Stated Meeting 1 05/09/2024 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN KENDRA BROOKS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL DRISCOLL COUNCILWOMAN JAMIE GAUTHIER COUNCILWOMAN KATHERINE GILMORE RICHARDSON COUNCILMAN JIM HARRITY COUNCILMAN CURTIS J. JONES, JR. COUNCILWOMAN RUE LANDAU COUNCILWOMAN QUETCY M. LOZADA COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN NICOLAS O'ROURKE COUNCILMAN ANTHONY PHILLIPS COUNCILMAN MARK F. SQUILLA COUNCILMAN ISAIAH THOMAS COUNCILMAN JEFFREY YOUNG, JR. ELIZABETH McCOLLUM NAZARIO, INTERIM CHIEF CLERK Stated Meeting 2 05/09/2024
I note that the hour has come and that a quorum of the Council is present. This Council will now come to order. All members have taken their seats. All visitors have retired to outside the rails before proceeding. I will ask all those present to please set your cell phones to silent or vibrate. Any sidebar conversations I will ask that you take it outside the chambers. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari of Kol Tzedek Synagogue. He is here today as the Stated Meeting 3 05/09/2024 Rue Landau. I will ask all members and guests to please rise. (Councilmembers and guests rise.) Rabbi, please join the podium and introduce your guest as well.
I'm joined here by Rabbi Monica Gomery. We are the Rabbis of Kol Tzedek Synagogue in West Philadelphia. And it's an incredible honor to be here on behalf of our beloved member, Councilmember Landau, to be a member of Councilmember Gauthier's District and to be a colleague and honorary community member with Councilmember Reverend Stated Meeting 4 05/09/2024 lawmakers. And as it turns out we, Jews, do law also. Our law we call Halakhah, and the word Halakhah in Hebrew, it actually means to walk as on a path, to put one foot in front of the other. That's what it is to make law, is to actually put your ideas into practice. And in Jewish tradition, law lives in radical tension. To be strict on one idea is inherently to be lenient on another. This is the inherently imperfect nature of law. We cannot adhere to all of our highest values at once. And so, we must make choices, in this moment in time in our City and in our world, places before us, a very difficult series of choices. On the one hand, Jewish tradition teaches that we are obligated to not say that which Stated Meeting 5 05/09/2024 We are obligated to not say that which cannot yet be heard. And on the other hand, Jewish tradition teaches that if we see injustice in our own homes, we are obligated to speak out in protest. If we see injustice in our own neighborhoods, we are obligated to speak out in protest. If we see injustice in our City, we are obligated to speak out in protest. If we see injustice in the world, anywhere in the world, we as human beings wherever we find ourselves are obligated to speak out in protest. What is it to be called to be obligated to speak out in protest and to wonder at the same time can it be heard. Can the protest be heard, how can I voice my message. How can we make laws and practices that can be heard in such a way as to change the Stated Meeting 6 05/09/2024 Now, the Babylonian Talmud which is a piece of ancient wisdom some 2,000 years old, it doesn't just say that we are obligated to speak out against those injustices. It says that anyone who has the ability and chooses not to speak out against injustice, they, themselves, become obligated. They, themselves, become guilty of those injustices. It is upon you to know that you are responsible if you have the ability to speak out. So you as City Council, you as brave civil servants are called to be bold, are called to be bold to speak out about injustices in your neighborhoods, in the Districts that you serve, in the citywide that you serve together, and certainly in the wide world which we are all witnessing grave injustice. Stated Meeting 7 05/09/2024 Now, one of the questions is what should those laws sound like, what is the language, what words will most allow our protest to be heard. And it can be difficult to find the right words. It can be difficult to build unity across language, across divisions, across neighborhoods and identities and politics. So I want to encourage you to use your inner wisdom to guide you there. And one of the ways we do that at Kol Tzedek is through song. So we are actually going to take a moment to sing together this morning because in our experience, it's actually the inner quiet and the channeling of song that builds power and unity, such that we cannot speak out against injustice in the singular, but we can do so in the collective which is what is needed in order to bring safety and Stated Meeting 8 05/09/2024 of collective thriving here in the City of Philadelphia, in each of the neighborhoods you serve and certainly in the wide world that we are facing. So I'm honored to invite Rabbi Monica Gomery to lead us in song this morning.
