Councilman Harrity. Stated Meeting 91 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. And I also for the record would like to vote aye on all bills and resolutions that I might have missed. Thank you, Council President.
Let the record reflect that Councilman Thomas is voting aye on all bills and resolutions during his absence from the Chamber. Thank you, Councilman.
Councilwoman Vaughn. Stated Meeting 92 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING
Aye. The ayes are 11; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, 230654.
An ordinance approving a Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2022 through 2026 and Annual Action Plan 2022 through 2023 to add $163,204,000 in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Mr. Decker, call the roll.
Aye. Stated Meeting 93 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING
Councilman Stated Meeting 94 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Thomas.
Aye. The ayes are 11; the nays are zero. A majority of members present voting in the affirmative, the bill passes. Mr. Decker, do you have any additional resolutions?
A resolution honoring and congratulating the American Institute of Architects Philadelphia on its 150th Anniversary celebration, introduced today by Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.
Thank Stated Meeting 95 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING you, Council President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the rise in moving violations and traffic deaths since 2020 and explore solutions to create a safer Philadelphia for people walking, cycling and driving, introduced today by Councilman Thomas.
The Chair recognizes Councilman Thomas. Stated Meeting 96 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Saulih Khalifah, a carpenter apprentice at Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program, for his dedication and hard work advancing his carpentry skills, introduced today by Councilman Thomas and Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.
The Stated Meeting 97 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Chair again recognizes Councilman Thomas.
Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution Honoring and Celebrating the 110th anniversary of the historic Falls of Schuylkill Library, introduced today by Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Stated Meeting 98 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Mr. President. I move for the adoption. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it, and that resolution is adopted.
And a resolution designating November 25, 2023 the Day of Serenity in the City of Philadelphia, providing communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence the opportunity to gather in peace and healing, introduced today by Councilwoman Gauthier.
Hi, Stated Meeting 99 11/16/2023 11/16/23 - STATED - 2ND READING Council President. Sorry. Can I be recorded as voting aye on all bills and resolutions previously, and I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)
It's been moved and properly seconded. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And let the record reflect that Councilwoman Gauthier is voting aye on all bills and resolutions during her absence from the Chamber.
There are no other resolutions on the Final Passage Calendar, Mr. President.
Thank you very much, Mr. Decker. That concludes our Calendar for Stated Meeting 100 11/16/2023 today, and we will now have our speeches. Any speeches on behalf of the minority? (No response.)
Speeches on behalf of the majority? The Chair recognizes Councilman Jones.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I rise to recognize that in a couple of days we will be sitting with our families, God willing, being thankful for the things that we have, being thankful for each other and thankful for the fact that we can spend that time together. About 5,775 miles from here in the Middle East, there won't be that kind of Thanksgiving celebration. There won't be that time to appreciate family members. We recognized in this Council the fact that we don't support Stated Meeting 101 11/16/2023 terrorists, that we did not support the invasion and kidnapping of innocent people that were taken into Gaza, but we also have a responsibility to cite that there have been over 4,500 children murdered since that time, almost one per mile in the distance that we have here. In Gaza, it has the largest funeral burial ground for young people in the world. So what I hope that during this time that we are enjoying each other, that we pray for peace, that we pray for the cease and desist of hostility, that they find that common ground that we can find peace, because it has the potential to spread far beyond Gaza. And we should not forget those who were killed in Israel, those who were kidnapped from Israel, and those who are dying in Gaza today. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, Councilman. Stated Meeting 102 11/16/2023 (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson.
Thank you, Council President. I just wanted to take an opportunity to remind all of our colleagues in Council regarding the presence of the American Institute of Architects Philadelphia Chapter. We'll have a meet-and-greet after Council today. And for the record, colleagues, we will have catering provided by Details by Ms. Dawn, an outstanding African American female-owned caterer here in the Philadelphia region. So we invite you all to join us with the architects directly after Council. Thank you very much.
Stated Meeting 103 11/16/2023 you, Councilwoman. There being no additional speeches on behalf of the minority and the majority, with that, the Chair recognizes Councilwoman Bass for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, November 30th, 2023, 10:00 a.m. All in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
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