Stated Meeting, September 5, 2024

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILWOMAN NINA AHMAD COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN KENDRA BROOKS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL DRISCOLL COUNCILWOMAN JAMIE GAUTHIER COUNCILWOMAN KATHERINE GILMORE RICHARDSON COUNCILMAN JIM HARRITY COUNCILMAN CURTIS J. JONES, JR. COUNCILWOMAN RUE LANDAU COUNCILWOMAN QUETCY M. LOZADA COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN NICOLAS O'ROURKE COUNCILMAN ANTHONY PHILLIPS COUNCILMAN MARK F. SQUILLA COUNCILMAN ISAIAH THOMAS COUNCILMAN JEFFREY YOUNG, JR. ELIZABETH McCOLLUM NAZARIO, INTERIM CHIEF CLERK

Members, please take your seats. Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)

Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)

I note that the hour has come. A quorum of this Council is present. This Council will now come to order. All Members will please take your seats. Visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. I'm going to ask you to take any conversations outside of the Council chambers. Before proceeding, I will ask all those present to please set your cell phones to silent or vibrate. Thank you. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Imam Abdul-Aleem, Imam Emeritus of the Masjidullah, who also recently gave the invocation at the Democratic National Convention for Vice-President Kamala Harris. He is the guest of Councilmember Jones. I will ask all Members and guests to please rise. (Councilmembers, guests and visitors rise.)

(Inaudible) who opens to all for all people a way of good conscience and good life. Grant to this Council they continue to serve the people of this city, taking pride in human dignity, industry and service. Let us pray that this Council be an inspiration to other city councils, this state and this nation to move forward towards social and economic justice for Council always have the human heart for charity, compassion, repentance and mercy for the weak and less fortunate among us. Grant that we as human beings always have more hope than trouble and evergrowing goodness and in wisdom. Bless us always to cherish our freedom and the noble essence of our common humanity. Grant that we as citizens understand to better our brothers and sisters in the neighborhoods and also around the world. And we reject unsuitable racism for a human community of brotherhood and peace. Bless us as citizens of this state, this nation and this city. Always live up to the hope and name of the city that we live, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. Bless us in to return the neighbor back to the hood. Bless us to establish our city as a city of safety and security and be one of the cleanest cities of the human heart, the human environment and the human condition. Bless the workers of our cities and those in uniform and those not in uniform. Bless all citizens in government together, those of us of great means and small means to appreciate more our city. Bless our homes and our schools. Bless the parents and our troubled youth. Bless our burdened neighborhood to never be without a hope or direction. Bless us as neighbors to keep the best of our ways and bless us to cherish more the pride of industry and selfreliance. of this Council and all other efforts to make progress for more jobs and opportunities as we move into the 21st century. And bless us to have more respect for home life, for family life throughout the world. And bless us to understand the great time that we live in, in which the time of the human being. Increase our President of the Council and every member of the Council and the leaders of this city to have the excellence of the human spirit, the excellence of the intellect of the statesmen so that we may build a better world for all of us. Aameen.

Aameen. The Chair thanks the Imam for his invocation. Council will now be at ease. (Council at ease.)

The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 13, 2024. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 13, 2024 be approved. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 13, 2024 stand approved. All those in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is the request for leaves of absence. And the Chair recognizes Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Thank you, Mr. President -- thank you, Mr. President. (Mic technicality.)

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.

The Chair thanks the Councilmember. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks.

Thank you, Council President. of the Minority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.

The Chair thanks the Councilmember. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for a motion concerning certain legislative matters that may arise during the course of today's session of Council and that were not listed on the Calendar circulated prior to today's session.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that any of the following matters, if considered today, may be added to the agenda for this session of Council and, as required by law, subsequently published on an amended agenda after the consideration of those matters: resolutions authorizing hearings, amendments to bills on first reading, the reconsideration of a bill vetoed by or re-called from the Mayor, amendments to bills re-called from the Mayor, resolutions taking substantive action to be voted on in this session, a motion to withdraw a bill or resolution that is not on the Calendar and a motion placing a bill or resolution on or returning a bill or resolution from the Suspension Calendar that is not listed on today's Calendar. The purpose of this motion is to provide the public with notice concerning possible actions by Council that arose too late to be included on the Calendar that was published prior to today's session. (Duly seconded.)

been moved and properly seconded that the legislative matters stated by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson may be added to the agenda for today should those matters arise during the course of this session of Council. All those in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the motion carries. 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, we welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our city. We certainly invite you to come again as there are no presentations today. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will read the messages from the Mayor and any other communications in her possession to the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia.

I am pleased to advise you that on June 14, 2024, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 6, 2024: Bill No. 240059 and Bill No. 240330. And I am pleased to advise you that on June 14th I signed the passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240179, 240180, 240181, 240182, 240376, 240377, 240426, 240466, 240492, 240494. And on June 18th I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240018, 240434. And that on June 18th I signed the following bill which was passed by Council at its session on June 6, 2024: Bill No. 240472. And I am pleased to advise you that on June 26th I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240371, 240372, 240373, 240374, 240375, 240378, 240380, 240417, 240429, 240433, 240467, 240470 and 240475. And that on June 26th I signed the following bill which was its June 6th session: Bill No. 240370. And that on July 19th I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240382, 240415, 240473, 240496, and 240497. And that on August 12, 2024 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240414, 240468, 240474, 240476 and 240498. And I'm submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed ordinance: Amending Chapter 9-6300, ("Consumer Protection Ordinance") of The Philadelphia Code to clarify the statute of limitations and provide for retroactivity, all under certain terms and conditions. herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed ordinance: Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," to clarify provisions related to public hearings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Trades," by adding requirements and establish certain limits related to electrical contractors, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District and Strategic Area," to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions. And I'm pleased to advise you on September 4, 2024 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 6, 2024: Bill Nos. 240060 and 240280. And on September 4, 2024 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240157, 240305, 240332, 240384, 240385, 240418, 240419, 240420, 240421, 240424, 240469, 240493, 240495 and 240500. And I hereby am returning unsigned Bill No. 240058 and Bill No. 240061 and Bill No. 240336, Bill No. 240428 and Bill No. 240379. Council President, there in my possession.

Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Anthony Phillips.

Good morning, Philadelphia. Good morning, 9th District. I just wanted to make a brief statement that we have guests in our auditorium today. And of our guests who are visitors from the 9th District that are here today can come towards the front here. So recently everyone knows I've been doing some work around nuisance businesses in the area, but I wanted to celebrate 9th District businesses that are doing incredible work to maintain the quality of life in our city. And so, today we're doing Louis Brown of Dr. Brown's Dermatology in Northeast. Come forward. Dr. Brown's here. We have Cathryn's Cake founders. All of the Councilmembers have cakes and bread pudding today. Their co-owners Judeah, Vaniah and Cheryl's here. And we also have Ron's Caribbean Cuisine in the Northeast. Mr. Peter Clark and wife are here as well. Peter Clark, you can come forward. And Hawkins Funeral Home, Melanie Hawkins Tudos and Bruce Hawkins also from East Oak Lane. So if you all can stand and be recognized for the city of Philadelphia for being great pillars in our community. (Applause.)

Welcome.

Enjoy the cakes, Council.

Thank you, Member Phillips. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Phillips.

Good morning. Good morning, Council President again. Today I have 14 privileged resolutions and one non-privileged resolution.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.

