Yes, sir -- no, honoring the people coming out of prisons. Can I talk about that? COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHNSON: Yes, you can.
I like the short leash though today. I appreciate that because there was a parade that was very sad that happened, so I really want everyone to understand that as well, right, of dead babies and children throughout Gaza. So that's very sad that happened yesterday. But my father started the Prison Literacy Project at Graterford Prison. So today really was very moving and I really appreciate the work that each and every one of you are doing in the prisons because it's really dear to my heart that everybody deserves dignity even if they're incarcerated. And raise your hand if you rode SEPTA to City Hall in the last week. Anybody, anybody from Council? Did you ride SEPTA -- oh, Councilman O'Rourke, you rode SEPTA? Yeah, we love to see it. Thanks. I got cut off. We got a little bit of back and forth. But hey, thank you very much. And Go Birds.
We have Ashley Redfern, David Alexander Jenkins. And then may Muti AjamuOsagboro also make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached Witness table.)
Hi. Good morning, esteemed members of City Council, community members, education and innovation enthusiasts. I'm Ashley Redfern, proud CEO of American Paradigm Schools and also the volunteer Education Director for the Tesla Science Foundation. Today I'm here with my colleagues to express our strong support for the Declaration of February 24th as Nikola Tesla Science Foundation Day in Philadelphia. Tesla Science Foundation participates in community science events where our volunteers have participated at Tacony Academy Charter School, School of Rock in Philadelphia, the Franklin Institute, Fourth on Fourth Street in historic Fabric Row and the Ethical Society of Philadelphia. Why February 24th? In 1893, Nikola Tesla delivered a groundbreaking lecture at the Franklin Institute where he introduced the principles of alternating current, the induction motor and the concept of wireless energy transmission. His visionary ideas transform the way electricity is harnessed and used. To prepare for the shift in the science standards, our educators have been collaborating through the Pennsylvania Science Leader Network with public, charter, parochial and other educators to prepare for the shift in the science standards and be ready for the science, technology, engineering, environmental literacy and sustainability standards. Nikola Tesla inspires us because he was not only an inventor, a visionary, but because he also stood by the moral premise that we are to invent and innovate for the good of humanity. He continues to be an inspiration for us at the Tesla Science Foundation and also at American Paradigm Schools, and particularly at Tacony Academy which has a specific mission and vision on invention, innovation and problem-solving. Thank you for your time and attention today. Scientifically yours. (Applause.)
Mr. President, I rise in favor of Bill 240304-A. Despite my sometimes uncanny resemblance of the famous character from the drama series P-Valley, I am actually David Alexander Jenkins and I underscore this for the many black markers and outstretched problems that asked me to sign as I came into chambers this morning. You see, the truth is that beyond the beloved character in my shared outlook on the role of citizen, which he describes as a house mother, and if such thing can be sort of condensed into the word, one who looks out for the discarded, rejected and the oft forgotten, an important distinction between us and his rule 29,763, you ought be careful who you let into the door in case you can't save every single -- I'm not going to say that word. It is my belief that there is a door for everyone, which should and must include an effort to protect even those whom we are oft too comfortable leaving behind. The Mayor has announced the valiant effort to provide 30,000 affordable homes to the real estate offerings in Philadelphia. And I am beyond proud of this renewed focus on housing our brothers and sisters in need. Certainly the work of Councilman Young, Squilla and Harrity will help to ensure that Title 4 codes concerning building, construction and occupancy are met with an amendment which require proof of insurance and certificates for those who will come to participate in this effort. But I ask the body to consider focusing keenly on occupancy or the intended use of a building categorized by the type of people who will occupy it, that in lockstep with regulating who will envision and create these 30,000 units, that a space be made for the 5000 citizens who make the streets of Philadelphia their home, that we prioritize making use of the 5000-plus buildings currently in our land bank in collaboration With decarbonization efforts. And finally, that we work to keep people in their homes, as mightily as we erect anew places for displaced citizens in Philadelphia. (Applause.)
We have Muti Ajamu-Osagboro. May Ogbonna Hagins and Keith Crippen also make their way to the podium. (Witnesses approached Witness table.)
My mic sounds nice, check one. I'm General Muti Ajamu-Osagboro. General is my title. Muti AjamuOsagboro is my name. And I'm from the great state of North Philadelphia, city of Richard Allen. I'm here to talk about bill or resolution -- it's a bill actually, 240304-A, and it's introduced by Councilmember Young, Squilla and Harrity.
Thank you for the correction. Matter of fact, magnificent rising to you, Mr. President, and to this august body. It talks about ordinance and amending Subcode A, the Philadelphia Administrative Code, Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, which is really my focus, the Building Construction and Occupancy Code. Just off the top of my dome, the language is too cryptic. I would suggest to this body that when you put out things of this nature, you make it so the average Jane and John Q Public can understand it. There's some things -- it's almost as if it was either written by a lawyer or somebody who consulted -
Why did I not know that. And they don't do us service in terms of educating the public. That's why we have a problem with gentrification in the city. And I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fact to apologize to Councilmember Rue Landau because I forgot to mention her when I mentioned those five beautiful stars, that Pentagon star that represents light in this fiscal dark time. They represent our guide, the way out. So unfortunately, I've went over my time as usual. But as always, it's an absolute pleasure.
