Stated Meeting, December 4, 2025

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING City Hall, Room 400 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILWOMAN RUE LANDAU COUNCILWOMAN NINA AHMAD COUNCILWOMAN KENDRA BROOKS COUNCILWOMAN JAMIE GAUTHIER COUNCILWOMAN KATHERINE GILMORE-RICHARDSON COUNCILWOMAN QUETCY M. LOZADA COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL DRISCOLL COUNCILMAN CURTIS J. JONES, JR. COUNCILMAN NICOLAS O'ROURKE COUNCILMAN JEFFREY YOUNG, JR. COUNCILMAN ANTHONY PHILLIPS COUNCILMAN BRIAN O'NEILL ELIZABETH MCCOLLUM, Chief Clerk P R O C E E D I N G S

Good morning, everyone. Good morning, everyone. COUNCILMEMBERS: Good morning.

I note that the hour has come and a quorum of Council is present. I am asking for our members, please take your seats, and visitors to please retire to the seats outside the rail. Before proceeding, I would like to ask all those present to please set your cell phones to silent and/or vibrate. Thank you. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Bishop Luke Zhoba, Vicariate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Kyivian Patriarchate in the USA and Canada. He is here today as guests of Councilmember Brian O'Neill. I'll ask all members and guests to please rise.

Good morning. Council President Kenyatta Johnson, members of the City Council, brothers and sisters in the city of Philadelphia, I'm Bishop of Philadelphia, Luke, Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Kyiv Patriarchate in USA and Canada. Today on December 4th, 2025 and this morning of the distinguished members of the Philadelphia City Council, I am honored to give the invitation, I thank to the Councilman Brian O'Neill, the second time I'm here. And for all for you, for the invitation to be here with you this morning. Let us bow our heads now us to pray to the Lord. For this beautiful and wonderful land, the United States of America, for our president, armed forces, and for all civil authorities, in memory of the founding fathers and all those who gave their lives for our freedom, for all the people in the war today, and especially the suffering people in Ukraine who are fighting for the freedoms we enjoy and pray every day for this beautiful city of Philadelphia, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and for every city and country, and for the faithful dwelling in them. For you, the members of the Philadelphia City Council, let us pray to the Lord for his mercy, guidance, and grace. Apostle Paul writes in Romans Chapter 8, verse 28, he says, “We know that all things work together for great to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. So we pray for you. We say thanks God for the past -- last -- this year, 2025, God bless, the next New Year 2026, and trusted City Councilmembers as representatives of the people of the city of Philadelphia, that the Lord continues to grant you this -- the next year, 2026, wisdom, honesty, integrity, empathy, confidence, the ability, integrity to work together and joy in fulfilling the mission before you today. Let us all pray to the Lord and give thanks for his mercy, endurance forever. God bless you. God bless America. Merry Christmas. Thank you.

The Chair -- the Chair thanks the Bishop for his invocation. Council will be at ease.

The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, November the 20th, 2025. The Chair recognizes majority Deputy Whip, Councilmember Cindy Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 20th, 2025, be approved.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the journal of the meeting of Thursday, November 20th, 2025, stand approved. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the journal is approved. The next order of business is request for leave of absence, and the Chair recognizes the Majority Leader, Councilwoman Katherine GilmoreRichardson.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the majority, a leave of absence is requested for Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.

The Chair thanks the Majority Leader. Leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes Minority Leader Councilmember Kendra Brooks.

Thank you, Council President. On the behalf of the minority, there are no requests for leave of absence today. Thank you.

The Chair thanks the Minority Leader. The Chair now recognizes Majority Leader Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore-Richardson for a motion regarding certain legislative matters that may arise during the course of today's session of Council, and that were not listed on the calendar circulated prior to today's council's session. COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON: Thank you, Mr. President. I move that any of the following matters, if considered today, may be added to the agenda for this session of Council and as required by law, subsequently published on an amended agenda after the consideration of those matters, resolutions authorizing hearings, amendments to bills on first reading, the reconsideration of a bill vetoed by or recalled from the mayor, amendments to bills recalled from the mayor, resolutions taking substantive action to be voted on in this session, a motion to withdraw a bill or resolution that is not on the calendar, and a motion placing a bill or resolution on or returning a bill or resolution from the suspension calendar that is not listed on today's calendar. The purpose of this motion is to provide the public with notice concerning possible actions by counsel that arose too late to be included on the calendar that was published prior to today's session.

Is there a second?

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the legislative matter stated by our Majority Leader, Katherine Gilmore-Richardson, may be added to the agenda for today should those matters arise during the course of this session. The council, all those in favor indicate by saying Aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the motion carries. The Chair would dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors joining us in chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our council session. We appreciate you taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our great city. We certainly invite you to come again. We have several different visitors joining us here in City Council today. I'm going to ask for members of Leadership Philadelphia, who's in the balcony to please stand. Leadership Philadelphia was founded in 1959. It's a non-profit organization that mobilizes and connects Philadelphia leaders to serve the community. Through its core program, Leadership Philadelphia enhances participants civic knowledge and awareness and enriches their leadership skills. Leadership Philadelphia serves as the hub of a diverse professional network. It is a deeply trusting convener and thought leader in the region. The core class of 2026 is being accompanied by Leadership Philadelphia Board Chair, Hugh McStravick. Let's again give them a round of applause and welcome to City Council. We also have a group of distinguished young men who will be recognized by Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. of the 4th Councilmanic District.

Thank you, Mr. President. Colleagues, we have Cassidy, the distinguished gentlemen of Cassidy, and they're distinguished by their suits. And for the male members of Council, we were sizing them up. Unfortunately, they weren't our size. But can you-all stand up again and be recognized, please. Cassidy. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.

Now, I just want to take a moment of personal privilege. Now, when so-called celebrities come down here and we recognize them, we honor them, you know, everybody stand up and they give them all these accolades. And for me, seeing these young men, they are breaking the stereotypes of African American men here in the city of Philadelphia. These are distinguished young men that represent the best that our city has to offer. So when they stand up again, I want everyone to stand up and give them a real big round of applause. Stand up young men. This is the future of our city right there. The Chair recognizes Councilman Dr. Anthony Phillips.

Good morning, Council President. I just want to say that I'm so thrilled that Councilman Curtis Jones has one of the best programs in the city of Philadelphia in his district, and it's so great that Dwayne Frazier serves the Overbrook session in Curtis Jones' district, because these young men for 25 years -- for -- he's a veteran of -- a higher department veteran for over 25 years. And what I know about these young men is that afterschool mentorship instruction matters. They have great etiquette and social skills training, there's mentorship, you know, that goes on about identity, behavior and future readiness. And also a lot of these young men don't have what I've told, don't have male presence in their lives. And Dwayne Frazier and your team, you're doing a great job, and our hope is that, you know, we can get some of the 4th District, which was said on social media early this week, was the best district. Something that he wrote. He said was the best district. Hopefully we get some of the 4th District work into all of our districts. So we appreciate Curtis Jones and also Dwayne Frazier for all the work that you're doing with distinguished young gentlemen, and proud to have you all as part of Philadelphia City Council and our youth initiatives in our city as the chair of children and youth. Thank you.

Thank you. As there are no presentations today, also want to acknowledge members of operating engineers who are joining us today for a presentation. Let's give them a round of applause as well. See Mr. Sullivan as well as Cecil Preston. Thank you-all for joining us. Get some of these young men inside you-all union in the future, so that's the agenda. As there are no presentations today, the next order of business is communications. The Chair request that the Sergeant-at-Arms delivers the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Will the Chief Clerk please read the messages from the mayor and any other communications in her possession?