A resolution honoring and recognizing The Honorable Stephen Kinsey for his exceptional service and leadership as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2013 to 2024. Elected to represent the 201st Legislative District, Stephen Kinsey proudly served for six terms, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to his constituent community. It's a privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And recognizing September 2024 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" to raise awareness about the importance of screening for and treatment of prostate cancer, to encourage prostate cancer research and to encourage Philadelphians to take an active role in the fight to end prostate cancer. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Youth Network, PYN, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Youth Action for over two decades of inspiring leadership and community service in Philadelphia. This is a privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Brown's Linens, Inc. for its historic contributions to the community and its commitment to excellence across four generations. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Buccann for its significant contributions to the local culinary landscape and its commitment to excellence, community engagement and authenticity in modern Dominican cuisine. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Bally's Pizzeria for its significant contribution to the culinary landscape and its unwavering dedication to quality community and authenticity. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Bruce R. Hawkins Funeral Home for its remarkable contributions to the community and its commitment to excellence over the past 40 years. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Cathryn's Cake Salon for its dedication to exceptional service, community engagement and its contribution to the local economy. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Eatible Delights Catering and its founder David Simms for their extraordinary contributions to the culinary arts and their unwavering commitment to community service. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Island Fritay for its outstanding contributions to the local culinary scene and its commitment to excellence, community engagement and authenticity in Haitian Caribbean cuisine. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and recognizing Paul Beale's Flowers for its remarkable 50-year history and its enduring impact on the community. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf in the vicinity of 1320 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, under certain terms and conditions. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

Honoring and recognizing Ron's Caribbean Cuisine for its significant contribution to the culinary landscape and its unwavering dedication to quality, community and authenticity. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and resolution -- excuse me. Honoring and celebrating Dermatology Laser and Aesthetic Surgery and its owner Dr. Louis A. Brown, Jr. for their extraordinary contributions to the Rising Sun Avenue Business Corridor and the broader Philadelphia community. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

The Chair now recognizes Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson.

Thank you, Council President. Today I offer two privileged resolutions and two bills on your behalf.

Thank you. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.

An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia 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.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," to clarify provisions related to public hearings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution honoring the recent partnership between PhilaPort and Norwegian Cruise Line celebrating the return of cruising in the city of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Recognizing honoring and celebrating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on the occasion of Zeta Day at City Hall. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.

Good morning, Council President. Today I have two bills, one privileged resolution, seven non-privileged resolutions and two bills on your behalf.

Thank you. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.

An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to prohibit stopping, standing or parking a vehicle in a bicycle lane and to increase monetary penalties for illegally stopping, standing or parking a vehicle in a bicycle lane, all under certain terms and conditions. (Applause.)

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless -- I'm sorry. This is a resolution. Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings on how setting affordable housing program eligibility according to the metric of regional Area Median Income, AMI, fails to reflect the true state of housing affordability needs of Philadelphians, how this leads to City housing programs not providing enough funding to those who need it most, and how the adoption of a more locally defined AMI can be utilized to create and sustain genuinely affordable housing across the city of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution. (Applause.)

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And an ordinance authorizing -- I'm sorry. One minute. Sorry about that. And an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 3527-31 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 3200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 -104, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3914, 3917, 3927, 3935, 3936, 3937, 3938, 3940, 3946 and 3948 Folsom Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3837, 3917, 3938, 3940, 3944 Mount Vernon Street; 612 Union Street; and 3607, 3830 and 3832 Melon Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee -- this resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 839 North 39th Street; 3517 Mount Vernon Street; 524 North 35th Street; 3605 Melon Street; 3833 and 3915 Brown Street; 735 North Dekalb Street; and 740 and 765 North 38th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3731 and 3940 Aspen Street; 3936 and 3959 Brown Street; 3958 Parrish Street; 3900 and 3972 Reno Street; 773 Sloan Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3539 Aspen Street; 682 North 33rd Street; 3624 Brown Street; 3405, 3830, 3832 Wallace Street; 610, 612 and 614 North Shedwick Street; and 620 North 35th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3858 Mount Vernon Street; 3903, 3905, 3907 and 3930 Wallace Street; 642, 647 and 658 Union Street; and 3841 and 3843 Melon Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3801, 3803, 3811, 3814, 3816, 3850, 3852, 3960, 3962 and 3964 Reno Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And an ordinance amending Section 19-1301.2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to revise the deadline by which applications for designation of property as Homestead property are due and making conforming changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair now recognizes Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning to the listening public. Today I have two privileged resolutions on your behalf, Council President, and three privileged resolutions of my own. Thank you.

Thank you. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.

Resolution honoring and congratulating the Rex 6 Basketball Team for winning the 2024 Brotherly Love Basketball Championship. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And honoring and congratulating Preparatory Charter High School Graduate Kahleah Copper on winning the Gold Medal in Women's Basketball during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

A resolution authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings investigating the City's progress towards achieving its Vision Zero goals and examining opportunities to increase safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to assess the current state of Philadelphia's preparations for the multitude of events being held across the City throughout 2026 as we celebrate America's 250th birthday and Philadelphia's central role in America's founding. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

Honoring and congratulating Joel Embiid on his gold medal finish in the 2024 Olympic Games Basketball Final and for becoming the first player in Philadelphia 76ers franchise history to win a gold medal with Team USA. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Curtis Jones -- the Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.

I'm sorry, Council President. I just have to do this for the record because I know the sista's going to get so upset. Her name is Kahleah Copper. And if we don't say Kahleah Copper, she has a significant issue with that. So just want to congratulate her and make sure that we understand who she is and what she means to the city of Philadelphia. Thank you, Council President.

You're welcome, Member Thomas. It shall be duly noted. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Curtis Jones.

Good morning, Mr. President. Good morning, colleagues.

Good morning.

I have five privileged resolutions and one bill.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions and the bill.

An ordinance amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," to include certain areas of land within the Morris Park neighborhood, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

A resolution authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to investigate the effectiveness and potential expansion of mobile mental health units administered by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a resolution honoring and recognizing 6abc Philadelphia news anchor and reporter Rick Williams for his contributions to the impactful "Crimefighters" series. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And honoring and recognizing Drexel University alumnus Justin Best, who mastered the sport of rowing on the Schuylkill River at Boathouse Row in the 4th Councilmanic District, for his contribution in securing the gold medal as one of four on the United States Olympic Rowing Team at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Two Olympians from Philadelphia. Okay.

Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating the rate of food waste and determining distribution options for excess food in the School District of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the ability and preparedness of critical City departments to possess a redundancy of records. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Rue Landau.

Good morning, Council President. Today I have one bill, one bill on your behalf, one non-privileged resolution and two privileged resolutions.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-6300 ("Consumer Protection Ordinance") of The Philadelphia Code to clarify the statute of limitations and provide for retroactivity, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a mechanism for informal review of individual property assessments, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution urging the Board of Revision of Taxes, the BRT, to adopt a policy of accepting all nunc pro tunc property assessment appeals filed for Tax Year 2025 by March 31, 2025 due to the delay in mailing of property reassessment notices until August 7, 2024. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution recognizing September 10, 2024 as Suicide Prevention Day in the city of Philadelphia and affirming the need for suicide prevention awareness and robust mental health services. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a resolution honoring and recognizing Maia Weintraub for representing Philadelphia and the United States in the 2024 Summer Olympics and winning a gold medal in team fencing. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will proudly be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Three Olympians. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada.

Thank you, Council President. This morning I offer two bills.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills.

An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding prohibitions and penalties related to litter near mobile providers of goods, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey Jay Young.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer six resolutions, two privileged and four non-privileged.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.