I know this room is going to sing with me. The words to the melody are on the desks of the Councilpeople, and we invite you all to listen and to join in as you are moved. We rise, humbly hearted. Rise, won't be divided. Rise, with spirit to guide us. Rise -- we can get a little bit of a beat -- in hope, in prayer, we find ourselves here. In hope, in prayer, we're right here. In hope, in prayer, we find ourselves here. In hope, in prayer, we're right here. Stated Meeting 9 05/09/2024 of the children rise. Elders with wisdom rise. Ancestors around us rise. In hope, in prayer, we find ourselves here. In hope, in prayer, we're right here. In hope, in prayer, we find ourselves here. In hope, in prayer, we're right here. Everyone, one more time. In hope, in prayer, we find ourselves here. In hope, in prayer, we're right here. In hope, in prayer, we find ourselves here. In hope, in prayer, we're right here. (Applause.)
This morning we pray that we arrive to this service humbly hearted with a commitment to not be divided, to allow our higher spirits to guide us, with children surrounding us, with elders, with wisdom in our presence. Stated Meeting 10 05/09/2024 City Council and we ask that rise to the challenge before you to bring us closer to a world where there is no injustice. And let us say Amen. (Amen.)
Council will now be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 2, 2024. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday May 2, 2024 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the Stated Meeting 11 05/09/2024 Thursday, May 2, 2024 stand approved. All those in favor will signify by saying. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is the request for a leave of absence. And the Chair recognizes Councilmember Kathy Gilmore Richardson.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Majority, a leave of absence is requested for Councilmember Ahmad.
The Chair thanks the Councilmember. Stated Meeting 12 05/09/2024 be granted. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks.
Good morning, Council President. On behalf of the Minority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the Councilmember. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for a motion concerning 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 session.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that any of the following matters, if considered Stated Meeting 13 05/09/2024 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 Council that arose too late to Stated Meeting 14 05/09/2024 on the Calendar that was published prior to today's session. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the legislative matters stated by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson may be added to the agenda for today should those matters arise during the course of this session of Council. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion Stated Meeting 15 05/09/2024 will 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, we welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our city. We certainly invite you to come again. We also have special guests representing the American Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee, our nation's leading Ethiopian Diaspora Group. Their leadership is here today to accept the resolution made by Councilmember Jim Harrity on urging the President of the United States Joe Biden and Congress to re-examine the foreign policy. Joining us today are Stated Meeting 16 05/09/2024 Tegenu, Secretary Youm Fesseha, Treasurer Tilahun Degefu. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Jim Harrity.
Thank you, Council President. I would like to thank you also for allowing me to recognize the American Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee and also thank Chris Drumm for setting this up. We did the resolution a little while ago and they just got the chance to come in to receive it. I encourage everyone to stop and say hello to the Bishop. I'm a history guy. I love history. And Ethiopia is so interesting to me. Their history goes back millennia tracing all the way back to Menelik, who we know was the son of the Queen of Sheba and Solomon. Stated Meeting 17 05/09/2024 it's just fitting that we do a resolution calling on the President to do the right thing, as we always do. We always call people out when we think they're not doing the right thing, and we got to continue on. So I thank you and I thank all the delegation. If you can please stand so we can welcome you. (Applause.)
You're welcome. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brian O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'm going to go a little out of order today because of the importance of the resolution I'm going to be introducing and the person behind it. It's being Stated Meeting 18 05/09/2024 of yourself and me. The big airport's in your District. The small airport's in mine. And Jim Tyrrell grew up in your District, but as an adult he's been in my District for a long time. And he didn't want a presentation. Jim is sitting over there with his wife Maryellen, his son Jimmy and his daughter Kelsey. Kelsey's name's very easy to remember now because it's somebody's last name in town. But, Jim, if you could stand with Maryellen and your two children. (Applause.)
Jim has been with the City, with the airport for 37 years. His entire career has been spent there. He knows every job down there. He knows every department. He is so Stated Meeting 19 05/09/2024 perfect public servant, especially if you're in a district trying to find something out about an airline, about an airport issue. And you know this well, Mr. President. There's nothing like Jim Tyrrell because he's the first call, first ring answer. And reverse that, you answer him on his first ring too. He's that good and has been a gem for the City, for Northeast Airport, Philly International. And I just can't say enough about him. We're really going to miss him. He stayed an extra year. He was really going to retire last year, but he helped the new Director, and also groomed his successor and mentored her. So Jim is humble, but I wanted to have this standout in his memory and his families and this Council. Okay. Stated Meeting 20 05/09/2024 introducing it later, but I wanted to say it now. Thank you.
Thank you. Congratulations, Jim. Appreciate your support. Thank you for your hard work and your dedication to the City of Philadelphia. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Jones who will present a resolution honoring and congratulating the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Pennsylvania Chapter on their Annual Legislative Day. Will President Nyisha Chapman and those accompanying her please join Councilmember Jones at the podium. Joining Councilman Jones at the podium will be Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson Stated Meeting 21 05/09/2024 Gauthier, Councilmember Cindy Bass, Councilmember Kendra Brooks, Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke, Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, Councilmember Rue Landau, Councilmember Driscoll and Councilmember Squilla. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
Can we have Blondell Reynolds Brown and Jannie Blackwell to come up with us, former members. Is that all right, Mr. President?