To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body, a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2758 through 60 and 2762 Helen Street, located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code. And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central urban renewal area identified by house number and street address as 1220 through 30 Kenilworth Street. And authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. And a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Belmont Numbers 1, 2, 3 urban renewal area identified by house number and street address, as 4016 through 18 Powelton Avenue, 4020, 4022, 4024 Powelton Avenue and 4648 Wiota Street, and authorizing the redevelopment authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 3810 Haverford Avenue and 3712 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: North 58th Street, North Dover Street, West Seltzer Street, West Silver Street, West Sterner Street, and West Lehigh Avenue pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1725, 1726, 1729, 1747, 1749, 1832 North 26th Street, 1808, 1809, 1810, 1812, 1819, 1824, 1828, 1837, 1838 North Bailey Street, 1735, 1747, 1765 North 27th Street, 2525, 2611 Cecil B. Moore Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code. And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1816, 1817, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1851, 1853, 1854, 1861, 1862 and 1866 North Etting Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code. And authorized -- and a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2502, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2529, 2539, 2542, 2556 and 2567 North Stanley Street, 2420, 2438, 2442, 2456, 2648, 2650 and 2651 North Carlisle Street, 2519, 2600, 2603, 2611, 2640, 2931, 2935, 3019, 3021, 3027, 3029, 3031, and 3039 Oakdale Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code. And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District including on the following streets: West Letterly Street, West Oakdale Street, North Etting Street, North Bailey Street, and North 26th Street pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2214 North 3rd Street and 2212 North Lehigh Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 92 Collom Street, 98 Collom Street, and 5128 Wakefield Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. And pursuant to sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I'm today transmitting to Council the recommendations of the City Planning Commission on the following bills, Bill Number 250721, not for approval. 250771, not for approval. 250804, not for approval. Bill Number 250831, 250834, 250835, 845, not for approval. 250846, 250891, approval with amendments. 250914, 250917, approval with amendments. 250918, 250919, 250920, 250946, 250947, not for approval. 250949, not for approval. And Bill Number 250952. And I'm pleased to advise you that on December 3rd, 2025, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at a session on November 20th, 2025; Bill Number 250707, 250831, 250848, 250849, 250890, 250891, and 250916. And I'm pleased to advise you that on December 3rd I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on November 13th, 2025; Bill Number 240873, 250493-AA, 250830, and 250835. Council President, there are no further communications in my possession.

Thank you. The messages will be printed in the journal. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips.

Thank you, Council President. I have one privilege resolution for introduction today.

Thank you very much. Would the Chief Clerk please read the title of the Resolution?

A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing Distinguished Young Gentlemen for its membership in youth development work, empowering Philadelphia's Elementary School aged boys through etiquette, character building and leadership development as part of the Children and Youth Spotlight, which celebrates community centered organizations uplifting young people across the city.

This resolution will be placed on today's final passage calendar. The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Councilmember Katherine GilmoreRichardson. COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON: Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Today I offer one bill on your behalf, five privilege resolutions, three on your behalf, and two on my behalf.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the bill and resolutions.

An ordinance authorizing the commissioner of records and the procurement commissioner on behalf of the city to execute a multi-year concession agreement with Ancestry.com in connection with digitizing indexing and public access and search of City of Philadelphia Department of Records vital records, all under provision set forth in the concession agreement substantially as set forth in Exhibit A to this ordinance.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the economic impact of cruising in the city of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on today's final passage calendar.

And a privileged resolution declaring each Friday in December 2025, as Shop Black Business Friday in the city of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on today's final passage calendar. THE COURT: And a privileged resolution honoring Mo'ne Davis, Philadelphia native and 10th overall pick in the inaugural Women's Professional Basketball League draft.

This resolution will be placed on today's final passage calendar.

And a privileged resolution congratulating the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition and its founder Michael Coard, Esq., on the 15th anniversary of the grand opening of the Slavery Memorial at the President's House at 6th and Market Streets.

This resolution will be placed on today's final passage calendar.

And a privileged resolution honoring and congratulating former Eagles Safety, Malcolm Jenkins, a Super Bowl champion, defense leader and distinguished advocate for social justice on his induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame on November 28th, 2025. The first member of Super Bowl LII roster to earn its recognition. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

We get the picture. We got it. This resolution will be placed on today's final passage calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier.

Good morning, Council President. Today I have three non-privileged resolutions for introduction and one bill and two non-privileged resolutions on your behalf.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the bill and resolutions. Council will be at ease.

There's two bills.

For the record, we have two bills and one non-privileged resolutions introduced by Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier.

It's okay.

Please read the title of the bills and resolution.

An ordinance amending Bill Number 250568, approved June 13th, 2025, entitled, an Ordinance Authorizing and Approving the Execution and Delivery of a Service Agreement Between the City of Philadelphia. And the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a Housing Opportunities Made Easy, H.O.M.E. plan, which includes housing production and preservation, home affordability, homeowner and renter's assistance, related contractor training and support, light and vacant property reduction, urban beautification, neighborhood infrastructure and other related programs, approving the assurance by the authority of bonds, notes of other evidences of indebtedness including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit in one or more series to finance or refinance such plan. And authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the service fee and other amounts payable under the service agreement, authorizing certain city officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes and/or evidences of indebtedness covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the city's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of the service fee and other amounts due under the service agreement requiring an annual program statement and budget to be approved by Council, and other requirements and authorizing, and approving the director of finance of the city and other city officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate purposes of this ordinance all under certain terms and conditions in order to expand on the H.O.M.E. programs and provide further process concerning spending, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance authorizing real estate transactions by the Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Land Bank, necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acquire property bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, South 77th Street, Buist Avenue, South 78th Street, Cobbs Creek Waterway, the vacated section of South 75th Street and former Grays Ferry Grays Avenue, including property known as Cibotti Recreation Center, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 3830 Wallace Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank, deeds conveying title to 3810 Haverford Avenue and 3712 Wallace Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for our -- for consideration in our next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Belmont Numbers 1, 2, 3 urban renewal area identified by House number and street address as 4016 through 18 Powelton Avenue, 4020 Powelton Avenue, 4022, 4024 Powelton Avenue and 46 through 48 Wiota Street and authorizing the redevelopment authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration in the next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central urban renewal area identified by house number and street address as 1220 through 30 Kenilworth Street, and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Neighborhood Gardens Trust and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration in our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jones.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer one bill and one privilege resolution.

Thank you very much, Member Jones. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the bill and resolution.

An ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light violations by authorizing the installation of a red light enforcement system at the intersection of Schoolhouse Lane and Henry Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: North 58th Street, North Dover Street, West Seltzer Street, West Silver Street, West Sterner Street, and West Lehigh Avenue pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage of this calendar for consideration in the next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Rue Landau.

Good morning, Council President, colleagues, and everyone here visiting today. Today I have one privilege resolution.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the privilege resolution.

Recognizing December 8th through December 14th, 2025, as Computer Science Education Week in the city of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar -today's final passage calendar. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada.

Good morning, Council President. Today I offer one bill.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the bill?

Regulating the direction -- an ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Adams Avenue between Wing of Hawking Street and Frankford Avenue, as well as Leiper Street between Adams Avenue and Ruan Street.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jeffrey J. Young, Jr.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer one bill, five privileged resolutions, and two non-privileged resolutions. And, Mr. President, I asked if I can briefly speak on one of the resolutions after introduction, please. Briefly.

Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the bill and resolutions.

An ordinance amending section 12-926 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Center City Parking Regulations, to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise loading zone regulations in additional portions of the Center City area and to re-authorize changes in additions to such regulations, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a privileged resolution authorizing the Council Committees on Legislative Oversight and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to investigate the current conditions and future of Philadelphia's public libraries.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a privileged resolution honoring the life and legacy of architect Robert A. M. Stern.

This resolution will be placed on today's final passage calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution also naming the 2800 block of West Fletcher Street as Mother Elizabeth L. Dabney Way.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration in our next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1816, 1817, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1851, 1853, 1854, 1861, 1862, and 1866 North Etting Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: West Letterly Street, West Oakdale Street, North Etting Street, North Bailey Street and North 26th Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration in our next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2502, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2529, 2539, 2542, 2556, and 2567 North Stanley Street, 2420, 2438, 2442, 2456, 2648, 2650 and 2651 North Colley Street. 2519, 2600, 2603, 2611, 2640, 2931, 2935, 3019, 3021, 3027, 3029, 3031, and 3039 Oakdale Street; located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1725, 1726, 1729, 1747, 1749, 1832 North 26th Street, 1808, 1809, 1810, 1812, 1819, 1824, 1828, 1837 and 1838 North Bailey Street. 1735, 1747, 1765 North 27th Street and 2525 and 2611 Cecil B. Moore Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.