And also, just for the record when you get a chance, probably after Council, I just encourage you to have a conversation with the gentleman Councilmember Young who can actually give you an overview of what the bill actually stands for in layman's terms, if that's okay with you.
Ogbonna Hagins, fourth generation chattel slavery survivor. I'd like to send congratulations to the Simon Gratz High School football team on winning the 2024 Public League Championship for -- their resilience and excellence are undeniable. They worked hard and they followed the rules, but honoring these young champions, celebrating their discipline and commitment and while defying federal law by maintaining sanctuary city status. Congratulations to the Simon Gratz football team. I wonder did you bother to mention to them that funding for their education and future will be cut because you're more focused on protecting people who aren't even here legally. Congratulations to the Simon Gratz football team. 6 out of 10 high school graduates in this city can't read, they can't write and they can't do math on a high school level. But you're busy funneling resources elsewhere. Congratulations to the Simon Gratz football team. Is that your idea of leadership, giving these young men a citation while quietly preparing them to suffer the consequences of your choices. City Council, what are you going to do? Congratulations to the Simon Gratz football team, because these young champions deserve more than just empty praise and hollow gestures. They deserve the same resources and opportunities that you've handed to others. Congratulations to the Simon Gratz football team. And 6 out of 10, they won't be able to read, write or do math when they graduate but congratulations to the Simon Gratz football team. Ogbonna Hagins, unseated council president. Over and out.
Clerk, please call the next person for public comment.
Good morning, everybody. How's everybody doing? I'd like to first of all say my name is Keith Crippen and we want to say thank you and gracious for the Gratz football team, but our company, we specialize in the greatest afterschool programs ever that is not sports. And I think one of the things that really makes a difference is the arts in the schools, if we can have them. So we're trying to do what the point of getting the other kids that are not in sports being part of all greatest afterschool programs ever to be part of a school. So we want to come into the schools to be put this event on. And it's called Battle of the Fashion Scenes that we would love to be part of the schools.
No, I wasn't done. I just want to say right now it's just to the point that we just need more afterschool programs in the schools, and I just want to be clear with that. Because after we play football, after we do track, after we do cheerleading, you still got 1600 other students left. So if we can get stuff like that going on, maybe we can stop all the stuff that might be happening in the schools to calm down because we took it to a whole different level like they do sports. Sports is at a whole different level that we can't even understand how high it is because when you get to a certain part of your time of being in school, you become a prodigy. And once you become a prodigy, everything changes. Why can't a person playing the flute, why can't they be part of a prodigy? Why can't a person playing the piano, why can't they become a prodigy? Because it hasn't got to that level yet. And nobody can see to put it to a level. So we need to be able to do something like that. So I'm just going my last thing before I say -- we're coming up with an event called Battle of the Fashion Scenes. It's 64 high schools, 8 high schools in each city. If they win their preliminary in their city, they come to Philadelphia. The championship will be at the Wells Fargo Center. First prize is $20,000 and a catered party at the school. And all the winners receive championship rings, just like they were playing basketball, football. I'm just saying like -
Council President, there are no further 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING members for public comment.
Thank you very much. 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. 241097.
A resolution honoring the Simon Gratz High School Football Team for winning the 2024 Public League Championship and celebrating their resilience and excellence. Introduced by Councilmember Bass.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Bass for a motion regarding Resolution No. 241097.
Thank you, Mr. President and 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING colleagues. I move for the adoption of this resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 241097 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, the motion carries and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read any additional resolutions on today's Calendar.
A 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING privileged resolution commending and recognizing NFL Hall of Famer Merrill Reese for his nearly fiftyyear career as the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, and his exceptional contributions to broadcasting and sports. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips on behalf of Council President Johnson.
Thank you, Council President. On behalf of Council President Johnson, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution recognizing February 20, 2025 as World Day of Social Justice in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced by Councilmember Landau.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring the life and legacy of legendary jazz host Bob Perkins. Introduced by Councilmember Young. 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Young for a motion on the resolution.
Thank you, Mr. President. 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 of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing and celebrating Queen Judith Robinson for her tireless advocacy, insistence on being heard and for her work to amplify voices of communities in North Philadelphia for the benefit of the entire city of Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks for a motion on the resolution.
Second. (Duly seconded.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adoption. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on the Environment to conduct a hearing to evaluate progress on the implementation of the Philly Tree Plan to determine how to expedite progress and what, 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING if any, additional policies might promote the City's sustainable greening goals. Introduced by Councilmember Gauthier.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Gauthier for a motion on the resolution.
Thank you, Council President. 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 of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
And a privileged resolution celebrating and commending Martha Williams for her commitment to her communities, family and people across Philadelphia, and for her insistence on seeing the humanity of people who are incarcerated, on the occasion of Black History Month. Introduced by Councilmember Brooks.
I move for the adoption of the 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring and celebrating Patricia "Mama Patt" Vickers for her work to love and 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING care for people across Philadelphia, her commitment to justice and her resolve to reduce the suffering of incarcerated people, on the occasion of Black History Month. Introduced by Councilmember Brooks.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks 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 of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.) 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution celebrating and recognizing Sandra "Nan" Hill for her relentless work to improve the lives of people around her and to recognize the dignity of every person, particularly people who are incarcerated, on the occasion of Black History Month. Introduced by Councilmember Brooks.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks for a motion on the resolution. 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING
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 of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring and 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING celebrating Yvonne Newkirk as a pillar of her community for her relentless work to improve the lives and protect the dignity of people who are incarcerated across Pennsylvania, on the occasion of Black History Month. Introduced by Councilmember Brooks.
The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Brooks 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 should be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring and celebrating the life of Brenda Harris, one of the founding members of the Coalition to Abolish Death By Incarceration, CADBI, and a Black woman whose profound love of her communities improved the lives of her neighbors and people across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month. Introduced by Councilmember Brooks. COUNCIL PRESIDENT 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks 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 of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution.
A privileged resolution celebrating and honoring Lorraine "Mrs. Dee Dee" Haw for her constant pursuit of justice, her ability to speak truth to power across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, and for her infinite love for the people and communities around her, on the occasion of Black History Month. Introduced by Councilmember Brooks,
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks 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 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING resolution be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring the public servants at the local, state and federal level who made the unforgettable Eagles Super Bowl Parade possible, and recognizing all public servants for their dedication to the communities they serve. Introduced by Councilmember 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING O'Rourke.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember O'Rourke for a motion on the resolution.
I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing the Tesla Science Foundation, TSF, by declaring February 24th, 2025 "Tesla Science Foundation Day" in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the work of TSF in cultivating scientific innovation and advancing the legacy of Nikola Tesla in the city of Philadelphia. Introduced by Councilmember Driscoll.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Driscoll for a motion on the resolution.
Mr. President, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.) 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution calling for the preservation of the University of the Arts' Hamilton Hall and Furness Hall, as vital spaces for the arts in the City of 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia. Introduced by Councilmember Squilla on behalf of Council President Johnson.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion on the resolution.
Thank you, Mr. President. 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 of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
Those opposed? (No response.) 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing Friday, February 21, 2025 as International Mother Language Day to honor the brave souls who, on this day in 1952, sacrificed their lives to retain the right to use their mother language Bangla also known as Bengali. Introduced by Councilmember Ahmad.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad for a motion on the resolution.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption 2/20/25 - STATED - 2ND READING of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of the next resolution.
Council President, there are no further resolutions in my possession. COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHNSON: That completes our Calendar for today. Are there any speeches on behalf of the Minority? The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks.
Thank you, Council President, and thank you to all my colleagues who joined me today in wearing a pin or African attire to celebrate Black History Month. As I mentioned before, for me Black History Month is just not about famous Black Americans of the past. It's about the history that is being made right now in our neighborhoods. It's about the unsung heroes that are putting in work every day to make our community stronger. This week I'm honoring Black women who are leading our through their work in a Coalition to end Death By Incarceration or CADBI. They are mothers and family members of people who are incarcerated, and they have been dedicated, they have dedicated their lives to freedom, not just the ones of their loved ones but for all of us. So today as part of our celebration for Black History Month we are honoring six heroes: Ms. Yvonne Newkirk, Ms. Sandra "Nan" Hill, Ms. Patricia "Mama Patt" Vickers, Ms. Martha Williams "Mrs. Dee Dee" Lorraine Haw and Ms. Brenda Harris. Each of you also received a copy of the Sayings by Nan Hill, a book by Nan, one of our heroes that we recommended today. I love this book. I met -- well, I've seen her several times but I was given this book at a holiday celebration, and I took it home and read it. And I was like, oh, wow, this is very moving. So I wanted to make sure that we honored her and that's how this all came about, about honoring the women in a decarceration movement. I also introduced a resolution to honor another North Philadelphia activist, Queen Judith Robinson. She is a Black woman from North Philadelphia who was unapologetic about standing up for our people in our communities. She's been in this room many, many times over the years, insisting that City Council listen and take action to expand opportunities for housing. So I'm glad to have the opportunity to recognize her work an active citizen today. I saw her in the audience. Today I also passed a resolution condemning the unconstitutional actions of the so-called the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. This is not a legitimate body. It was created without the approval of Congress by its leader Elon Musk and has not been confirmed by the Senate. The billionaires who now run Washington created DOGE in order to destroy anything that stands in the way of them gaining more wealth and more power. Civil servants here in Philadelphia have already lost their jobs and cuts to services will soon follow. At the VA Hospital, at the Independent Park and at our cities, universities and hospital, the second largest employer in Philadelphia, and federal cuts by DOGE will cost thousands of jobs and $200 million in funding for our city. This will impact small business, service sector jobs, tourism, especially as we head towards our celebration of the 250 years of Independence. This right here is unprecedented, is unconstitutional and unacceptable. Thank you so much. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Councilmember Nicholas O'Rourke.
