respect. And learning that from you is one of the most greatest lessons I've ever learned. Thank you.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you.

Councilman Kenney

I think government should maximize everyone's potential. Government should be in a position where it allows people to just do the things they can do best and maximize the persons they can be, and I think that's something I've always stood for. And there's no such thing as economic prosperity that doesn't include economic prosperity for every single citizen in this town, and thank you, Wilson Goode, for doing that every day. You taught me that every day. (Applause.)

Councilman Kenney

The most proud of in this short time that we have to talk is sensible immigration policy as it relates to City government, ending ICE holds and treating immigrants and other newcomers who are just coming here, as those ravaged Irish came in the 1840's and '50s, for a better life, and I thank Maria Quinones-Sanchez for being my partner in standing up and stopping that ability or that desire for us as a City government to hold someone in jail without a warrant while the federal government decides what they want to do with them. And we don't do that anymore, and Maria was part and parcel of that being eliminated, and I'm proud to have stood by her in doing that. (Applause.)

Councilman Kenney

If I drop my glasses one more time, I'm leaving. No one has all the answers to schools. No one has all the answers to schools. But I'm proud this body on many to take tough votes, to keep our schools open when they were on the brink of closing or closing for half a year or closing for half a day or reducing the number of days a week the kids go to school. In an election year we did hard votes to keep those schools open. I don't know what the answer is coming from Harrisburg, but I honestly think that waiting for Superman to fly in from Harrisburg is not going to be an option for us in the coming years and we got to figure out a way going forward how we maximize our government services, maximize revenue, maximize the way we do things with our schools to create every -- make every school a centerpiece for our neighborhood so that people make it the center of town, and I think we can to do that on our own. We need help from Harrisburg, we need help from Washington, but I will tell you, we are on our own for a while and we got to get used to doing that and we got to work together to (Applause.)

Councilman Kenney

I want to thank Councilman Michael Nutter. And I know we've had our difficulties in dealing with this issue and getting used to all the new rules, but good government reforms, Ethics Board, campaign finance reform, it was hard getting used to it. When I voted for that campaign finance reform, that first election I ran afterwards, I was lost. Poor Debbie was dealing with requests from the Ethics Board every two seconds, but in the end, it was a good way to go, and we shouldn't go back. I think we need to go forward, we need to build on it, and Michael Nutter was primarily responsible for having that happen. My support in the LGBTQ -- and we get a new letter like every year. It's awesome. LGBTQ rights, transgender healthcare, dignity, decency, this city was voted the number one LGBTQ-friendly country, and we beat San Francisco, and that's awesome. (Applause.)

Councilman Kenney

I would be remiss if I did not thank Angel Ortiz and the late David Cohen for their work in that effort, because they educated me in that regard. A white Irish Catholic guy from South Philly didn't know a thing about gay rights or the things that LGBT people were going through in this town and in this country, and they helped school me in that regard. And, finally, the last thing that I'm very proud of is the criminalization of marijuana possession. Now, this issue was never ever about marijuana. It had nothing to do with marijuana. It had to do with criminal records. It had to do with a young person in our town who was stopped for whatever reason. And we can talk about stop and frisk or some of the other stuff that goes on. A young person in our town that's a stupid thing for them to do. I'm not advocating it. But there's no reason why a person 19, 20 years old should have to live the rest of their life with a criminal record that keeps them from going in the military, getting financial aid, getting a job, and now we expect them to be upstanding, decent, contributing people when we saddle them with a criminal record. I am very, very proud to say that since we've imposed this bill with the cooperation of the Administration and with the Police Department, the last month, two months we are down 90 percent arrests, 90 percent less arrests. (Applause.)

Councilman Kenney

Finally, I'd like to talk a little bit about my personal upbringing and my personal formation. com) Jesuits, they just formed you. They just molded your psyche, your attitude. It's kind of a crazy process, but when you come out at the end as a senior, you really know that you cannot be truly happy, no matter what you accomplish, no matter what you accumulate, no matter how much money you have, no matter how much bling you acquire, you're never truly happy unless you're serving someone else. Unless you are helping someone else get their problems solved, get their issues dealt with, you are never ever truly happy. And once you figure that out, God, that makes so much sense. It was so simple that it's so wonderful and beautiful. And, finally, before the Jesuits -- and this is how I'll conclude. Before the Jesuits, my parents. My mom was a homemaker and she always worked outside the home. She always had a second job. She worked at a bank. com) typing. I mean, she always did something else. My dad also had second jobs. He worked as an usher at the Spectrum. We all remember the Spectrum. And he delivered flowers on the weekends for funerals and weddings. But my father's real job and his real profession was a firefighter. And when you grow up -- and he identified himself as a firefighter. And he's 79 years old now and he's still -- if you ask him, What are you? I'm a firefighter. It's part of what you are and it's part of what your family is. And when you're a kid growing up in South Philly and my dad would take us to firehouses in the neighborhood and whatever and you're 7, 8 years old and you're climbing on equipment and climbing on apparatus and you're sitting in the cab driving the car and you're putting your boots on and you got your helmet on and you say, My God, my dad has got the greatest job in the world. com) and you think about firefighters and police officers, prison guards, sheriffs, paramedics, people who are the emblematic example of public service, because you know why? They will lose their life for you. And in my career I have tried to take on that persona, take on that attitude about public service, and I have never been in a situation where I have to be as brave or as selfless as those individuals are, because I've never run into a burning building, I've never chased anybody up a dark alley. I've never done those things and had to worry about what my safety was like in this body. But I'll tell you one thing about a personal story. I lived in a little row house in South Philly on Cantrell Street, 300 block. We had like 70 houses and no trees. It was just typical urban little street. And firefighters, as you know, worked four days on, four days off. They did then. I don't know if they do now. com) daywork, two days night work. My night work father shift, the next morning, he'd come home sometime in the morning after his shift, and you would wake up in bed and you would smell this unmistakable smell of burnt rubber, wood. It was terrible. And you lay in bed and you spelled that, but you also knew your dad was home, because he would take off his running clothes and he'd throw them down the cellar steps to get washed. That was the kind of a thing that was very reassuring, that you knew your father had come home. As we know as elected officials over the years, a lot of people didn't come home, and we've been to those funerals and we've seen those families suffering and we've seen the grief, but they still do what they do based on their public service and their desire to serve us.

Councilman Kenney

com) of public service, and I think in the end, we'll all have a better city and we'll go forward together. I just want to say finally before I walk out of here, hopefully not for the last time, I want to tell you all here assembled, all my colleagues, I love you. I really do. I just love you, and I'll miss you. And I'll get out of here before I do something I shouldn't do. So good luck, and thank you all. )

Councilman Kenney

Thank you all, good luck, and I'll see you soon. (Applause.)

Council President Clarke

Folks, Councilmembers at least, we still have to adjourn. We've concluded our speeches on behalf of the majority and minority, and I'm going to bend the rules one more time. I'm going to ask Councilman Kenney to make a motion to adjourn. You got script?

Councilman Kenney

I don't have my script.

Council President Clarke

Councilwoman.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a motion to adjourn.

Councilman Kenney

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, February 5th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

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

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

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Council President Clarke

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Council President Clarke

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