A resolution calling on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to secure $161 million in funding for SEPTA. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Safety and Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate Philadelphia Police Department precinct policies and practices for approving and denying block party permits and exploring methods to increase block party permit applications. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a resolution authorizing the Council Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the policies, procedures and practices regarding the changing of the direction of streets as authorized by the Philadelphia Department of Streets. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a resolution calling on universities in the city of Philadelphia to adopt the SEPTA Key Advantage UPass Program for all their students. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to explore the funding of a pilot program for free doorbell cameras to enhance public safety in the city of Philadelphia. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to explore the resumption of Annual Philly Free Streets Day. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Minority Leader Brooks.

Good morning, Council President. I have one non-privileged resolution to introduce.

Will the Clerk please read the title of the resolution.

Authorizing a task force to advance recommendations and coordinate initiatives to ensure that all people in Philadelphia are able to exercise their fundamental right to bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom. A non-privileged resolution. (Applause.)

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jim Harrity.

Good afternoon, Council President. Good morning. No resolutions or bills today. Thank you.

The Chair recognizes Minority Whip O'Rourke.

Thank you, Council President. I have one privileged resolution to introduce.

Will the Clerk please read the title of the resolution.

Authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Safety and Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining actions necessary to significantly reduce the Philadelphia prison population in an effort to permanently close Philadelphia's oldest and most inhumane prison facility, The Detention Center. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll.

Morning, Mr. President. I have one bill on your behalf and I have two privileged resolutions.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bill and resolutions.

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Trades," by adding requirements and establishing certain limits related to electrical contractors, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to investigate the economic impact of the Philadelphia Water Department's implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure on the residents of the City of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold public hearings to examine the current state of transportation infrastructure and services in the City of Philadelphia in response to the opioid crisis. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember O'Neill.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill.

Will the Clerk please read the title of the bill.

An ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by amending the boundaries for certain permit parking districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer three bills and two non-privileged resolutions.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.

And a resolution calling upon the Philadelphia Water Department to use projected climate rainfall information to prioritize actions to fix raw sewage overflows and urging the Philadelphia Water Department to use real world climate-related rainfall data to project the impacts of their Green City Clean Water plan. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution continuing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District in the area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the west side of Delaware Avenue to the southwest side of Lehigh Avenue, both sides of North Front Street and the north side of Poplar Street to the south side of Diamond Street, both sides of East Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue continuing to the west side of East Berks Street, the north side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to North 2nd Street and the south side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Howard Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; approving an extension of the boundaries of the District to include North Front Street from Montgomery Street to Diamond Street, East Girard Avenue from East Fletcher Street to East Berks Street and the north side of West Girard Avenue from Front Street to North 2nd Street, continuing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District; a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation as a Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District, approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce on behalf of the City to execute an agreement with the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District relating to the District and re-authorizing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan, all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act and under certain terms and conditions. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf in the vicinity of 1601 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a marquee canopy in the vicinity of 2654 South Alder Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to add a bicycle lane on South 3rd Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. (Applause.)

The Chair recognizes Deputy Whip Councilmember Cindy Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer three bills and three privileged resolutions.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.

An ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," to add a new Chapter 15-800, entitled "Events Permits, to encourage applicants for event planning permits to establish contingency measures, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution renaming the 3700 block of Bayblon Street "Lou and Choo's Way," to honor Louis Crump and Charles Franklin's "Lou and Choo Lounge". A non-privileged resolution.

It's a good look. I had plenty of good -- this resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And an ordinance amending The Philadelphia Code to add to Chapter 15-500, entitled "Libraries," a new section entitled "Book Sanctuaries," to ensure unrestricted access to books and information and to protect against censorship, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance establishing parking regulations, one-way regulations and the designation of a bicycle lane in the vicinity of Maplewood Avenue from Green Street to Wayne Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. (Applause.)

And a resolution calling upon the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to strengthen enforcement against illegal activity in merchants that impact neighborhoods throughout the city of Philadelphia. A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a resolution renaming the Woodview Playground to the "Donna Reed Miller Playground" to honor the life and contributions of former Councilmember Donna Reed Miller. (Applause.)

A non-privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Nina Ahmad.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I have one bill and two privileged resolutions.

Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bill and resolutions.

An ordinance rescinding Bill No. 240500 and amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter creating requirements related to the operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations installed at certain commercial and residential parcels, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a resolution recognizing September as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" and promoting the public awareness and research of childhood cancer in the City of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

A resolution recognizing the prevalence of childhood abuse and the severe impacts it has on children of Philadelphia, and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to examining the effectiveness of City-funded programs that provide services for child welfare and safety. A privileged resolution.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. 2ND READING As there being no reports from committees today, the next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember and Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.

Thank you, Mr. President. The following bills and resolutions are being called up from the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: Nos. 240629, 240368. The following bills and resolutions on the Calendar are being held: 240242, 240427 and 240416-A.

Thank you. Before considering these bills and resolutions, we will consider public comment as follows: Your public comment must concern matters on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars for possible action in today's Council session. All speakers must sign up in order to testify. If you have not already signed up for today's session, please do so now by giving your name to Ms. Hassen at the table inside the rails to the left. Once you have signed up, you will be called in the order in which your name appears on the sign-up sheet. Under ideal circumstances, public commenters each will have up to three minutes to speak. However, this time limit may vary from session to session. Today the time limit will be one minute due to the volume of individuals commenting in City Council today on various bills. In order to speak, to be fair to all those wishing to speak I intend to hold faithfully to the one-minute limit. When you begin speaking, you will see a green light on the podium. When there are 30 seconds remaining to your time, the light will turn yellow which is your reminder to conclude your remarks. And I'm going to ask you to be respectful of the person who's going to be speaking after you based upon the significant list of individuals who will be speaking on public comment today. Once one minute has passed, the light will turn red and the Sergeant-at-Arms will disconnect the microphone. Again, please be respectful of the person who will be speaking after you. At that point, please yield the podium to the next speaker if you have not done so already. I also reserve the right pursuant to our rules of Council to limit repetitious comments on the same matter. I will now ask the Chief Clerk to please read the name of our first speaker.

Ben Wilcox. (Witness approached podium.)

Sir, just please speak your name into the microphone and begin your public comment.

Good morning, Council President Johnson, Councilmembers and colleagues. My name is Ben Wilcox and I'm speaking today on the Streets Safety Hearing resolution introduced by Isaiah Thomas. Many of you in this chamber know me, but today I'm speaking to you from the other side of the rails in a personal capacity on behalf of the families of victims of traffic fatalities who cannot be with us in Council today. We as a Council felt it best to ensure that their testimony be read aloud in their absence. First, I'll read the testimony of Laura Fredricks, the co-founder of Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia and the mother of Emily Fredricks whose life was taken from us on November 28, 2017. These are the words of Laura Fredricks: My daughter Emily Claire Fredricks was 24 years old when she was killed on November 28, 2017 at the corner of Spruce and 11th Street. She was cycling to work as a French pastry chef in Rittenhouse Square and she was killed by the driver of a private sanitation truck who was not held accountable in any way for her death. My husband Rich and I have become advocates for safe streets since Emily was killed in this tragic, traumatic and preventable crash. We are the co-founders of Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia and are involved with many other safe streets organizations such as Keep Kids Alive Drive 25, the Truck Safety Coalition and the Institute for Safer Trucking. I'm writing in support of increasing the funding for Vision Zero to upgrade the current bicycle lane network to include permanent protection using concrete. The summer was filled with tragic and preventable deaths on the streets of Philadelphia and I feel like we have come nowhere since Emily was killed in 2017. I'm calling on City Council to do their part and restore the Vision Zero funding to 2.5 million in Fiscal Year '25 with a plan to increase funding to 3 million in Fiscal Year 2026. Philadelphia is a Vision Zero city and that means prioritizing lives. Philly was once again rated the most walkable city in the country, but Philly has a long way to go to ensure our streets are safe for all vulnerable road-users. So many people have been killed or seriously injured in traffic crashes. Zero is the only acceptable number. Who are you willing to lose? We will miss Emily every second of every day and we will continue to fight for safe streets for all. We know it's too late for Emily. Thank you, Council President and the rest of Council for your time and attention. (Applause.)