This resolution will be placed in the final passage calendar for consideration in our next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey J. Young, Jr.

Thank you, Mr. President. So today I just want to acknowledge that there are residents and community members who are advocates of the Cecil B. Moore Library here today to talk to us and express their feelings. I want to recognize, you know, that discussions about the library has sparked strong feelings, but this passion reflects how deeply our neighborhoods care about these institutions. And it's precisely with the same passion why I introduced the resolution today to create a formal structure opportunity for public comment on this issue. This resolution ensures that all voices, not just the most vocal or intimidating, can be heard on a public record. Leadership requires engagement and not avoidance, and that's something that I always do in our district. Providing this platform is not about agreeing or disagreeing, it's about upholding democratic principles that every member deserves the chance to be heard in the proper forum. And so, you know, my vision for our community has been clear. We can both preserve and maintain existing spaces while exploring opportunities to build modern spaces within the same community. This process is also important opportunity for Councilmembers, library advocates, community leaders across the city to see what the possibilities are in our city. By sharing lessons we learned, we can strengthen libraries citywide to ensure that all Philadelphia residents benefit from accessible, modern, and historically rich learning spaces. This is about a commitment to equality. I thank everyone who's been engaged in this issue and look forward to continuing these conversations in a productive, respectful, and collaborative manner. Thank you, Mr. President.

You're welcome, Member Young. Councilmember Kendra Brooks, Minority Leader. Councilmember BROOKS: I have nothing to say, Council President.

Thank you very much. Councilmember Jim Harrity.

Thank you, Council President. I have nothing to introduce today.

Councilmember Nicholas O'Rourke.

Thank you, Mr. President. Nothing to introduce today.

Councilmember Mike Driscoll.

Thank you, Mr. President. Nothing to introduce today.

Councilmember O'Neill.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have nothing to introduce today.

Councilmember Mark Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. Two non-privileged resolutions.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the non-privileged resolutions.

A non-privileged resolution also naming Latimer Street between 12th and Camac Streets as Pierre Robert Way to honor the life and legacy of legendary humanitarian DJ and entertainer Pierre Robert.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration in our next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2758 through 60 and 2762 Helen Street, located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration in the next session of Council. Chair recognizes Majority Deputy Whip, Councilmember Cindy Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I'll offer two non-privileged resolutions.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the non-privileged resolutions.

A non-privileged resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 92 Collom Street, 98 Collom Street and 5128 Wakefield Street, located in the 8th Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.

And a non-privileged resolution also naming the corner of Broad Street and Pike Street in the city of Philadelphia as Saudia Shuler Way in honor of Saudi Schuler's outstanding contributions to the city. Her unparalleled commitment to uplifting the community and her positive cultural impact on Philadelphia and beyond.

This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Dr. Nina Ahmad.

All right. You got it. Thank you, Council President. I have one non-privileged resolution today.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the non-privileged resolution, please?

A non-privileged resolution condemning the Trump administration for jeopardizing the stability of healthcare workforce in the city of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on today's final -- this resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The next order of business is reports from the committee. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson for a report from the Committee of the Whole.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports out one resolution with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.

The Committee of the Whole to which was referred the following resolution: Resolution Number 250955, resolution approving the 2025 through 26 Housing Opportunities Made Easy, H.O.M.E. program annual program statement and budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the HOME program, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached resolution to council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further resolutions to report out from the Committee of the Whole, Council President.

Resolution Number 250955 will be placed on the final passage calendar for consideration at the next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilmember -- Majority Deputy Whip, Councilwoman Cindy Bass, for a report from the Committee on Rules.

Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports out seven bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report?

The Committee on Rules to which were referred the following bills: Bill Number 250952, an ordinance amending section 14-602 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, use tables by defining building types and Clarifying Uses Permitted in the R2A-2 Residential Two-Family Attached Base Zoning District, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250984, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eva Street, Dearnley Street, Flamingo Street, Hillside Avenue, Shaw Street, Wigard Avenue Extension, Umbria Street, Minerva Street and Shawmont Avenue. Bill Number 250985, an ordinance amending the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Brynmore Avenue, Winfield Avenue, Nevada Street, and the SEPTA Railroad right of way. Bill Number 250986, an ordinance amending section 14-500 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Overlay Zoning Districts by creating Section 14-545 entitled West Fairmount Sports Overlay District, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills and -- the attached bills to council with a favorable recommendation. Bill Number 250947, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by North Frazier Street, Master Street, North Ethan Street and Media Street. Bill Number 250983, an ordinance amending section 14-503 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay District by amending the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Review area and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill Number 250987, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia zoning maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Haes Mill Road and Cathedral Road, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee of Rules, Council President.

Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Cindy Bass for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration of these bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's assessment Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our first reading calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Councilmember Catherine GilmoreRichardson for a report from the Committee on Finance.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Finance reports out seven bills with a favorable recommendation.

Thank you. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.

The Committee on Finance to which were referred the following bills: Bill Number 250574, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Finance, Taxes, and Collections to allow for refunds of the realty transfer taxes to victims of defraud all under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250953, an ordinance authorizing the procurement department on behalf of the city to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation capital measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater or other consumption or operating costs at specified city properties under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250954, an ordinance authorizing the city treasurer on behalf of the city to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for provision of payroll banking services to the city under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250981, an ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a service agreement between the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Energy Authority relating to the financing of the construction, equipping, installation, and implementation of energy conservation improvements and other measures designed to reduce energy, water, waste water, or other consumption or operating costs at specified properties owned or leased and operated by the city approving the issuance by such authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more of a series to finance or refinance the cost of such project in authorizing and approving the obligation of the city to pay in full when due the service fee and other amounts payable under the service agreement, authorizing certain city officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, covenanting that the city will make necessary appropriations in each of the city's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of the service fee and other amounts due under the service agreement and authorizing city officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 251018, an ordinance approving the amendment of fiscal year 2026 capital budget for providing expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the revised forecast of capital budgets for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 as amended. Bill Number 251019, an ordinance amending Bill Number 250103, approved June 13th, 2025, entitled, Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, waste water or other consumption or operating costs at specified city properties, all under certain terms and conditions. To clarify the scope of the guaranteed energy savings contract and make related technical changes all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it as considered the same and returns the attached bills to counsel with a favorable recommendation.

And Bill Number 250951, an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Traffic Code, by revising certain definitions, adding a new section 12-926 entitled Fee for Use of Bus Loading Zones and Facilities to impose a fee on certain activities by inner city buses, authorizing the installation of camera-based monitoring systems for administration of the fee system, and authorizing an agreement with the Philadelphia Parking Authority for enforcement and collection of certain fees for inner city buses, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it as considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Finance, Council President.

Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore-Richardson for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to submit the consideration of these bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our first reading calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.

Thank you, Council President. The Committee on Public Property and Public Works reports out 10 bills with a favorable recommendation.

Member Lozada, how many bills?

Ten.

Thank you, Member Lozada. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.

Yes, sir. The Committee on Public Property and Public works to which we're referred the following bills: Bill Number 250573, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP for use by the city of all or a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250717, an ordinance renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wilson Avenue Park, located at 5801 Frankford Avenue as Margaret Tartaglione Park in the city of Philadelphia. Bill Number 250801, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the city to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise. And certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek together with all improvements there on and all associated easements and appurtenances for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250832, an ordinance formerly renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library to honor the dedication and service of former Pennsylvania State representative Louise Williams Bishop. Bill Number 250833, an ordinance amending Title 16 and Title Public Property to add a new chapter to explicitly require the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to council that details disposition of all land subject to the Land Bank, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250841, an ordinance authorizing the director of the Department of Aviation on behalf of the city to transfer or convey real estate interest to resolve litigation with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250847, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 1948 Cayuga Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250913, an ordinance renaming the Paschalville Library to the Hardy Williams Library of Paschalville in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African American community. Bill Number 251017, an ordinance authorizing the director of the Department of Aviation to acquire on behalf of the city fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land located at -- known as 4521 Island Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 251023, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to fit out a health center facility based on plans. And specifications acceptable to the city that will be developed on the premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street, and to repay the landlord for the cost of the fit out under certain terms and conditions. Respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, Council President.

Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada for a motion.

Thank you, Council President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk. MALE VOICE: Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended to permit the consideration of these bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our first reading calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilman Jeffrey J. Young Jr. for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports out 14 favorable -- 14 bills with favorable recommendation.

For the record Member Young, how many bills are there?

14.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.

The Committee on Streets and Services to which were referred the following bills: Bill Number 250606, an ordinance authorizing Howard Foreman owner to install, own, and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338 through 44 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140 property under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250809, an ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113 through 117 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147 under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250840, an ordinance authorizing a street array in the right of way adjacent to 3467 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250842, an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 400 East Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250846, an ordinance authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250914, an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 5021 through 23 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250920, an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 2535 through 37 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250843, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Refuse and Littering, to require locking dumpsters all under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250946, an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 4435 through 37 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250982, an ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of LeCount and Bambrey Streets under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 251025, an ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to council with a favorable recommendation. Bill Number 250839, an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 251022, an ordinance amending section 9-208 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Sidewalk Cafes to Revise Standards and Requirements Associated with Sidewalk Cafes all under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 251028, an ordinance authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 510 North Columbus -- Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19123 under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bills to council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Streets and Services, Council President.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey J. Young Jr. for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council will be suspended so as to put into consideration these bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our first reading calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll for a report from the Committee on License and Inspections.

Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Licenses and Inspections reports out two bills with a favorable recommendation. I'm sorry, it's only two bills, Mr. President.

It's all well. It's a team effort. Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.

The Committee on Licenses and Inspections to which were referred the following bills: Bill Number 250720, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-2800 of the Philadelphia Code, Chapter 10-2800 vehicular mobile service providers, to add new prohibitions on where mobile medical service providers may operate and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill Number 250805, an ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Services and Other Businesses, to add a new exemption from certain businesses -- business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it as considered the same and returns the attached bills to council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Licenses and Inspection, Council President.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended, so I have to permit the consideration of these bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our first reading calendar for today. I want to take a moment to also acknowledge the leader of Labor District Council 33, who's a frequent visitor of city council in the midst of his busy schedule. Mr. Sam Staten Jr. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey J. Young Jr. for a motion regarding special business.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended to permit consideration of special business at this time.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration of special business at this time. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey J. Young for a motion regarding Bill Number 251024 introduced at our stated meeting on November the 20th, 2025. Will the Clerk please read the title of the bill?

An ordinance amending section 19-926 of the Philadelphia Code entitled, Center City Parking Regulations, to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise loading zone regulations in additional portions of the Center City area and to reauthorize changes in additions to such regulations, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Young.

Thank you. For the record there was an issue with the title. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Bill Number 251024 be withdrawn.

May I have a second?

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill Number 251024 be withdrawn. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. Bill Number 251024 has been withdrawn. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier.

Thank you, Council President. I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the leader of the mighty 6th Ward, Pete Wilson, who has joined us this morning.

Thank you for joining us, sir. The next order of business is the consideration of the calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committees with the suspension of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be replaced -- will be placed on the second reading and final passage calendar for the next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilmember, Deputy Whip of the majority party, Cindy Bass, for motion regarding Bill Number 250846 just reported out of committee.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit an amendment to Bill Number 250846.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration and amendment to Bill Number 250846 at this time. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill Number 250846. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council and I move for the adoption of the amendment.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill Number 250846 be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. And the bill has been amended. This bill will be placed on the second reading and final passage calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Rue Landau for motion regarding Bill Number 251022 just reported from committee.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to remit an amendment to Bill Number 251022. FEMALE VOICE: Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so that we permit the consideration of an amendment to Bill Number 251022 at this time. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Rue Landau.

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill Number 251022. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill Number 251022 be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. And the bill has been amended. This bill will be placed on the Second Reading and final passage calendar for our next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the first reading calendar, the Chair recognizes Majority Leader, Katherine Gilmore-Richardson for a motion concerning the bills and resolutions on the second reading and final passage calendar.

Thank you, Mr. President. The following bills and resolutions are being called up from the second reading and final passage calendars today: Number 250612, 250613, 250820, 251035, 251040, 251046, 251047, 251048, 251049, 251050, 240304-A, 250670, 250708, 250709, 250834, and 250887-A. The following bills and resolutions on the calendar are being held: 241070, 250303, 241056, 250534, 250768, 250888-A, and 250950. The following bills and resolutions on the calendar are being amended: 250970, 250646, 250651, 250771, and 250804. The following bill is being withdrawn: 250721.

Thank you. Before considering these bills and resolutions, we will consider public comment as follows: your public comment must concern matters on the second reading of final passage calendar for possible action in today's Council session, all speakers must sign up in order to testify. If you have not already signed up for today's session, please do so now by giving your name to Ms. Hassen at the table outside the rails to my left. Once you have been signed up, you'll be called in the order in which your name appears under the signup sheet. Under ideal circumstances, public commenters each will have three minutes to speak. However, this time limit may vary from session to session. Today the time limit will be two minutes. In order to be fair to all those wishing to speak, I intend to hold faithfully to the two-minute limit. When you begin speaking, you will see a green light on the podium. When there are 30 seconds remaining to your time, the light will turn yellow, which is your reminder to conclude your remarks. Once two minutes have passed, the light will turn red and the sergeant-at-arms will disconnect the microphone. So please do not give them a hard time. At this -- at that point, please yield the podium to the next speaker if you have not already done so. I also reserve the right pursuant to our Rules of Council to limit repetitious comments on the same subject matter. I will now ask the Chief Clerk to please read the name of our first speaker?

May we have Sam Staten, Khalif Wilder, Joshua Harris, Kobe Mortimore, Gordon Stewart Harrison, and Timothy Walker please come to the podium.

Good morning, Mr. President.

Good morning.

Good morning, Council. My name is Sam Staten, Jr. I'm here because I found out that you're actually acknowledging a young gentleman, Dwayne Frazier with the Young Distinguished Gentlemen. I want to thank you for that honor. I met Mr. Frazier during the summer, through Lady B, because he was taking some kids to one of the black colleges and they ran a little short on funds. So she called me up and made it happen for those kids to actually fly in the airplane, I guess for the first time. Also, maybe two weeks ago, I invited them to the local union hall and did a tour of the Union Hall and District Council in our training center. When I say those young gentlemen were impressive. And all I'm saying to you also is that we need to find a lot of guys like Dwayne Frazier, that take the time with young people and young kids. And when I say these kids are so respectful, and the way they dressed, they came in with suit and ties, and their mannerism was just outstanding. And I'm saying it reminded me back in school when we had NTAs and people kind of keep us in check that we don't have no more. So I'm going to ask Mr. Dwayne to actually write a book or some instructions rather to actually pass out so that some people really know how to deal with young kids. I know it's difficult today, the culture is different, but I was here just to want to be a part of the recognition for him because I was really impressed. And anybody that know me, and children, when you say children, I'm one over 80 percent because I know that they need help, they want help, and I'm surprised that they are the way they are with Mr. Dwayne. So I want to thank him for the honor for the work he's doing and also thank Council. Thank you.

Thank you.