Thank you, Mr. President. There is another word from the Minority today, and that word is servants. Today I introduced a resolution honoring local, state and federal public servants who made the Eagles victory Super Bowl Parade possible. I want to -- and I wanted to recognize it with a resolution for I think what many of us witnessed on that day, Valentine's Day, V-Day really, Victory and Valentine's. A million people, I was up there with most of my colleagues on top of the bus. We had us a good ole time. I think I still got a shot of Fireball somebody rocked at my head. A million people, right. We saw and witnessed that from the Sportsplex all the way to the steps of the Art Museum. A million people in the height of polarized times on one accord.
I have been wrestling since the spring through the summer, and my staff will tell you the same, with the question of how we become a people, how we become a community in these times. I think that the parade, the victory parade, was a living sermon on what actually constitutes a community, what actually constitutes, makes for a people. St. Augustine, who is the father of the Western Church, wrote in a book called The City of God, in the 19th book, that when it comes to defining a people, that the common object that what makes them a people is what they love, that the common object of their love is what makes them a people. Central to realizing an actual common life together, to realizing It's so simple we would trip over it looking for something complicated. Just love. I would hope that we would allow ourselves to relish in that moment to not move too quickly past the miracle of what we saw last Friday throughout this city, that literally has the word love baked into its name, that we wouldn't move too fast. We would relish that, because I certainly believe that we could use more of them in this time and let Philadelphia be the trendsetter it's always been on how we ought to live and become and be a people. Go Birds. But beyond this event, the resolution also recognizes the tireless dedication of all public servants to the communities that 3000 workers across all City departments, along with state and federal partners, put in long hours to ensure the parade was a safe and a joyous celebration for all Philadelphians and neighbors, SEPTA conductors, bus drivers, staff played a vital role in transporting thousands of fans safely into the city and back home after the event. Crews from the departments of streets and sanitation worked for days in advance. Y'all saw the barricades going up almost the day of the Super Bowl to prepare for the parade and continue their efforts from early Saturday morning until late at night, ensuring the streets were cleared of trash and debris. Fire Department medics provided emergency assistance, including care, y'all know that, to two individuals who suffered gunshot wounds near the Parkway. The PPD, the Philadelphia Police Department, worked quickly to ensure people in the area and other parade-goers were actually safe. Public servants do crucial work ensuring that essential services function smoothly. And we would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge that under the Trump administration, the Trump-Musk administration, that their work has been repeatedly undermined by reckless efforts to shrink the federal government, cuts to critical agencies, attacks on labor protections, et cetera, weaken the ability of public servants, all of us, to do our jobs effectively. harm government workers. They directly impact working-class, working-poor Philadelphians who rely on public services every single day. So it's critical to recognize, to support and protect the work of public servants not just in moments of celebration but every single day, because our communities depend on them. Public servants should not only be appreciated, but they should be supported, protected and invested in. But because we're seeing the exact opposite in Washington today, I wanted to say to the federal workers in Philly know that we see you. Leader Brooks has already mentioned this. We were together last night. I want to just echo that as well. And we want to support richest idiots mess with the conditions of your labor.
And as awful as this situation is, I want to echo AFGE's leadership in saying, please, if you can, y'all, hold the line. The President and his co-president are trying to chase you out for a reason. But what we have learned on last Friday, on V-Day, Valentine's and Victory, together we're more powerful than you may feel right now. Please don't forget that. Remember that. Thank you. Glory to God. )
The Chair recognizes -any speeches on behalf of the Majority. The Chair recognizes Majority Gilmore Richardson.
Thank you. Thank you very much. Mr. President, first I offer a happy birthday to our colleague Rue Landau. It's wonderful to have a birthday on an actual Council session. So happy birthday to you. Again, Mr. President, today I rise in support of and in solidarity with my sister, our sister, our collective community sister, Chef Keira, who's the owner of Chubby Chicks. It's located at 1111 Walnut Street here in Center City, Philadelphia. It's in the District of our colleague Councilmember Mark Squilla. And I want to thank Councilmember Squilla who was on the phone with me late Sunday night offering his help and support to Chef Keira after seeing the post Afia, who by the way is our National Coalition of 100 Black Women Pennsylvania Chapter sister, after she shared her now viral post over the weekend, we now know where we are. And I want to thank you, Council President, for taking time out of your very busy schedule to visit and support Chef Keira yesterday. I want to thank our colleagues across this body and also in the State House, some of our Commissioners. I know Chairman Sabir was there and also State Representative Amen Brown. And I want to thank all of not only the elected officials but fellow Philadelphians and those across the region who have offered their love and support for Chef Keira in times like these. It's imperative for us as leaders in up for what is right, particularly for a small business owner, and we'll say particularly for someone who is a historically disadvantaged business owner who is investing in our city. She's making a positive impact in our community, she's employing people and she's just trying to do the right thing. I was deeply disturbed and disheartened after listening to what she has endured at 1111 Walnut Street; harassment, intimidation and just pure ignorance. And she's endured all of that while seeking to operate her business that she moved from Blackwood, New Jersey here to Downtown Philadelphia. No one should have to endure the type of behavior that she has endured. No one should have to deal with individuals vermin outside of their business trying to dissuade others from patronizing her business. No one should have to deal with concocted bad reviews seeking to get individuals not to patronize her business. She should not have to deal with the things that she has dealt with here in our city. So I rise today in support of Chef Keira, in support of Chubby Chicks, in support of all of the Black women across the city of Philadelphia who are working hard and who are business owners and doing the very best that they can with what they have. And so today, colleagues, I had the opportunity to go buy Chubby Chicks at 8 o'clock this morning and I did order something nice for every City Council, and it's being freshly made for each of you. And upon its completion will be delivered to each of your offices. And I want to be clear for the record: I paid for it. It was not a gift, but it is a gift to you, my colleagues of Philadelphia City Council, in support of Chubby Chicks and Chef Keira. Thank you, Council President. (Applause.)