Thank you. Will the Clerk please call the next speak -

One more.

Sorry.

Go ahead.

Next I'll speak on behalf of Dr. Cole Friedes whose wife Barbara was tragically killed on July 17th. Here is his testimony: My name is Dr. Cole Friedes. And on July 17, 2024 my wife Dr. Barbara Friedes was killed by a drunk driver on 18th and Spruce Streets when riding home in the bike lane. She was a figurehead of the Philadelphia community, a Chief resident at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and an aspiring pediatric oncologist. She was a kind, compassionate and loving soul who dedicated her curing childhood -- sorry, dedicated her life to curing childhood cancer and advocating for the most vulnerable in society, and now she's lost. She was only 30 years old. As such, I'm testifying in support of increasing Vision Zero funding to upgrade the current bicycle lane network to include permanent protection using concrete. In the past decade we've witnessed too many lives lost or irrevocably altered by preventable tragedies. It's unacceptable that traffic fatalities in Philadelphia have increased by 58 percent between 2013 and 2022 with pedestrians and cyclists disproportionately affected. These numbers are more than just statistics. They represent lives shattered, families devastated and a city that is failing to keep its residents safe. After another tragic summer of avoidable traffic crashes, I'm calling on City Council to do your part and restore Vision Zero funding to the 2.5 million in FY25 with the plan to increase funding to 3 million in FY26. This is a necessity. The need for protected bike lanes, pedestrian-friendly intersections and aggressive traffic-calming measures is not just apparent, it's urgent. I'm confident that if Vision Zero were to be funded and bicyclists' lives valued, my wife, a pillar of the Philadelphia community, would still be alive today. Thank you, Council President Johnson and the rest of Council, for your time and attention. (Applause.)

Thank you. Will the Clerk please call the next speaker.

Hazami Sayad. Can Isabel Melvin, Kate Perez and John Ivan also make their way to the podium. Hazami Sayad. (Witnesses approached podium.)

(Inaudible). Oh -- should I start again? Oh, sorry. Okay. Good morning, City Council. I'm here as a longtime resident of West Philadelphia, as a parent of two sons who attended Penn Alexander School and as an Arab American who founded and led a local nonprofit for 18 years. I believe in fairly funding our public schools so that all schools are better-resourced. Our students deserve better. They are the future that our city and state must invest in. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind City Council that as the school year begins here, Palestinian children in Gaza have not attended school for an entire academic year. Not only have they been deprived of education by Israel's raining death and destruction for 11 months across Gaza, they have been traumatized and maimed for life with over 14,000 children killed and thousands more unaccounted for under the rubble. Home schools and all civic institutions have been destroyed. Famine and disease are widespread, not due to a natural disaster but intentional ethnic cleansing, a genocide inflicted by Israel on the people of Palestine. The fact that our tax dollars are funding this genocide of Palestinians is unconscionable. As we call on Pennsylvania to fairly fund schools, we must also acknowledge that the State Treasury has $56 million invested in Israeli bonds, funds that could instead be invested locally to improve our schools, parks, transportation and health care. Why is it not a priority to solve the inequities in our state here in our cities? As session resumes, I hope Councilmembers will take up the demands that many of your constituents and organizations here in Philadelphia say, divest from war and invest in our children and future here now. Heed the courageous decision made yesterday by Maine's Portland City Council to divest from companies complicit in Israel's human rights violations. We hopefully can follow suit. Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Isabel Melvin, Kate Perez, John Ivan and Chris Gale, make their way to the podium. Isabel Melvin. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Hello. Okay. 240629. This resolution calls on the State Senate to change the public school charter to expand public funds to include cyber charter schools. As we start this school year, let's remember that by November 6th Israeli forces had already killed so many children in that Gaza's Ministry of Education had to cancel their 2024 school year. Symbolic resolutions like this that call for action from our upper government are useful and we must join in State College, Erie City and Lancaster, Pennsylvania to call for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine. The Inquirer reports that the 13 current cyber charter schools receive about $1 billion a year from school districts. By that metric, we could have funded 338 more schools instead of handing Israel $26 billion in military aid. Our country has already sent 50,000 tons of munitions and some of that was built right in our city. Day & Zimmerman is the sole supplier of Israel's three most used munitions, M795, M107 and M830, tank shells and high explosives. Leonardo manufactures naval guns right in O'Neill's District. Citations, hearings, resolutions, press conferences, don't pretend to be powerless as Palestinians are being massacred with our tank shells. Renowned journalist Bisan Owda says, getting used to a genocide is the best way to ensure its completion. Call for a ceasefire. Call for an arms embargo now. (Applause.)

Good morning. I'm Isabel Melvin. I'd like to thank the Councilmembers for all your hard work for the city of Philadelphia and especially thank you, Councilmember Landau and Councilmember Thomas, for together sponsoring a resolution to authorize the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing examining the progress of Vision Zero's goals and safety of cyclists and pedestrians in the city of Philadelphia. Tickets by Park Authority and police stops are a truly important part of Vision Zero. However, tickets and traffic stops purpose is to change the behavior of drivers tomorrow. Safe infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists can change behavior today. In order to reach zero traffic fatalities, our city needs both enforcement and safe infrastructure. Concrete protective bike lanes today. Thank you. (Applause.)

John Ivan, Chris Gale. And may Suzanne Hagner and Anisa George also make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning, Council. My name is Chris Gale. I'm the Executive Director of The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and I live in Francisville. I'm testifying in support of the resolution introduced by Councilmembers Thomas, O'Rourke and Landau calling for a hearing on Vision Zero. I also want to testify in support of the Council President's bill to change parking regulations and bike lanes from no parking to no stopping. The mission of The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is to make every bicycle ride safe, to empower youth and adults to ride and to foster a ridership that reflects the diversity of the region. After another tragic summer of avoidable traffic crashes, I'm calling on City Council to do your part and prioritize Vision Zero through funding infrastructure, passing policies focused on the safety of vulnerable road-users and building a connected network of high-quality bike lanes. Since the pandemic, Philadelphia has seen a huge increase in people killed in traffic crashes of which an increasing amount being people walking and biking. Traffic fatalities are preventable, yet almost 130 people were killed on Philadelphia roads last year. These are real people with families and friends who will forever have an empty seat at the table. Thank you, Council President Johnson and the rest of Council, for your time and attention to this important issue. (Applause.)

Thank you. Will the Clerk please call the next person.

