And a resolution recognizing the week of June 5 through June 9, 2023, as "Union Organizing Week" in Philadelphia, in honor of those who have fought and continue to fight on behalf of workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively, introduced today by Councilman Johnson.
Thank you, Council President. I enthusiastically Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 90 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING move for the adoption of this resolution. My dad was a lifelong member of Local 332. My nana was also a lifelong member of District Council 1199C. And so I was raised on union wages and understand the importance of organized labor, not only in the City of Philadelphia but also America. And so with that being said, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring John Stephen Clark for his Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 91 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING acceptance into all Five Military Service Academies and enrolling at the United States Air Force Academy, introduced today by Councilman Harrity and Councilman O'Neill.
I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring and congratulating the Central High School Robotics Team, the Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 92 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING RoboLancers, on winning the FIRST Impact Award, the highest honor in FIRST robotics, introduced today by Councilwoman Gauthier.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia Masonic Temple on its 150th Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 93 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Anniversary celebrations and the rededication of its historic building, introduced today by Councilman Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
There are no other bills or -- there are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 94 6/8/2023 6/8/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones for a motion to recess.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand at recess until 2:00 p.m. today. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. Thank you very much. We will see you all in the Committee of the Whole shortly. (Recess from 1:38 p.m. to 3:27 p.m. for Committee of the Whole to take place.) Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 95 6/8/2023
Okay. We are ready to reconvene. We will now reconvene today's Stated Meeting, and the Chair will recognize Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit an additional report from the Committee of the Whole and the first reading of bills at this time. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the receipt of an additional committee report and the first reading of bills at this time. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 96 6/8/2023 opposed? (No response.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you again, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of the following bills: Nos. 230144 --
Councilman, just report the six bills and the five resolutions with a favorable recommendation.
To the President Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 97 6/8/2023 the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, to which was referred Bill No. 230144, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2024 through 2029 inclusive"; and Bill No. 230145, entitled "An ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget"; and Bill No. 230146, entitled "An ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024"; and Bill No. 230147, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Wage and Net Profits Tax,' by revising certain tax rates"; and Bill No. 230148, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax on Wages and Net Profits,' to provide for the continuation of the tax and to make other conforming changes"; and Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 98 6/8/2023 230149, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Business Income and Receipts Taxes,' by revising certain tax rates"; and Resolution No. 230226, entitled a "Resolution appointing Cheryl McConnell to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion"; and Resolution No. 230227, entitled a "Resolution appointing Laura Beyer to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion"; and Resolution No. 230228, entitled a "Resolution appointing Nathan Muchnick to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion"; and Resolution No. 230229, entitled a "Resolution appointing Sereena Quick to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 99 6/8/2023 Merion"; and Resolution No. 230262, entitled a "Resolution appointing Vince Lattuca to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills and resolutions to Council with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you again, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of the five bills and six resolutions, Bills No. 230144, 230145, 230146, 230147, 230148, and 230149. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 100 6/8/2023 day of Bills No. 230144, 230145, 230146, 230147, 230148, and 230149. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolutions No. 230226, 230227, 230228, 230229, and 230262 will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. I now note that the bills just reported from committee with suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on our Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. That completes our Calendar for Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 101 6/8/2023 speeches on behalf of the minority? (No response.)
Speeches on behalf of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass. Councilwoman, you keep popping up.
There's Bass. Okay. Thank you, Council President. I just wanted to remind everyone about the Law and Government Committee hearing that will be starting right after the conclusion of Council. Please log on so we can continue to conduct the people's business. Thank you.
Stated Meeting 06-08-2023 102 6/8/2023 you, Councilwoman. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass. You have the script for the motion to adjourn?
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, June 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
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