Good morning. To the Honorable Council President Kenyatta Johnson, City Councilmembers, Dr. Herman Douglas, Principal Lewis Cassidy Elementary School, and we would like to recognize the Honorable Mayor, Cherelle Parker and Dr. Tony B. Whitland, Sr. Special thanks to Councilman Curtis Jones, Councilmember Anthony Phillips and their staffs for inviting us, the Distinguished Young Gentlemen. My name is Gordon Stewart Harrison. To our Distinguished Gentlemen, I'm Mr. Gordon. I serve as one of the co-mentors with Mr. Dwayne Frazier, teacher. Also, I am a School District of Philadelphia registered volunteer. Mr. Frazier and the Distinguished Gentlemen were brought to my attention by my daughter, Principal Tangela McClam, four years ago when she was principal of Lewis Cassidy Academic Plus Elementary. This after school program was only a couple of weeks old at the time. Her description of these boys along with Mr. Frazier, all dressed in suits, ties, and dress shoes impressed me. She knew without a doubt the program would spark my interest. They met weekly on Thursdays, so I asked if I could visit and Mr. Frazier granted my request. When I walked in and saw the behavior of these stylish young men, immediately I knew I wanted to be a part of this program. Initially, our gentlemen experienced peer pressure because of the suit wearing. However, we worked hard to build confidence, and in no time, they grew past that. The classroom studies using one of our books, 50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know, which includes chapters like, Listening and Talking to Adults, Introducing your Friends to your Parents, Handshaking, Table Setting. And one of my favorites, When to Keep your Mouth Shut. Oh, yeah. Our mission is to cultivate confidence, character etiquette, and leadership skills. They have been and had opportunities to visit various of educational facilities, observe behind the scenes operations of various professions, and believe they do themselves have the opportunity to possess the same thing. I want to thank God my savior for allowing me to be a part of this organization. Thank Mr. Frazier for his diligence and his generosity, his good heart. And also thank my wife Sheila who's here, that encourages and prays for me.

Smart man. Welcome, Sheila.

Hello, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Khalif Wilder. I'm 13 years old and I'm in the 7th Grade. Today I'll be talking about why I joined the Gentlemen's Club and some things that I've learned from the Gentlemen's Club. Firstly, I joined the Gentlemen's Club because I wanted to carry myself in a professional way so people will see me as a professional person. Secondly, some things that I've learned from the Distinguished Gentlemen's Club is proper table etiquette, how to great someone, and how to look someone in the eye when you're talking to them. Also, I've learned proper manners, like obviously how to -how it's rude to ignore someone when you're talking to them and how you should always look someone in the eye.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Kendra Brooks.

Oh, thank you, Council President. I would like to be excused for a Council business and recorded as aye on all bills, resolutions, and amendments today.

Excuse is granted.

Thank you.

Votes recorded. Go ahead young man. Say your name for the record and begin your speech.

Hello, my name is -- hello, my name is Simon Cobley. I am in the 5th Grade and I am 11. The things I'm going to be talking about is the reason why I joined the Distinguished Young Gentlemen's Club and the things I have learned. The reason I joined is because before I -- before I even joined the club, I was just overall disrespectful to my elders and my teachers. Some things I have learned is that table manners, proper etiquette, and how to respect -- how to respect elders. Overall, I just -- I learned how to be a gentleman because of Mr. Frazier, and without him I don't know how I would see myself.

Hello. My name is Colby Mortimore. And the -and I'm going to tell you-all the reason why I joined the Distinguished Young Gentlemen and what I learned from it. The reason why I joined the Distinguished Young Gentlemen's Club is to learn proper etiquette and to become a great man in life. And some things I learned was I learned about brotherhood and I learned -- and I learned table manners. I learned how to tie a neck tie, and I learned to respect people how I want to be treated.

Good morning, everyone. Good morning, everyone. City Council President.

Can we give our youth another round of applause first. We know it is not -- it is not easy speaking in front of a room full of people, and most importantly, a room full of people most of them they do not know. And so applaud and encourage them to continue down this path. Go ahead, sir. The floor is yours.

Okay. Thank you. Good morning, everyone, City Council President and Council people. My name is Tim Walker. I'm a former educator. I'm part of the Distinguished Young Gentlemen Club. I want to speak briefly on Dwayne Frazier. Dwayne Keep It Plain Frazier. Couple years ago when I retired, he had wanted to talk to me. He referred to me as Uncle Tim. I don't know why he does it. I'm just four years older than him, but he got on the phone, look, I need to talk to you about this program, Distinguished Young Gentlemen. Came over to the house, told me what the program was about. Basically young black men dressing up, but also learning proper etiquette. And I said, man, if that's what you want to do, I'm a 100 percent behind you. At first it was a little rocky, the previous schools he was at he didn't really get favor, but then all of a sudden God gave him favor. Thank God for that. But before I talk about that, I want to talk about him, the man. He's a servant leader, he served in the military. He's a devoted husband. Beautiful family. Okay. Which I like about, he's a former, I think basketball coach, correct? Yeah. Which -- so he's a servant person and he's associate pastor at our church, Christian Stronghold Baptist Church. I just personally want to thank him for his leadership, and allow me to be a part of this because without -- you know, he's doing -- he's doing a fantastic job. But there are other folks I want to talk about, okay. Or other unsung heroes that got this program started because you have to remember, without them, it couldn't happen. And the other unsung heroes I want to talk about is, let me see. Special thanks to Tangela McClam, former principal of Lewis Cassidy Elementary School, which allowed him to do this. Also, Dr. Herman Douglas. Okay. Who's currently the principal. Okay. And then of course, Gordon Harrison Stewart, who works alongside him to make this program, what it is today. And then also, which sparked a blessing for Mr. Frazier was Dr. Solomon Clark, his former camp counselor who he kind of -- was his mentor and he -- Mr. Frazier told him about it. And he was so impressed that he informed Lady B of 107.9. I'd like to thank her for allowing us to come to her station to expose people to the program, the great things at Cassidy Elementary. Other unsung heroes are -- that I'd like to mention is Mr. Joseph Brown, Gary Bryant, Cory Blakely. Okay. And Mr. Brown, 2nd Grade teacher at Cassidy Elementary. These are the individuals, okay, that make the program, other than myself, great. And I really like that. So remember we're a village. Last but not least, I'd like to thank the parents because without the parents, this program couldn't happen. There's other activities that go in the Cassidy Elementary School, but they chose this type of program because they want their child to be the best they can be. Last but not least, remember there's a African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” And all of us who play a role in these young men dedicated to making sure their lives will be a success.” Thank you.

Thank you.

Good morning. My name is Dwayne Frazier. I grew up at 11th and Diamond Norris Projects, and I had a lot of people who poured into my life. First and foremost, my mother and my father. I'd like to thank some people real quick. My wife Lori, who has been my “Right hand man.” She supports me and she helps me out with this. I'd like to thank my former -- yes, my wife, let's give her a hand. Thank you. Yes. I'd like to thank my former principal Tangela McClam, who allowed me to do this program, because when I was teaching at other schools, principals -- one principal in particular told me, “You can't do anything in my school.” So that kind of shocked me, but she gave me the green light. My current principal, Dr. Herman Douglas allowed me to do this. And I just want to thank God for sending Mr. Gordon Harrison, Timothy Walker, Gary Bryan, Joe Brown, and Mr. Sam Staten Jr, Miss Lady, B. AKA Wendy Clark, Club Vineyards. I also want to read out these people who have helped me, the people that I named. I had a chance to take the boys to Morehouse College from October 13th -- October 9th to October 13th. And Mr. Sam Staten Jr. and his local donated several funds for us to get there. So I also want to thank him for that personally. Yes. Real quick. Real quick. I like to thank -- I'd like to thank Dr. Sulayman Clark, who was my camp counselor in 1975. I was 10 years old, okay. And they took us around Temple and they taught us a lot. And then I started this particular program. And we have -- we have what we call the five Rs. It's respect, we strive to respect ourselves and others. Responsibility, we hold ourselves accountable for our own thoughts, words, and deeds. Reading, we're well read and reflect on the meaning and relevance of uplifting literature. Resilience, we are strong, confident, and determined to overcome any setbacks, disappointment, or obstacles to come our way. And the last five point is refinement. We are young gentlemen of refinement as reflected in our parents, our comportment, and our daily etiquette and the way we extend the courtesies that we extend to teach others. My goal is when I retire in June to make this a full time after-school program from Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 5:00. So please pray that I get the funding that I need to put this program in other schools in all parts of the city. Thank you, City Council. Thank you.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Jones.

