COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:20 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 MICHAEL A. DECKER, 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
I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of this Council is present. Council will come to order. Members will please take their seats, and visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair welcomes Rabbi Jean Claude Klein. He is here today as the guest of Councilman O'Neill. I would ask all members and guests to please rise. (Members and guests rise.)
Avinu shebashamayim. Our Father in Heaven who gives salvation to nations and governments, states, cities and all the people who live among us, implant in our Councilmembers a steadfast purpose to work for the safeguarding of freedom, justice and peace. Eternal God, through whose spirit and love we learn to become more human, help us gain the insight to know what is the good and the true. We who have been brought into thy service need to strengthen our hearts in these days of tension and perplexity. Inspire us to release those reservoirs of spirit and mind which can make us truly partners with thee in the work of justice and peace. Grant us patience and hopefulness in our daily tasks. Give us love for truth above cleverness, for people above things. Awaken in us a desire to find thee so that we may find ourselves, and in finding ourself, to make noblest use of mind and body throughout our years. Grant us new ties of friendship and new opportunities of service for humanity. Join the growth of children, sympathy with men and women of all creeds and all races who are in need of care and affection. Keep us from pride and outgrown ways, from blindness that will for change, and for impatient judgments toward those who differ from us. We thank thee for granting us this sacred privilege with participating in this assembly. We are grateful that in our time we can witness a world that we can help develop to one of peace, love and understanding. We are especially grateful this morning, all the citizens of our fair city, that our Phillies have been privileged -(Applause.)
(Continued) -have been privileged to become champions once again. We pray that they inspire all of us who live in the City and work in the City of Philadelphia to become champions in our own world of endeavors and tasks. We also don't mind throwing in a little prayer that they be privileged to win the World Series. We ask that you make us all our time, where all of us may rejoice and sing for joy in peace and brotherhood, because we have chosen to be your partners in building a better world. Amen. (Amen.)
The Chair thanks Rabbi Klein for his invocation. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 8th, 2009, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, October 8th, 2009 stand approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, 8th, 2009 stand approved. All in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is requests for leave of absence, and, again, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Thank you, Madam President. On behalf of the majority, there are no requests for leave of absences 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
Thank you. 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 affairs of our city. We certainly invite you to come again. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Green.
Thank you, Madam President. Today it's my honor to welcome, on behalf of City Council, our special guests from our Sister City of Turon, Poland. Joining us in Chambers today are the Mayor of Turon, Michael Zaleski; the Chairman of Turon City Council, Waldemar Przybyszewski; and the head of the Turon Department of Education, Anna Klobukowska.
They are accompanying a group of students from Turon, and last October a delegation of 30 Philadelphia high school students and teachers representing Abraham Lincoln High School, Nazareth Academy, Northeast High School and Swenson Arts and Technology High School visited Turon at the invitation of our Sister City. During their visit, the students were privileged to have had a private meeting with Lech Walesa, Nobel Prize recipient and former President of Poland. I'd also like to recognize David Kipphut, Swenson's principal. Dave has worked closely with the IVC and our Sister City Office to ensure that our guests had as great an experience as our students did on their Turon visit. welcome, everyone.
Please stand. I believe they're up in the balcony. Welcome. (Applause.)
Enjoy your visit. Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Sorry, Madam President. Madam President, I'd like at this time to introduce and ask us to welcome a group of students from one of the fine schools in the City of Philadelphia, students from the Science Leadership Academy from Councilman Greenlee and my district. Please stand.
we can welcome you. I believe they're up in the balcony. (Applause.)