There you go. So before we start, I want to just say that these ladies of the Coalition have been breaking glass ceilings since 1970 and Stated Meeting 22 05/09/2024 unapologetically, as Blondell Reynolds-Brown would say. They have laid the foundation in my opinion for the 100th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia who is also a Coalition member. Please give them a round of applause. (Applause.)
Unlike their name, 100 members, they have 142 members so their cup overfloweth in activism. Some of their main issues are breaking the glass ceiling of equal pay, something that Charlita Davis of my office always kicks me about, and making sure that something that Blondell Reynolds has always reminded us about in these chambers, that if you're not at the table, you're on the menu. And she has reminded us, enlightened us male members of Council about the importance of those things. Stated Meeting 23 05/09/2024 beyond the ballot, making a difference beyond the days that we vote so that every day it is a verb, a constant activity so that we keep striving. We don't in May and in November just stop. That activism goes all year. I've had the privilege of knowing this organization and supporting this organization for a long time. And, fellas, whether you're in a fraternity, we got to keep up. They make more -- if you've ever had the opportunity to go to some of their workshops, some of their mission calls, it is groundbreaking. And therefore, today we are honoring the Coalition of 100 Black Women of Pennsylvania for those groundbreaking, ceilingbreaking contributions; and
Thank you so much to Stated Meeting 24 05/09/2024 member Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. for introducing this resolution on behalf of the National Coalition of 100 Black women, Inc., Pennsylvania Chapter. I was honored to become a member of the Coalition following the footsteps of my mentor Blondell Reynolds Brown in 2021. And so, the work yet continues. So today we are honoring and congratulating the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Pennsylvania Chapter on the occasion of our Annual Legislative Day; and
Whereas, the Coalition of Black Women was formed in New York City in the winter of 1970 when 24 visionary Black women led by Edna Beach met in their homes to discuss the problems, challenges and opportunities during the 1960s. Stated Meeting 25 05/09/2024 of 100 Black Women, this organization continues to address the root causes of issues that have impacted them. Over the years they mobilized to become a visible force of influence, promoting gender and racial equity; and
Whereas, by 1981 the New York Coalition had over 500 members. And as they gained recognition, they duplicated their mission and vision around the country. On October 24th of that year, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. was formed, and they selected Jewell Jackson McCabe as their first National President; and
Whereas, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Pennsylvania Chapter NC100BW-PA was chartered in 1981 and 42 progressive women were Stated Meeting 26 05/09/2024 1982; and
Whereas, this nonprofit organization has been advocating on behalf of Black women and girls for over 40 years in the area of health, education, economic empowerment and leadership development; and
Whereas, NC100BW-PA continues to be a voice and force of gender equity and sociopolitical advancement that drives meaningful change to benefit Black women and girls. In addition, NC100BW-PA is instrumental in carrying out the goal of the National Coalition to fulfill their vision of seeking Black women and girls living in a world where social economic inequity does not exist; and
Whereas, the members consist of Stated Meeting 27 05/09/2024 descent who work as change agents, who have recognized various needs in the Philadelphia community and have contributed in many ways, including advocating for racial and social justice while working towards striving for positive impact in their community. Their commitment to advocacy, empowerment and advancement is commendable and deeply deserving of recognition. Now, therefore, be it --
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia that hereby honors and congratulates the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Pennsylvania Chapter on the occasion of their Annual Legislative Day;
And further resolve Stated Meeting 28 05/09/2024 of this resolution be presented to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Pennsylvania Chapter as a sign of the sincere admiration and respect of this legislative body. Congratulations.
The Chair recognizes President Nyisha Chapman.
So I just want to say thank you to all the Councilmembers, especially our member, Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, my Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier, Councilmember Jones and Council President Johnson on our citation today. We are greatly, deeply appreciative of being the force of advocacy in the City of Philadelphia, advocating on behalf of Black women and girls in the areas of health, education, Stated Meeting 29 05/09/2024 development. We are 40 years strong and we're going to continue to advocate beyond today and advocating beyond the ballot. We feel it is important that everyone in this room and everyone in the City of Philadelphia gets out to vote to get your civic engagement done and to make sure that you are making your voice heard. We as the women of 100 Black women will continue to make our voices heard through our programming activity and also through our legislative initiatives. So thank you again, Councilmembers, and thank you again to the members for being here.
