COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:05 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT ANNA C. VERNA COUNCILWOMAN JANNIE BLACKWELL COUNCILMAN DARRELL L. CLARKE COUNCILMAN FRANK DiCICCO COUNCILMAN W. WILSON GOODE, JR. COUNCILMAN BILL GREEN COUNCILMAN WILLIAM GREENLEE COUNCILMAN CURTIS JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN JAMES F. KENNEY COUNCILWOMAN JOAN L. KRAJEWSKI COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILWOMAN MARIA QUINONES-SANCHEZ COUNCILWOMAN DONNA REED MILLER COUNCILWOMAN BLONDELL REYNOLDS BROWN COUNCILMAN FRANK RIZZO COUNCILWOMAN MARIAN B. TASCO PATRICIA RAFFERTY, CHIEF CLERK V A R A L L O Incorporated Litigation Support Services Eleven Penn Center 1835 Market Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 215.561.2220 215.567.2670 V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3
Good morning. I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Council will please come to order. Members will take their seats and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Reverend Alan Neale. Reverend Neale is the Rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity. He is here today as the guest of Councilman Greenlee. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Members and guests rise.)
Madam Chair, Honorable Council women and men, I bring you greetings from the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square. We are in our 150th year, and on March 27, 2009, we celebrate our birth date. We hope some of you will come and join us, just to V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 dance. One little prayer before the prayer I prepared, and though I understand cricket better than baseball and though I speak with an English accent, in the name of God, we pray, go Phillies. (Applause.)
Let us pray. All-just, all-loving and ever-present God, we thank you for the priceless treasure of choice with which you have imbued us, honored us and dignified us. I pray for those who labor in this Chamber. Give them vision and imagination to make bold choices, sympathy and compassion to make sensitive choices, courage and fortitude to make hard choices. Lord, may the choices made in this Chamber enable those bereft of choice to choose a home, a job and a life. Lord, in all the members of this V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 Chamber, may the choices so made produce a sense of pride and achievement in a job well done. And this we pray in the name and the power of the one who made and makes his choice to live with and to love all those whom he has made, and may it be our choice ever to say to him, amen, so be it, amen. (Amen.)
The Chair thanks Reverend Neale for his very inspiring invocation. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Councilman Jones, I understand you would like to be recognized.
Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to echo the Reverend's comments about go Phillies. On this day, we celebrate and head back to the World Series for the first time in 15 years. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 an opportunity to challenge some of our colleagues in Milwaukee and also Los Angeles on behalf of this Council. We sought out the Councils of Milwaukee and LA and we bet them some of Philadelphia's fine tradition, such as Tastykakes and cheesesteaks. We informed them that they would have an opportunity to smell it, but they would never have an opportunity to taste it. So in that light, the Phillies have graciously said to Council thank you for their support, and they provided each and every member with a Phillies cap to be adorned. And, my colleagues, don't forget to put them on your disclaimers and financial contribution forms, as not to upset any entity that monitors us. And my final words, Madam President, are, go Phillies.
Thank you very much. The next order of business is V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, September 25, 2008, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, September 25th stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 25, 2008 stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
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Madam President, on behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leave of absence today.
The Chair thanks the Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.
Madam President, on behalf of the republicans, leave is requested for Councilman Jack Kelly.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. Leave will be granted. The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors joining us in Chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 We certainly invite you to come again. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller. Is she in the room? Is Councilwoman Miller in the room? (No response.)
If she is not, I think we'll proceed with the next. (Councilwoman Miller entered Chambers.)
Councilwoman Miller will present a resolution honoring the NAACP's ACT-SO Competition. Will Mrs. Kathleen Coleman-Smith and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. Please join at the Councilwoman at the podium. I see that Councilwoman Miller is being joined by Councilman Clarke.