Okay. My name is Suzanne Hagner and I live in Wissahickon in the Northwest section of the city. And I'm here today to ask for the Vision Zero bill, the money to be restored. I'm concerned about the Ridge Avenue hill where it really looks like a Third World country corridor. We have had two bicycles hit there. We've had cars hit the concrete wall going down. That's always broken. There's sections of railing patched together. There's orange cones. And in this section, there are four bus stops and two crosswalks so it's many people walking, people bicycling and there's also an entrance to the SEPTA train station. It is in deplorable condition. The sidewalks are broken. The street has holes in it. I met with Streets and OTIS in the middle of August and we talked about this. And they said they did not have the money to make this a safe corridor. It's the gateway to Wissahickon, Roxborough and parts of Manayunk. Thank you. (Applause.)

Thank you.

Anisa George. Can Queen Judith Robinson, Lolitta Raven and Julie White also make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

(Inaudible).

One second. Can the Sergeant-atArms assist.

Good morning. Thank you. My name is Anisa George. I'd like to speak in support of fully funding our schools. I'd also like us to support our children by calling for a ban on artificial turf which exists and is still being introduced in children's playing spaces across the city, most notably at FDR Park where 16 fields are being introduced. This turf is toxic. It is hot. It causes more injuries. It is more expensive long term and we should ban it as the city of Boston has banned it. Also, if we can ban plastic bags, we can ban giant plastic carpets that give kids cancer and poison our waterways. I think the Fairmount Park Conservancy, which should be called the Fairmount Park Demolition Crew, has pulled the wool over a lot of people's eyes about their renovation and restoration plans for FDR Park, but we see the devastation that is happening day after day and we are not fooled. And we are here to say if you clear-cut our life support systems and replace them with cancer-causing turf, it is not renovation. It is annihilation. It is not restoration. It is obliteration. And we can do better in this city. We have an incredible plan called the Philly Tree Plan, but it's not good enough to write it. We have to do it. And we also have to ban artificial turf which is poisonous for children. Thank you. (Applause.)

Queen Judith Robinson, Lolitta Raven and Julie White. Holly Ian Winter, Kelsey Leon and Brion Shreffler.

Noah Raven. Noah Raven.

You can begin.

Good morning, members of the Council. My name is Noah Raven. I'm 14 years old. And in addition to supporting school funding, I want to support children by opposing the installation of harmful plastic grass in FDR Park. (Applause.)

All artificial turf contains toxic chemicals, including known carcinogens, neurotoxins and respiratory irritants. Artificial turf also contains incredibly harmful substances called PFAS, also known as for forever chemicals which can stay in the environment for thousands of years. Numerous studies have linked these chemicals to birth defects, cancer, reproductive harm and adverse effects on the body's immune system. Research has found toxins in all samples of artificial turf. None are safe. An investigation done by the Philadelphia Inquirer last year found that PFAS may have caused the early deaths of six former Phillies players from a rare form of brain cancer who all played on artificial turf. If this turf is installed, young people like me would be at a direct risk and I urge you to ban it. If the shameful legacy of contaminating our parks' clean, green and toxic-free playing spaces what the City of Philadelphia wants to leave my generation with, if not, then there's no place for artificial turf in FDR Park. Thank you. (Applause.)

Julie White, Holly Ian Winter, Kelsey Leon, Brion Shreffler, Jacob Russell, Dan Chabanov, Nick Di Taranto, Andrew Posmontier. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning, City Councilmembers and President. I am Professor Jacob Russell. And I want to thank you for the several bills introduced today to protect people walking and rolling on our streets. I urge you to pass these items and take further action to physically protect Philadelphians as we move about our city. I live on Spruce Street between 5th and 6th. Every day I grapple with the exact same dangerous conditions that killed Dr. Friedes and Emily Fredricks. I worry each day that I will be the one who doesn't make it to class with my students or home to my family. This is not a unique experience to me on Spruce Street. Every Philadelphian must walk or roll on streets that lack basic protective infrastructure. The deaths on our streets are not accidents. They are not inevitable. They are the direct consequences of your choices as leaders of our city, your choice whether or not to build the infrastructure that will save lives. Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Hello. My name is Holly, Holly Ian Winter. I was about a month ago riding my bicycle in the bicycle lane on Chestnut Street when a car parking in the parallel parking area went into the bicycle lane which caused me to have to swerve. As a result, I hit one of the plastic dividers that divide the bicycle lane from the parked cars. I fell on top of the plastic divider, which I don't know if you have seen them, they're really sharp. This plastic divider cut me in the neck. I went to the hospital and they told me that the wound had almost got my carotid artery. And if that had happened, I probably would have bled out on the street. I'm here to testify for the need for safer bicycle infrastructure. As a result, I have nerve damage in my face that may never heal. And this plastic -- the bike lane infrastructure that we have is not enough. The plastic bike dividers are sharp. They're dangerous. What we need is concrete barriers that protect bicyclists, that keep cars from parking in the bike lane, and that's something that if you fall on top of it isn't going to kill you. So that was what I had to say. Thank you for having me. (Applause.)

Hi. I'm Brion Shreffler from South Philadelphia. Like anybody else who bikes daily, commutes to work via bicycle, I risked my life to get here today. It's a bit of an absurdity that has to be true. Too many people continue to die. I'm here to support the resolution examining the progress of Vision Zero, which honestly there's been zero progress. I'm a lifelong resident. I'm not seeing anything. And the safety of cyclists, we need concrete barriers now. They recently -- there's no time for community engagement. There's no time for examination. We saw 10 years of examination and feedback by Philly OTIS engaging with the community, looking at studies around the world for the redevelopment of Washington Avenue which did not happen west of 11th Street, and that is like Mad Max. I saw a family of four biking on there with a small child, five members of a family. And I felt really terrified for them. Design guides behavior, we need to guide behavior today and protect people. By protecting cyclists, we'll also keep cars off the streets which has happened all too often in this city. We need to lead on something. There's too many things where people growl, get upset. Angry uninformed people yell because they don't like change. We know it works around the world for cities that care about every single citizen in those cities. I want to see this City Council show they care about every citizen. Please. (Applause.)

Hello. My name is Dan Chabanov. I live in Manayunk. I'd like to speak in support of continuing the progress of Vision Zero and prioritizing the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in Philadelphia. I also support updating parking regulations and signage citywide from no parking to no stopping and standing in all bike lanes. This matters to me. I take my daughter to daycare by bike every day. She loves it, but I routinely have conversations with other parents in which they tell me something along the lines of, oh, you're so brave, I could never bike in the city. And that breaks my heart because I'm just riding my bike. I don't want to be brave. I want to get to where I'm going safely. Cycling in Philadelphia should not be something that requires bravery. It should just be another way to get around our beautiful city. I'm asking Council to continue making progress on Vision Zero and increase its funding, investing in trafficcalming infrastructure like concrete-protected bike lanes that will save lives and make the streets safer for all road-users including drivers. Thank you. (Applause.) (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning. Good morning, Council. My name is Nick Di Taranto and I live in Old Richmond. I'm here today as one of over 6,000 people that signed a petition asking Council to increase Vision Zero funding, change parking regulations from no parking to no stopping and to install permanent concrete protection on our bike lanes throughout the city. I walk and bike everywhere because I do not have a car. Like many Philadelphians, that's my primary way of getting around. Like all Philadelphians, I deserve safety and I've lost count of the number of times I've almost been hit by a car or harassed by an aggressive driver. I thank Councilmember Thomas and Councilmember Landau for their resolution calling for hearings on Vision Zero funding, and I thank Council President Johnson on his bill regarding parking regulations. I'd like to add that I'd love to see permanent protection on Spruce and Pine, but please do not forget Allegheny. People of color and low-income people are far more likely to be victims of traffic violence and everyone in our city deserves protection. (Applause.)

