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Stated Meeting, December 9, 2021

Philadelphia City CouncilDec 9, 2021

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Councilman Johnson

Excuse me. Council President?

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Johnson.

Councilman Johnson

Yeah. I have to request a leave of absence and want to be voted aye on all bills and resolutions.

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Councilman. Leave shall be granted. Let the record reflect Councilman is voting aye on all bills and resolutions. Thank you, Councilman.

Councilman Johnson

Thank you, Council President. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021

Chief Clerk

The remaining speakers on the list, Mr. President, have either declined to speak or could not be reached.

Council President Clarke

Okay. That's unfortunate. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Decker. That will conclude our public comment session for today. We will now move to our Calendar. So now we're going to consider our Resolution Consent Agenda, and I would ask Mr. Decker to please read the titles of all the resolutions on the Consent Agenda. After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the resolution on the Resolution Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without debate, the resolution will be immediately removed from the Resolution Consent Agenda and placed on today's regular Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, can you now read Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda.

Chief Clerk

Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " Resolution No. " And Resolution No. "

Council President Clarke

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Decker. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for a motion to adopt each of the resolutions on the Resolution Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021

Councilwoman Parker

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and each of the resolutions on the Resolution Consent Agenda has been adopted. We will now consider today's Bill Consent Agenda. I will ask the Clerk to please read the titles of all the bills on the Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 After each title is read, any member may object to the inclusion of the bill on the Consent Agenda. Upon such an objection and without debate, the bill will be immediately removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on our regular Final Passage Calendar. Mr. Decker, please now read all the titles of the bills on the Consent Agenda.

Chief Clerk

One moment, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Okay. (Brief pause.)

Chief Clerk

Bill No. 210901-A, entitled "An ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions"; and Bill No. 210686, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, 9th Street, Locust Street, and 10th Street"; and Bill No. 210744, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and Linden Avenue"; and Bill No. 210771, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to act as the City's agent to include and incorporate Philadelphia Water Department-identified green stormwater infrastructure projects in certain construction and improvement projects in and around the City on properties owned by the City, including, with the prior written consent and approval of the District Council Person where the Rebuild Project is located, those projects arising out of the City's 'Rebuilding Community Infrastructure' or 'Rebuild' program"; and Bill No. 210861, entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Berks Street, Memphis Street, Wilt Street, and Tulip Street"; and Bill No. 210863, "An ordinance Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Huntingdon Street, Howard Street, Susquehanna Avenue, American Street, Jefferson Street, and 6th Street"; and Bill No. 210865, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-514 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled '/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,' to prohibit eligibility for floor area, height, and dwelling unit bonuses and to increase minimum parking requirements"; and Bill No. 210869, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 14-525 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /'SNM, South Ninth Street Market Overlay District,' to clarify existing provisions"; and Bill No. 210672, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Motor Vehicle Repairs,' to prohibit the use of City streets for the sale or storage of Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 vehicles"; and Bill No. 210925, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for the use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions."

Council President Clarke

Thank you, Mr. Decker. These bills having been read on two different days, the question for each bill now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, please call the roll, and upon being called, each Councilmember shall vote aye on each of the bills, nay on each of the bills, or indicate those bills for which the member is voting aye or those bills for which the member is voting nay. Mr. Decker, call the roll. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021

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Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye on all bills.

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Councilwoman Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye on all bills.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye on all bills.

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Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye on all bills.

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Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye on all bills.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye on all bills.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye on all Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye on all bills.

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Councilman Johnson is voting aye on all bills. Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye on all bills.

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Councilman Oh.

Councilman Oh

Aye on all bills.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye on all bills.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye on all bills.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye on all bills. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye on all bills.

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Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye on all bills.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye on all bills. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative for each of the bills, the bills on the Consent Agenda are passed. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the regular Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar. And, Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210959.

Chief Clerk

A resolution honoring and congratulating Jazmine Sullivan for winning the 2021 BET Soul Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Train Music Award for Best New Album, for her critically acclaimed EP, Heaux Tales.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson for a motion.

Councilwoman Richardson

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

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the resolution be adopted. 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. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Resolution No. 210970.

Chief Clerk

A resolution Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his Administration of the City of Philadelphia to establish and implement an Academic Expert Advisory Team in its selection and evaluation of recipients of the Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant program and other anti-violence efforts during Fiscal Year 2022 and beyond.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilman Domb for an amendment.

Councilman Domb

Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to offer an amendment to Resolution No. 210970. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Resolution No. 210970 be adopted. All in favor indicate by saying Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? Nay. The ayes have it. The resolution has been amended. The Chair again recognizes Councilman Domb for a motion on the resolution.

Councilman Domb

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. It has been moved and seconded -(Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

-that the resolution be adopted. All in favor say aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.) Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill 210862-A.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 17-111, entitled "Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design in Construction of Buildings," to update requirements and make technical changes.

Council President Clarke

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

Chief Clerk

Councilwoman Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gauthier. (No response.) Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye. Sorry.

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Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson is voting aye. Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilwoman Parker. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. Mr. Decker, did we miss one Councilmember that didn't respond?

Chief Clerk

I believe I called all the names, Mr. President.

Council President Clarke

Okay. I thought one member didn't respond. Okay. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Thank you very much. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. Decker, please read 210633.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhood Overlay District"; by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses."

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gauthier for an amendment to Bill No. 210633.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 210633. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. All in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it, and Bill No. 210633 has been amended. Bill No. 210633, as amended, will be placed on our Final Passage Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210680.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 21-1203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Appointments to Citizens Police Oversight Commission," by revising the qualifications for appointment.

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 Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

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Councilwoman Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Nay.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Nay.

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Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Nay.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson is voting aye. Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman Oh. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilwoman Parker.

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 14; the nays are three. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING title of Bill No. 210670.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-5100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Food Delivery Services," to modify the limitation on fees charged to food service establishments.

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.

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Councilwoman Brooks.

Council President Clarke

You're on mute, Councilwoman.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye. I'm sorry.

Council President Clarke

Thank you.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Domb. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.

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Councilman Henon.

Councilman Henon

Aye.

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Councilman Johnson is voting aye. Councilman Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

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Councilman Oh.

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Councilman O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

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Councilwoman Parker. Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Parker

Aye.

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Councilwoman Quinones-Sanchez.

Councilwoman Sanchez

Aye.

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Councilman Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

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Councilman Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

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Council President Clarke.

Council President Clarke

Aye. The ayes are 16; the nays are one. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210917.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance adding a new Chapter 9-5700, entitled "Leasing of Commercial Property," to require commercial lessors to provide certain disclosures before entering lease Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING agreements and to provide related protections to tenants.

Council President Clarke

The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Parker for an amendment to Bill No. 210917.

Councilwoman Parker

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 210917. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Clarke

Thank you. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Clarke

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Clarke

The ayes have it. Bill No. 210917 has been amended. Bill No. 210917, as amended, will be placed on the Final Passage Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Calendar at our next session of Council. Mr. Decker, please read the title of Bill No. 210924.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Procurement and the Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Kale Info Solutions, Incorporated, for the implementation and operation of an Airport Cargo Community System for the Philadelphia International Airport.

Council President Clarke

Thank you. 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.

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Councilwoman Dec 9, 2021 Stated Meeting December 9, 2021 12/9/21 - STATED - 2ND READING Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

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Councilman Domb.

Councilman Domb

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Richardson

Aye.

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Councilman Green.

Councilman Green

Aye.

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Councilwoman Gym.

Councilwoman Gym

Aye.