Thank you. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller, who will present a resolution proclaiming October 2009 as "Crime Prevention Month." Will Commissioner Ramsey and Commissioner Ayers and those accompanying them please join the Councilmen at the podium. And I see that Councilman Jones is accompanying Councilwoman Miller, along with Councilman Rizzo. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Good morning. Proclaiming October 2009 as "Crime Prevention Month." Whereas, in 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council, NCPC, designated October as Crime Prevention Month; and
Whereas, every year since then, government agencies, civic groups, schools, businesses and youth organizations have reached out to educate the public, showcase their accomplishment and explore new partnerships during this special month; and Whereas, in essence, October has become the official month for recognizing and celebrating the practice of crime prevention, while promoting awareness of important issues such as victimization, volunteerism and creating safer and more caring communities; and
Whereas, some of these activities focus on Halloween, which is celebrated in the last week of the month; and Whereas, the efforts throughout the month generate enthusiasm for prevention so it can grow stronger and become more widespread; and Whereas, National Crime Prevention Council believes that crime can and should be prevented; and
Whereas, truly effective prevention requires addressing causes of crime and reducing opportunities for it to occur. Everyone, no matter what age, position or capacity, can and must take individual actions to stop crime; Whereas, the problem of crime, violence and drug abuse are best addressed through local actions supported by local and state policies. Partnerships that actively involve local communities and its residents, this is key to preventing crime; Whereas, NCPC's annual Crime Prevention Month Kit is full of reproducible brochures, tips and resources to help you prevent crimes, and can be found in and at the mcgruffstore.org site; and
Resolved, the City of Philadelphia, that October 2009 is recognized as "Crime Prevention Month." Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey as evidence of the sincere appreciation and support of this legislative body. Certification: This is a true and correct copy of the original resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 1st day of October. Signed by Anna C. Verna, President of City Council. Introduced by Donna Reed Miller, Frank Rizzo, Curtis Jones, Jr. and Councilman Darrell Clarke and co-sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Commissioner Ramsey for remarks. COMMISSIONER RAMSEY: Well, all, I want to thank members of the Council and everyone for recognizing the importance of crime prevention. A lot of the focus in our line of work is always on the aftermath of crime and getting offenders off the street, but the real way of making our streets safe and secure is through prevention and intervention, and it's really an honor that I work in a city where that is recognized. So thank you all very much. (Applause.)
We have another resolution. Proclaiming the week of October 4th, 2009 as "National Fire Prevention Week." The City Council of Philadelphia designates the week of October 4th, 2009 as "National Fire Prevention Week" in Philadelphia and encourages that residents, children and parents, teachers and firefighters gain the necessary knowledge, knowing what to do, through attending or teaching will save your life or the life of someone near and dear, because once a fire starts, there's no time to develop a plan.
Whereas, the history of the National Fire Prevention Week has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which occurred on October 8th of 1871, and this tragic fire killed some 300 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,000 structures; Whereas, during 2008, the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to 424,085 emergency incidents. Of these incidents, 325,947 were emergency medical incidents and 90,138 were fire and other 9-1-1 public safety service requests;
Whereas, there were 39 fire deaths in the City of Philadelphia; Whereas, careless smoking was the number one cause of fire deaths in Philadelphia last year, resulting in ten fire deaths. Open flames caused seven the cause of two deaths, and chemical/flammable liquids accounted for one death; and
Whereas, electrical appliances accounted for three deaths. Children with matches were the cause of two deaths. Incendiary/arson flames were responsible for the loss of two lives. Three deaths were the result of portable heaters, and open flames were the cause of seven deaths; and Whereas, carbon monoxide is steadily on the rise. There were 130 monoxide incidents in 2008, a rise from 68 in 2007. Of the 130, 26 incidents resulted in transporting 69 patients to hospitals, with one DOA, dead on arrival.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the City Council of Philadelphia, that the week of October 4th, 2009 be designated as "National Fire Prevention Week" in Philadelphia and encourages that residents, children and parents, teachers necessary knowledge, knowing what to do, through attending or teaching programs that can and will save your life or the life of someone near and dear, because once a fire starts, there's no time to develop a plan. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers as further evidence of the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body. This is a true and correct copy of the original resolution, adopted by the Council of the City of Philadelphia on the 1st day of October 2009. Signed by Anna C. Verna, President of City Council. Introduced by Donna Reed Miller, Frank Rizzo, Curtis Jones, Jr. and Darrell Clarke and co-sponsored by all members of City Council. (Applause.)
The for remarks. COMMISSIONER AYERS: Council President Verna, distinguished members of Council and Councilwoman Miller, we want to thank you very much, on behalf of the Philadelphia Fire Department, for the hard work that you do as we get that message out and you share that with your neighbors and with all of those that you love. But behind me I have Executive Chief Daniel Williams; Deputy Chief Joe Picozzi; Battalion Chief Derrick Sawyer; Captain Joe Cleary; Lieutenant Michael Grant, who just won the All State Leadership in Fire Prevention Award this morning. (Applause.) COMMISSIONER AYERS: Lieutenant James Chandler; Firefighter Harry McGee, the curator for our jewel in the middle of downtown here. It's the Fireman's Hall Museum. And Firefighter Pete DiLaqua. that these are the folks that get this message out and connect with all of the fire companies in our entire city to make sure that you are safe. So I want to say thank you so much for this award. We appreciate it, this resolution. We appreciate the things that you do to keep yourselves safe. That way, I can keep our men and women in the firehouse or just knocking on doors, putting up smoke alarms, because no one has to die in a fire. Don't let it happen to you. (Applause.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilman Rizzo, who will present a resolution recognizing Dr. Wilbur Oaks. Will the doctor and those accompanying him please join the I see that Councilman Rizzo is being joined by Councilman DiCicco. Councilwoman Blackwell is also joining Councilman Rizzo.
