ROLL CALL

PRESENT:

17 - Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,

Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau,

O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson

INVOCATION

Council met, a quorum being present.

PASTOR JOSE GONZALEZ OF THE RESPONSE TO GRACE CHURCH, was introduced and offered

an appropriate prayer.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL

of the meeting of Thursday, April 23, 2026.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

There were no leaves of absence today.

COMMUNICATIONS

The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:

April 16, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5123, 5125, 5127

and 5129 Baltimore Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in

accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260368)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 16, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5103 Chester

Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the

terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260369)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 16, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver

to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple

title to 1425 S. Paxon Street in the 3rd 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 Philadelphia Code.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260370)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 16, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver

to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple

title to 214 Hermit Street in the 4th 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 Philadelphia Code.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260371)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 16, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue

located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of

Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260372)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 16, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 and 3003 N.

10th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with

the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260373)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 16, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1800, 1818, 1862

N. 23rd Street, 1802, 1806, 1808, 1810, 1820, 1828, 1845, 1848, 1852 N.

24th Street, 1801, 1813, 1837, 1855, 1868 N. Bucknell Street, 1800, 1814,

1858 Judson Street, 2318, 2326, 2330, 2332, 2334, 2336 W. Montgomery

Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the

terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260374)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 22, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution

entitled:

RESOLUTION

Extending approval of the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy

(H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which

addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the

H.O.M.E. Program, to constitute approval of spending in Fiscal Year

2027, pursuant to that same Program Statement and Budget.

This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this

Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260375)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 16, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am pleased to advise you that on April 16, 2026, I signed the following bill, which

was passed by Council at its session on April 16, 2026:

Bill No. 260263

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260376)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 17, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today

transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the

following bill:

Bill Number 260242

The Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on the following bills:

Bill Number 260238

Bill Number 260239

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260377)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Phillips:

Bill No. 260378: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:

Lawrence street between Tabor road and Olney avenue; Sparks street between Front

street and Mascher street.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.

Bill No. 26037800

Attachments:

Councilmember Phillips Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Phillips:

Bill No. 260379: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by amending Section 14-520, entitled “/NDO,

Ninth District Overlay District,” by making technical changes, all under certain terms

and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 26037900

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President

Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

Bill No. 260380: An Ordinance Amending Section 10-710 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping,” to change the standard for

determining violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.

Bill No. 26038000

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President

Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 260381: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Zoning and Planning,” by adding a new chapter to require specific permit applicants to

provide notice of the presence of particular murals on the property to the Department

of Licenses and Inspections, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 26038100

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by

Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 260382: An Ordinance Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park,

located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as “Tyrone ‘Cakes’ Sims Park.”

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.

Bill No. 26038200

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by

Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 260383: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of

2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.

Bill No. 26038300

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Jones:

Bill No. 260384: An Ordinance Establishing a parking regulation on Acorn street

between Hazelwood lane and Ridge avenue; Martin street between Mitchell street and

Pechin street; N. 66th street between Haverford avenue and Media street; Rector

street between Manayunk avenue and Terrace street; Lawnton street between

Fountain street and Gorgas lane; Scotts lane between Ridge avenue to 3540 Scotts

lane (Trestle).

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.

Bill No. 26038400

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,

Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Bill No. 260391: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode

“M” (The Philadelphia Mechanical Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the

“International Mechanical Code,” as published by the International Code Council, with

amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code

Act, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.

Bill No. 26039100

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,

Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Bill No. 260392: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode

“G” (The Philadelphia Fuel Gas Code), Subcode “PC” (The Philadelphia Performance

Code for Buildings and Facilities), and Subcode “EB” (The Philadelphia Existing

Building Code), and adopting the 2021 editions of the “International Fuel Gas Code,”

“Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities,” and “International Existing Building

Code,” as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as

authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms

and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.

Bill No. 26039200

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,

Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Bill No. 260393: An Ordinance Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia

Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction

and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making

corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and

making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.

Bill No. 26039300

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,

Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Bill No. 260394: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by

amending Subcode “B” (The Philadelphia Building Code) and adopting the

2021 edition of the “International Building Code,” as published by the

International Code Council, with various amendments thereto, as authorized

by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms

and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.

Bill No. 26039400

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Johnson,

Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Bill No. 260395: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode

“R” (The Philadelphia Residential Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the

“International Residential Code,” as published by the International Code Council, with

amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code

Act, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.