And they might be 40 years old. They don't look a day over 20.
I'm sorry. I just wanted to also recognize Stated Meeting 30 05/09/2024 Mayor Cherelle Parker who's also a member. And where's Blondell -Blondell Reynolds Brown and Jannie Blackwell also -- oh, there she is. UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: She's hiding.
I see her. And also, members of the organization. So thank you again.
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll who will present a resolution celebrating the students and staff of Lincoln High School for their service in the 2024 Primary Election. Will the students and staff of Lincoln High School please join the Councilmember at the podium. Stated Meeting 31 05/09/2024 (Applause.)
Joining Councilmember Driscoll will be Commissioner Lisa Deeley, Commissioner Seth Bluestein and Commissioner Omar Sabir. Councilmembers joining Mike Driscoll would be Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Harrity and Councilmember Bass. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
Well, thank you, Mr. President. It's a very exciting day for me to welcome the young men and women from Abraham Lincoln High School. I thought it was Stated Meeting 32 05/09/2024 had that song Rise today that we sang before City Council, because truly what these young men and women did was they rose to the occasion of participating in our democracy and fulfilling their obligations for civic duty. And they did so without reservation. They did so with enthusiasm. And the message to these young men and women as we present this citation to you today, to recognize what you did for our City and our electoral process, you are the future of the City of Philadelphia. You are the future of our nation, and you need to take that responsibility seriously. And by showing up early that morning, studying before you got there that day, you truly rose to the occasion. So let's give a round of Stated Meeting 33 05/09/2024 men and women. (Applause.)
Now, I'm going to turn it over to my co-sponsor of this resolution, Councilman Jim Harrity.
Thank you, everyone, and thank you. It's very important that people get involved in the electoral process. And I'm just so glad to see so many young people that went so enthusiastically for that long, long day. I know you got a real big lesson with that day, didn't you? Yeah. It's a lot longer than school, right. Yeah. So we're just going to kick it off now celebrating the students and staff of Lincoln High School for their service in the 2024 Primary Election;
Stated Meeting 34 05/09/2024 Whereas, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 polls for the Pennsylvania Primary Election opened at Lincoln High School in Mayfair in the 6th City -- 6th District Council, 35 Lincoln High School students, teachers and American Sign Language translators worked hard to keep the voting polls open and running smoothly; and
Whereas, students at Lincoln High School filled most of the Election boards at the seven divisions that voted at Lincoln High School; and
Whereas, the students of Lincoln High School demonstrated dedication to their community and understanding of the importance of voting. Now, therefore be it --
Resolved that the Council of the Stated Meeting 35 05/09/2024 honors and celebrates the students of Lincoln High School who worked the voting polls on Tuesday, April 23, 2024; and
Further resolve, that an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the students and staff of Lincoln High School as evidence of the admiration and respect of this legislative body. Congratulations. (Applause.)
Before we present and get our official photo, I do need to recognize that we have our three City Commissioners right here with us today that took time out of their schedule because they recognize how important the work you did that day, and they're the leaders that are going to go into what might be the most important Stated Meeting 36 05/09/2024 in this November. And so, we're counting on the three Commissioners behind me to get it right like they always do. We know it doesn't happen by itself. It takes hard work, dedication, persistence and we're going to begin by bringing up our Chair of our City Commissioners,, Chairman Omar Sabir. ) COMMISSIONER SABIR: Well, if it's all right, I'm going to let my Vice-chair go first. She put together the 17 programs for the students. I'll let her go first. COMMISSIONER DEELEY: Thank you, Chairman. Good morning, everyone. ) COMMISSIONER DEELEY: So it is a great honor and a privilege, Mr. President, to be here today. Stated Meeting 37 05/09/2024 Back in 2018, my former colleagues Schmidt and Clarke allowed me the opportunity to introduce a legislation -- a resolution in City Commissioner's Office to pass the motion that allowed for student poll workers in Philadelphia. ) COMMISSIONER DEELEY: Thank you. I have to thank at the time my campaign chair Nick Custodio, who after we won said we have to go around the country and see how other people are doing things. We went to Chicago and we saw this student poll worker program in action, and I knew that we had to do that in Philadelphia. My former staff member Rodonna, who set the groundwork for this program and recognizing Nate McCoy who's on my current staff who really took it to the next level Stated Meeting 38 05/09/2024 off to the department in this election. A special shout-out to Sarah Caswell. ) COMMISSIONER DEELEY: She is a force of nature and she has made it her mission to help us coordinate these students at Lincoln High School for election day. We do this program. It's citywide. We have a great partnership with a lot of the schools. I'd like to thank the Chairman again for letting me have this time to speak. And I invite each of you, our Councilmembers. We're happy to come out to high schools in your District. We already do see a lot of you at your high schools, but we want to get in each and every one of them. As has been mentioned, we Stated Meeting 39 05/09/2024 election coming up, and we need our young people. And this is a great example of what that can look like. So thank you all so much. ) COMMISSIONER SABIR: I'd like to say thank you. I appreciate all of your service. Elections would not happen without you. And we're looking forward to you on November 5th. We also want you to call some of your students and friends all across the City because the Council may remember, that this may be the most important election. I say that this election on Tuesday, November 5th is the most important election in our lifetime, and it's critical that every eligible Philadelphian participate in this upcoming election. And we have to increase voter turnout. Stated Meeting 40 05/09/2024 the more we vote, the more we get. Thank you. ) COMMISSIONER BLUESTEIN: Thank you to the students of Lincoln High School and all the student poll workers across the City on Election day. The most important people to make sure that Philadelphia's voters are able to vote are not the Commissioners. They're not the Councilpeople. They are our poll workers. It is thanks to you that Philadelphia's voices are able to be heard. And I hope to see you all again working in November.
