Thank Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING you. A few weeks ago, along with other elected officials, I was at the Children's Alliance and heard State Representative Louise Williams Bishop speak about the horrible experience she talked about today. I can honestly say during her talk, no one was on their BlackBerries, no one was staring out the window, no one was talking to someone else. There was wrapped attention. Representative Bishop is vivid proof that we need to do as much as possible to help victims, take action against perpetrators who hurt children and, in many cases, scar adults for life. The House bills mentioned in this resolution show that members of the Philadelphia Delegation - Representative Bishop, then Representative, now Councilman O'Brien, Representative Parker and Representative McGeehan - want to assist those victims, and I believe it's appropriate that we support those Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING efforts. And may I acknowledge the efforts of Councilman O'Brien, both in Harrisburg and in the preparing of this resolution. And, Mr. President, because I think we want to send the strongest message we can on this, I would move for the adoption of the resolution by a roll call vote, please.
Quickly, too. There should be no statute of limitations on an issue involving the theft of a person's childhood. And for too long, institutions and individuals in our Commonwealth and our country have tried to wait these people out, all because of money, and what things look like and not what they really are. And if people had taken the bull by the horns when they knew about it, when they knew Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING about it, we wouldn't in this situation today that we are. How you cannot protect a ten-year-old child from a man who wants to do the things that they do to them, I don't know how you live with yourself. But it is not the time to wait them out. Because they've spiraled to the drug addiction and alcohol and mental problems because their childhoods were stolen doesn't mean we should wait them out. When they have the strength to come forward is when they have the strength to come forward, and we should honor that and at least respect our ability to protect them now when we didn't protect them when they were ten years old. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you, Councilman. The Chair recognizes Councilmember O'Brien.
Thank you, Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President. As Charlie Gallagher, who was the DA who ran the first grand jury in the City of Philadelphia, would say, this is tantamount to soul murder. I was involved in the last 25 years in Harrisburg in issues involving involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated sex assault, DNA data bank and, most recently, the removal of the mandatory criminal statute of limitations. But I just wanted to very simply say that individuals who want a civil window are not looking for the money. It's one way of protecting individuals from becoming future victims. For 25 years or more, prosecutors would sit in my office and they were consistent in one theme as we considered those many pieces of legislation, that the instant case wasn't as important as making sure there wasn't a second, a fifth or, I dare say, a 50th victim. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Individuals looking for an opening of the civil window very simply want to make sure that the perpetrator's name appears in the paper. Unless there's a criminal charge or a civil action filed, they feel they can't protect other individuals from the same tragic fate that is visited upon them. I thank my friend Louise Bishop from the bottom of my heart for becoming the face of this most difficult personal issue. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. Councilman, did you make a motion?
Yes. Mr. President, I move the adoption of the resolution, and I ask for a roll call vote.
Thank you. (Duly seconded.) Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and seconded. Clerk, please call the roll.
Councilman Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Kenney.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. The resolution is adopted. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING (Applause.)
Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution 120235.
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 with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-Sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 120235 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of 120236.
A resolution calling upon the Pennsylvania Senate to pass House Bill 1682, without amendment, and further calling upon the Governor to immediately sign it into law.
I move for the adoption, Mr. President. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)
Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 120236 is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution 120237.
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 with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Nineteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you again, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 120237 is adopted. Mr. Decker, Resolution 120238.
A resolution proclaiming the week of April 20, 2012 to April 28, 2012 as the "Second Annual Philly Tech Week presented by AT&T," and again honoring the broad Philadelphia technology community.
It's been moved and seconded. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Resolution 120238 is adopted. Mr. Decker, No. 120239.
A resolution proclaiming April 5, 2012 as "Penn Law Day" to recognize the formal opening of Golkin Hall and to honor the contribution of Penn Law School to legal education, delivery of justice, and legal scholarship.
The Chair again recognizes Councilmember Green.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Those in favor? (Aye.)
The ayes have it. 120239 is adopted. Mr. Decker, 120242.
A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use NTI bond proceeds for the acquisition of 4700 Parkside Avenue located in the Fourth Councilmanic District.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.) Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it. Resolution 120242 is adopted. We will now move on to Bill No. 120140.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a certain tract of City-owned land situate at 332 to 52 East Tioga Street.
Aye. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilwoman Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Reynolds Brown.
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120169.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer an amendment to Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Bill No. 120169. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. Those in favor? (Aye.)
Bill No. 120169 is amended. It will be placed on Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120170.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Managing Director - Office of Innovation and Technology. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
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. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
Council President Clarke. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. The bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120003.
An ordinance amending Section 2 of an ordinance (Bill No. 070504) approved July 3, 2007, entitled "An ordinance authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Casper Street from Tioga Street to Russell Street," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
This bill having been read on two separate days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.
Councilwoman Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING Bass.
Councilman O'Brien. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are zero. The bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 120172.
An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING for Fiscal Year 2012 within the Aviation Fund from the Department of Revenue Sinking Fund Commission to the Director of Finance - Fringe Benefits.
Thank you. 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. Discover Works Global 888.557.8650 www.dw-global.com 3/29/12 - STATED - 2ND READING