I think the bright spot in this whole situation, you know, a book I read that says, He'll make your enemies your footstool. And now, she has so much business. It's so overwhelming that they can't even keep up with the crowds and crowds of people showing up. so, I told the young lady and the staff just to keep her head up and continue to keep moving forward. The Chair recognizes Majority Whip Thomas.
Good morning, Council President. I just want to take a moment to first and foremost invite all of my colleagues as well as everybody, the listening public to the championship games this weekend. We had an opportunity to celebrate Gratz winning one of our football championships. If you don't know, there's six classifications in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as it relates to interscholastic athletics, and they were able to win one of our classification championships. This weekend we and Public League championships -
Yep, Roman Catholic is one of the teams. And I don't really want to give them a shout-out, but I guess I just did.
And Imhotep is playing against Fels. And it's Fels first time in the Public League championship, so congratulations to them. That's on boys and girls championships happening this weekend. All games will be on Sunday. I'm encouraging everybody to come out this weekend and support our student athletes both in the Catholic League and in the Public League, but especially in the Public League. The Public League Championship games hasn't had the attendance that we know that those young people essentially deserve, and both of those games are going to be taking place at La Salle University. So anybody that's available, I will push folks and encourage folks to come out and support our student athletes. Also, I want to say thank you to everybody including you, Council President, who supported our Vision Zero hearing week. If you don't know, City Council has been laser-sharp focused on issues related to transportation, traveling, whether it's a SEPTA, like the advocacy that we hear on the consistent basis, or pedestrians, cyclists, people who drive. Whatever your option of traveling is, we want to make sure that you can do it and do it in a responsible and safe way. So I appreciate everybody's support with the Vision Zero hearing. And I look forward to getting a lot more questions answered when we transition into budget and budget negotiations over the next couple months. Thank you, Council President. Thank you, colleagues. (Applause.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHNSON: Thank you. Thank you for your leadership on it. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I introduced a bill that takes one more step towards my commitment to keeping our neighborhoods safe, healthy and thriving. We all know that strong communities are built on mutual respect and responsibility, and that includes the responsibility of local businesses to operate in a way that supports not harms the neighborhoods in which they serve. Last night we hosted a community meeting to hear directly from the people impacted by yet another business that threatens to become a nuisance and impact their quality of life. This business license, no permits and no certificate of occupancy. They sell loose cigarettes. They're a block away from a school and two doors down from a day care. They have exposed wires and radiator pipes, and it was freezing inside. The nuisance police officers, L&I and the District Attorney's office and other City workers showed up at the community meeting to answer questions, but the owners of the establishment never came, even though they said they would. So at the end of the meeting, our meeting, we went there and we shared our concerns about businesses disregarding safety regulations, changing their operations without approval and putting our families and voice has made it clear. We need stronger tools to address these issues head-on. And that's why we introduced a new ordinance to amend Section 6-503 of The Philadelphia Code. This bill gives the City the authority to suspend, revoke or deny the renewal of licenses for businesses that fail to comply with state regulations like cigarette sales or that make significant unauthorized changes to their floor plans, which is essentially without any permits. These rules are in place to ensure public safety, and businesses that choose to ignore them cannot be allowed to put our communities in harm's way. This isn't about punishing businesses that play by the rules. It is that don't. When businesses operate responsibly, we all benefit. Our streets are safer, our neighborhoods are stronger and trust between residents and local establishment grows. I want to thank everyone who came out to our meeting last night on Ogontz Avenue and shared their stories and ideas. Your input has been invaluable in shaping this legislation. And together we can ensure that Philadelphia remains a city where businesses are partners in progress and not sources of danger. We want good businesses in our communities and our businesses. We need businesses in our community because we need the revenue here in the city of Philadelphia. And, Mr. President, I a mention that the business that I'm referring to when they opened up, they opened up missing almost all of the things that were required to open a business. Again, no license to operate, no permits to do the work that was done, no cigarette/tobacco license, selling fake cigarettes that can make people sick, selling other tobacco products without any license, selling drug paraphernalia such as crack pipes, bongs, mini propane lighters to cook, scales to weigh. There was no tax licensing, et cetera, no heat as radiators were removed, also wires were just exposed and dangerous and all while operating 24/7 and two doors down from a day care and down the street from an elementary school and with a drug rehabilitation facility nearby. Totally, totally, totally so, we went online and we posted live last night.