Thank you, Madam President. Recognizing, honoring, celebrating and thanking Dr. Wilbur W. Oaks, M.D. for his selfless commitment to serving the public in the City of Philadelphia by having established the St. John's Hospice Homeless Soccer Team Program, "Body and Soul." Recognizing and thanking Dr. Oaks. Whereas, Dr. Oaks has created a program that offers opportunities for homeless people in Philadelphia to join and participate in a soccer team and use this activity as a vehicle for developing successful life skills, with the goal of becoming productive citizens; and
Whereas, in today's world, homeless people face a myriad of challenges, which include having no place to live, having poor nutrition or no nutrition at all, and being penniless, resulting too often in feelings of hopelessness and despair; and Whereas, the Homeless Soccer Team Program, quote/unquote, "Body and Soul," attempts to solve this problem by providing new hope, building confidence, inspiring courage, and helping the participants to develop a new-found sense of pride, thus redirecting them towards a much-improved and healthier life-style; and COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Whereas, the Homeless Soccer Team Program's slogan is, "You Gotta Believe - be the best that you can be, never, ever give up," with its focus on building in the participants a winning feeling; and Whereas, the program is made possible through the charitable efforts Hospital, Lafayette College, Puma Sports Equipment, as well as through St. John's Hospice; and
Whereas, the Council of the City of Philadelphia looks forward to the continued success of the Body and Soul program and wishes its best luck with its training for the World Cup Homeless Soccer Tournament. Be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it recognizes, honors, celebrates and thanks Dr. Oaks for his selfless commitment to serving the public in the City of Philadelphia by having established the St. John's Hospice Homeless Soccer Team Program, "Body and Soul." Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the doctor further evidencing the sincere admiration and gratitude of this legislative body. Thank you. (Applause.)
Madam President, many of the doctor's colleagues are here today, a career at Hahnemann Hospital, and some of the colleagues are with us today, but first I'd like to give an opportunity for Mr. Huot from the St. John Hospice to say a few words and then we'll eventually get to the doctor.
Thank you, Councilman Rizzo. As a non-profit, St. John's Hospice, we live by donations and volunteers. We appreciate this honor to one of our great volunteers, Dr. Oaks, who has stepped in as a mentor, a coach, a friend, with energy, perseverance and care, has given a tremendous value to us as we all attempt to provide dignity, respect and hope to all the men who use our services at St. John's Hospice. We're honored to have him on our team, and we thank the Council and Councilman Rizzo for this honor. (Applause.)
As you know, we couldn't do this without the cooperation -- and Dr. Oaks knows that the City's Recreation Department was so helpful in facilitating the fields that were required to do this. So I want to have Deputy Commissioner Leo Dignam say a few words on behalf of the Recreation Department. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DIGNAM: Thank you, Councilman. I just want to thank Dr. Oaks and City Council, all the people up here who helped Dr. Oaks connect with the Department of Recreation to help us do our job, which is to make the people of the City safer and healthier, and we want to thank him. About 40 percent of our programs are run by volunteers in the Recreation Department and we couldn't do what we do without the likes of Dr. Oaks and the people that work with him. So thank you very much. (Applause.)
And as I mentioned, Dr. Oaks, he might tell you how many years he worked at Hahnemann, but I know back in the '70s I used to see him there. But one of his colleagues, Michael P. Halter, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hahnemann, would like to take a minute and say a few words and thank the doctor.
Good morning, everyone. I'm honored to be here representing Dr. Wilbur Oaks' extended family, the thousands of employees and the medical staff of Hahnemann University Hospital. For more than 50 years, Dr. Oaks has been a larger-than-life presence on the Hahnemann campus. In fact, I think you'd be hard pressed if you could find anyone at Hahnemann who doesn't know Dr. Oaks and holds him in highest regard. Dr. Oaks is the recipient of countless local and national teaching for establishing much of the structure for student and resident training at Hahnemann University Hospital. Thousands of physicians carry with them the impression and his wisdom, compassion and medical expertise. And although Dr. Oaks has retired earlier this year from clinical practice, we are fortunate to have Dr. Oaks still active in administrative and an educational world at Drexel University College of Medicine and Hahnemann University Hospital. It is with great enthusiasm and pride that I stand here before you today on behalf of Hahnemann University Hospital's family to congratulate you, Dr. Oaks, on this prestigious and well-deserved award presented by Councilwoman Blackwell and Councilman Rizzo to honor you for establishing the soccer team "Body and Soul" at St. John's Hospice, and as a token of Hahnemann's appreciation for your commitment to St. Hospice, we would like to present you with a few gifts. Thank you very much. Congratulations. (Applause.)
