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The move began when Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas asked the council to suspend rules to allow consideration of a resolution seeking the mayor’s return of bill 240‑817, described in the resolution as “providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia” an amendment to the Home Rule Charter to create a Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and an Office of Prison Oversight. The suspension motion passed by voice vote, and the recall resolution was adopted by voice vote.

The clerk then read a letter returning the bill to council as requested. Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas moved that the council reconsider the earlier vote on bill 240‑817; that motion also carried by voice vote. Council President Kenyatta Johnson announced that, following reconsideration, the bill would be placed on the second‑reading and final‑passage calendar at the next session of council.

Council members did not record a roll‑call tally in the transcript for the reconsideration motion; the record shows voice votes and the chair’s announcement that a majority voted in the affirmative. The resolution and reconsideration proceeded under suspended rules, a parliamentary step the council used to consider the matter during the Jan. 23 session.

No formal amendments to the text of bill 240‑817 were recorded in the Jan. 23 proceedings. The transcript includes the clerk’s readback of the bill’s long title and the mayor’s letter returning the bill. The council’s action means the measure will appear on the next session’s calendar for a second reading and possible final passage or further amendment.

A mayoral name is not provided in the passage of the resolution in the transcript; the clerk read a letter “to the president and members of the council” returning the bill as requested. The council’s notice to place the bill on the second‑reading calendar fulfills the procedural step announced on the floor and does not itself enact the charter amendment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Stated Meeting of Philadelphia City Council 1-23-25","oneSentenceSummary","Philadelphia City Council on Jan. 23 adopted a resolution asking the mayor to return bill 240‑817 — a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment to create a Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board — and voted to reconsider the council vote that had passed the bill, placing it on the second‑reading calendar.","taxTitle","Philadelphia City, Philadelphia County , Pennsylvania","taxId",80615,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6373534,"Votes at a glance: Philadelphia City Council adopted resolutions on Jan. 23, 2025",686,6157000,6843000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2145792-83aab4c1b82db4a146e6e8ce87eb6270&start=6157&end=6843","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2145792-83aab4c1b82db4a146e6e8ce87eb6270/thumbnail_6157000.jpg","/articles/6373534/Philadelphia-City/Philadelphia-County/Pennsylvania/Votes-at-a-glance-Philadelphia-City-Council-adopted-resolutions-on-Jan-23-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6373534-e930cd125f7f42222aa2f18c5d655829/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153110&Signature=Gy-YZ3PhGBal70~35yM-k9YF1mRxMxA0LTUhruE8smd9HhryYkXTRr78MUHteJ91x29hWIGnIL-ZGh-ldabg7H~yySphsVwds1UAWPLIPf7zA-s-6-OZV7Rnlld0nQtyAwhaKitjeh-Qt9mVDLio-600U4b6AZHCN-Sx-UTmcPK23tU2Kh6Alkob2L6517BrrnDpeOSIdJ8Ssq5Cw77FOzNlCG9cpAnj9qqKWCdvYvFUv26XaHxxbPdC0JPM6NihoS3ebKekKj6rdC-qdfXl7A~Kkp~UqoBf09hGNxPfZlfErC-iqA9pvGX~lu-Q-xIxzLc0NYtXR5W6O3723mTN-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Philadelphia City Council took a series of final‑passage and committee actions during its Jan. 23 meeting. Below are the items recorded in the transcript with their outcomes and key details.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution 240‑724 — “Calling upon the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to strengthen enforcement against illegal activity in merchants that impact neighborhoods throughout the city of Philadelphia”: Adopted by voice vote (moved by Council Member Cindy Bass).

- Resolution 241098 — Honoring Central High School for winning the 2024 PIAA District 12 Class A team title: Adopted by voice vote.

- Resolution 241099 — Honoring Imhotep Charter High School for winning the 2024 Public League 6A and PIAA District 7 football championships: Adopted by voice vote.

- Privileged resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (introduced by Council Member Phillips on behalf of the president): Adopted by voice vote.

- Privileged resolution celebrating the life and legacy of Rabbi Solomon Isaacson, leader of Congregation Beth Solomon: Adopted by standing vote of silence and then recorded as adopted.

- Privileged resolution recognizing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month (introduced on behalf of Council Member Nina Ahmad): Adopted by voice vote (see separate article for testimony and provider requests).