Thank V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 you, Madam President. It's my pleasure this morning to honor a group that we all know. NAACP has been around for so many years, but there's different components that we're just not familiar with. And with that, I'll read the City Council citation. The City Council of Philadelphia honors the NAACP's ACT-SO Competition for its 30th anniversary and the four Philadelphia medal winners. Whereas, ACT-SO is a national competition sponsored annually by the NAACP where high school students compete in 25 separate categories in the sciences, humanities and performing and visual arts; and Whereas, ACT-SO is an acronym for Afro-Cultural Technical and Scientific Olympics; and
Whereas, talented young people from a wide array of disciplines took their place in V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 recognized as national winners in the NAACP's ACT-SO competitions; and Whereas, four proud Philadelphians brought home three gold medals and a bronze medal; and Whereas, Jordan Thomas, a harpist, won the gold medal award in the classical instrumental category; and Whereas, Dasha Savage, the chemist, won the gold medal award in the chemistry/microchemistry category; and Whereas, Nathaniel Jones, the artist, won the gold medal award in the drawing category; and Whereas, Jamesa Hines, the biologist, won the bronze medal award in the biology/microbiology; and
Whereas, more than 260,000 young people have benefited from this initiative's development and inspiration since NAACP's ACT-SO Competition's inception. Resolved, by the Council of the V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 Philadelphia, that City Council hereby recognize, honor and celebrate NAACP's ACT-SO Competition for its 30th anniversary and for the four Philadelphia medal winners. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Kathleen Coleman-Smith, the ACT-SO Chairperson for Philadelphia, as further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body. Certification that this is a true and correct copy of the original resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 18th day of September 2008. Signed by Anna C. Verna, President of City Council. Introduced by Donna Reed Miller and co-sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
This is truly a great honor, that you have taken V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 our young people who have worked so diligently to bring these awards home to Philadelphia. We were in Orlando, Florida representing the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania branch where there were over 1,000 young people from all over the United States who competed. And we are so proud of our young people, and we hope that you all will encourage them to pursue their goals as they go on to higher learning. Thank you. (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco, who will present a resolution declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Will Chris Stutman and those accompanying her please join the V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 Is Chris Stutman here? Would your group come up, please. I see that Councilwoman Tasco is being joined by Councilmembers Miller and Sanchez. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. This is one of my favorite groups, and I just appreciate all the wonderful work they do, and this gives me great pleasure to present this resolution 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 increase the awareness of domestic violence in our homes and communities and decrease its negative impact on Philadelphia; and V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 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 the nation's first legal center devoted to victims of domestic violence, founded the only emergency shelter in the City exclusively for abused women and their 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 Latino Unidos to operate the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline; V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3
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 toward a brighter future. Now, 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 the Council's gratitude, appreciation and commendation for raising the public's awareness regarding domestic violence. Certification that this is a true and correct copy of the original V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 18th day of September 2008. Introduced by Tasco, Sanchez, Miller, and sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
Good morning. I'm Christine Stutman, Deputy Director at Women Against Abuse. On behalf of our staff and clients, thank you for recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month here in Philadelphia. The work we do would be impossible without the support of the City of Philadelphia, and we are honored to be working so closely with the City to better serve our clients. Domestic violence is an issue we must all work together to solve, because the consequences affect all of us. We urge City Council to vote on V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 23rd to amend the City ordinance to protect victims of domestic violence against wrongful termination and unfair treatment by their employers. By ensuring the passage and enforcement of this proposed bill, you will enhance safety for survivors of domestic violence and strengthen our entire community. Thank you. (Applause.)
There are many wonderful leaders in this organization, and one I've worked with for so many years who just recently left as Executive Director of Women Against Abuse and is now working as a Deputy in the Department of Human Services, and that's Cynthia Figueroa. Would you please stand, because your hard work -(Applause.)
-- has really helped to make this organization what it is today. We appreciate that, V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 the workers and volunteers who serve in this organization. Thank you.
Thank you. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Tasco, who will present a resolution honoring the 25th anniversary of the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation. Will Ms. Sharmain Matlock-Turner and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. The Councilwoman is being accompanied by Councilmembers Sanchez and Miller. Oh, and we have a very special guest with us today. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
This is V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 from the awesome West Oak Lane and vicinity, and we are just pleased to be here to recognize their 25th anniversary, and it is my honor to have been around when they started this organization 25 years ago and have watched their progress through the years. And so this morning, we present this resolution honoring and recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation. Whereas, after decades of being a vibrant commercial corridor bustling with commerce and charm, the 7100 block of Ogontz Avenue began to decline in the early '70s, and by 1981, Ogontz Plaza, the centerpiece of this once mighty block, had become a vacant, graffiti-scarred eyesore and the Ogontz Hall Apartment building was plagued with undesirable conditions and many other properties on Ogontz and 72nd Avenues were also vacant and dilapidated; and Whereas, in 1983, neighborhood V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 residents, led by State Representative Dwight Evans, banded together to devise a solution to the Ogontz Avenue problem and created the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation as their solution to this problem; and