Michael, it better not be a soccer ball. Finally, Dr. Oaks has some members of the team and I'm sure he'll take a minute and introduce the members of the team. Dr. Oaks, I'd like to give you an opportunity to say hello to everybody today. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
Thank you all for coming and thanks to everybody who has been such a major part of what we've been able to do for this program. And I especially want to thank the Homeless Soccer Team, who is behind -- members of it are behind me here today. I'm honored and yet I'm humbled as I proudly accept this citation on of the St. John's Hospice Soccer Team. Remember, they're the real story. It's not Billy Oaks that's the story of this. It's the story of the men and the people behind me and those in the audience who have helped set up this program. They're the real story. And the program "Body and Soul" simply means, the body part is soccer and the soul part is all the things that we've tried to do to mentor these young men and sometimes older men before they get out onto the soccer field. Our goal in all of our programs is to strengthen their spirit, work towards getting them out of the Hospice and back into the community. We'd rather see them back on the street than in the street. They are men just like you and I, and that's something that we've tried desperately to get across to the public. They face some difficulties, some adversity, but now they're working on a they're working towards getting out of the Hospice and back into the community. We talked about a lot of things with them, things that the homeless people sometimes don't have as part of their mental status - their pride, commitment, determination, dedication, passion, team work, dependability, courage, and the most important thing we want them to have is hope and also to believe in themselves and to believe in each other. I'm proud of how they have responded to our talks. They've taken their new mindset and they've gone out on the soccer field with great enthusiasm. They're having fun, but they're also working to better themselves medically and physically. Surprise to me, there really is some talent out there on that soccer field, some of the men that are here today behind me. I'm very proud of the team, but, yes, we still have a long the off season we are now working on getting a few more players for our team to expand our program. We're hoping that the new Hospice created by Sister Mary and Jon Bon Jovi will be a site for new players to come into the program. They're building a new Hospice just about two blocks -- I think it's on Arch Street behind where St. John's is, and we would be happy to welcome them whenever they do arrive. I think it's at least a year away. The magnificent Sister Mary has been my inspiration just in my -- not just in my work with the homeless; she's been my inspiration in my personal life as well, and I hope today that she is proud of the program and of the team. Now it's time to say thank you to all those that really have helped us so much in making this event possible today. The interest and the enthusiasm for what we are doing has been heartwarming, to say the least. The first thing I have to thank, of course, is St. John's Hospice, Jerry, who has been so incredible to me. And there were times when we had to take a step back, and we did, and we always had -- we always knew we had the backing of the St. John's Hospice people - Jerry, Kevin, David and the venerable Father George, who is a hero to everyone at St. John's Hospice. They've been with us from the beginning, and their support has only come stronger as we've been going along. We don't even want to overlook one of the people in the Hospice who is our cook, Mimi. Mimi isn't here today, I don't think, but she wears one of our soccer shirts when she cooks for the boys, and they're her people, and we love Mimi just as if she is one of the guys.
The City of Philadelphia and Councilman Frank Rizzo and all the other people that we've met here today and have helped us so much, we had a little that we were going to get fields from Drexel University, but that didn't kind of work out. And so we went right to the City of Philadelphia and Councilman Frank Rizzo and his incredible team, Terry, who is here today and who helped us around, and John. John, I'm blocking on your name, but you know who you are to me. I've known Frank Rizzo for a long time. I knew him when his dad, the legendary Frank Rizzo, was Mayor and when he broke his leg in the fire out in the refinery, and he was always a good friend to us. And certainly when I turned to young Frank, he proved himself just exactly what I thought he would be - a gentleman and someone who really stood up to get us the field. And I'll tell you about the little field that we have. It's the Lee Cultural Center and it is in West Philadelphia. It's in 44th and Fairmount. It's City owned, as has been a diamond in the rough or a jewel in the crown of the recreation centers that the City has. It's tucked away in West Philly, and it serves as the main source for the children of the community to get their knowledge, because there's all kind of teaching that goes on there, and their athletics. And it's run mostly, as has been stated so much of the work like this, it's run by the volunteers, and we have a couple of people that are not here today, but James, who is the businessman there and who comes and picks us up in his van and takes us back after our practices twice a week, and Patricia, who is the one that loves the kids and the kids love her back, and she runs all the structures that go on in the Cultural Center. There's a special volunteer that comes to us and spends a lot of time with us at the Cultural Center, and that is Serita Glenn. Serita Glenn is in the today, and I might ask her to stand when we're finished, but Serita's son BJ is one of my recruits to Lafayette College and he has been sensational in Lafayette College, but he has also done so many things down here for us at the homeless. We're going to talk about him in a minute. But I love this little place. I think it's fantastic what they've done. I can't imagine where those children would be if it were not for the Cultural Center and the people there that are there running it. And Lafayette College, my alma mater, three daughters, two granddaughters up there now. You can see how much I love this school. Coach Dennis Bohn, who has been the coach up there now for about eight or nine years and really is the son that I never had, he's a fantastic individual, and he's been so good to us through Puma, the sports equipment manager. We have balls, of cones, we have shirts, we have shoes. We have everything that the soccer team needs to really be a team. And that team is led up there by BJ Glenn. And how proud his mom is of BJ for what he did, when he brought down a bunch of boys from the college and from the team to practice with my homeless team. Well, they had a great day, and it was a good day for both teams. The Homeless Soccer Team were ecstatic about playing a real team, and certainly BJ was so gracious, and the homeless kids felt so good that they could create something good for the homeless, a day with the Homeless Soccer Team. They are my guys, and they loved it, and I love the college for coming down. In general, when we finish our practice, the boys work out with the kids that are there, 10 to 14 years old, but they're fantastic young little people. And we've had some stories down there your soul.
One time as we were leaving, we walked by the playground where they have all kinds of little things, sliding boards, swimming pool, and there was one of the soccer players jumping rope with the girls who were part of the Cultural Center, the little kids, and they were screaming and having fun, and the soccer team was watching them. I was scared to death he was going to break his leg. He was all tied up in the rope. But there was a homeless man with these young little kids playing together and loving each other. It was a sight that you had to see and be there to believe. In closing, we'll continue forward with our program and the team, and I'm sure the men will make us all prouder as time goes on. You have to love the guys for who they are and what they can be. They only have to be given a chance, a chance to prove that they can get back into the community and can make I don't think they know it, but they are very good teachers, because they taught me so much in the time that I've been with them. I thank you all for coming. I thank you to City Council for all that you've done for us, for all the people that have been involved with us, and I thank Councilman Rizzo for being there to give us the push when we really needed it. God bless all of you. God bless the Philadelphia Phillies. )
And Billy Oaks will be eternally grateful for this day. Thank you all very much.
Thank you, Doctor. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Tasco, who will present a resolution recognizing Miss Carrie Rathmann and those accompanying her please join the Councilwoman at the podium. Councilwoman Tasco is being joined by Councilmembers Sanchez and Blackwell. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Good morning. It is a pleasure this morning to present this City Council resolution recognizing and honoring Rebuilding Together Philadelphia. Whereas, in 1988, University of Pennsylvania graduate students and physical plant employees founded Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, known as RTP, formerly known as Christmas in April of Philadelphia, as the independent local affiliate of Rebuilding Together, Inc., one of the nation's leading non-profit organizations working to preserve affordable homeownership and free home rehabilitation and critical repairs to those in need; and
Whereas, the mission of RTP is to partner with community to preserve affordable housing and prevent homelessness by rehabilitating for free the homes of the elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence, and as of June 2009, over 25,000 RTP volunteers donated over 349,000 hours to make essential repairs to 876 homes and 40 community agencies, providing repairs worth over $19 million; and
Whereas, in March 2009, RTP teamed up with the local tri-state Pepsi Bottling Group and the Logan CDC to renovate an empty row house into the Carlton Simmons Community Technology Center, which serves as a satellite office for the Logan NAC where Logan residents can host meetings, services, have access free of charge to computers and the Internet; and Whereas, on November 11th at 8 o'clock p.m., RTP will be profiled on House and Garden Television, HGTV, on its "Change the World: American Heroes" program for the work in the complete transformation of a Frankford home for homeless veterans in transition run by the Pennsylvania American Legion Housing for Homeless Vets Corporation, and HGTV film crews captured 176 RTP volunteers and 67 skilled trade volunteers lending more than 2,600 combined hours of their time for this project. Now, therefore, be it
Therefore, be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby recognize and honor Rebuilding Together Philadelphia for their work in preserving affordable housing and preventing homelessness in Philadelphia. Further resolved, that an resolution be presented to representatives of Rebuilding Together Philadelphia 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 8th day of October 2009. Signed by President Verna and supported by all members of City Council. We thank them for the wonderful work they do, and I'm glad they chose my area as one of the areas to rebuild a home on 11th Street. Thank you so much. We appreciate it. (Applause.)
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Ms. Rathmann for remarks.
Thank you, Councilwoman Tasco, for this great honor. before, we partner with the community to rehabilitate houses for no cost for the homeowners that we serve. Rebuilding Together Philadelphia concentrates the majority of our efforts into block builds, where we are rehabilitating 15-plus homes at any given time throughout the City. We partner with other community organizations to increase our impact. And as you can see, we're small, but mighty - two employees and over a thousand volunteers each year. So every resource that we get is leveraged fivefold to do some incredible work throughout the City. And as was mentioned, last year we rehabilitated a home in Logan that's now a community tech center. We're also currently installing a washateria in Germantown for homeless people and people living in substandard housing to get to go take a shower and do their laundry. We are also -- we're currently working in Germantown this year doing a block build and also in West Center CDC. And you should keep your eyes open for other amazing things that we're doing throughout the City. And we couldn't do it without the incredible volunteers that donate their time and their talent and their skills day after day. We have many people, it looks like their full-time job, and when you're a volunteer organization, it's hard to pull people away from all the work that they're doing. So I just want to thank all and invite you to watch the special that will be airing on November 11th on House and Garden Television. And keep your eyes out for us. Please come out and volunteer with us, because once you do, it's hard to -- we get under your skin and you're with us. So doing wonderful, palpable work throughout the City. So thank you. Thank you very much.
The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Brown, who will present a resolution honoring Autumn Adkins on her appointment as President of Girard college. I see that Councilwoman Brown is also being accompanied by Councilwoman Tasco and Councilman Clarke. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I join the many who for years and actually for decades watched very, very closely the history of Girard College. As the Philadelphia Inquirer described, Girard College's 161-year history, in quote, was marked with two evils, both discrimination and segregation. Today I'm thrilled to come, as as the sister of a brother who attended Girard College during his middle school years, thankful that we have two of our very own members of this legislative body - you, Madam President, and Majority Leader Marian Tasco - who were intimately involved with making history at the Girard College. And in the days of post Obama, Philadelphia can claim a first, with the first female and first African American running this historic institution. So it's a real thrill for me to join with my colleagues in presenting this resolution, which honors Autumn Adkins on her appointment as President of Girard College and recognizing her as the first African American woman to serve in this post. Whereas, Autumn Adkins was educated at the University of Virginia and Columbia University with a degree in communications and a minor in history; and Whereas, Ms. Adkins has served for the past five years as Assistant Principal at Friends Seminary, one of Manhattan's most sought after and prestigious private schools; and
Whereas, Girard College reviewed nearly 100 applications for the position vacated by President Dominic Cermele, and Autumn Adkins was the unanimous choice of both the Girard College Board of Managers and the Board of Directors of City Trusts; and Whereas, Girard College opened on January 1, 1848 for the education of poor white orphan boys per the will of Stephen Girard; and Whereas, the first African American student was admitted to Girard College in 1968 after the United States Supreme Court ordered the school to desegregate, and the first female was accepted in 1984; and
Whereas, Adkins will mark the first African American and the first woman to serve as President of Girard College in its 160-year history; and Whereas, this is an historic, barrier-breaking achievement that celebrates the diversity and the spirit of the City of Philadelphia and Girard College. Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we hereby congratulate Autumn Adkins on her appointment as President of Girard College commencing in July 2009. We wish her much success in her new role. Further resolved, that an engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Autumn Adkins as evidence of the sincere appreciation of this legislative body. I'm adding to the script. Girard College is in the 5th Councilmanic Blondell Reynolds Brown, Councilman Clarke, Councilwoman Tasco and all members of City Council. Congratulations. (Applause. )
Thank you all. Good morning. I am really humbled and honored to stand before you today. To Madam President, to the distinguished Councilmembers assembled, especially the female members who have extended Philadelphia sisterly affection, thank you so much for this recognition. Girard College will take a leadership role in defining successful practices in urban education for the City of Philadelphia nationally. I know that I am not able to do this transformative work alone. I view this resolution as a signal of my new City support for me and a 21st century education to children who come from families that are financially impoverished or unstable. Together we will right the wrongs of the education system and provide our children with this generation's civil rights struggle education. Thank you. (Applause. )
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 pleased to advise you that on October 21, 2009, I signed the passed by Council at its session on October 8, 2009: Bill No. 090123-AAA and Bill No. 090520; and I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Fairhill-St. Hugh Urban Renewal Area; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the General Fund; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the Water Fund; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the Grants Revenue Fund; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal 2009 within the Aviation Fund; and An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; and An ordinance amending Section 11-301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Street Improvements," to revise the method by which the Board of Surveyors may approve supplemental plans relocating the curblines and changing the roadway widths of streets; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed conveying fee simple title to certain parcels of land, with the improvements thereon, located at 5201 Frankford Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. Does the Chief Clerk have any other communications in his possession?