Bill No. 26039500

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember

Bass:

Bill No. 260396: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding provisions prohibiting

retail establishments from rounding transaction totals upward when a customer tenders

cash without exact coinage, and requiring rounding downward to the nearest five-cent

increment; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT.

Bill No. 26039600

Attachments:

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final

Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

Resolution No. 260397: Resolution Recognizing Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake on

her retirement and the lasting impact she has made on the City of Philadelphia.

Signature26039700

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260398: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property

to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying

fee simple title to 1425 S. Paxon Street in the 3rd 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 Philadelphia Code.

Resolution No. 26039800

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260399: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 5123, 5125, 5127 and 5129 Baltimore Avenue located in the 3rd

Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The

Philadelphia Code.

Resolution No. 26039900

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260400: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 5103 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in

accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Resolution No. 26040000

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260401: Resolution Urging the United States Congress and the

Trump Administration to provide comprehensive fertility care, including In Vitro

Fertilization (IVF), under TRICARE in the National Defense Authorization Act

(NDAA).

Resolution No. 26040100

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:

Resolution No. 260402: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property

to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying

fee simple title to 214 Hermit Street in the 4th 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 Philadelphia Code.

Resolution No. 26040200

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260403: Resolution Confirming the appointment of the Hon. Idee C.

Fox as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16,

2030.

Resolution No. 26040300

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260404: 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.

Signature26040400

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260405: Resolution Recognizing April 2026 as Arab American

Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Arab

Americans in the City of Philadelphia.

Signature26040500

Attachments:

Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260406: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 3001 and 3003 N. 10th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in

accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Resolution No. 26040600

Attachments:

Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260407: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 1800, 1818, 1862 N. 23rd Street, 1802, 1806, 1808, 1810, 1820, 1828,

1845, 1848, 1852 N. 24th Street, 1801, 1813, 1837, 1855, 1868 N. Bucknell Street,

1800, 1814, 1858 Judson Street, 2318, 2326, 2330, 2332, 2334, 2336 W.

Montgomery Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the

terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Resolution No. 26040700

Attachments:

Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260408: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance

with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Resolution No. 26040800

Attachments:

Councilmember Young Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260409: 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.

Signature26040900

Attachments:

Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 260410: 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.

Signature26041000

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Resolution No. 260411: 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.

Signature26041100

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Resolution No. 260412: 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.

Signature26041400

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the

following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 260413: 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.

Signature26041300

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the

following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 260414: 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.

Signature26041400

Attachments:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Bill No. 260213: An Ordinance To amend Bill No. 250198 (approved June 13,

2025), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years

2026-2031 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under

certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260213.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26021300

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260214: An Ordinance To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13,

2025), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget,” by revising

various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260214.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26021400

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 260215-A, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in

appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the

Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices,

departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the

Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, the Acute

Care Hospital Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices,

departments, boards and commissions.

COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260215-A, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 260215-A, As Amended on the Floor, 4-23-26

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR.

CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR

BILLS ON FIRST READING

Bill No. 260213: An Ordinance To amend Bill No. 250198 (approved June 13,

2025), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years

2026-2031 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under

certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26021300

Attachments:

Bill No. 260214: An Ordinance To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13,

2025), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget,” by revising

various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 26021400

Attachments:

Bill No. 260215-A, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in

appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the

Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices,

departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the

Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, the Acute

Care Hospital Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices,

departments, boards and commissions.

Councilmember Squilla

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 260215-A, As Amended on the Floor, 4-23-26

Attachments:

COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260215-A, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

THE BILL WAS AMENDED.

THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING

CALENDAR.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Carmen Maria

260056-62

Halcyon Joseph 260056-62

Rev Gregory Holston ICE Out Package

Ryan Spak 250329-AA, 250330-A

Simon Radecki 260056-260062

Jeremy Blatstein 250329-AA

William Small

250807

John McCauley 260058 and 260059

Stephen Bronskill

Mo Rushdy 250329 and 250330

Lisa Volta-Zalloum

Landau Introducing

David Alexander Jenkins 250329 and 250330

Jackie Zaneri 250329AA & 250330AA

Lynn Landis 260056

Robert Aarchnyak

Intro from Bass

Earl Fowlkes

Landau Introducing

Intro from Bass

250329 and 250330

Justin Oppong

Chloe Youngblood

Jeffrey Carroll

Seneca Grant

Melissa Monts

Leyla Moreno

Queen Judith Robsinson 250330-A, 260056

SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FOR FULL COMMENTS FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY,