Colleagues, we go to a lot of places where our young men are. Some of them in dark institutions that we have to go in and try to rescue them. But I -- what I saw today -what I saw today helped me to lower my blood pressure and be more optimistic about our future. And let me say that yes they have on suits, but the suits don't wear them. They are wearing the suits in the sense that they -it's not like new clothing, when you put it on you can't stop looking at it. Because they felt comfortable and in control of their environment. That is priceless. So I want to thank all of those individuals associated with the program. May we be blessed to put it in every Councilmanic District in the city of Philadelphia. And may your dreams come true, and that in your retirement you are reborn like the Phoenix to carry out that mission. Thank you all. Thank you.

Thank you, Member Jones.

May we have Kate Perez, Jeremy Blatstein, Sydney Polinchock, Melanie Harris and John Bynum come to the podium. Kate Perez, Jeremy Blatstein, Sydney Polinchock, Melanie Harris, and John Bynum.

Kate Perez. On the creation of Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board. Last night the Israeli occupation bombed Al-Mawasi wiping out entire families in their tents and injuring hundreds more. There are no fully functioning hospitals left as the occupation targeted every single hospital in Palestine and the death toll is rising every minute with no access to medical care. The savings board will be establishing their own investment policies. And I'm here to encourage us to ensure that our investments reflect our conscious. Let's be preventative now and ensure that no bonds can be invested into weapons corporations like Elbit Systems or Dan Zimmerman, companies that facilitate and enable violations of international law and human rights. Just like our pension board divested funds from Russia, we must also have a moral core and prevent investments to any state that would imprison children in military courts or have factories in illegal settlements or operate under an apartheid system. Our co-op celebration -wait. Our co-op celebration here reminds us there's value in reinvesting into your own community. We already know that Google and Amazon's Project Nimbus tell the IOF exactly who they're murdering and their exact locations. Drones striking a father and his two children in a tent was not random. For these reasons, we can't invest in companies that build tech for apartheid like HP or Amazon. Yesterday occupation forces paved roads through destroyed homes in the North Shams refugee camp using Caterpillar machinery in an effort to alter the camp's geographical features, separate families, destroy morale and escalate their land grab. For these reasons, we can't invest into companies like Caterpillar that aid and abet crimes against humanity. We're heartbroken but not surprised that they would continue their ethnic cleansing campaign because we understand that the goal is colonization. Philadelphians are coming back from the West Bank this week, and at the same time we're hearing news that the occupation army has imposed a full siege on the city of Qalqiliya and Kfar Saba neighborhood since last night, amid raids, abuse of residents and mass arrests showing us videos of people being beaten on the streets by armed soldiers that are still allowed to cross train with the PPD. Investments shouldn't be made in companies that knowingly and directly facilitate and enable state violence, war, and occupation. We have groups in Philly, like American Friends Service Committee who have specialists creating ethnic investment policy -- ethical investment policy guidelines. I encourage you to employ -- appoint investors and advisors with this kind of experience. Occupation and apartheid can only survive as long as they have the money. We have to make sure that our money doesn't help this occupation last for even a second longer. And more importantly, we have to stop weapons from leaving our ports knowing that they're going to be used against unarmed civilians. Free Palestine.

Thank You.

You have two minutes. State your name for the record, please.

Hello, my name's Jeremy Blatstein. First, I'd like to acknowledge and congratulate my uncle, world renowned urologist, Lee Blatstein for his retirement after 35 years of caring for the people of the Philadelphia region. I am here today to speak against Bill Number 251050, authorizing Councilmember Cindy Bass's appeal on behalf of this body of the decision of the Department of License and Inspections with respect to 6930 Ardleigh Street. What is this? Is this another ZBA ruling that city council is going to waste taxpayer dollars to try and stop after it's been approved? Nope. This is a buy right project that would bring 13 homes to the neighborhood that is located 0.2 miles from a SEPTA stop. We can all agree that enforcement of the rules is very important. In this case, the developer was following the rules that were in place. He spent real dollars to develop plans and get permits only for this body now to try to use taxpayer dollars to try and stop it because they believed the lie in question was improperly zoned. Even if this was true, I do not believe that it is appropriate to use taxpayer dollars to sue to stop 13 homes from being built that was allowed by right when the property was purchased by the developer. Putting ending resign to run on the ballot is not a bad thing. It lets the voters decide. City Councilmember GilmoreRichardson has voiced support in the past for something else. Term limits. Term limits should be put on the ballot as well. And last but not least, we're talking about SEPTA. Governor Shapiro provided $220 million in capital funding to address urgent safety and infrastructure issues. This is great, but still does not address the long-term SEPTA funding issue that needs to be on the forefront of everyone's mind. Ride the Ride. Fund SEPTA. Thank you.

We have Sydney Polinchock, Melanie Harris.

Chair Recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I just wanted to respond to the previous commentor. And I just wanted to make clear that there's a difference between following rules and exploiting loopholes. And that the speaker should certainly have an understanding of the differences and understand the distinction between the two. We had a conversation earlier, but there is a very strong difference between understanding what the rules are and taking advantage of those rules through a loophole. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you very much.

All right. We have Sydney Polinchock, Melanie Harris, John Bynum. May Paul Brown, Jeff Jones, David Alexander Jenkins, and Ogbonna Hagins make their way to the podium.

Good morning, Council. My name is Sydney Polinchock, and I'm an educator and an activist here in the city. I'm also a member of the Save the Cecil B. Moore Library Coalition, which is advocating for the library's right to remain in its current location and be renovated using rebuild money. I'm in favor of Bill 250887 to install and maintain encroachments, particularly along the Ridge Avenue corridor in the 5th District. The area does need support to be maintained to the level that the community deserves. It has many historic buildings in the area, including the Cecil B. Moore Library. The library is a wellloved institution and it too deserves to be maintained and preserved in its current location as a staple on Ridge Avenue in the community. As someone who grew up going to my local library, worked at a library for three years and is now researching the collapse and destruction of third places across the country, I feel strongly about the protection of this space. We've raised the funds and we are ready to act on the plans that have been made through rebuild for this library. It was supposed to be put into action over a year ago, 429 days to be exact, but there has still been no movement to sign the one piece of paper that we need to begin renovations of a historic and incredibly important building. The longer we wait, the harder it will be to renovate the library to the standards that we hold for ourselves. With the current inflation rate, we will not have the buying power that we had a year ago or two years ago when we first started campaigning to get this done. The answer is not to move the library or create something new, putting us into a longer holding period while we wait for more funding to appear. The answer is to preserve the roots of this community through this historic building and leave the library where it is for a new generation of children to flourish. There is room for both historic preservation and modernization with the current building as the rebuild plan describes. No matter how you look at it from a community perspective and environmental perspective or an economic perspective in terms of the cost, building a new library is not what we need. I hope that with Bill 250887's push to improve the area along Ridge Avenue, the community's desire to improve and renovate the Cecil B. Moore library will also be honored with an immediate signing of the notice to proceed. Thank you.

Thank you.

Good morning, honorable City COUNCILMEMBERS. My name is Melanie Harris and I'm the Chief Information Officer for the School District of Philadelphia. I'm honored to be here before you, representing the work that the school district of Philadelphia and our partners have done to increase digital literacy and computer science opportunities for the students of Philadelphia. I would like to thank the Honorable Councilmember Rue Landau for introducing a resolution to recognize December 8th through 14th 2025 as Computer Science Education Week in the city of Philadelphia. I would be remiss if I did not recognize Councilmember Landau's work as The Chair, and Councilmember Squilla's role as the vice chair on the Council's Technology and Information Services Committee, helping everyone recognize the importance of empowering our students with the necessary skills to compete in this digital age. As superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Dr. Watlington will kick off Computer Science week at John H. Taggart Elementary School on Monday, December 8th, to observe and celebrate our students as they share their digital literacy skills by programming robots and engaging in block coding and working as a team to solve the pattern and sequencing problems presented to them. Digital literacy is not just about teaching our students the fundamentals of computer science and coding. It is to be a good -- to be a good citizen of the city of Philadelphia, you must also understand what it means to practice good digital citizenship and internet safety. We teach our students to be critical thinkers, collaborators, problem solvers, and truth seekers. This is more important than ever in the world of social media and artificial intelligence. Thank you for your recognition on the importance of computer science education and its role in preparing our children of Philadelphia for the future. And I would also just like to say seeing the young men of Cassidy School here is why we do our work and I'll be reaching out to the school and looking forward to them possibly joining our nationally recognized student apprenticeship program in technology. So thank you so much.

