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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 13, 2024

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 13, 2024

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Chief Clerk

Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye on all bills.

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Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye on all bills.

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Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING on all bills.

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Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye on all bills.

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Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye on all bills.

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Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye on all bills.

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Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye on all bills.

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Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye on all bills.

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Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye on 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING all bills.

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Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye on all bills.

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And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye on all bills. A majority of all of the members having voted in the affirmative for each of the bills, the bills on the consent agenda are passed. We will now -- we will now consider the bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 240598.

Chief Clerk

Resolution 240598, a resolution condemning the use of school voucher programming is harmful to the School District of Philadelphia. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Minority Leader Brooks for a motion regarding Resolution No. 240598.

Councilwoman Brooks

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

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution 240598 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it, the motion carries and the resolution is --

Councilman O'Neill

Council President, I'd like to be recorded as voting no on that 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution.

Council President Johnson

Absolutely. Your vote is recorded.

Councilman Driscoll

I'd like to be recorded as no on that vote.

Council President Johnson

Your vote will be recorded. The ayes have it, the motion carries and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 240604.

Chief Clerk

A resolution calling upon the City of Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services and its contracted service providers to collect pregnancy status data at intake.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Nina Ahmad for a motion regarding Resolution No. 240604.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Thank 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING you, Council President. I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 240604 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Chief Clerk

The ayes have it, the motion carries and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240179.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance --

Council President Johnson

Excuse me one second, Liz. Council will be at ease. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING (Council at ease.)

Council President Johnson

Councilmember Phillips, would you like to be recognized?

Councilman Phillips

No, Council President.

Council President Johnson

Okay. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240179.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.

Council President Johnson

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

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Councilmember Gilmore Richardson. COUNCILWOMAN GILMORE 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING RICHARDSON: Aye.

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Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

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Councilmember Thomas was aye. Councilmember Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau.

Councilwoman Landau

Aye.

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Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

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Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

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Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

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Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Rourke. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

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Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

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And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 17. The nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING the title of Bill No. 240180.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for an increase in the tax that the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia is authorized to impose on real estate and amending Chapter 19-1300, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to establish an equivalent reduction in the tax rate for the City real estate tax and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Johnson

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

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Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

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Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas was aye. Councilmember Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau.

Councilwoman Landau

Aye.

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Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

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Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

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Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

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Councilmember 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

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Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

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And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 17. The nays 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240181.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget.

Council President Johnson

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

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Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

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Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Aye.

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Councilmember Thomas was aye. Councilmember Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau.

Councilwoman Landau

Aye.

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Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

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Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

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Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

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Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

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Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 17. The nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240182.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Johnson

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

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Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

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Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas was aye. Councilmember Young was aye. Councilmember Landau.

Councilwoman Landau

Aye.

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Councilmember Lozada. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

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Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

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Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

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Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

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Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilmember Bass. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 17. The nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240492.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Johnson

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Will the Chief Clerk call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

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Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

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Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

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Councilmember Thomas was aye. Councilmember Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau.

Councilwoman Landau

Aye.

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Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

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Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

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Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

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Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

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Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING