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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 15, 2006

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 15, 2006

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Councilwoman Brown

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Rizzo.

Councilman Rizzo

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Verna.

Council President Verna

Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in 6/15/06 - STATED - 2ND READING the affirmative, this bill passes. If no one has objection, it is my understanding that Councilman DiCicco would like to introduce an ordinance. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: That's correct, Madam President.

Council President Verna

Does anyone have objection? (No response.)

Council President Verna

Seeing none, I would ask the Councilman to please offer his bill, and I would ask the Chief Clerk to please read the title.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Places - Prohibited Conduct," by prohibiting smoking in public places and in the workplace, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Verna

Thank you. The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee, and at this time, 6/15/06 - STATED - 2ND READING I recognize Councilwoman Blackwell on a motion regarding Resolution No. 060350, .

Councilwoman Blackwell

Thank you, Madam President. I totally had my book closed for the season.

Council President Verna

It's just a move to adopt the resolution.

Councilwoman Blackwell

Madam President, I move to adopt the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 060350 be adopted. All in favor will please signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. that that certainly completes our Calendar for today. Are there speeches on the part of the Minority? (No response.)

Council President Verna

Are there speeches on the part of the Majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.

Councilwoman Tasco

Thank you. Madam President, I just have an announcement to make, that the Philadelphia Comprehensive Center for Fathers will be having a Father's Day concert on Sunday at the Mann Music Theatre. The Philadelphia Comprehensive Center for Fathers is dedicated to the support and mentoring of fathers dedicated to fatherhood, and this concert is dedicated to showcasing fathers who have made significant statements in the community and who are serving as role It is a fundraiser, but it's at the Mann and it features the Delfonics, the Blue Notes, the Philly Intruders and Amazing Grace and Little Dawn. So we hope people will go out and be supportive so that they can support this wonderful organization.

Council President Verna

Thank you. And perhaps you would like to mention your meeting this evening at Southern High School.

Councilwoman Tasco

Yes. The Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia, the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services will hold a meeting at Southern High School tonight at 7 o'clock to have further discussions with that community in South Philadelphia on the Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia. We encourage the Councilmembers to attend, as well as we invite all members of the community, whether they live in South Philadelphia not, to come. Thank you.

Council President Verna

Thank you very much. Are there any other speeches on the part of the Majority? (No response.)

Council President Verna

Seeing none, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a motion to adjourn.

Councilwoman Tasco

Hooray, hooray. I now announce that Council will stand adjourned until Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Verna

All in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Verna

Opposed? (No response.)

Council President Verna

The ayes have it. The motion carries. have a very pleasant summer, a working summer, too. Thank you. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.) CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the proceedings, evidence and objections are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me upon the foregoing matter on June 15, 2006, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. ______________________________ MICHELE L. MURPHY RPR-Notary Public (The foregoing certification of this transcript does not apply to any reproduction of the same by any means, unless under the direct control and/or supervision of the certifying reporter.)