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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 13, 2024

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 13, 2024

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Organizations mentioned

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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. 240500.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance 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 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING charging stations installed at certain commercial and residential parcels, 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.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas was aye. Councilmember Jones was aye. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilmember Landau.

Councilwoman Landau

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 17 and 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. 240018.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by providing for the licensing of persons responsible for performing tenant 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING evictions at residential properties, 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.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas was aye. Councilmember Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Landau

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 17. The nays are 0. The majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now call up consideration of privileged resolutions. Will the Clerk please read any additional resolutions on today's Calendar.

Chief Clerk

A resolution introduced by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson authorizing the creation of the Not-for-Profit Provider Task 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Force to review the City's contract and procurement processes with nonprofit providers and propose recommendations for improved business practices.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for a motion on the resolution.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A resolution introduced for Council President Johnson by Councilmember Gauthier approving the re-appointment of Reverend Bonnie Camarda as member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier for a motion on the resolution.

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Resolution approving the appointment of Erin Dwyer as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced by Councilmember Gauthier on behalf of Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Gauthier for a motion on the resolution. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Gauthier

Thank you, 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 be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Resolution approving the appointment of Darrell Clarke as a member of the 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced by Councilmember Gauthier on behalf of Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

Thank you, 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 be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.) 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Approving the re-appointment of Ethel Wise as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced by Councilmember Gauthier on behalf of Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

Thank you, 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 be 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Approving the re-appointment of Lynette M. BrownSow As a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced by Councilmember Gauthier on behalf of Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Resolution approving the re-appointment of Ismail Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced by Councilmember 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Gauthier for Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Approving the re-appointment of Herbert Wetzel as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced by Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Approving the re-appointment of Asia Coney as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced by Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING seconded that the resolution 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 and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Resolution approving the appointment of Sandra Dungee Glenn as a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced by Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Gauthier. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Also naming the 4,000 block of Baring Street at the intersection of North Preston Street "Yolanda Laney-Basketball Way" to honor Yolanda Laney, Esq., 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING for her trailblazing in women's basketball and contribution to the next generation of women players introduced by Councilmember Gauthier.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.) 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Also naming the 3600 block of West Warren Street "Coach Lurline Jones U-City Way" to honor Coach Lurline Jones and her long history of coaching and mentorship in the City of Philadelphia introduced by Councilmember Gauthier.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Also naming the 6200 block of West Pine Street "Westside Weekly Way" to honor the Westside Weekly Newspaper and its impact on West Philadelphia introduced by Councilmember Gauthier.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Gauthier for a motion on the resolution. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Also naming the 1400 block of South 55th Street between Springfield Avenue and Chester Avenue as "Mont 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Brown Way" to honor Mont Brown and his dedicated community service to Southwest Philadelphia introduced by Councilmember Gauthier.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gauthier

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

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Recognizing the week of June 17th through June 23rd as Sanitation Workers Week in the City of Philadelphia introduced by Councilmember Young.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilman Young

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating the incidence, rate, impacts and outcomes of homeless students in the School District of Philadelphia introduced by Councilmember Thomas.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson for a motion on a resolution on behalf of Councilmember Thomas.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

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

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Resolution honoring Masjid Quba and the Quba Institute for their work organizing Quba International, Senegal, an initiative to enhance education in West Africa and further welcoming 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Senegalese Minister for Education, Moustapha Guirassy, to the United States introduced by Councilmember Jones.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson for a motion and resolution on behalf of Councilmember Jones.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Thank You, Council President. On behalf of Councilmember Jones, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

Honoring and celebrating Anthony Glass for his outstanding work as a Legislative Director for the Office of Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. --

Council President Johnson

Ay. (Applause.)

Chief Clerk

-- and wishing him luck with his future endeavors at the University of Notre Dame Law School.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jamie -- the Chair recognizes Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson to make a motion on 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING behalf of Councilmember Jones.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Thank You, Council President. On behalf of Councilmember Jones and all members of Council, I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. (Applause.)

Council President Johnson

All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and a resolution is adopted. Well deserved. 6/13/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A resolution authorizing the Joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to hold hearings exploring the creation of the School District of Philadelphia Chief of Joy introduced by Councilmember Landau.

Council President Johnson

The Chair recognizes joyfully Councilmember Rue Landau for a motion on the resolution.

Councilwoman Landau

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