Thank you. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions, and at this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolutions.
A resolution authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on adoption and foster care policies and programs in the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Kenney for a motion.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and 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.
And a resolution authorizing City Council's Committee on Finance to hold public hearings on the City's pension fund's securities litigation strategy policy.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and 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. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Madam President. Today I introduce one bill and two resolutions.
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 Market Street, 48th Street, Haverford Avenue and 49th Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain lots or pieces of ground, situate in the 3rd and 6th Wards 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 say aye. (Aye.)
And a resolution recognizing October as Philly Plays Scrabble Month.
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 is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilman Greenlee.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Krajewski.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Federal Stimulus Funding to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the Aviation Fund.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the Water Fund.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the General Fund.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009 within the Grants Revenue Fund.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I have no bills or resolutions today.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller.
Thank you, Madam Chair. Today I have one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution proclaiming the week of October 19th, 2009 as "Drug Free Work 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.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez.
Thank you, Madam President. I have two resolutions.
A resolution authorizing the Council Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold a hearing to explore the creation of a "CouncilStat" system that would interface with our 311 data systems to help improve the public's access to 311.
Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and 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.
And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Fairhill-St. Hugh Urban Renewal Area.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (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 Councilman Green.
Thank you, Madam President. I have no bills or resolutions.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 296, in the area laying northwest of Shawmont Avenue and southwest of Eva Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Eva Street and Summit Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on the 5000 block of Nevada Street, on the southern side.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on the 200 block of Gay Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Lare Street and Summit Avenue.
The bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Goode.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer no bills or resolutions today.
The Chair thanks the gentleman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. I offer one resolution co-sponsored by members Greenlee and Jones.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings on citizen outreach regarding the United States Census 2010 in Philadelphia.
Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and 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 DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I offer five bills and one resolution.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the first bill.
An ordinance amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafes," by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained on 9th Street between Christian Street and Federal Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers' Markets," by adding as a permissible location the west side of North 12th Street.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations on the east side of 5th Street, from Market Street to Ludlow Street.
This bill will also be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 11-301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Street Improvements," to revise the method by which the Board of Surveyors may approve supplemental plans relocating the curblines and changing the roadway widths of streets.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed conveying fee simple title to certain parcels of land, with the improvements thereon, located at 5201 Frankford Avenue.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground, situate in the 25th Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: 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 O'Neill.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title.
An ordinance establishing a one way regulation on Wesleyan Road, from Willits Road to Fairfield Street, southbound.
The bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Burglary, Theft and Robbery Alarm Systems," by amending the period of time in which a notice of violation must be paid.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.
Thank you, Madam President. I have one resolution co-sponsored by all members of Council.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the resolution.
A resolution authorizing the City Council President to create a Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Oversight Committee.
It 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 Rizzo.
Thank you. The next order of business is reports from committees, and the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Finance reports four bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 090570, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Payroll Deductions,' to add the United Service Organizations to the list of designated payees"; and Bill No. 090661, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'City Depositories,' by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in M&T Bank"; and Bill No. 090663, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'City Funds Deposits, Investments, Disbursements,' by revising the list of City depositories certain provisions of that Chapter"; and Bill No. 090705, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 090325, entitled 'An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2010 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works,' by approving a revised capital budget for Fiscal Year 2010," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco.
Madam President, I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from the committee, with the exception of Bill No. 090661. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All those in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Bill No. 090661 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Greenlee for a report from the Committee on Law and Government.
Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Law and Government reports three bills and one resolution with a favorable
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the report.
The Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 090591, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment"; and Bill No. 090660, entitled "An ordinance amending Bill No. 080468-A, approved November 5, 2008, entitled 'An ordinance amending Section 9-1103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Unlawful Employment Practices' and enacting a new Chapter 9-3200, entitled 'Entitlement to Leave Due to Domestic or Sexual Violence'"; and Bill No. 090689, entitled "An 21-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Publication of Notices by City,' by providing that those provisions currently set to lapse on October 31, 2009 shall instead lapse at a later date"; and Resolution 090626, entitled "A resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the compensation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills and resolution to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill Nos. 090591, 090660 and 090689. (Duly seconded.)
It properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 090626 will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman DiCicco for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services. COUNCILMAN DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports ten bills out with a favorable recommendation.
