Aye. 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING The ayes are 14; the nays are one. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. (Applause.)
An ordinance authorizing and approving the modification of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refinancing of certain bonds, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, or in a combined series with certain other authorized indebtedness, to refinance certain bonds; and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING under the Service Agreement, as modified.
This bill has been read on two separate days. The question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions.
A resolution recognizing October 2014 as National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and acknowledging the many organizations and individuals that work to prevent bullying, raise awareness about its significant lifelong impact and help young victims of bullying, introduced by Councilman Kenney.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution recognizing and congratulating Angel Corella on his appointment as Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Ballet, introduced by Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted.
And a resolution honoring the extensive history of collaborative organization, overcoming adversity, and community service of Club Valiants, Inc. - an integral part of the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters - and Morgan Miller, President and first paramedic in the history of the organization to serve as President-elect of the Valiants, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Public Safety to conduct joint hearings regarding the Citywide emergency preparedness for healthcare emergencies such as identification and safe treatment of individuals who have contracted an infectious disease, such as the Ebola virus, and strategies to effectively suppress the spread of such infectious disease, introduced by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to speak on this resolution.
As we look at the world news, many of my 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING constituents, many people that I meet throughout the City say that the infectious outbreak of Ebola is somewhere else, is someone else's problem, but brave people like Councilwoman Blackwell have taken it upon herself to meet about this issue in a way to be thoughtful to the human casualty of many, many, many souls that have been taken by this disease. The "somewhere else" theory and feeling also is being dispelled because what we're finding is whether it's healthcare workers or people who have traveled, it is beginning to come home. This resolution speaks not to those fears, but to crush them with knowledge. So what are we doing in hospitals to prepare ourself for the possibility of these kinds of outbreaks? What are we doing at our airports? What are we doing at our schools? What are we doing when it comes to E-86, which is a similar virus that has been contracted, particularly devastating to young people? 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING Many Americans don't feel we are prepared, even though we've been assured by Washington that we are. What this Council will do is take a hard look at it, ask the questions. And it's not a sin not to be prepared. It is a sin to act like you are and move around like we haven't a care in the world. So I applaud my colleagues for stepping up to the plate and taking on issues that might not seem like they belong here or should be somewhere else, but making sure that if they do come here, we are prepared. Thank you, Mr. President.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.) 10/9/14 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution celebrating, honoring and thanking our veterans on Veterans Day 2014, introduced by Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All those in favor? (Aye.)
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. And that concludes our Calendar for today. Are there any speeches on the part of the minority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Oh.
Thank you, Council President. I just would note that I have left a flyer of music categories and dates of performances on Councilmembers' desks. Please look at it. There's a lot of exciting events, all from Philadelphians here, very creative. Please come out and support and have a great time. Thank you very much.
you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Henon.
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to address my colleagues here today and speak about something that we're a little familiar with, letters from our constituents. I received a letter in particular recently that I wanted to share with you all, and as you will see all on your desk, each of you have received a similar correspondence. It says, Dear Councilman Henon, my name is Billy. I'm a very young, male, puppy-age Terrier Russell mix and I'm less than a year old and have already mastered cuddling, house training, and some other commands. I'm social. I'm affectionate, and I love to play. Toys? I'll chase them. Tag? I'll chase you. I'm eager to learn how to please. Come get me out of the shelter. Let's not waste any time. I'm ready to self to your household. So far, we have just one photo here, but I'm such a handsome dude, you can tell already. Love, Billy. So as you know, there's many letters and many dogs like Billy, many animals that have sent correspondence that are less important messages that we get from constituents, but Billy is looking for a forever home, and as a part of National Adoption Shelter Dog Month, I wanted to let everyone know about the upcoming event with the Animal Care and Control Team called Duck Dash that will go a long way in helping Billy and so many other dogs find forever homes. Duck Dash raises funds for ACCT's life-saving programs. October 18th in Love Park will be invaded by around 5,000 individual number rubber ducks. At the end of their swim, one lucky duck will be pulled from a flock winner, along with its owner. Duck owners will be able to win prizes like a thousand dollars in cash and iPads. However, the true value in participating in this event is, which takes more than -- ACCT, which takes more than 3,000 pets through their doors in a single year. So my ask is simple. I'm going to challenge my colleagues to adopt a duck for $5 or $20 for five ducks, enter into the race. This is Council's chance to stack the duck -- I mean deck -- and help the worthy cause. Of course, one duck wins, and if we win, we're going to have to donate it back. You can support ACCT and the Duck Dash in other ways too. There's a lot of ways that we could support it. So for further information, you're welcome to check out the cards on your desk or visit ACCTPhilly.org, and I appreciate everybody's time. A little something outside the box, a little different, a little something fun, a little something playful, but it's a little unique, it catches everybody's attention, and it could go a long way in helping some of the animals that we have here that we service in one of our programs. So thank you for your time.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilman Neilson.
Well, I guess we'll go from ducks to fish here, Council President. On everybody's desk, there's a box of Mike and Ike's. Of course, we honored Mike Iaconelli today, and I wanted to -- the words he puts under his name and something he's taking across the country resonates with every child throughout the Commonwealth and throughout the country is "never give up." go read Mike's full biography and the story, because everything he's accomplished they told him he couldn't do. And it's a couple words I forgot to say and I meant to say on there, and I just wanted to make sure they were on the record. And I'd also like to commend Councilman Kenney on his resolution on bullying. I've introduced two bills in my previous life, I call it, now that I'm an experienced Councilmember, up in the House, and the state has to take action. And I would call on all the Senate and the House members in the Commonwealth to take action, because bullying really hurts children, and that's what we're here to do, protect those who don't have a voice, and it's an important part for all of us. So I want to commend the Councilman on doing the right thing today and bringing that to all of our attention. you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Blackwell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I just note all of us know Izzy Wright and what he does to save schools. We want to acknowledge his presence here today, and Butch Slaughter, who is with him. We thank them for being here. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilwoman. There are no other speeches on the part of the minority and majority, so the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Reynolds Brown for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
Folks, we are not done yet. Please keep it down. We'll be done in a second. Is there a second to the motion? (Duly seconded.)
The ayes have it. Moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 16th. Thank you very much. ) 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, and that this is a true and correct transcript of same. MICHELE L. ) A ADJOURNME...