Can Zac Benjamin, Ted Zellers, Alicia Santiago and Alexandria Murphy also make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning, Council President Johnson, City Council. Andrew Posmontier. I'm on Pine Street between 9th and 10th. Every day just sitting at home looking out my window I hear and see near misses in the bike lane with traffic and bicyclists. Every single day I hear tires screech. I hear yelling. I hear honking. I hear near misses, and this is really dangerous behavior. I see people drive into the bike lane, use it as a passing lane. That's the behavior that killed Dr. Barbara Friedes. I'm here to ask for immediate concrete protection for physical barriers for the bike lane. (Applause.)

I know -contrary to popular belief I know the city can act fast when it's necessary for safety. And I'm imploring you to put in physical safe barriers, protect lives and also bring back Vision Zero funding to do this everywhere in the city, not just on Pine Street. Thank you so much. (Applause.)

President Johnson, Councilmembers, thank you for your time. My name is Zac Benjamin. I live in Queen Village. I'd like to recast the humble bicycle, not as an obstacle whose accommodations come at the expense of other street users but rather as an unbeatable opportunity for you to unlock a healthier, happier and richer Philadelphia. (Applause.)

People who travel by bike the data clearly show have lower health care costs and spend more money locally, supporting the businesses they pass every day. So what holds back ridership? I believe there are two main obstacles. First is safety, which you have the power to address and I hope you will. Well-researched measures don't just improve life for people who currently bike. They act as an invitation to would-be riders who, hesitant due to safety concerns, choose to drive instead. Some safety measures like concrete barriers reduce collisions at intersections by nearly 50 percent improving travel times for all street users. I'm encouraged that Mayor Parker is revisiting this issue, but her vision for a cleaner, greener and safer Philadelphia cannot be realized until we recognize people on bikes as the powerhouses of vitality and prosperity that they are. It starts with fully-funded Vision Zero. Thank you. (Applause.)

We have Ted Zellers, Alicia Santiago, Alexandria Murphy and Jonathan Hessney. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning. My name is Alicia Santiago. I live in Lower Moyamensing and I work in the Navy Yard. I'm commenting on the privileged resolution introduced by Thomas calling for hearings on cyclist and pedestrian safety. I stand here today on behalf of my friend Andrea Gonzalez who could not be here because in October of last year Andrea was killed in a car crash when a reckless driver fatally struck her while she was leading a group bike ride. Andrea was in the prime of her life when she became a victim of traffic violence. She was recently recognized in Al D a's 40 under Forty for her work in helping Spanish-speaking business owners in Philadelphia get access to COVID-19 resources and for her volunteer work at The Bicycle Coalition. She was working in affordable housing in Philadelphia and she had just bought a house in the Fairmount neighborhood and she was planning for her wedding, which was supposed to happen earlier this year. Andrea meant a great deal to a lot of people and she should be here. Our streets are dangerous because we designed them and we built them this way, but we have the choice to redesign them and rebuild them. (Applause.)

We have the choice to prevent these preventable deaths and we have the choice to save lives like my friend Andrea's. I'm here to please ask City Council to make the right choice. Support safe streets by increasing Vision Zero funding and upgrading our bicycle infrastructure to include permanent concrete protection now. As my friend Andrea would say, Nos vemos en bici, See you on the bike. Thank you. (Applause.)

Hello. My name is Ted Zellers. I strongly support creating a network of safe, concrete-protected bike lanes and increasing funding for Vision Zero. I live in Kensington and my wife and I are pretty normal. Like a third of Philadelphians, we don't have access to a car. We like to bike for exercise, to save money and to protect the environment, benefits we hope to share with all of our friends and family. But unfortunately, biking in the city is very stressful and unpredictable. Often when I go to work, biking down Spruce Street often feels more like skiing down a giant slalom course where I have to weave back and forth around large parked vehicles. And the lack of protected bike routes makes it hard to convince my wife to bike with me actually, even though she really likes it and would like to do it more. And if I can't even convince my own wife, I have no hope with my friends who regularly tell me they feel intimidated and defeated by the streets around here, even though they would like to bike more. Everyone should have the freedom to bike, whether they're 8 or 80 to enjoy those benefits. So thank you. (Applause.)

We have Alexandria Murphy, Jonathan Hessney. And can Strothers Thompson and Joe Cox also make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning, City Council. Welcome back. My name is Kelsey Leon. I'm a clinical researcher in harm reduction specifically studying barriers to treatment in the city. I'm speaking in regards to Councilmember Jones' bill 240242 restricting medical services in his District, but I am going to speak in reference to the bills that Quetcy Lozada, Councilmember Lozada introduced today, because it speaks to the wider treatment landscape. Over the past year I'm a member of the Coalition for Dignity and Treatment which advocates for and educates around treatment barriers and conditions for people who use drugs in our city. Over the past year myself and my colleagues have distributed numerous studies to your staff. We've taken meetings with you. We've provided public comment at City Council sessions and provided evidence that at a macro, micro level that harm reduction saves lives. We've impressed upon you again and again that attacking services for people using drugs does damage to entire communities. If you are going to vote in favor of bills that restrict services for people using drugs, you cannot in good conscience say that you want people who use drugs to recover. You cannot say that you want them to get medical or psychological treatment. You cannot say that you want their suffering to end because you are exacerbating it. The Kensington Special Committee held hearings on barriers to treatment beds in the city this summer. If you vote for these bills, you are the treatment barriers. You are making matters worse. And so, I urge all of you to take actions that you can sleep at night soundly and without blood on your hands. Thank you. (Applause.)

Good morning. My name is Jonathan Hessney. And I'm here to speak on zoning overlays and related restrictions coming from historic designations. A small group of historic preservationists are trying to mass designate over 1,400 properties in Washington Square West as historic declaring any building built between 1740 and 1985 as historic, which could apply to the entire city. If this happens, any work on the outside of a home will now require a seven-part application to the Commission for approval for any modification, any maintenance at all. This would require photographs, historic documentation, scaled plots or site plans, shop drawings, all to do something as small as replace a window or even just paint your house. These requirements are costly burdens on residents and unnecessary for the majority of the 1400 homes, which are not historic. Residents of Washington Square West are overwhelmingly opposed. This designation will make it more difficult and more expensive to live in Philadelphia. I ask Councilman Squilla as our local representative and Council President Johnson as a member of the Historical Commission to oppose this mass designation and keep Philadelphia a vibrant and livable city for all. Thank you. (Applause.)

Hello. My name is Joe Cox. First, I want to thank Council President for legislation calling for no stopping in the bike lanes. (Applause.)

I am here in honor of Dr. Barbara and every other victim of lack of action toward Vision Zero. We need Vision Zero. Every day the city tries to kill you. If you don't own a car in the city, you are treated as a second-class citizen. Your life is less valuable. Biking is seen as something leisure. That is a problem. It makes zero sense. In the poorest big city we have the most cyclist commuters. The majority of delivery cyclists are people of color. We have the most disabled citizens. Yet our Mayor defunded Vision Zero, which is already a joke. Someone biking to work is faced with a bike lane becoming a sidewalk. Pedestrians are put into traffic with no warning. Drivers don't know basic laws. They don't care and they aren't enforced. I can't tell you how many times someone tries to kill me, most days with their car. I don't want to be a ghost bike. We need Vision Zero. Also, no arena near Chinatown. Thank you. (Applause.)