And I have to say I was quite surprised at the number of people who felt like operating in this manner was absolutely acceptable and appropriate in our communities. And so, for those people I only have to say that we're going to do this and we're going to do more of it and that people cannot operate in our communities in any ole way that they feel like they've been able to do in the past, that people are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the way they operate and the influence that they draw, the types of folks that they draw in and the foolishness that they draw in to our communities. And so, this was Stop 1, but you'll be hearing more. you, Mr. President. )
Member Bass, you've been very consistent on this issue about at least 13 years, consistently addressing nuisance establishments. They're pretty much prey on Black and Brown communities. Thank you for your leadership. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier.
Thank you, Council President. Today I introduced a resolution condemning President Donald Trump for likening himself to a king. (Applause.)
Yesterday President Trump said the quiet part out loud when he the king of the United States of America and posted an illustration of himself wearing a crown. A President's words matter. Even if he later tries to play this off as a joke, it isn't funny. Rather it is abnormal, it is inappropriate and it is outright dangerous. And people need to hear this from their elected officials. During his first month in office, Trump proved through his actions that he truly considers himself our monarch, not our president. Trump tried to unilaterally eradicate our constitutional right to birthright citizenship. Trump tried to shut our federal agencies and programs mandated into law by Congress, and Trump declared that he is above the law. king, but almost 250 years ago here in Philadelphia we freed our nation from a monarch's tyranny and fought for the modern world's first government for the people, by the people. For about 250 years every single President has dutifully upheld this norm, protecting the separation of powers and reaffirming that there is no king of America. By betraying his oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution, Trump moves us closer to tyranny than we have ever been since 1776. I generally try not to inject federal politics into this chamber. But as the place where the Constitution was ratified, the City of Philadelphia has a responsibility to condemn this Constitution and reaffirm how treacherous it is for the President of the United States to refer to himself as a king. We won't stand for it. Thank you so much. (Applause.)
For the record I am the President of City Council, but I know I work for all of you. So no crowns over here. Good job. The Chair recognizes the Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad.
Thank you, Council President. I am so pleased and honored that I work with this body, that every time we meet are standing up for those who don't have their voices heard. So I am grateful to be here. And thank you to this resolution that I passed today and we adopted today and this resolution was recognizing February 21st as International Mother Language Day. And before I go further, I want to acknowledge our amazing intern, Nuzhat Tajrin, who's sitting behind me -- please stand up -- who actually did a lot of research and put this resolution together. She is a senior at Temple University majoring in public health, and we are very happy to have her in our office thanks to your allowing us to have two interns. So thank you, Council President, for that. But I just wanted to briefly talk about why this is such an important issue that I brought up as a resolution because on this day in 1952 activists where I'm from, which is now called the Bangladesh, sacrificed their lives during the Bengali Language Movement to safeguard rights to use their mother language, Bangla, also known as Bengali. These were four medical students who lost their lives that day and ever since that we have been commemorating that day. And I remember as a child waking up at the crack of just before 12:00 walking with thousands of people in the city towards a monument that was built for them to remember what the sacrifice was. And that sacrifice actually was the impetus for the independence of Bangladesh. That was the start of working for that. So from '52 to 1971 it took that long for people to fight to actually have independence. So that is why this is such a critical and all those from my community who live in this country. I also want to acknowledge Mr. Abul Fazal, who is the Director of International Center for Mother Language here in Pennsylvania. He actually has a replica of the monument that was put up in Bangladesh, and that is called Shaheed Minar, where everybody walks to and we have one of those right here in Pennsylvania, right outside Philadelphia that Mr. Abul (inaudible) every 21st -- in fact, tonight people will be gathering before 12:00 to go to that monument and commemorate this day. I also want to thank Mr. Abdul Hafiz Choudhry, who testified today. He's from the Bangladeshi American Community many others who are here because we want to underscore that language is vital for communication and is also a source of pride, especially connecting individuals to their roots and heritage. Language is crucial for growth and prosperity of our human society because it allows people to communicate, foster connections and create a sense of community. International Mother Language Day, and I'll say it in Bangla (Bangla translation), raises awareness about the importance of preserving linguistic diversity, developing good citizenship, social justice and equal access to education for all and advocating for multilingualism to foster success. And I wanted to just talk about the connections, what we a time in our country here that I call home, we are at crossroads with so much destabilization underway. And I look at the struggles of different societies and countries who have fought against injustice and evil, you know, that's all I can call it, and have prevailed, sometimes at great cost, but prevailed nonetheless.
And today is a commemoration of that struggle of people far away in a land far away from here, but the sentiment of fighting for your mother tongue, fighting for your rights is what we are really commemorating today. So thank you very much. )
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jeffrey Jay Young.
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to thank my colleagues today for passing a resolution honoring the life of jazz radio legend Bob Perkins. My father loved jazz, so I tried to shed light to that community as much as I can to honor my father's legacy as well. Last night we held a meeting at Little Flower in the Hunting Park community to discuss zoning. It was a very wellattended meeting where community members, some were introduced to zoning for the first time. Others has some knowledge of it, but we want to make sure communities members understand what zoning is and how it affects your life. In that same neighborhood, in that same building 12th and April 16th there will be follow-ups to those zoning meetings as we plan to remap the 5th District portion of the Hunting Park community, so I look forward to seeing the community residents at those meetings again.