- Privileged resolution honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on its 33rd annual book fair: Adopted by voice vote.

- Privileged resolution congratulating Dr. Tony Watlington, School District of Philadelphia superintendent, for being recognized by the District Administration Leadership Institute: Adopted by voice vote.

- Privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the School District’s reassignment rooms (sometimes called rubber rooms): Adopted by voice vote; council members discussed that reassignment rooms can be used for staff pending investigation and that some assignments have lasted up to three years.

- Privileged resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold hearings on implementation of a mandatory millage rate adjustment review in response to citywide property assessments: Adopted by voice vote.

- Privileged resolution congratulating Temple University men’s basketball team for its 2,000th win: Adopted by voice vote.

- Privileged resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter: Adopted by voice vote.

- Privileged resolution honoring Jackie Pettyjohn, SEPTA’s first female train engineer, on her retirement: Adopted by voice vote; public commenters and union representatives spoke in praise of Pettyjohn’s career.

- Privileged resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Anti‑Trafficking Coalition and the Salvation Army during Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Adopted by voice vote.

- Privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Labor to hold hearings exploring the sugar‑sweetened beverage tax and its impact on Philadelphia businesses, trades and consumers: Adopted by voice vote; Council Member Harry introduced the hearings to assess effects on small businesses and low‑income households.

Introductions and committee referrals called up (no final passage recorded in transcript): several bills were introduced or referred to committee, including an ordinance authorizing the procurement commissioner to enter into multi‑year purchase agreements for electricity, natural gas and motor fuels for the city (referred to committee), and multiple ordinances authorizing bicycle lanes and sidewalk‑cafe encroachments (referred to appropriate committees). The clerk also read a list of mayoral communications reporting bills the mayor had signed in December and January.

The transcript records voice votes for many of these items; where the clerk read roll calls, the result is reported above. If a resolution or bill number was not printed in the transcript reading, the entry is listed with the title and noted as “not specified” as appropriate.","At the Jan. 23 session the council adopted a set of resolutions and called up several bills for committee referral; this roundup lists formal outcomes recorded on the transcript.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6373539,"Council unanimously elects Elizabeth McCollum as chief clerk; oath administered",181,2433000,2614000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2145792-83aab4c1b82db4a146e6e8ce87eb6270&start=2433&end=2614","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2145792-83aab4c1b82db4a146e6e8ce87eb6270/thumbnail_2433000.jpg","/articles/6373539/Philadelphia-City/Philadelphia-County/Pennsylvania/Council-unanimously-elects-Elizabeth-McCollum-as-chief-clerk-oath-administered","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6373539-f70605f67b3c9305f9581bfc45100783/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153110&Signature=najNtSmtP5mJT-AIiWl3ptZJQm9ygLrB-xVmbg7QGC2u1GlkwGZsO0Jwr6HwqrG2Gb~SEb7Gf2JSsfWu-WqvZsB~NyJpWPFKDR2ZHM5yoO7QkRaMpVzK-V4~iM0odad0-VWvfI-HvWdWWemrkwCEez8YT5EB2W7RbWiCGLA8EU9wvHZmMP2Shld-dNB8lQ3nz20R-xgC1Af9EFNCE-YTJ4wzQTKdPTC0kr2gLtFxx7FDiy5ef~qHfCZJsBp6~Ar9W2hbcr4QQwf6YPL8BqWHlO4C~whngDdoXpjvzW9fdD20iCdTgbKYnGQx4MOIoTiUEApzJpgu-R0LhLNpr7yTMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Philadelphia City Council on Jan. 23 unanimously elected Elizabeth McCollum as the council’s chief clerk and administered the oath of office during the morning session.

Majority Leader Catherine Gilmore Richardson nominated Elizabeth McCollum, identified in the nomination as a Philadelphia High School for Girls alumna; Council Member Mike Driscoll seconded the nomination. With nominations closed, council took a roll‑call vote. The clerk recorded 16 ayes and 0 nays; the chair declared McCollum duly elected chief clerk of the council.

The oath of office was administered by United States District Court Senior Judge Timothy J. Savage. Following the oath, McCollum briefly affirmed she would “support, obey, and defend” the constitutions and the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter and discharge all duties of the office of chief clerk.

