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Committee Hearing, December 4, 2023

Philadelphia City Council Committee HearingsDec 4, 2023

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Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Brian O'Neill seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 11 230651 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 230741.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230741 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.

Councilman O'Neill

Second.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill 24 No. 230741 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 230742.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230742 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.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman O'Neill

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 230742 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on the amendment to Bill 5 No. 230764.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that the amendment to Bill No. 230764. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the Committee. And I move that the amendment to Bill 13 No. 230764 be approved.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill 22 No. 230764 be approved. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 230764 as amended.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230764 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.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 230764 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on the amendment to Bill 23 No. 230770.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I offer that an amendment to Bill No. 230770 -- I offer an amendment to Bill No. 230770. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the Committee and I move that the amendment to Bill No. 230770 be approved.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded the amendment to Bill 17 No. 230770 be approved. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The amendment to 230770 has been approved. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 2302770 as amended.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230770 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.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 25 230770 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 230771.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230771 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.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 230771 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 230778.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230778 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.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 20 230778 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 230780.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230780 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.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 6 230780 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 230782.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230782 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.

Councilman O'Neill

Second.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Brian O'Neill seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 19 230782 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion on Bill No. 230783.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill No. 230783 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.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Second.

Councilman Johnson

The Chair notes for the record that Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson seconds the motion. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 5 230783 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 those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Johnson

The ayes have it and the motion carries. Before we conclude, please let the record reflect that Bill Nos. 230713 and 230743 are being held at the request of the sponsors. I want to thank everyone for taking time out of your schedule and participating in this last Rules hearing for the year of 2023. And this will be my last opportunity to serve on such a beautiful, great and critically important Committee. So I thank all of you for your service. Thank you very much.

Councilwoman Bass

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Great job. Great job.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Yes. Thank you so much, Mr. Chair. We truly appreciate your service --

Councilwoman Bass

Yes.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

-- and the service of your team members as well.

Councilman Johnson

Thank you very much.

Councilman O'Neill

Mr. Chairman, your service as Chair and your staff's support of that service has been exemplary and you're to be congratulated and recognized for it. It's a very difficult Committee and you handle it with -- you handled it all four years and was never any different, if you know what I mean.

Councilman Johnson

Yeah.

Councilman O'Neill

Thank you.

Councilman Johnson

Thank you very much. Thank you and everyone have a great day. (Hearing concluded at 11:55 a.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