As a point of information, Member Young, could you just clarify to the greater public what remapping means.
Remapping is a process where we go about to correct or change the underlying base zoning districts of communities. Sometimes there is a use that doesn't match what the base zoning district is. So what we're doing is we're looking throughout the neighborhoods to see what type of corrective actions need to be taken in order to make matches the actual uses that are there in the community. And also, to look forward to the future to see what uses that community would like to see in the future as well.
You're having community meetings, including the community about their process, correct?
Yes, sir. Yes, sir. At this very moment as we speak, there's a record clearing clinic sponsored by the Office of Re-entry Partnerships and Net Community Care CUA 7 at the Hank Gathers Recreation Center at 2501 Diamond Street. So if anyone who's listening, you can go to that particular rec center right now to get information on record clearing. They'll be there until 1:00 p.m. community meeting hosted by the Water Department at 12th and Cambridge Rec Center to talk about stormwater infrastructure systems there. So if anyone in the 12th and Cambridge area would like to go to a community meeting tonight, the Water Department will be there. They'll be there to answer all your questions about water infrastructure. This Saturday there's a Black History Month celebration hosted by community activist Denise Ripley at the Columbia North YMCA that will take place from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. So if you're in that area and would like to celebrate Black history with community members, that'll be a great location to go to. Tomorrow in the Hunting North 10, which is a community center, will hold a skate party in honor of the legacy of the former Carmen Garden Skating Rink in North Philly, and that'll be from 6:00 to 10:00 tomorrow evening. That's where I'll be tomorrow evening. And also tomorrow evening, NOMO Foundation North, located at 925 North Broad Street, will be hosting a Parent Cafe from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. On Monday there's a Black History Month job fair at Temple University's Howard Gittis Student Center at 13th and Montgomery that is sponsored by Temple University and the Urban League of Philadelphia. So there are a lot of events happening, a lot of things happening in North Philadelphia in 5th Council District. And I want to be able to continue to be a resource to my community and offering the things that are happening. But last but certainly not least, Mr. President, this Saturday is actually my son's 7th birthday. So I want to wish a Happy 7th Birthday to Parker. But even more important than that, Parker's great-grandmother, my grandmom-in-law, Grandma Jenny, she listens to City Council faithfully every Thursday on WURD, and tomorrow she turns 90 years old. So Happy Birthday, Grandma Jenny. I look forward to seeing you this weekend. Thank you, Mr. President. (Applause.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOHNSON: You're welcome. You said, mother-in-law, correct?
Grandmother-in-law. In-law, smart man. Happy birthday. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada.
Thank you, Council President. I'd like to also begin by saying thank you to all of our public servants who made sure that on Friday the parade was amazing. I think their commitment to making sure that we received guests from all parts of the U.S. Their preand post-preparations were an amazing -- it was actually overwhelming to me. I want to say thank you to Councilmember O'Rourke who made enjoyable with all his craziness. You saw a different side of Councilmember O'Rourke on Friday. And so, I appreciate being able to have experienced that with all of you, all of my colleagues. I also want to make sure that all of you took note of the two flyers that are on your desk around two Special Committee hearings that we're going to hold on Kensington, the 26th and the 27th. Both of them are an opportunity for us to continue to hear from the Administration and from the different departments the work that they're actually doing to ensure that we restore quality of life in the 7th Council District. I've been holding different community hearings as well as stakeholder hearings around into the 7th Council District by mobile providers. I know that there are some questions. I want to make sure that if you have questions that you please reach out to myself directly or to my legislative team. We are being very intentional about making sure that we hold this bill until everyone is comfortable with it. We recognize that not everyone is going to get what they want in this process. We know that mobile services are absolutely necessary in this community, but we need to make sure that we don't provide those services in a way that continues to hurt quality of life in the 7th Council District, specifically for the children that are being raised in that community. And so, we are continuing to work with the Administration, with those stakeholders, with the businesses along the commercial corridors and in the immediate area where those services are provided. And we're working with those experts in the field to make sure that we've dotted our i's and crossed our t's. Diversion programs are a part of the work that happens in that community, but there are so many that we don't know exactly how they're being provided, how beneficial they are, how they cross over. So these hearings will give us an opportunity to hear from the Administration about what they've done thus far and how we're going to continue to move forward as well as how these diversion programs actually benefit those who are receiving the services. I invite you to us if you can't be at the hearings but would like to know more about what is happening. Thank you very much, Council President. (Applause.)
You're welcome. The Chair recognizes -Councilmember Phillips, would you like to be recog -- your light's turned off.