Whereas, more recently, OARC has continued its efforts by expanding its scope and taking a holistic approach towards making West Oak Lane a community of choice, and this approach includes dozens of programs, initiatives and development projects in the areas of housing development, home improvement, education, business and economic development, workforce development, arts and cultural event planning, open space greening, grassroots community planning and tourism development; and Whereas, OARC has been responsible for the development of dozens of housing units, several of the marquee business institutions of West Oak Lane V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 in the quality of life in one of Philadelphia's finest neighborhoods, and since its inception, OARC has grown to include eight entities with a total annual operating budget of approximately 20 million and development projects valued at over 24 million. OARC, its related entities and affiliations employ more than 250 full-time people and more than part-time, and serve an approximately 1,000 children annually; and
Whereas, OARC is also the executive producer of the internationally acclaimed West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival, and each year more than 500,000 attendees come to Ogontz Avenue, which is transformed into an exciting festival of vendors offering food, fine arts and crafts and non-stop entertainment from music icons and hall of fame artists; and Whereas, OARC has also expanded its successful and nationally recognized V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 commercial corridors in the Northwest, including Stenton Avenue and Washington Lane, and upper Ogontz Avenue from Washington Lane to Cheltenham Avenue, and OARC works with other groups and communities throughout Northwest Philadelphia, including Mount Airy, Nicetown and Germantown, to help stimulate neighborhood revitalization; and Whereas, through valuable partnerships and innovative programs, OARC is a fresh wind in the field of community development, proving that no community goal is too ambitious and, in the process, providing hope and inspiration to residents of all communities. Now, therefore be it
Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby honor OARC on 25 years of success and accomplishment in stimulating economic development while V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 life for the residents of West Oak Lane and other neighborhoods throughout Northwest Philadelphia. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to State Representative Dwight Evans and representatives of OARC as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. Certification that this is a true and correct copy of the original resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 18th day of September 2008. Signed by President Verna, sponsored by Miller, Tasco and Sanchez, and supported by all members of City Council. We congratulate you. We thank you for the wonderful work you're doing. (Applause.)
Thank you V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 much, Council President. I certainly want to thank City Council and certainly Councilwomen Tasco, Miller and Sanchez for sponsoring this resolution today. And I want to thank Council President Verna for giving me the opportunity to have Dwight Evans be a part of my gang. I've never had an opportunity to be introduced and just have him come along with me. So that was very, very special. We have some wonderful people here today who really make this happen. As the Board Chair, I've had the opportunity to volunteer and be a part of this effort for many, many years, but it is really our number one volunteer, State Representative Dwight Evans, that is the wind beneath our sails and is the fuel for what we do. So Representative Dwight Evans, please come and accept this honor. (Applause.) REPRESENTATIVE EVANS: I'd also V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 Councilperson, Councilperson Marian Tasco, also my Councilperson, Donna Reed Miller, and also my Councilperson, Sanchez. You probably ask how do I live in all those neighborhoods. But I'd like to thank them and all of the members of Council, particularly the President of City Council, for recognizing the work that this organization does. This organization is a bottom-up organization. It is an organization that starts from the bottom and not from the top. All of the people who work in this organization in the last years are all about the business of making a difference. So I'm proud that you are recognizing them for their effort. I know a lot of people mention my name, but the reality of it is, they do the work and they implement what you see take place. So, again, I want to sincerely thank the Council for recognizing this V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 me, it's not just OARC in the City of Philadelphia. There are always a lot of fine organizations that are making a difference every single day in every single neighborhood. Thank you very much, and God bless.
Just say hello to the other people who are here. Jack Kitchen, our wonderful President, CEO and Executive Director of OARC. We're glad to have him here. (Applause.)
Our Board members and supporters, Phyllis Benson, Melanie Shark. (Applause.)
And with that, Councilwomen Tasco and Miller and Sanchez, I turn it back over to you. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3
Thank you. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-At-Arms deliver the messages to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will please read the messages from the Mayor.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am transmitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body an ordinance amending Bill No. 070994-A, approved December 21, 2007, entitled "Authorizing the Director of Finance, Commissioner of Public Property and other officials of the City to execute either directly or through the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development various agreements, V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 other transactional documents by and among the City, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Convention Center"; and An ordinance authorizing the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year lease or lease purchase agreement with a provider of personal and laptop computers; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for other grants to the General Fund, the Director of Finance - Indemnities; and An ordinance amending Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals and designating the expenditures for which such tax shall be used, all under certain terms and conditions. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read any other communications in her possession.
Thank you very much. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer two bills and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Section 17-104 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 "Prerequisites to the Execution of City Contracts," by adding a new subsection prohibiting the acceptance of bids on City contracts from, or the execution of original or renewal contracts with, corporations or other business entities that do business in Iran or Sudan, and imposing duties on the Procurement Department with respect to said prohibition and certain other related matters.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contractors: Labor-Management Relationships," to transfer certain occupational classifications from the definition of Service Contracts to the definition of Building or Construction Work.
