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Committee on Rules, June 4, 2025

Philadelphia City Council Committee HearingsJun 4, 2025

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Councilwoman Bass

A motion has been properly seconded. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the Committee on Rules will stand in recess until 8:45 p.m. tonight. Thank you.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Thank you, Madam Chair. (Recess.)

Councilwoman Bass

Good evening. This is the Committee on Rules. Will the Clerk please call the roll.

The Clerk

Chairmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Present.

The Clerk

Vice-Chair Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Present.

The Clerk

Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

Present.

The Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Present.

The Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier. (No response.)

The Clerk

Councilmember Thomas. (No response.)

The Clerk

Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you. A quorum is established. Chair recognizes Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson for a motion.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Committee on Rules stand in recess until tomorrow, Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

A motion has been properly seconded. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the Committee on Rules will stand in recess until Thursday, June 5th at 10:00 a.m. Thank you. (Adjourned.)

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you for your patience. We will now go into our public meeting for the Rules Committee. Will the Clerk please call the roll.

The Clerk

Chair Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Present.

The Clerk

Vice-Chair Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Present.

The Clerk

Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

Present.

The Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Present.

The Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Present.

The Clerk

Councilmember O'Neill. (No response.)

The Clerk

And, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson. (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Madam Clerk. I note for the record that a quorum of the committee is present and the Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on the amendment to Bill No. 250291.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 250291. A copy the amendment has been circulated to all members of the committee. I move that Bill No. 250291 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 250291 be adopted. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Any opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The amendment to Bill No. 16 250291 has been adopted. Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250291 as adopted --

Councilman Squilla

As amended.

Councilwoman Bass

As amended.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill No. 3 250291 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 250291 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on the amendment to Bill No. 10 250293.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 250293. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the committee. I move that the amendment to Bill No. 250293 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 250293 be adopted. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Any opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. And the amendment to Bill 12 No. 250293 has been adopted. Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250293 as amended.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill No. 19 250293 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 250293 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Any opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on the amendment to Bill No. 2 250334.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 250334. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the committee and I move that the amendment to Bill No. 10 250334 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 250334 be adopted. All of those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Any opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. And the amendment to Bill 3 No. 250334 has been adopted. And the Chair now recognizes Councilmember squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250334.

Councilman Squilla

As amended.

Councilwoman Bass

As amended.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill No. 14 250334 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 250334 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250431.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill No. 22 250431 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move the rules of Council be suspended at the first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 250431 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Any opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250432.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill No. 6 250432 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 250432 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on the amendment to Bill No. 12 250523.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 250523. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the committee. I move that the amendment to Bill No. 20 250523 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 250523 be adopted. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it, the motion carries and the amendment to Bill No. 13 250523 has been adopted. Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250523 as adopted.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill No. 20 250523 as amended --

Councilwoman Bass

As amended.

Councilman Squilla

-- be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

I want to do that language over again. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250523 as amended.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill No. 16 250523 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 250523 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All of those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Chair now recognizes Councilman Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250524.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 250524. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the committee. I move that the amendment to Bill No. 6 250524 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 250524 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it, the motion carries and the amendment to Bill No. 23 250524 has been adopted. Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250524 as amended.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I Move that Bill No. 6 250524 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 250524 as amended be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All of those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill No. 250525.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill No. 15 250525 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit the first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilwoman Bass

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 250525 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading of this bill at the next session of Council. All those in favor of this motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilwoman Bass

Any opposed? (No response.)

Councilwoman Bass

The ayes have it and the motion carries. And if there are no 19 additional remarks from the committee or I guess this concludes the business of the Committee on Rules for today. Thank you all very much for your attention. (Committee on Rules concluded at 5:30 p.m.) C E R T I F I C A T I O N I, hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence noted are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me in the foregoing matter, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. __________________________________ TANEHA CARROLL