Stated Meeting, April 24, 2025

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Bass.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye. THE

And Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 15 and the nays are zero. The majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Would the Chief Clerk please be the title of Bill No. 250241? THE

An ordinance amending section 2 of an ordinance, Bill No. 220454 approved November 30th, 2022 entitled, Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Krewstown Road from Norwalk Road to its term southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions, by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

This bill had been read on two different days. The question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the bill? THE

Hold on.

Will the Chief Clerk please call the roll? THE

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gauthier.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Landau.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Young.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Bass.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye. THE

And Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 15 and nays are zero. Majority of all members having voted the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 250271? THE

An ordinance amending the Philadelphia Code by increasing the penalties for the prohibited parking or maintaining of semi-trailers and truck tractors at residential properties all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill had been read on two different days. The question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? Will the Chief Clerk call the roll? THE

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gauthier.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Landau.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Young.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Bass.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye. THE

And Council President Johnson.

Aye. Ayes are 15 and 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 No. 250272? THE

An ordinance authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planners in the vicinity of 30 -322 through 40 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? Will the Chief Clerk please call the roll? THE

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gauthier.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Landau.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Young.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Bass.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye. THE

And Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are zero. The majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 250274? THE

An ordinance authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 219 West Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill had been read on two different days. The question now is: Shall the bill pass finally? Will the Chief Clerk please call the roll? THE

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gauthier.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Landau.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Young.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Bass.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye. THE

And Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 15, 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 No. 240665? THE

An ordinance amending Title 10 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity, by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada for a motion.

Thank you, Council President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 240665. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment.

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 240665 be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed?

Do that for the roll call. Do a roll call for me, Chief Clerk. THE

Roll call for the amendment of 240665.

Yes, for the record. THE

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Gauthier.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Landau.

Nay. THE

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Young.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Brooks.

Nay. THE

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Nay. THE

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye. THE

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Bass.

Aye. THE

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye. THE

And Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 12, the nays are three. This bill has been amended and will be placed on a final passage calendar at our next session of council. And they say all we do is pass resolutions, but that's a different story. The Clerk will please read any additional resolutions on today's calendar. THE

A privileged resolution calling for the Committee for Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of a citywide daylighting initiative and help determine best practices to protect cyclists, ensure pedestrian safety and prevent needless traffic deaths introduced by Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson on behalf of Council President Johnson.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Majority Leader Gilmore-Richardson for motion on the resolution.

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

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Would the Chief Clerk please read the title of the next resolution? THE

A privileged resolution celebrating the selection of The Upcycled Self, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, by Tariq Trotter for the 2025 One Book, One Philadelphia program introduced by Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson.

The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore-Richardson for a motion on the resolution.

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

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. And it's a great prelude as we prepare for the Roots Picnic. He also is from South Philly. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Rue Landau.

Council President, I need to be excused to deal with Council business. Can I be recorded as voting aye on all resolutions?

Leave is granted and it will be documented that you're voting aye on all bills and resolutions. Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the next resolution? THE

A privileged resolution honoring and congratulating the first graduating class of the West Philadelphia Zoo Scholars program for their outstanding accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the values of conservation community and lifelong learning introduced by Councilmember Gauthier.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier for a motion on the resolution.

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

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of the next resolution? THE

A privileged resolution declaring April 2025, a Second Chance month, in the city of Philadelphia, introduced by Councilmember Landau.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Katherine Gilmore-Richardson for a motion on behalf of Councilmember Rue Landau.

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