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And a resolution recognizing Halloween, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, a company that knows how to promote all things fun in Philly, and its partners.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a motion.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. This morning I introduce four resolutions and two bills.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by prohibiting the exhibiting, displaying or selling any washing machine, clothes dryer, refrigerator, ice box or other household appliance measuring more than one cubic foot on City sidewalks.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide within civil service regulations for the posthumous promotion to the next rank for any Philadelphia police officer or firefighter who is killed or who dies in the line of duty.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority deeds located in the 6th and 27th Wards of the City of Philadelphia.
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It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide within civil service regulations for the posthumous promotion to the next rank for any Philadelphia police officer or firefighter who is killed or who dies in the line of duty, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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And a resolution recognizing and honoring Mercy Philadelphia Hospital on the occasion of its 90th anniversary.
The Chair again recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 calling on the City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings on the need to improve student performance and to narrow the achievement gap in Philadelphia public schools.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one bill, which is co-sponsored by Councilman Jones.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by amending Chapter 10-300, entitled "Minors," by providing for the establishment of a daytime curfew for minors of compulsory school age on days when such minors are required to be in school, providing for penalties, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Thank you, Madam President. I offer two bills and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance Provision for other grants to the General Fund, the Director of Finance.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-1619, entitled "Frankford Avenue Special District Controls."
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And a resolution honoring the Polish-American String Band on their 75th anniversary.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 President, I offer one resolution on your behalf. I offer three resolutions and one bill on my behalf.
The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Bill No. 070994-A, approved December 21, 2007, entitled, "Authorizing the Director of Finance, Commissioner of Public Property and other officials of the City to execute either directly or through the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development various agreements, instruments of conveyance and other transactional documents by and among the City and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. And I believe that Councilwoman Tasco had two bills; did she not?
I have two V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 bills, Madam President. I'm sorry.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals and designating the expenditures for which such tax will be used.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing the 18th anniversary of the Memory Walks in October and observing National Alzheimer's Awareness Month in November 2008 in the City of Philadelphia.
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It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on findings and recommendations of the Working Poor Families Project in the recent report entitled "Working Hard Still Falling Short - America's Working Families and the Pursuit of Economic Security."
I move for V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing Keystone Mercy Health Plan for receiving the National Committee for Quality Assurance Award for innovative efforts to reduce healthcare disparities.
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It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution declaring October 25th as Dr. W.E.B. DuBois Day.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you. Thank you, Madam President. Today I have three resolutions and two bills.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by amending Section 10-818, entitled "Firearms in Public Places," by creating mandatory penalties for the illegal public carrying of firearms in the City of Philadelphia. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-839, entitled "Unlawful Sale or Transfer of Firearms," creating mandatory penalties for the illegal sale of firearms in the City of Philadelphia.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing, honoring and celebrating Dyana Williams for her exceptional talents and her constant force in the entertainment industry over three decades.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution proclaiming October 2008 as Crime Prevention Month.
Again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution proclaiming the week of October 5th, 2008 as National Fire Prevention Week.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 (No response.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Madam President. I have one bill and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by B Street, Erie Street, G Street and Tioga Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 the Latino employees of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Madam President. I have one bill V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 co-sponsored by Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez and Councilman Jones, and one resolution co-sponsored by Councilman O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 20-301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payment of Salaries," and Section 22-307, entitled "Payment of Retirement Benefit," to require that all payments of salaries and pension benefits be made by electronic fund transfer (direct deposit) to a financial institution designated by the recipient, under certain terms and conditions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 Labor and Civil Service and Technology and Information Services to hold joint hearings to explore the implementation of technology and changes in the workflow processes to enable the City to provide better services to its citizens more efficiently.
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 Jones.
Good morning, Madam President. I have three resolutions and two ordinances.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue and Fox Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 060317.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3
And a resolution honoring and celebrating Philadelphia's own living local legends, Judge Doris Smith-Ribner, Action News Sports Anchor Keith Russell and Ms. Gerri H. Walker on the occasion of Black History Month.
I move for the adoption of the resolution, Madam President. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3 authorizing Council's Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to identify ways that the City of Philadelphia can play a proactive role in facilitating business programs between Philadelphia and Israel to further the creation of local jobs while expanding the City's profile in the global economy.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee. V A R A L L O Incorporated 71424304-26ad-45aa-a5fd-32de33c891c3
And a resolution proclaiming November 2008 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.