APRIL 23, 2026.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson requested leave of absence for

Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE

Councilmember Squilla called up:

Resolution No. 260253: Resolution Appointing Bekir Gunaydin to the Board of

Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26025300

Attachments:

Councilmember Squilla called up:

Resolution No. 260254: Resolution Appointing Felicia Wilson to the Board of

Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26025400

Attachments:

Councilmember Squilla called up:

Resolution No. 260255: Resolution Appointing Ken Weller to the Board of

Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26025500

Attachments:

Councilmember Squilla called up:

Resolution No. 260256: Resolution Appointing Kya Kerner to the Board of

Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26025600

Attachments:

Resolution No. 260353: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26035300

Attachments:

Councilmember Lozada called up:

Resolution No. 260354: Resolution Renaming the 5300 Block of Kershaw Street as

“Stan Lathan Way” to honor Stan Lathan and his extraordinary contributions to

television and culture.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26035400

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones called up:

Resolution No. 260355: Resolution Reappointing John Solomon to the Citizens

Police Oversight Commission.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26035500

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones called up:

Resolution No. 260356: Resolution Reappointing Melanie DeBouse to the Citizens

Police Oversight Commission.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26035600

Attachments:

Councilmember Jones called up:

Resolution No. 260357: Resolution Reappointing Hassan Bennett to the Citizens

Police Oversight Commission.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26035700

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass called up:

Resolution No. 260362: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 26036200

Attachments:

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL

PASSAGE

Bill No. 250329-AA, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 250329-AA, As Amended on the Floor, 4-16-26

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill,

Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke and Council President Johnson

Nays: 1 Councilmember Young

Bill No. 250330-AA, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 250330-AA, As Amended on the Floor, 4-16-26

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill,

Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke and Council President Johnson

Nays: 1 Councilmember Young

Bill No. 260056, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 26005601, As Amended in Committee 4-13-26

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, Phillips,

Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson

Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill

Bill No. 260057, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 26005701, As Amended in Committee, 4-13-2026

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, Phillips,

Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson

Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill

Bill No. 260058: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 26005800

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill,

Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President

Johnson

Nays: 0

Bill No. 260059, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 26005901, As Amended in Committee, 4-13-2026

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, Phillips,

Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson

Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill

Bill No. 260060, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 260060, As Amended in Committee, 4-13-26

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, Phillips, Squilla,

Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson

Nays: 2 Councilmembers Driscoll and O'Neill

Bill No. 260061, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 260061, As Amended in Committee, 4-13-26

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 15 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, Phillips,

Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson

Nays: 1 Councilmember O'Neill

Bill No. 260062, as amended: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

Bill No. 260062, As Amended in Committee, 4-13-26

Attachments:

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 14 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, Phillips, Squilla,

Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson

Nays: 2 Councilmembers Driscoll and O'Neill

Bill No. 260295: 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.

THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.

The Ayes and Nays were as follows:

Absent: 1 Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Bass, Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Harrity, Jones, Lozada, O'Neill,

Phillips, Squilla, Thomas, Ahmad, Landau, O'Rourke, Young and Council President

Johnson

Nays: 0

RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Thomas called up:

Resolution No. 260397: Resolution Recognizing Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake on

her retirement and the lasting impact she has made on the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26039700

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 260404: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26040400

Attachments:

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 260405: Resolution Recognizing April 2026 as Arab American

Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage, culture, and contributions of Arab

Americans in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26040500

Attachments:

Councilmember Young called up:

Resolution No. 260409: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26040900

Attachments:

Councilmember Brooks called up:

Resolution No. 260410: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26041000

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll called up:

Resolution No. 260411: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26041100

Attachments:

Councilmember Driscoll called up:

Resolution No. 260412: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26041400

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass called up:

Resolution No. 260413: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26041300

Attachments:

Councilmember Bass called up:

Resolution No. 260414: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Signature26041400

Attachments:

SPECIAL BUSINESS

There was no Special Business today.

SPEECHES

Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Young,

Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Lozada, and Councilmember Gauthier

SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026.

ADJOURNMENT

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO ADJOURN

until Thursday April 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.