And hopefully, there's future Commissioners among you as well. Thank you. )
Well, thank you, Commissioners. And we're going to end with bringing up Stated Meeting 41 05/09/2024 helped this rise and is as passionate as Commissioner Deeley said. Please come up, Sarah, and say a few words. Sarah Caswell. (Applause.)
Thank you. Thank you. We are really, really honored to be here this morning, so thank you to Councilmen Driscoll and Harrity. Thank you to Commissioner Deeley. To Nate McCoy, Nate McCoy is awesome. He is -(Applause.)
-- the one who's really, really been behind a lot of this, but we started in 2022 with eight kids working the election. This past election we had over 30 and some alum who came back who have graduated, so the program is working. There's only three additional poll workers at Stated Meeting 42 05/09/2024 And we're looking to cover more spaces in November, so we are looking to move out and to cover the Northeast and make sure everyone can vote. But I want to take this moment to also thank you all for having us here and for recognizing these students and it's really important that you continue to do this and to recognize students across the City of Philadelphia. Many of my students had never been on Septa before this morning. I'd never been in City Hall into this chamber, and to make these spaces accessible and to engage kids in the civic process, it's really important that you engage kids in high school and that you get into those schools and that you meet them and that you make it accessible to them and make them feel like there's a place for them. Stated Meeting 43 05/09/2024 feel like there's a place for them, they won't show up. We're currently trying to register our students to vote. And students who have not gotten engaged in other ways, it's a tough sale because they don't think it matters. And so, please all of you go out into your Districts and get into those high schools and bring kids in here and let them see this process and let them experience that this is a place for them and their voice does matter, and that young people could make a really big difference in this next election so we need to make sure we're engaging them and getting them out. But thank you very much for having us. I really appreciate it. (Applause.)
Stated Meeting 44 05/09/2024 ease. (Council at ease.)
We also want to acknowledge in our balcony today we have students from Dobbins High School. Can we ask them to stand. Let's give them a round of applause. (Applause.)
Representing the 5th Councilmanic District, it is truly a great day when we have young people coming down here to witness our government in action. The next order of business is communications. The Chair recognizes that the Sergeant-atArms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Will the Chief Clerk read the messages from the Mayor and any other communications in her possession. Stated Meeting 45 05/09/2024
To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable body the following proposed: An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner on behalf of the City to enter into a lease and concession agreement with Aero Center Northeast Philadelphia, LLC, in connection with certain property at Northeast Philadelphia Airport to facilitate the development and operation of a new Stated Meeting 46 05/09/2024 operator, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Aviation on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an amendment to a concession agreement for the development, operation and maintenance of an airport advertising program at Philadelphia International Airport, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance amending various provisions of The Philadelphia Code to authorize revisions of various fees by regulation, including license and permit fees under Subcode "A," (The Philadelphia Administrative Code; license fees for food establishments under Title 6 (Health Code); license and permits Stated Meeting 47 05/09/2024 9, (Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions); license under Section 10-722, (Use of Dumpsters), license under Section 11-610, (Construction equipment), and license under Chapter 19-600, (Amusement tax), all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use, under certain terms and conditions; and Stated Meeting 48 05/09/2024 Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of parcels or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions; and 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, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance approving the Stated Meeting 49 05/09/2024 2025 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 through 2030, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to acquire a fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of parcel or parcels of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance amending Stated Meeting 50 05/09/2024 14-303(14) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Hearings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment," to change the number of Board members required for a quorum or for action taken at a Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a multiyear agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, for the management and operation of the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center Café, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Philadelphia constitutional limit, authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private Stated Meeting 51 05/09/2024
OF BILLS negotiated sale to provide funds towards various capital, municipal purposes providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for such payment of such bonds, and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds and certain other actions. There are no other communications in my possession, Council President.