Can Peter Clark, Melanie Hawkins, Judeah and Cheryl Fote also make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Greetings. My name is Shani Strothers Thompson. I'm here on behalf of my 94 year-old widowed public school teacher, retired public school teacher mother. You may have seen us in the paper on Battle for 45th Street last September almost a year ago. And I'm here. I have a lot to talk about, but I'm going to talk about rats. I'm here to talk about rats.

Is that a part of the bill, ma'am?

Pardon me?

Is it --

You're talking about non-conforming properties, right?

Nonconforming properties. Go ahead.

Okay. I want to talk to you about some properties that are non-conforming and that's why we have rats. The Department of Health, the Vector Control Unit has told us that they cannot remediate our rat situation, although they have baited several times, killed the squirrels, killed everything moving, but the rats are still there because we have open trash next door. It's supposed to be a two-unit building, duplexes. He has it as Apartment 1, 2 and B with 10 rooms, 10 bathrooms and all that trash comes out every day and sits in front of the house and it is impossible to close. He had owned 13 properties on our block. It's impossible to close the trash cans. It's a 24/7 rat buffet. In addition to that, he has rat harborage. We got a violation for rat harborage at our house. And I got the Survey Unit from the Streets Department to come out and they determined that the voids, the 7 inch wide, 25 feet high -- 90 and 25 feet long voids that are newly constructed next to our former rowhouses are harboring the rats. They're on his premises, not on ours, although they can be accessed from our house. If you stand on our porch, you can lean over and look down into his voids where the rats, raccoons, squirrels, bees -- I can't even tell you what I've seen going in and out of there. And it's impossible to clean it. These are non-conforming -- these are non-conforming conditions that have rats on us, which is unsanitary. And as a world-class city, a city that wants to consider itself green, this, that and the other, to allow rats to -- Licenses and Inspections to recently tell us that they did not see any conditions that were in violation needs to be handled. We have an L&I standing Committee here. My Councilwoman is on it. You all know who you are on it. Half the Council's on the Committee. Something needs to be done so that we don't have rats. And we have the laws to do it. They just need to be enforced. The city needs to have the kahunas to do it. Thank you. (Applause.)

Thank you, ma'am.

Peter Clark, Melanie Hawkins, Judeah and Cheryl Fote, Dr. Brown, Ogbonna Hagins and Lynn Landes. Please make your way to the podium. Peter Clark, Melanie Hawkins, Judeah and Cheryl Fote, Dr. Brown, Ogbonna Hagins. (Witnesses approached podium.)

I'm going to make a request. It's kind of difficult for me to say what I have to say in one minute. So since some of the people are not coming, I just would request to have one min -- two minutes. You're saying no?

One minute, sir, per person speaking on public comment. Please begin.

Well, what includes the one minute, like when I introduce myself? I spend time writing what I --

Your minute is running now, so please state your public comment, sir.

I have a bill here for you guys. We have badges of slavery, vestiges of slavery happening in Philadelphia. And you have the ability to eradicate those badges of slavery based on the United States Constitution. I have a bill here called the Philly 13th Amendment bill. The Supreme Court said that Congress has the ability and has to define what the badges, vestiges and incidents of slavery are. You are a legislative body and you are obligated to define those things that harm the descendants of slavery, the Freedmen. How do you know that these things are happening and you don't create a law to stop it? I have the bill here, since my time is limited, and I also have the speech here that I have prepared. So I would ask that the Sergeant-at-Arms give this to all the Councilmembers, including Council President. And I expect and demand a response. Don't ignore me like you ignore your emails and you ignore your phone calls. We've had people who have been calling your office, sir, and you haven't been responding. You're in breach of duty. You have the obligation to respond to your constituents and you're not doing it. This whole body is in violation of the 13th Amendment, but you guys don't know the 13th Amendment, but you're going to know about it.

Lynn Landes. Can Albert Meister, Jasmine Hoffman and Kimberly Model, please also make their way to the podium.

Good morning. I'm Lynne Landes of Smallstreetsphilly.org. I'm speaking in opposition of the ordinance continuing a Neighborhood Improvement District in East Passyunk. Neighborhood Improvement Districts and Business Improvement Districts, otherwise known as NIDS and BIDS, are privatization of government functions. These private entities are imposed on businesses and neighborhoods without the informed consent of property owners. These entities are allowed to tax citizens without due process. They select their own boards that have the power to levy taxes, take out loans and condemn properties, among other things. One day we may all wake up and find out that we've encouraged huge debts because these entities are basically operating behind closed doors and unaccountable to the public. In a similar fashion, large swaths of Philadelphia private property have been put under the authority of the City's Historical Commission through their historic designation process. Once again decisions are being made by a handful of people without the informed consent of the property owners. On September 13th, the Historical Commission could vote to designate most of Washington Square West a historic designation area. We are asking the Mayor and City Council to urge the Commission to restrict its historic designations to truly historic buildings with the fullyinformed consent of property owners. Thank you.

Albert Meister, Jasmine Hoffman, Kimberly Model and Emilio Flores, please make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Hello. My name is Kimberly Model. I'm here speaking in support of the resolutions calling for bike safety and for no stopping in the bike lane for Vision Zero. I brought a number of props. But for time I'm going to forego most of them. I'd like to show you. I've got this helmet. It's broken because there's a crack here. Helmets are one-time use and whenever you crash on them, they crack, deform and you can't use them anymore. I've got another one here. I've got another one here, completely destroyed. You can see there's cracks here and there. And the last prop I'd like to show you is one of my bike lights, but I'll forego that for time reasons. I'm here asking for Vision Zero funding because I need more than speed cushions and flexi-posts to protect me. I'm asking for no stopping on all bike lanes because I don't want to be squished between a parked car and a speeding driver. And I'm asking for concrete now because I don't want to be the next person run over by a drunk driver. Thank you. (Applause.)

Hi. My name is Jasmine Hoffman. I'm an advocate for Jay-Alert Bill SB730 and I'm here representing my sister Ayesha Poole, whose daughter and my niece, Jayanna Powell who was 8 years old walking home from Cassidy Elementary School, in 2018 she was hit by a vehicle crossing the street walking home with her siblings. I am testifying in support of a resolution introduced by Councilmembers Thomas, O'Rourke and O'Lay(sic) calling for a hearing on Zero Vision -- on Vision Zero. I also want to testify in support of the Council President's bill to change parking resolutions and bike lanes from no parking to no stopping. Jay Alert SB730 is a tool that will help pedestrians and bicyclists in lowering the fatalities of hit-and-runs in Philadelphia by awareness. Jay Alert is a tool that will back up the news and the police station and send out alerts to our cell phones and also registered auto shops. We hope that the Councilmen will also help with moving SB730 off the Committee floor. We also hope of hearing on Vision Zero talks about the lack of enforcement of hit-and-run crashes and get funding for concrete barriers. Thank you to the Council President and the rest of this Council. Thank you. (Applause.)

