The ayes have it and the 6/5/25 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring Keith J. Brune on the occasion of his retirement from the Division of Aviation, and recognizing his more than 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia. Introduced by Councilmember O'Neill on behalf of Council President Johnson.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember O'Neill for a motion on the resolution.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT 6/5/25 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Southeast Asian American Resettlement in the United States and reaffirming the Philadelphia City Council's commitment to invest in the economic and cultural 6/5/25 - STATED - 2ND READING strength of Cambodian, Hmong, Laos and Vietnamese communities. Introduced by Councilmember Ahmad.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad for a motion and resolution.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT 6/5/25 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Would the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
There are no further privileged resolutions in my possession, Council President.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion to recess the Stated meeting until 6:00 p.m. today to consider additional reports from committees.
So moved, Mr. President. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved Council stand in recess until 6:00 p.m. (Council in recess.)
We will now reconvene today's Stated meeting. Chair recognizes Councilmember Thomas.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the receipt of additional committee reports and the first reading of bills at this time. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the receipt of additional committee reports and the first reading of bills at this time. favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Thomas for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports out 11 bills and 2 resolutions with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Chief Clerk, could you please read the report.
The Whole to which were referred the following bills and resolutions: Bill No. 250195, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax" by revising certain taxes, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250199, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes" to revise tax rates and end certain exclusions from the tax on receipts, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250201, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for an increase in the tax that the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia is on real estate; and amending Chapter 19-1300, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to establish an equivalent reduction in the tax rate for the City real estate tax; all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250202, an ordinance amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to eliminate certain exemptions, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250210, an ordinance amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase the portion of fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents to be used for Housing Trust Fund purposes, under certain terms and 250211, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax" by revising the rate of tax, all under certain terms and conditions. Resolution No. 250214, resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2025, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority. Resolution 250539, appointment of Ryan McAdams to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. Bill No. 250196, an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Bill No. 250197, an ordinance to adopt a Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget. Bill No. 250198, an ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive. Bill No. 250200, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code" to revise the fee for the use of parking meters, all under certain terms and conditions. 250212, an ordinance to amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development Impact Tax," to end imposition of the tax, 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. There are no further bills or resolutions to report out from the Committee of the Whole, Council President.
Chair recognizes Councilmember Thomas for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this day of these into record by the Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration of these bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The resolutions will be placed on the for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for reports from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports out eight bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.
The Committee on Rules to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. 250431, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located bounded by Roy Street, 11th Street, Allegheny Avenue and Germantown Avenue. Bill No. 250432, an ordinance amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District" by removing exceptions for minimum residential lot area and floor area, height and dwelling unit density bonus eligibility, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250525, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" for the creation of a new zoning district, entitled "RTA2, Residential Two-Family Attached," all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable No. 250291, an ordinance amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code ("/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District") to exempt from certain requirements of that Section residential development under programs designed to create affordable homeownership, which programs mandate deed restrictions and agreements establishing ongoing affordability requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250293, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the One Year Rule which limits the filing of permit applications that are substantially similar to a prior application with respect to which an appeal to the Zoning Board of denied or dismissed; and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250334, an ordinance amending Section 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Historic Preservation" requiring notification to City Councilmembers of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia. Bill No. 250523, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250524, an ordinance amending Section 14-802 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Motor Vehicle Parking Ratios" by removing residential parking ratio CMX-4 and CMX-5 Zoning Districts, all 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. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Rules, Council President.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Bass for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration of these bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Finance reports out 13 bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.
The Committee on Finance to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. A. and Republic First Bank as authorized financial institutions in which the City Treasurer may deposit funds, all under certain Bill No. 250103, an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250528, an ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, and the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250529, an ordinance approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030, as amended. Bill No. 250567, an ordinance constituting the TwentyEighth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. Bill No. 250569, an ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2654 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250570, an ordinance authorizing encroachment to the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 2101 East York Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250571, an ordinance amending Chapter 17-1400 Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," to modify exceptions and provide for reporting and recordkeeping in connection with invocation of such exceptions, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. And Bill No.
250174, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-4600 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Low-Income Tax Provisions," by extending the deadline for low-income taxpayers to apply for a refund or forgiveness of Real Estate Taxes, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250332, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250530, an ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and Bill No. L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. ) Plan which includes housing production and preservation, home affordability, home owner and renter assistance, and support, blight and vacant property reduction, urban beautification, neighborhood infrastructure, and other related programs; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such plan and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; requiring an annual program statement and budget to be approved by Council, and other requirements; and authorizing and approving the Director of Finance of the City and other City officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this ordinance; all 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. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Finance, Council President. COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHNSON: Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration of these bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. And these bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Rue Landau for a motion.
Thank you, Council President. Appreciate you. I move that Bill No. 250044 be called up from today's Calendar for reconsideration at this time.
It has been moved and properly seconded that all those in motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. Bill No. 250044 will be reconsidered at this time. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 250044. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant" to establish requirements related to security deposits for residential rentals and establishing remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Rue Landau for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 250044. A copy of the amendments have been circulated to all members of Council. And I want to clarify that based on a discussion and agreement I had with Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson today that we are exempting landlords and property owners who own two or fewer units from the bill.
Do you move for the adoption of the amendment?
I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 250044 be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the bill has been amended. This bill will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. Congratulations. At this time, are there any speeches on behalf of the Minority? Chair recognizes
Thank you, Council President. I don't know if it was clear, but I was voting no on this budget. This budget falls short of what the people of Philadelphia deserve. Despite participation from thousands of community members leading into the negotiation, the final budget was decided behind closed doors without meaningful input from the Whole Council. The communities that we represent were shut out of the process and denied meaningful input into direction of our city. This process has led to a budget that fails to address critical needs in our communities and ignores the dire consequences of federal cuts. The POWER Act, which is one of the most significant passed this session, yet there is no funding for the Department of Labor to implement it. There's no new funding for L&I to protect tenants from hazardous conditions. As the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reports, 40% of rentals need repairs. There is no new funding for reproductive health care. There is no new funding for mobile crisis teams for people who are going through mental health crisis. There is no wage tax refund for people who are making poverty wages, which is one of our tax plans. And there's no new money for the School District or for our City's public school students. Instead this budget prioritizes corporate tax cuts. Philadelphia's taxes will become will see tax hikes because of the elimination of the BIRT exemption on the first $100,000, and this tax plan follows the Trump playbook, draining resources to create more wealth for the wealthiest. In the first six months of this federal administration, we have seen devastating cuts with more promises in the future. And today's vote ignores that the reality. Thank you.
Thank you, Member Brooks. The Chair recognizes -any speeches on behalf of the Majority? Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips.
Thank you, Council President. I just wanted to few minutes late for attendance for community business, but I support the bills I just heard coming out today.
Any other speeches on behalf of the Majority? (No response.)
Okay. I guess we had enough. Before recognizing Councilmember Thomas for a motion to adjourn, I want to thank all members of City Council over the 48 hours for your due diligence, your patience for this two-day marathon session as we went through the budget process. But most importantly, could we give the staff of City Council a round of applause please. (Applause.)
Because had it not been for the staff that stayed working over the last 48 hours just to make sure rather the building was running or moving forward or we were safe or just all the policy work that individuals were doing. So as staff members, I just want to say thank you for your hard work and your dedication to the institution. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Thomas for a motion to adjourn.
After a long 48 hours, thank you, Mr. President, I move that Council stands adjourned until Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. Thank you all very much. ) C E R T I F I C A T I O N I, hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence noted are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me in the foregoing matter, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. m. C. E. A. C. L. m. S.