Thank you. The messages will be presented in the Journal. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes councilmember Phillips.
Good morning, Philadelphia. Good morning, Council President. Thank you. Stated Meeting 52 05/09/2024 I have one bill for introduction today.
Thank you very much. The Clerk will please read the title of the bill.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by Ogontz Avenue between Haines Street and Cheltenham Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson. COUNCILWOMAN GILMORE Stated Meeting 53 05/09/2024 RICHARDSON: Good morning, Council President. Today I offer three bills on your behalf and one privileged resolution on behalf of Councilmember Nina Ahmad.
Thank you very much. Will the Clerk please read the title of the bill and resolution.
An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget, providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030, all under certain terms and conditions.
Stated Meeting 54 05/09/2024 This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway and Bartram Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds towards various capital, municipal purposes providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and Stated Meeting 55 05/09/2024 authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of bonds and certain other actions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution introduced by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson on behalf of Nina Ahmad welcoming TEDxDilworthPark to the City of Philadelphia and recognizing them for their commitment to ideas worth spreading on a global scale.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair at this time recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
Good morning, Council President. Stated Meeting 56 05/09/2024 Today I have three bills for introduction.
Would the Clerk please read the title of the bills.
An ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Ellsworth Street between South 60th Street and South 61st Street; Ruby Street between Springfield Avenue and Chester Avenue; Sansom Street between South 60th Street and South 61st Street; Webster Street between South 60th Street and South 64th Street, Rodman Street between South 56th Street and South 57th Street; Willows Avenue between South 53rd Street and South 54th Street; Cobbs Creek Parkway between Spruce Street and Locust Street; South 52nd Street between Chester Avenue and Springfield Avenue.
Stated Meeting 57 05/09/2024 These bills will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Addison Street between South 54th Street and South 53rd Street; Baltimore Avenue between South 43rd street and South 44th Street; Irving Street between South 51st Street and South 50th Street; Springfield Avenue between 51st Street and South 52nd Street; Washington Avenue between South 56th Street and South 57th Street; South 46th Street between Locust Street and Spruce Street; Pine Street between South 62nd Street and South 63rd Street; Melville Street between Spruce Street and Locust Street; South 54th Street between Greenway Avenue and Woodland Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the Stated Meeting 58 05/09/2024 appropriate committee.
And an ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Irving Street between South 59th Street and South 60th Street; South 49th Street between Regent Street and Chester Avenue; South 46th Street between Linmore Avenue and Woodland Avenue; Walnut Street between South 61st Street and South 67th Street; Webster Street between South 51st Street and South 62nd Street; Sansom Street between South 61st Street and South 62nd Street; Walton Street between South 49th Street and South 50th Street; Locust Street between South 59th Street and South 60th Street; Locust Street between South 49th Street and South 50th Street.
That bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. Stated Meeting 59 05/09/2024 Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
I want to acknowledge the Chairman of Appropriations representing the 186th Legislative District hailing from South Philadelphia, Chairman of Appropriations, State Representative Jordan Harris. Thank you for joining us today. (Applause.)
Representing the (inaudible). The Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.
Two resolutions. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.
A privileged Stated Meeting 60 05/09/2024 resolution honoring and congratulating the educator of the month, William W. Sax, for his dedication to his students at South Philadelphia High School.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution declaring May 5th through May 11th, 2024 as Youth Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the impact of youth apprenticeship programs on workforce development in the City of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Curtis Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. I'm introducing four bills Stated Meeting 61 05/09/2024 and two privileged resolutions. While we're ready to read that, I was trying to get recognized like my senior Member O'Neill to recognize the fact that the two resolutions are related. First one is to recognize the correctional officers that work in our prisons in the City of Philadelphia and the incredible job they do to try to correct the pathways of incarcerated individuals. And we have from District Council 33 here, would you please rise. Let's give them a welcome. (Applause.)
