City of Philadelphia

City Council Calendar

Thursday, April 23, 2026

PUBLIC COMMENT

City Council receives public comment on bills and resolutions that are printed on this

agenda for the meeting. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak; please prepare

your comments to fit within that time limit. The Council President, may, depending on

circumstances, establish a lower time limit. The Council President will announce the

applicable time limit at the beginning of the public comment portion of the agenda. The

Council President may also limit repetitious comments on the same agenda item or defer

comments to the next meeting of Council.

Speakers for public comment can sign up in advance, submit comments electronically, or

215-686-3406 or email chiefclerk@phila.gov by no later than 3 p.m. the day before the

meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance will be added to the list. Speakers must sign up

individually, not on behalf of others or groups, and provide the following information:

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Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling)

The bill number or resolution number that will be addressed

Whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution

Telephone number where you can be reached

Street address

Speakers may also submit public comment electronically by email to

chiefclerk@phila.gov no later than 3 p.m. the day before the meeting, preferably as a PDF

attachment to the email. Electronic submissions become part of the written record of the

proceedings but they are not read aloud in Council. To sign up the day of the meeting,

come to Room 400, City Hall and check in at the desk by the entrance.

*If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please let the Chief

Clerk’s Office know when signing up for Public Comment.

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information about our language services.

*Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and open to the public. This meeting may

also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40, or

http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/.

ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION

Note: Some items do not occur at every session:

Invocation.

Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting.

Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session.

Reading of communications from the Mayor.

Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of

Council).

Reports from Committees of Council.

Special business.

Bills on first reading.

Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage

Calendars - titles are printed below.

Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration.

Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.

Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.

Speeches by Councilmembers.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE

260253

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

Resolution appointing Bekir Gunaydin to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services

District.

260254

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

Resolution appointing Felicia Wilson to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services

District.

260255

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

Resolution appointing Ken Weller to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services

District.

260256

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

Resolution appointing Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services

District.

260353

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution renaming the 300 Block of East Rockland Street between B St and C St to “Hon. Sharon

Vaughn Way,” in honor of her service, advocacy and dedication to public service.

260354

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

Resolution renaming the 5300 Block of Kershaw Street as “Stan Lathan Way” to honor Stan Lathan

and his extraordinary contributions to television and culture.

260355

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

Resolution reappointing John Solomon to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

260356

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

Resolution reappointing Melanie DeBouse to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

260357

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

Resolution reappointing Hassan Bennett to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

260362

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution also naming the corner of E. Haines Street and Morton Street “Honorable Donna Reed

Miller Way,” in recognition of her lifelong commitment to public service, impactful policy leadership,

and enduring inspiration to the City of Philadelphia.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE

250329-AA

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke

An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and

Owner Accountability,” to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a

Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish

remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.

250330-AA

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke

An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to

modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against

retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants’ rights related to the

implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied

warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and

establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain

terms and conditions.

250768

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” to

prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from

incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions.

250807

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee

simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of

condemnation or otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating,

and maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded and

located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, together with all

improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances; and to lease the property, or

a portion thereof, to the Center City District; all under certain terms and conditions.

260056

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

An Ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600

entitled “Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement” to place certain restrictions on

the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, prohibit certain

forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms

and conditions.

260057

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

An Ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600

entitled “Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement” to establish certain limits on

how personal information may be handled by the City with regard to immigration enforcement, create

reporting requirements, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

260058

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices

Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to add protections against discrimination on

the basis of citizenship and immigration status, all under certain terms and conditions.

260059

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks

An Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” and

Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” to prohibit the acceptance of bids on

City contracts from, or the execution of contracts with, entities that do business with immigration

enforcement authorities; bar City participation in, resource expenditures to, and involvement in any

agreements or activities in furtherance of immigration enforcement, including through the conduct of its

employees, contractors and funding recipients; require annual reporting of City immigration-related

activities, and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

260060

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks

An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct

and Activity,” to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identity, require officers to

visibly display their badge and other official identifying information, prohibit the impersonation of law

enforcement officers, and provide for civil and criminal enforcement of violations, all under certain

terms and conditions.

260061

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks

An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct

and Activity,” and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streets,” to prohibit

immigration enforcement on City and City-related property and facilities, to prohibit immigration

enforcement in the right-of-way and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms

and conditions.

260062

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks

An Ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct

and Activity,” to restrict the use of community spaces for government purposes not expressly

authorized by the City or the courts and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain

terms and conditions.

260295

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between

the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs

related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by

the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a

letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; 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 and

covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to

take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under

certain terms and conditions.

RESOLUTIONS

260397

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Resolution recognizing Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake on her retirement and the lasting impact she

has made on the City of Philadelphia.

260404

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution honoring and congratulating Earl D. Fowlkes, Jr. during the week of Philadelphia Black

Pride for his incredible and visionary leadership and dedicated service to the Black LGBTQ+

movement.

260405

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution recognizing April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage,

culture, and contributions of Arab Americans in the City of Philadelphia.

260409

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution recognizing April 2026 as Second Chance Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring

the work of reentry professionals, community organizations, employers, advocates, families, and

returning citizens who strengthen the City by supporting successful reentry.

260410

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks

Resolution honoring Philly Black Pride for its ongoing work to center and support the Black

LGBTQ+ community, and recognizing Monday, April 20th through Sunday, April 26th as Philly

Black Pride Week in the City of Philadelphia.

260411

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

Resolution recognizing May 2026 as Dual Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American

Heritage Month in Philadelphia in recognition of America 250, celebrating the rich history, interwoven

stories, and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

and Jewish Americans to our Nation, Commonwealth, and City.

260412

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

Resolution honoring and congratulating Sam Rhoads on his retirement after 31 years of distinguished

service at PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, and recognizing

his transformative impact on the City’s economic landscape.

260413

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution honoring and recognizing Chestnut Hill College and its Political Science Department for

their commitment to academic excellence, diversity, civic engagement, and the advancement of future

leaders, and further recognizing Dr. Jeffrey Carroll for his historic leadership in the field of political

science.

260414

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution supporting the City of Philadelphia's Participation in Bird Town Pennsylvania and

promoting sustainable conservation initiatives in the City and committing to community-based

conservation initiatives to protect birds, wildlife, and the environment