Good morning, Council. My name is John Bynum. I am the assistant district leader for 32BJ SEIU. 32BJ is the largest property service union workers in the country. We represent 185,000 members along the east coast, including around 3,000 security offices in Philadelphia. They play a critical role in safeguarding Philadelphia's hospitals, universities, and commercial office building and more. Our office want improve high quality training necessary to better protect both public safety and their own wellbeing while on the job. 32BJ strongly supports this bill, which would provide training resources to Philadelphia security officers. The bill would require any training program developed to reflect real world skills that security officers need to perform their duties, not just site-specific customer service. Skills like lifesaving first aid techniques, such as CPR defibrillator use and conflict de-escalation and threat identification. A majority of U.S. states now mandate training for unarmed security officers. Pennsylvania is one of the few that has failed to establish such a standard. Without that standards, officers report that the training they are provided is inconsistent or absent. For example, more than one in three security officers say they have either never received training from their employers on how to deescalate a hostile confrontation safely or have not received a refresher within the last year. Even more concerning, less than half of security officers report that they have been taught how to administer -- haven't been taught -- have taught how to administer CPR training. By passing this legislation requiring comprehensive interactive training and annual refreshers, Philadelphia can empower security officers to protect themselves and the public better. The low standards in this industry fuel high turnover rates which undermine public safety. This means fewer experienced workers on site to handle emergencies and identify risks, putting public -- putting the public at risk. Private security is growing as a growing field that employ many people from our Philadelphia communities. Security is one of the largest occupations in the city, which over 14,000 people in Philadelphia are employed in this sector. As demand for security raises, we must ensure our officers compensate -- be compensated properly, trained, and willing to stay on the job. So on behalf of the union, we want to thank council person Isaiah Thomas for seeing the importance of this moment and introducing this bill. Thank you.

Hello. My name is Paul Brown. First off, thank you, Councilmembers. Thank you for giving the same respect you showed the gentleman by giving me your full attention by not being on your phones and being present at this moment. So thank you. By not looking at your phones. Anyways, good morning. My name is Paul Brown. I'm a community member of the 5th District. I'm also a concerned community member of the Cecil B. Moore Library campaign that's trying to get our library renovated. I'm here to speak to Bill Number 250887-A. I'm glad there -that at the intersection of 23rd and Ridge, there's consideration for improvements. However, I want to draw special attention to ensuring improvements to space along this corridor. In my day to day, I work as a school psychologist for the School District of Philadelphia, so I recognize the importance of third spaces on mental health and overall social wellbeing. While I support these improvements, the sustainability of these improvements is dependent on the spaces surrounding the area. Between Councilmember Jeffrey Young's plan to move the library, Bill 251030 to upend historic preservation and the school district's facilities planning process, I'm calling on all City Councilmembers to make an effort to preserve our places as we preserve these corridors, these streets. Adults in Philadelphia get mad at the youth for occupying certain spaces, being disrespectful, not knowing their history, but then they never want to do the selfreflection that the adults in charge are responsible for the conditions that they're living in. It may be just a movement down the block, but that has a long term impact on the education of not just the children, but the adults in the area. We already saw that with the school closures in 2013. Libraries are just second schools. So thank you so much for this needed improvements. But I'm also urging City Council to appeal to Councilmember Jeffrey Young to sign the notice to proceed to renovate the Cecil B. Moore Library with the already raised $10 million. We need to invest in this area holistically and not in half measures. Signing this document is the first step to getting the library renovated. We want the rebuild funds a transparent renovation process and engagement with the Councilmember throughout. Because right now we are looking at systematic disinvestment in the Brewerytown Sharswood neighborhood. Thank you.

Hello. My name's Jeff Jones. And thank you for having me given the opportunity to speak this morning, Council President, Councilmembers. And I want to speak on behalf of 251030, the historic preservation task force. And I do respect and appreciate the work that Councilman Squilla put into this task force work that he did regarding the bill. But I do understand that there's a little bit more language that needs to be robustly put into this bill so that it can protect historical properties in the -- particularly the district that I'm in, Germantown, Chestnut Hill, but then all throughout the city. We know that the city of Philadelphia is a historic city in and of itself, but we don't want to jeopardize our future and take away our past. So we want to make sure that this bill has a proper language in it to make sure that we can preserve the historical landmarks and historical buildings and properties that are nature and essence to what Philadelphia is and all about. So I just believe that this bill 251030 should be tabled so further discussion can be had and robust information can be put into it so it can sustain a true historical context of the properties and the landmarks that are in the city of Philadelphia. Because we want to make sure that we can sustain this without losing any impact as a tourist environment that we have and economic input that these historical properties can lend to our city as a whole. So again, with respect to what Councilmember Squilla has put together, I do believe that he's heading in the right direction with this and I always respect his work, but I just definitely believe that there should be more consideration towards how this bill could have the proper language in it that doesn't jeopardize losing any property within unknown consequences that could lead for some of the language that's already currently in this bill. So I just wanted to add that for the record and I know there's going to be a planning meeting tomorrow, which I will be able to attend and explain in further detail my concerns. But thank you all for your time.

Thank you.

Mr. President, Members and guest, Dave Alexander Jenkins, and I rise to address 241070 and 241056. Beyond a procedural amendment, the proposal before you to eliminate the longstanding resign to run requirement in the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter asked us to reconsider one of the city's most deliberate guardrails against the misuse of public office for electoral advantage. My remarks are offered in good faith and with respect for Councilmember Thomas's introduction of the measure and with equal respect for the institutional memory of this body. Philadelphia, however, did not adopt the resigned to run rule haphazardly in haste or without measure. It emerged in a time when political machines, mechanisms, patronage, networks, and the immense power of incumbency threatened the integrity of the competitive election. The rule was designed to address three specific fears, the abuse of public resources for campaigns, the unfairness of incumbency, advantage and divided loyalty. The founders of the modern charter understood how easily office holders could leverage city staff visibility, constituent services and departmental relationships as a defacto campaign infrastructure. Our Home Rule Charter ensured that those seeking higher office did so on equal footing with private citizens. Now, I know, I know, you can do it at the state level and you can do it at the federal level. Okay. But to wit, I rebut. We see the nepotistic corruption rampant in politics of the day. There was a concern legitimate then now that the public office campaigning for another job may no longer be fully present for the work taxpayers fund. Abuse of authority, distortion of democratic competition, and erosion of public confidence is something we in America today fear far too much. And we see similarly in the federal and state levels at what we might now see come home very soon. With respect and great joy, Councilman Curtis Jones' seat is due to the vacancy created by Michael Nutter who resigned from city council in 2006 to run for Mayor. Four seats became available in the -- in the last moral campaign, making way for remarkable contributions to the city of Philadelphia, that many of you who sit in these chairs add to the voices of this very important council. My friends, good governance is not only about legacy and legitimacy and law, it's about public trust. It's about making sure that public attention and public money is not used to advance personal ambition. If the original fears justified by the rule, today's political dynamics makes those fears sharper, not obsolete. I'm ever proud that we have the guardrails that stop some of the foolishness we see in other bodies of governance today. So I respectfully requested the council preserve this charter protection or at minimum submit it to the public with a full and transparent accounting of why this rule existed, who it interest historically and protects and whose interest it removes now and advances. I yield back.

Thank you.