The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 090468, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to the Delaware Expressway"; and Bill No. 090518, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the construction of a water main and appurtenant work required to provide public water service in a portion of Millman Street"; and Bill No. 090569, entitled, "An ordinance amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts,' by creating the Oregon Avenue Business Corridor District"; and Bill No. 090572, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Vilna Gaston to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 5222 through 24 Walnut Street"; and Bill No. 090576, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the paving of 26th Street from Penrose Avenue to a point southwardly therefrom"; and Bill No. 090586, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Refuse and Littering,' by repealing Section 10-726, entitled 'Commercial Establishment Waste Management'"; and Bill No. 090662, entitled "An ordinance authorizing Jeffrey Papa to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 2400 South 19th Street"; and Bill No. 090664, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code by amending Section 9-211, entitled 'Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material,' by prohibiting the placement within the vicinity of the National Museum for Jewish American History"; and Bill No. 090666, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Sales,' to prohibit vending on both sides of Aramingo Avenue and within a one block radius on all streets intersecting Aramingo Avenue"; and Bill No. 090670, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Refuse and Littering,' by providing for additional penalties and consequences for short dumping, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman DiCicco. DiCICCO: Thank you, Madam President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the ten bills that have just been read into the record. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of the bills just reported from committee. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and the bills just read will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee, with a suspension of the 10/22/09 - STATED - 2ND READING rules, have been deemed to have had a first reading. The bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. There are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar today. Therefore, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Tasco to call up the bills on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar to be considered today.
Thank you, Madam President. Bill Nos. 090579 and 090577 are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today. All other bills are being held.
Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 090579.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," by providing that those who 10/22/09 - STATED - 2ND READING violate the Chapter may be suspended from receiving financial assistance from the City or from bidding on or participating in future City contracts for a period of time.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider -(Applause.)
An ordinance authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to execute the Southeastern Pennsylvania Mutual Aid and Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Philadelphia and Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.
This 10/22/09 - STATED - 2ND READING bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. That concludes our Calendar for today. Are there speeches on the part of the minority? (No response.)
Are there speeches on the part of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Brown.
Thank you, Madam President. A friendly reminder: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I ask the rhetorical question, is there any one of us whose life has not been touched by a loved one affected by breast cancer? A few compelling facts: One in every eight women will develop a form of some point during their lives. In 2009, an estimated 192,000 women were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Additionally, 62,000 women will be diagnosed with non-invasive breast cancer, and 40,000 will die from breast cancer. The critical research for a cure continues, and we know that all research takes financial support. All efforts take government support, and I am pleased to report that one of Philadelphia's own local corporate citizens, the Philadelphia Eagles, have taken an aggressive, proactive stance on this issue. I remind my colleagues and guests that immediately following City Council, everyone is invited to join us in the Caucus Room for a citation presentation to the Eagles for their effort tackling breast cancer. For the past five years, the Eagles, under the and the leadership of Pamela Browner-Crawley and their fans, have raised over $1 million towards breast cancer in this region. This year the Eagles are teaming up with our very own Phillies, Madam President. And I hold up this T-shirt to entice my colleagues to join us in Caucus Chambers wherein everyone will receive this City of Brotherly Love t-shirt co-branded, as we can see, with both the Phillies and the Eagles. We will be joined by the Eagles mascot. That would be?
The Eagles cheerleaders, the Philly Phanatic and ball girls from the Eagles. So we're inviting everyone to join us with these first-class teams who have a first-class reputation for charitable giving. Thank you, Madam President.
Thank you, Madam President. The School District has a new renaissance schools initiative to turn around low-performing schools. They are planning meetings throughout the City to allow for public input. Those dates and locations are as follows. And I will make this available to my colleagues. Monday, November 2nd for North Philadelphia, Philippian Baptist Church, 5801 North Broad; Wednesday, November 4th, the east area, Norris Square Civic Association, St. Boniface site, 2010 North Mascher Street; Thursday, the 5th for West Philadelphia, High School of the Future, 4021 Parkside Avenue; and Monday, the 9th for South Philadelphia at the new Audenreid High School, 3301 Tasker Street. All meetings are from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock. And, again, I will make this flyer available to all my colleagues. And, finally, as always -well, not as always, but we do have our Partnership for Prescription Assistance table in the hallway for you or your constituents to use. Thank you, Madam President.
You're welcome. Are there any further speeches? (No response.)
I've been asked to remind all Councilmembers to remain in Council Chambers for a photo op immediately after Council session. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilman Clarke for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Madam President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 29th, 2009, 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and seconded that Council Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. All in favor will say aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. Thank you all very much. (Stated Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.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 October 22, 2009, 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.)