And, Mr President, thank you for your indulgence. The second one recognizes that there are over 18,000 events in the City of Philadelphia that does not include block parties and Stated Meeting 62 05/09/2024 festivals and street renamings. So if you did that, you double it. And this weekend the Broad Street Run was run. There were 44,000 people that applied, 33,000 actually ran, and three of them almost died. And one of them when they crossed the finished line had a cardiac arrest, but the purpose of this resolution as the EMTs came out and revived all three, it would be a different kind of story if they had not done that. And I want to thank the City Rep's Office. I want to thank the Children and Youth. And I want to thank also the Recreation Department for being on the case. Now, when things happen right, nobody knows. When things happen wrong, we all know. So I want to thank them and with this resolution. Thank you, Mr. President. Stated Meeting 63 05/09/2024
You're welcome. The Chair also acknowledges the President of District Council 33, Mr Omar Salaam. Thank you for being in Council with us today. (Applause.)
Will the Clerk please read the title of the bills and the resolutions.
An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Valley Avenue, Domino Lane, Ridge Avenue, Paoli Avenue, Pechin Street (extended), Ridge Avenue, Hermit Street and Henry Avenue, and to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541, Ridge Avenue Neighborhoods Overlay, /RAN, and making other Stated Meeting 64 05/09/2024 related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a multiyear agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, for the management and operation of the Lloyd Hall Recreation Center Café, all under certain terms and conditions. This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And 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, Stated Meeting 65 05/09/2024 agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Farmers Markets," by adding a permissible location at the 4th District Container Village located at 4862-70 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution proclaiming May 5th through May 11th, 2024 as "National Correction Officers and Stated Meeting 66 05/09/2024 Employees Week" in the City of Philadelphia to celebrate the dedicated work of the correctional officers and staff at the Philadelphia Department of Prisons.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution honoring and recognizing the runners who competed in the 2024 Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run as well as the dedicated work of the Special Events Emergency Medical Technician and Fire Department teams who were responsible for keeping the race a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage calendar. The Chair also recognizes the Business Manager of Labor Stated Meeting 67 05/09/2024 District Council 332. Also joining us today is Mr. Sam Staten, Jr. Let's give him a round of applause. Could you stand. (Applause.)
Sir, thank you for joining us today. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Rue Landau.
Good morning, Council President and colleagues. I've got two privileged resolutions. One, I'm introducing with Councilmember Thomas and one with Councilmember Brooks.
Thank you. Will the Clerk please read the title of the privileged resolutions please.
A privileged resolution declaring May 9, 2024 as Stated Meeting 68 05/09/2024 Black Teacher Appreciation Day in the City of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution declaring May 10, 2024 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the essential value that child care providers have in our community.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilman Quetcy Lozada.
Good morning, Council President. Today I offer one bill for myself and one bill on your behalf.
Thank you very much. Would the Clerk please read Stated Meeting 69 05/09/2024 the title of the bills.
Councilmember Lozada introducing for Councilmember Johnson -- Council President Johnson, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to acquire a fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded Stated Meeting 70 05/09/2024 by Roosevelt Boulevard, Adams Avenue, Ramona Street, Wyoming Avenue and Whitaker Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey Jay Young.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer four resolutions and two bills. One resolution is non-privileged with -- I'm sorry. One resolution is privileged, three are non-privileged.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and the resolution.
An ordinance amending Section 14-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Nonconformities," by providing Stated Meeting 71 05/09/2024 further provisions on changes from nonconforming uses, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
An ordinance prohibiting the Commissioner of Public Property or any other official of the City of Philadelphia, acting on behalf of the City from entering into, executing or authorizing a lease extension, lease amendment, lease renewal or new agreement by and between the City and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for or on behalf of any Commonwealth department or agency at the property located at 2100 West Girard Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the Stated Meeting 72 05/09/2024 appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution recognizing the week of May 6th through the 10th, 2024 as Well-Being Week in Law in the City of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 928 Front Street in the 5th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia, and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Stated Meeting 73 05/09/2024 Philadelphia Code.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration in our next session of Council.
And a non-privileged resolution also naming the 2300 block of Oakdale Street as "Jill Scott Lane." (Applause.)
Jillie from Philly, North Philly that is. 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 2900 block of Girard Avenue as "Lana Felton Ghee Way."
That's another one. (Applause.) Stated Meeting 74 05/09/2024
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Kendra Brooks.
Good morning, Council President. I have one privileged resolution to introduce today signed by the majority of Council.
Thank you very much. Would the Clerk please read the title of the resolution.
A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing O'Shae Leon Sibley, a dancer, choreographer and life-changing community leader who inspired countless performers with his passion and ambition, advocated tirelessly for Black, queer and Stated Meeting 75 05/09/2024 transgender communities and empowered youth to find their distinct path to greatness.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jim Harrity.
Council President, I have one bill I'm introducing on your behalf today -- I have one resolution. I'm sorry.
Thank you very much. Will the Clerk please read the title of the resolution.