Thank you, Council President. I just wanted to speak very briefly about Olney today. Recently in the news there is an about something I've been advocating for the past year or so which is rebuilding the Olney field at Olney High School. It is unfortunate that in Olney, for years this field has been, I mean, completely left with no development. And for me I have made it a priority to visit every school in our District. And at every school that I visited, I learned something about the needs of the school but also some of the great things that are happening at the school. And this particular high school has amazing sports. They also have amazing clubs and activities that utilize this space often. And there's no running water near the field. The field, it has holes in it. The bleachers can't even sit and watch their children play, and the young men and women have to use the bathroom somewhere behind the bleachers, right. There's no bathrooms in the field. And so, we are at a state in our city where we need to be able to look at not only the school facility but also the fields as well, because the fields are an opportunity for the children and also the community to use. So I've been in talks with the District for the past year about making this a big capital project in our area, along with working with Chairman Thomas to advocate for other fields across the city to be renovated as well. So we're looking forward to seeing that being discussed in the budget hearing. also, just on the same lines I also made it a priority to visit doors and also canvas neighborhoods. And so, on that line I'm having a meet-andgreet in the 42nd Ward for the five divisions that I represent in that Ward on Monday, February 24th at this Ziehler Playground. It's going to be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. It's going to meet and greet your local Councilmember, and that is of course myself that represents them. But I'm looking forward to connecting with them at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. as Ziehler Playground, which is located at 200 East Olney Avenue. And that's the 42nd Ward, Divisions, 15, 18, 19, 24, and 25. So if you live in that area, come check me out and share your concerns, share ideas, and let's meet each other. All right. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Landau.
Thank you, Council President. Something happened with my button too. I might be last but -- no, I'm still not last.
Okay. So thank you so much. Today as we come together to recognize World Social Justice Day, a day dedicated to the pursuit of fairness, dignity, dignity and equity, I'd like to call on this legislative body to continue to champion the rights of every Philadelphian, to protect our most vulnerable and to foster a society just an ideal but a daily reality. We must ensure that every voice, regardless of who they are, their race, where they were born, their sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, anything about their background, every single person is heard and respected. The resolution I introduced today is a call to action reinforcing our city's dedication to a more just and compassionate society. I'd like to take one special moment to shout out to people who served on the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations while I was there as Executive Director, Marshall Freeman and Saadiq Jabbar Gardner. It was great to see you here today in this body. just any day, it's a day of celebration for justice, for project, for progress, and, yes, for me and my identical twin sister, Suzanne, as we mark another year around the sun, and Suzanne is watching right now.
Love you, Suze. Happy birthday. And in that spirit, I'm seizing this moment for what I'd like to call Rue's Birthday Rant. This past -- and I'm joining in the chorus of so many other colleagues today who have had beautiful rants. This is the perfect forum. These past two months under President Donald Trump have not only rattled the very foundations of our federal institutions, they've targeted the most vulnerable communities we strive so hard to protect. It's no secret that his administration's barrage of executive orders seem designed to gut the federal government's crucial services and workers harming especially those who need it most. And the influence of Elon Musk's DOGE has fueled these bewildering decisions. We're up against bizarre, unaccountable antics that undermine the very principles we hold dear, and it's happening at the hands of two billionaires who are completely out of touch, or worse, who simply don't care about the livelihoods of working people in Philadelphia and around the country. I'm proud of the vibrant and beautiful communities that make a proud member of the LGBTQ queer community, I can say we are deeply concerned about what is going on today. I've heard from so many people who are terrified about what Trump's second term means for LGBTQ people across the country. I know many in this room have similar concerns as I do, and our concerns extend far beyond the LGBTQ+ community, especially as many people identify in multiple communities. They include our undocumented neighbors, Black and Brown Philadelphians who have faced historic injustices, and those at the margins of our communities like our elders and those with disabilities who rely on the federal government just to get by. Let me be clear, the attack on vulnerable communities by a moral failing. All politics are local. Our city stands in solidarity with those on the margins, those who are underrepresented, underserved and under attack. We will continue to speak truth to power, to hold our leaders accountable and to ensure that every decision, every policy, reflects our collective commitment to fairness and equity. So on this World Social Justice Day and on my birthday, the only gift I'm asking for is that we, as a legislative body, continue to reaffirm our shared resolve to protect those who need protecting in the new Trump era. Let this moment remind us that every day is an opportunity to advance social justice, to challenge the status quo and to stand together against forces that seek to divide us. of progress, to another year of standing up for what's right and to a future where justice truly prevails for all. Thank you very much. (Applause.)
Before we wrap up, I want to take a moment of personal privilege to acknowledge our counterpart in Harrisburg, State Representative Dorisha Parker representing the Northwest. Thank you for being here. I know you're working on your budget process right now. And so, we shall be having conversations with you in the future regarding the needs and support of City Council. Last, but definitely not least, I want to acknowledge Councilmember Mark Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. And I just want to acknowledge the resolution on your behalf we introduced today on the Avenue of the Arts and the properties of the University of the Arts and what it means to the City of Philadelphia. All members of Council signed onto the revolution -- resolution noticing that the Avenue of the Arts is a big cultural hub for our city and the use of those buildings is really important. We advocated to the Trustee, to the Attorney General's Office and to the judge. And hopefully, they will take that advocacy under consideration as they choose the winners of these bids because it's important to keep the arts use on our Avenue of the so much.
Thank you, Councilmember Squilla. And thank you for your leadership on this matter. With that being said, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Council President. I move that Council stands adjourned until Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. promptly.
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
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