Council president and several members offered public praise; the session then moved to the public‑comment and calendar portions of the meeting. The transcript records the roll‑call tally and the oath but does not record any contested objection or alternative candidate.","Philadelphia City Council unanimously elected Elizabeth McCollum as chief clerk on Jan. 23; the roll call recorded 16 ayes and the oath of office was administered by U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Savage.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6373544,"Council designates January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and hears survivors advocates call for expanded services",4540,1952000,6492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2145792-83aab4c1b82db4a146e6e8ce87eb6270&start=1952&end=6492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2145792-83aab4c1b82db4a146e6e8ce87eb6270/thumbnail_1952000.jpg","/articles/6373544/Philadelphia-City/Philadelphia-County/Pennsylvania/Council-designates-January-as-Human-Trafficking-Prevention-Month-and-hears-survivors-advocates-call-for-expanded-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6373544-464329b2173346cb40f86c348217888d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153110&Signature=OW9Le5SDgbthDRFZwsQWG1AbXYaNMfcJ1ObT-NsJcOYXdgSM3n1EXtTFQNqgQm9ENSW1ukl~mZYToAibw2WlbPC2cz74yqhKYsCwAcPlf0IMVz~ePGIMYKdEKtIrrFHdbbkx7At~pNdZZ021n7~f3VcvVPVvrGm4~MU0125BzDfym3ZP-S2v6yz3q5GfHft4MuYn~gRRoarv02-8qjttRbCmX-nEAwr3c03MZ5nhDilTib-BCyk06ueEsVG1gjb9WavRX7MWoNVpRKOVIqN9h67JoS63r5kFEFzE8thODTgOKVIsTIZUOHyG1cuOs7iOfP7MiZd9km4mxkgZqlCs0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Philadelphia City Council on Jan. 23 adopted a privileged resolution recognizing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and placed related advocacy and oversight measures on the record during public comment.

The resolution honoring the month was introduced by Majority Leader Catherine Gilmore Richardson on behalf of Council Member Nina Ahmad and was adopted by voice vote. Several nonprofit providers and coalition members addressed the council during the public‑comment period and at the podium, urging strengthened citywide coordination, funding for survivor services, and better prevention. Speakers included Captain Felicia Lyle of The Salvation Army Greater Philadelphia operations; Heather Larocca, director of the Salvation Army’s New Day to Stop Trafficking program; Jocelyn Rico of the Nationality Service Center’s Immigrant Survivor Services Program; Natalie Proud, program director of Covenant House Pennsylvania; and Lakeisha Anthony, senior manager of advocacy at WAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.

Captain Felicia Lyle said, “January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It's a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and come together to end human trafficking.” Lyle described The Salvation Army’s combination of safe housing, drop‑in centers, employment training, counseling and case management and urged stronger citywide coordination.

Heather Larocca described recent service volumes and partnerships: “Last year, my team … served over 1,300 survivors” through drop‑in services, diversion, case management, housing and a hotline in Kensington, she said, and listed coalition partners including the Philadelphia Anti‑Trafficking Coalition and the Philadelphia Anti‑Trafficking Task Force.

Jocelyn Rico said the Nationality Service Center serves more than 5,000 immigrants and refugees annually and, in the past three years, provided services to 166 survivors from more than 36 countries. Natalie Proud of Covenant House said, “At Covenant House, Pennsylvania, 1 in 5 people under the age of 21 who come through our doors have experienced trafficking,” and warned that traffickers often know the victim beforehand: “80% of survivors knew their trafficker before their exploitation began.”

Advocates offered concrete service details on the record: the Salvation Army’s hotline at 267‑838‑5866 was shared for those seeking help, and speakers asked the city to expand housing, legal assistance, interpretation, mental‑health care and coordinated diversion programs for youth. Council members from multiple caucuses thanked the witnesses and supported the resolution. The clerk later read the resolution into the record and the council adopted it on a voice vote.

Several companion items and committee actions related to criminal‑justice and oversight were also on the agenda that day, including a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on detainer policy and other measures the council had introduced or held for later consideration. The transcript shows broad support on the floor for survivor services and a call from providers for long‑term funding and cross‑system coordination.","Philadelphia City Council adopted a privileged resolution recognizing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and heard multiple nonprofit survivor‑service providers describe local needs, service counts, and a survivor hotline.","actionData","errors"]

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