And a privileged resolution honoring recognizing and congratulating PhilAbundance, the Greater Philadelphia area's largest hunger relief organization, on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary. Stated Meeting 76 05/09/2024
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember O'Rourke.
President Johnson, good morning to you, sir. I have one non-privileged resolution and one privileged resolution to co-introduce with Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Majority Whip Thomas as well as the gentleman of the 5th Councilmanic District, The Honorable Jay Young.
Thank you very much. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.
A privileged resolution honoring and celebrating Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School's Stated Meeting 77 05/09/2024 Mustang Barbershop for its excellence in cultivating an exemplary career and technical education program in the art of barbering.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution honoring the University of Pennsylvania workers whose organizing has resulted in a wave of labor victories and who are now represented by AFSCME D.C. 47, CIR-SEIU, OPEIU and UAW, and calling upon the University of Pennsylvania to come to the bargaining table without delay and negotiate contracts in good faith with the workers.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar -- Stated Meeting 78 05/09/2024 this resolution be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll.
Good morning, Mr. President. I offer two bills on your behalf and I offer two bills on my behalf today.
Thank you very much. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.
An ordinance by Councilmember Driscoll on behalf of Council President Johnson authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Aviation on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an Stated Meeting 79 05/09/2024 amendment to a concession agreement for the development, operation and maintenance of an airport advertising program at Philadelphia International Airport, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance introduced by Councilmember Driscoll on Council President Johnson's behalf amending various provisions of The Philadelphia Code to authorize revisions of various fees by regulation, including license and permit fees under Subcode "A," (The Philadelphia Administrative Code; license fees for food establishments under Title 6, (Health Code); license and permit fees under Title 9 (Regulation of Business Trades and Professions); Stated Meeting 80 05/09/2024 license under Section 10-722, (Use of Dumpsters); license under Section 11-610, (Construction Equipment); and license under Chapter 9-600, (Amusement Tax); all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Tioga Street, Jasper Street and Allegheny Avenue.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest Stated Meeting 81 05/09/2024 by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the TaconyHolmesburg area for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilmember O'Neill.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill and one resolution that I referred to earlier honoring Jim Tyrrell, which I'm co-introducing with you. And I'd ask for immediate consideration of that resolution. Stated Meeting 82 05/09/2024
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bill and the resolution. And the request for immediate consideration of the resolution is granted. All the -I'm going to let you read it first. Go ahead, Chief Clerk.
An ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease concession agreement with Aero Center Northeast Philadelphia, LLC in connection with certain property at Northeast Philadelphia Airport to facilitate the development and operation of a new fix-based operator, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a Stated Meeting 83 05/09/2024 privileged resolution honoring Jim Tyrrell on the occasion of his retirement from the Department of Aviation and recognizing Jim's 37 years of dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
All those in favor will signify by saying. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted as well as request for immediate consideration is granted. Stated Meeting 84 05/09/2024 (Applause.)
Congratulations, Jim. The Chair now recognizes the gentleman from South Philadelphia, Councilmember Mark Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I have one bill and one resolution on your behalf.
Thank you very much. Will the Clerk please read the title of the bill and resolution.
An ordinance amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of an Automated Speed Enforcement System," to improve safety on Roosevelt Boulevard, by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed Stated Meeting 85 05/09/2024 cameras on Broad Street and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution honoring Dexter Resta for his acceptance to Yale University and recognizing Dexter's historic achievement as the first Prep Charter High School graduate to earn a full scholarship to Yale.
This resolution -- y'all got to clap for that. (Applause.)
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes the Gentle Lady from the Northwest, Councilmember Cindy Bass. Stated Meeting 86 05/09/2024
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged resolution and one bill.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bill and privileged resolution.
An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a privileged resolution recognizing Mt. Airy Day, this Saturday, May Stated Meeting 87 05/09/2024 11th, as we embrace the spirit of community and its enduring commitment to building bridges, breaking down barriers and fostering a sense of belonging among all residents of Mt. Airy.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The next order of business is reports from committees. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports out two bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.
To the Stated Meeting 88 05/09/2024 the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 240220, entitled To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line and Roosevelt Boulevard, respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation. And the Committee on Rules to which was referred Bill No. 240281, entitled To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Montgomery Avenue, 10th Street, Stated Meeting 89 05/09/2024 13th Street, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable recommendation.
The Chair recognizes Councilmember 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 that were just read into the record by the Chief Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the Stated Meeting 90 05/09/2024 2ND READING motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. Bill Nos. 240220 and 240281 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committee with the suspension of rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar for the next session of Council. As there are no additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Stated Meeting 91 05/09/2024 2ND READING Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson for the purpose of calling up bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.