Albert Meister, Emilio Flores. Can Wanda Walker, William Hendricks, Christopher Dasher and David Simms also make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Hi. My name is Emilio Flores. I'm a harm reductionist, a substance use researcher at Penn Med and a person who uses drugs. I'm part of a collective of community members, some of whom are licensed medical professionals and social workers who hit the streets of Kensington every single weekend, rain or shine, and have done so throughout the pandemic at our own personal risk. We're not a nonprofit and none of us are paid for this work. We do it because we care and because we understand that when the state leaves people behind, it's up to us to take care of one another. I'm presenting today in opposition to Councilmember Lozada's proposed amendment to Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, which would effectively ban mobile outreach in the 7th District, including distribution of life-saving harm reduction supplies. The introduction of this amendment would be cruel under any circumstances but introducing it now amid an increasingly toxic and deadly drug supply is indefensible. With the local drug supply being overtaken by xylazine, the devastating impact on our community is impossible to ignore. Xylazine in combination with fentanyl and other adulterants has led to severe infections, amputations and an alarming rise in infections. While this is all occurring, our Mayoral administration has set its sights on defunding vital public health services, like the Syringe Exchange Program at Prevention Point. A 2019 study out of GWU found that PPP services prevented 10,000 people from contracting HIV over a 10-year period. By defunding these services and banning smaller grassroots outreach efforts, the Administration is sending a clear message that it does not care about the proliferation of HIV and other bloodborne illnesses. If that's not enough to convince you of these services of necessity, consider that the same study estimated $1.8 billion in total lifetime taxpayer savings. Opposition to harm reduction services isn't just morally repugnant, it's fiscally irresponsible. At a time when we should be responding to the crisis with compassion and practices based on evidence, members of Council are responding with punitive measures that fly in the face of decades of public health research. Since the beginning of Mayor Parker's tenure, I and other harm reductionists have been harassed by police while distributing electrolyte packets and water during a heat wave and while administering wound care to an individual who didn't feel comfortable accessing services at a nearby hospital for fear of being stigmatized. (Applause.)

My name is Wanda Walker. Good morning, beautiful people. We only have one minute. 240416-A is what I'm going to speak about to be respectful. Of course I want to speak about generational wealth and what's going on with small businesses and landlords, but we'll stick to this one. I'm not okay with this because it says non-electoral. Who are these people? You're talking about selling bonds to create money. There are other ways to get revenue in the city of Philadelphia. Are you all aware that 23,000 buildings in Philadelphia are nonexempt, which equals $30 billion in property value that does not get taxed a property tax like the rest of us. And if you look at places like U of P that own like one-third of Philadelphia and their endowment and they're not paying taxes, this would be a great way to get revenue. So if we started even doing a flat tax on churches, universities, hospitals and nonprofits, we would find the money that we need. I'm definitely going to say no to the stadium. We already have four of them. So anything a new one can do the four that we have can do the same. We are the number one poorest big city for this reason right here. We are not doing the things that are necessary and needed for this city to be better. We keep doing other things. Thank you. I'll see you next week. (Applause.)

We have William Hendricks, Christopher Dasher, David Simms. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning, Council. My name is Christopher Dasher. I live and work in South Philadelphia where I'm also raising two children, ages 3 and 9 -- my name is Christopher Dasher -- good morning. My name is Christopher Dasher. I live and work in South Philadelphia where I'm raising two children, ages 3 and 9. I believe all traffic deaths are preventable. I wish to express my support for the measures introduced today regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety and thank Council for doing so. I believe it is a fundamental right of every Philadelphia resident to get around safely without the use of a car in every neighborhood. Cities in the U.S. and around the world have learned that when you build a city for cars, get cars. When you build a city for people, you get people. And it's the people of Philadelphia that make me love this city so much. (Applause.)

I was born here. I'm raising my kids here. Thank you for making it safer to do so. The community has spoken. Paint is not protection. We need concrete now. Thank you. (Applause.)

Good morning. My name is David Simms. I am the artist and proprietor of Eatible Delights Catering. And I'd like to start off by saying in the words of our Vice-President Kamala Harris, I am a joyful business owner. I come to you today to say thank you to Anthony Phillips for recognizing Eatible Delights as being a longstanding business. I've been here in business in Philadelphia for over 25 years. I'm originally from New York, but I'm a Philadelphian. I wouldn't go back to New York. So my message more is for the business owner --

The Cowboys say that too.

Keep that to yourself. (Laughter.)

My message is for the small business owner or for the business owner. It's not easy but it's worth it. And I want to say thank you to all the people in Philadelphia that has supported Eatible Delights for over 25 years. I'm very happy to say that I've served five Mayoral administrations and most of the people here in City Council. So thank you for your time and everyone have a good day. (Applause.)

Thank you, David.

Council President, there are no other names for public comment.

That concludes today's public comment period. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks, then Councilmember Young.

Thank you so much, Council President. I would like to be excused 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING for --

Member Brooks, one second. Can we keep it down as Members make their remarks. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks.

Thank you, Council President. I would like to be excused for official Council business, and I vote aye on all bills and resolutions.

Leave is excused. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 240629.

A resolution calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to enact House Bill 2370 to fairly fund schools in Philadelphia 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING and across the Commonwealth to ensure fair allocation of resources for all students. Introduced by Councilmember Thomas for Council President Johnson.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for a motion regarding Resolution No. 240629.

Thank you -

Thank you, Council President. On your behalf, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

For the record, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Thomas for a motion regarding Resolution No. 240629.

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 240629 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240368.

An ordinance continuing a Neighborhood Improvement District known as East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District in an area that generally includes both sides 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING of East Passyunk Avenue from the south side of Federal Street to the east side of South Broad Street, certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of East Passyunk Avenue, both sides of Broad Street from the north side of McKean Street to the north side of Snyder Avenue and the west side of South Broad Street from the south side of Mifflin Street to the north side of McKean street, designating the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, relating to the District; and authorizing the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District to assess property owners within the District the special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Will the Chief Clerk please call the roll.

Councilmember Phillips. 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilmember Gauthier.

Aye.

Councilmember Thomas.

Aye.

Councilmember Jones.

Aye.

Councilmember Landau.

Aye on all bills.

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye.

Councilmember Young. 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks voted aye. Councilmember Harrity.

Aye.

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Aye.

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye.

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye.

Councilmember Bass.

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye.

And, Council 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 17. The nays are zero. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Clerk will please read any additional resolutions on today's Calendar.

A resolution honoring and recognizing The Honorable Stephen Kinsey for his exceptional service and leadership as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2013 to 2024. Elected to represent the 201st Legislative District, Stephen Kinsey proudly served for six terms, demonstrating unwavering dedication to his constituents and community. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Phillips for a motion on the resolution. Very well done resolution.

Thank you, Council President. On behalf of myself and the 8th District Councilwoman Cindy Bass, I move for the adoption of the resolution for a great man. (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.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk -- 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

And a resol -- sorry.

Go ahead.

And a resolution recognizing September 2024 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" to raise awareness about the importance of screening for and treatment of prostate cancer, to encourage prostate cancer research and to encourage Philadelphians to take an active role in the fight to end prostate cancer. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Phillips for a motion on the resolution.

Thank you. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING 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 and the resolution is adopted.

And a resolution honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Youth Network as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Phillips for a motion on the resolution.

I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING 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.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Honoring and recognizing Youth Action for over two decades of inspiring leadership and community service in Philadelphia. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Phillips for a motion on the resolution.

I enthusiastically move for the 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING adoption of this 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.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

Honoring and recognizing Brown's Linen, Inc. for its historic contributions to the community and its commitment to excellence across four generations. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Phillips for a motion on the resolution.

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.)

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted.

And a resolution honoring and recognizing Buccann for its significant contributions to the local culinary landscape and its commitment to 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING excellence, community engagement and authenticity in modern Dominican cuisine. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Phillips for a motion on the resolution.

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.)

The ayes have it and the resolution 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING is adopted.

Resolution honoring and recognizing Bally's Pizzeria for its significant contribution to the culinary landscape and its unwavering dedication to quality, community and authenticity. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Phillips for a motion on the resolution.

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.) 9/5/24 - STATED - 2ND READING