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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 8, 2023

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 8, 2023

People mentioned

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Organizations mentioned

Chief Clerk

Councilman Harrity. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 69 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 12; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 70 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING passes. Mr. Decker, 230308.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay District," by amending the South Street/Head House Square Area.

Council President Clarke

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 71 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 72 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 12; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 230318.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/EOD, East Poplar Overlay District."

Council President Clarke

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 73 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 74 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Squilla. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 12; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 230319.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by revising Section 14-524, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," to extend the boundaries of certain areas.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 75 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 76 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 12; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 230322.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," to modify the area Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 77 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING subject to Section 14-534, entitled the "/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District."

Council President Clarke

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 78 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 12; the nays are zero. A majority of members present Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 79 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 230323.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District," to create a mechanism for satisfying certain use standards related to the construction of affordable housing in the portion of the MIN Overlay District located in the Third Councilmanic District.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. This bill having been read on two different days, the question is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Brooks. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 80 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 81 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Squilla. (No response.)

Chief Clerk

Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 12; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?

Chief Clerk

A resolution recognizing June 2023 as Black Music Month in the City of Philadelphia, introduced today by Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Thank you, Council President. I move the Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 82 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Ted Silary, for his lifelong dedication to the City of Philadelphia's athletic community as a high school sports reporter, introduced today by Councilman Thomas.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Thank you, Council President. Thank you, colleagues. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 83 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and congratulating the restaurant Friday Saturday Sunday, chef Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon of Kalaya, and restauranteur Ellen Yin, for being named 2023 James Beard Award winners, introduced today by Councilman Thomas.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Thank you, Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 84 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The motion carries.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native Kristen Welker for being named the next moderator of the legendary Sunday morning show Meet the Press, introduced today by Councilman Thomas.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 85 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and the motion carries.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution congratulating Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and FIFA for the Unveiling of Its Official Branding, "We Are 26," introduced today by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

I move for the adoption.

Council President Clarke

Can I get a second? (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Thomas

Sorry. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 86 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Second.

Council President Clarke

That's okay. It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution honoring Leslie Mason, Principal of Thomas Mifflin Elementary School, on the occasion of her retirement, introduced today by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.) Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 87 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine the use of face masks, also known as "pooh shiesties," as well as oversized bandanas and ski masks during the commission of crime and to examine strategies to combat this threat.

Council President Clarke

We have a demonstration by Councilman Harrity. I saw you over there. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones. Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 88 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Jones

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

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and the motion carries.

Chief Clerk

And a resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Education to hold public hearings examining parent universities and their potential impact on student education in Philadelphia, introduced today by Councilman Jones.

Council President Clarke

The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

That is co-sponsored by Member Thomas. I move Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 89 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and the motion carries.