Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 000145.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 980709) approved December 30, 1998, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein."
This bill having been read two different days, the question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. This concludes our consideration of the calendar.
Are there any speeches on the part of the Minority? (No speeches on the part of the Minority.)
Are there any speeches on the part of the Majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Mariano.
Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, today, along with Councilperson Reynolds Brown and Councilperson SPEECHES Goode, I introduced a resolution designed to deal with what today is called "the digital divide," and that is, simply, a lack of access to computer technology based on race, income, and ethnic. There is no doubt that we are entering an era where those without computer screens will be left behind. I'm already seeing this divide in the skilled trades. Today's electricians are working with increased advanced technology particularly in the telecommunications industry. Today's building trades apprentices should be learning more complex skills than their father's did. However, unfortunately, in many cases, the lack of computer skills is due to the lack of access. We in Council have shown concern about attracting e-commerce to the City of Philadelphia. However, I believe we must now begin the process of figuring out how to bridge that divide and provide everyone with an opportunity to access these high-tech jobs of the future, particularly our students from our schools. I'm looking forward to be working with ADJOURNMENT Councilpersons Brown and Goode and the rest of the Education Committee. Thank you Madam, President.
Thank you. Are there any other speeches on the part of the Majority? (No response.)
Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.
Madam President, I move that Council be adjourned until Thursday, May 4, 2000. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, May 4, 2000. All in favor will signify by saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and Council will stand adjourned until Thursday, May 4, 2000. Thank you. (Adjourned at 11:38 a.m.) C E R T I F I C A T E I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing proceedings of the Council of the City of Philadelphia of Thursday, April 27, 2000, were reported fully and accurately by me, and that this is a correct transcript of same. RE: STATED MEETING __________________________________, JOSEPHINE CARDILLO, Registered Professional Reporter