Good morning. My name is Ogbonna Hagins, 4th generation chattel slavery survivor, and the president of the Philadelphia Reparations Coalition for American Freedmen. Philadelphia's Procurement and Public Safety Programs are constitutionally suspect because they perpetuate the badges and incidents of slavery by collapsing -- by collapsing generalized terms that don't apply to the descendants of slavery. The city's own roadmap to safer communities amid structural racism against descendants of the emancipated. The independent study that the Brookings Institute, which analyzed that the values of American Freedman homes have been devalued $48,000 per home. Here in Philadelphia's acknowledgement of structural racism combined with the deliberate choice to substitute diversity, equity, and inclusion proxies for constitutional beneficiaries, satisfies the intent required. Moreover, in City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Company, decided in 1989, the court held that remedial programs must be narrowly tailored to proven discrimination. Collapsing Freedmen into minorityowned is both over inclusive and under inclusive. Failing strict scrutiny under Adarand Constructors, Incorporated v. Pena decided in 1995. As Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Company, decided in 1968, affirmed Congress has the authority to eradicate practices that perpetuate slavery's legacy. This applies to the city council of Philadelphia as well. Bill 250607 introduced by Councilmember Jim Harrity seeks to tighten prequalification standards for contractors on city funded public works projects ensuring that contractors meet verified workforce training requirements. When applied correctly, it can serve as a tool to directly address the systematic exclusion I have outlined. By explicitly incorporated Freedmen -- incorporating Freedmen as the constitutional beneficiaries in prequalification programs, we can ensure that the city's procurement dollars support the very descendants the 13th Amendment intended to protect. Finally, resolution 250781 is therefore warranted to establish the Freedmen-led Advisory Committee, ensuring that Philadelphia's remedies constitutional violations by directly recognizing the descendant class of the rightful beneficiaries of reconstruction's promises. Over and out.

Thank you.

Council president, there are no further names for public comment.

That concludes public comment for today. We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the second reading of final passage calendars. Would the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 250612?

A resolution appointing Nicole Conrad to the board of directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Marion.

The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Councilmember, Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore-Richardson for a motion regarding Resolution Number 250612. COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON: Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of Councilmember Jones, I move for the adoption of the resolution.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded. The Resolution Number 250612 will be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Would the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 250613.

A resolution reappointing Nathan Muchnick to the board of directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Marion.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Curtis -- Chair recognizes Councilmember, Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore-Richardson for a motion regarding Resolution Number 250613.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of Councilmember Jones, I move for the adoption of the resolution.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution Number 250613 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Would the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 250820?

A resolution appointing Mark Graefe to the board of directors for the Old City Special Services District.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla for a motion regarding Resolution Number 250820. Chair acknowledges Councilmember Majority Leader Gilmore-Richardson to make a motion on behalf of Councilmember Mark Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of Councilmember Squilla, I move for the adoption of the resolution.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution Number 250820 to be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 250970?

A resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I would like to offer an amendment to Resolution Number 250970. Copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of council. I move for the adoption of the amendment.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Resolution Number 250970 be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it, and the resolution has been amended. This resolution will be placed on the final passage calendar at our next session of council. Would the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 251035?

A resolution recognizing and determining that Bill Number 250804 remains under active consideration by this council.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier for a motion regarding Resolution Number 251035.

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

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution Number 251035 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 251040?

Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2230 North 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada for a motion regarding Resolution Number 251040.

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

It has been moved and properly seconded. The Resolution Number 251040 be adopted. All those in favor the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 251046?

A resolution reappointing Adam Shapiro to the board of directors for the South Street Head House District.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla for a motion regarding Resolution Number 251046.

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

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution Number 251046 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries and the resolution is adopted. Will the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 251047?

A resolution appointing Raphael Licht, the board of directors of the South Street Head House District.

The Chair recognizes Councilman Mark Squilla for motion regarding Resolution Number 251047.

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

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded. The Resolution Number 251047 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 251048?

A resolution reappointing Allison Hindman-Harvey to the board of directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

Chair recognizes Councilman Mark Squilla for a motion regarding Resolution Number 251048.

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

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution Number 251048 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 251049?

A resolution appointing Marlene Clark to the board of directors for the South Street Head House district.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla for motion regarding Resolution Number 251049.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for adoption of the resolution. And I ask to be voted, Aye, on all resolutions and bills as I request leave to attend to council business. Thank you.

Duly noted. Leave is granted. And is there a second?

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution Number 251049 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 251050?

A resolution authorizing Councilmember Cindy Bass's appeal on behalf of and as representative of city Council of the decision of the Department of Licenses and Inspections with respect to 6930 Ardleigh Street.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion regarding Resolution Number 251050.

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

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Resolution Number 251050 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of Resolution Number 240340-A?

An ordinance amending Subcode A, the Philadelphia Administrative Code of Title IV of the Philadelphia Code, the Building Construction and Occupancy Code to require proof of certain insurance certificates, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill has been read on two different days. The question now is, should the bill pass finally. Chief clerk please call the roll?

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson.

Council will be at ease. 6-7. 6-7. Will the clerk please reread the title of Bill Number 240340-A. Majority Leader are you okay? Okay. Please reread the title, Chief Clerk, of Bill Number 240304-A?

An ordinance amending Subcode A the Philadelphia Administrative Code of Title IV, the Philadelphia Code, the Building construction and Occupancy Code to require proof of certain insurance certificates, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill has been read on two different days. The question now is, shall the bill pass finally? Will the Chief Clerk please call the roll?

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson?

Aye.

Councilmember Gauthier?

Aye.

Councilmember Jones?

Aye.

Councilmember Landau?

And may I be recorded as voting Aye on the resolutions that I missed when I was away?

Duly noted.

Aye.

Councilmember Landau?

Aye.

Councilmember Lozada?

Aye.

Councilmember Young?

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks was aye. Councilmember Harrity?

Aye.

Councilmember O'Rourke?

Aye.

Councilmember Driscoll?

Aye.

Councilmember O'Neill?

Aye.

Councilmember Squilla was aye. Councilmember Bass?

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad?

Aye.

And Council President Johnson?

Aye. The ayes are 16. The nays are zero. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of Bill Number 250607?

An ordinance amending chapter 17-100 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Procurement Contracts by revising Section 17-101 entitled Prequalification of Prospective Vitters for Contracts for Construction of Public Works to establish minimum workforce training requirements and documentation standards for contractors and subcontractors on Public Works projects, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill had me read on two different days. The question now is, shall the bill pass finally? Chief Clerk please call the roll?

Councilmember Phillips?

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson?

Aye.

Councilmember Gauthier?

Aye.

Councilmember Jones?

Aye.

Councilmember Landau?

Aye.

Councilmember Lozada?

Aye.

Councilmember Young?

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks was aye. Councilmember Harrity?

Aye.

Councilmember O'Rourke?

Aye.

Councilmember Driscoll? Councilmember DRISCOLL: Aye.

Councilmember O'Neill?

Aye.

Councilmember Squilla was aye. Councilmember Bass?

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad?

Aye.

And Council President Johnson?

Aye. The ayes are 16. The nays are zero. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the Bill passes. Chief clerk, please read the title of Bill Number 250646?

An ordinance amending Title IX of the Philadelphia Code entitled Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions by adding a new chapter entitled Minimum Training for Security Officers.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of Councilmember Thomas, I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill Number 250646. Copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of council. I move for the adoption of the amendment.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill Number 250646 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. And the bill has been amended. This bill will be -- will be placed on the final passage calendar at our next session of council. Will the clerk please read the title of Bill Number 250651?

An ordinance amending Title IX -- XIX, Finance, Taxes and Collections of the Philadelphia Code to add a new chapter creating the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program as an automated savings program for certain employees in the City of Philadelphia to establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board and to establish the Retirement Savings Administrative Fund, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll for a motion.

Thank you, Mr. President. On your behalf, I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill Number 250651. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of council. And I move for the adoption of the amendment.

Second.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill Number 250651 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. COUNCILMEMBERS: Aye.

Those opposed? The ayes have it. And the bill has been amended. This bill will be placed on our final passage's calendar for our next session of council. Would the clerk please read the title of Bill Number 250708?

An ordinance amending Subcode A, the Philadelphia Administrative Code of Title IV of the Philadelphia Code, the Building Construction and Occupancy Code, to provide penalties associated with stock, work, and cease operations orders, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill had been read on two different days. The question now is, should the bill pass finally? Chief Clerk please call the roll?

Councilmember Phillips?