JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA

Thursday, April 9, 2026

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:

EXCUSED:

16 - Councilmembers Brooks, Driscoll, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,

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

O'Rourke, Young and Council President Johnson

1 - Councilmember Bass

INVOCATION

Council met, a quorum being present.

COUNCILMEMBER NICHOLAS O'ROURKE, MINORITY WHIP, was introduced and offered an

appropriate prayer.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL

of March 26, 2026.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmember Bass

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

COMMUNICATIONS

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

April 07, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a

multi-year agreement to purchase licenses for email, cloud services, enterprise

software, data services, security software, and other related computing products

and services, under certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260283)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 07, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a

multi-year agreement to purchase support for mainframe and database software

protocols and applications, under certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260284)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 07, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

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.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260285)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 07, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

AN ORDINANCE

To amend Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by

revising certain provisions relating to the Transit Improvement Bonus, to clarify

its parameters and revise the bonus structure, and by making related changes, all

under certain terms and conditions.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260286)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 08, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following

proposed Ordinance:

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.

I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260287)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 01, 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 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th 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. 260288)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 01, 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

Approving the appointment of William Snyder, Jr., as a member of the

Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

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. 260289)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 07, 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

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.

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. 260290)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

March 30, 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 bills:

Bill Number 260133 - Not for approval

Bill Number 260165

Bill Number 260207

Bill Number 260211

Bill Number 260212

Bill Number 260213

Bill Number 260214

Bill Number 260216

Bill Number 260217

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260291)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

March 30, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which

were passed by Council at its session on March 26, 2026:

Bill No. 260131

Bill No. 260161

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260292)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

March 30, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which

were passed by Council at its session on March 19, 2026:

Bill No. 250843-AA

Bill No. 260021

Bill No. 260022

Bill No. 260055

Bill No. 260073

Bill No. 260074

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260293)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

April 07, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am pleased to advise you that on April 07, 2026, I signed the following bills, which

were passed by Council at its session on March 26, 2026:

Bill No. 250844

Bill No. 250980-A

Bill No. 251068

Bill No. 251069

Bill No. 251099

Bill No. 251102

Bill No. 260025

Bill No. 260095

Bill No. 260115

Bill No. 260132

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260294)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council

President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:

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 REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

Bill No. 26029500

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by

Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 260296: An Ordinance To approve amendments to the University of

Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce

Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800

Locust Walk, and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for

the Performing Arts (ACPA) at 3680 Walnut Street.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 26029600

Attachments:

Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by

Councilmember Gauthier:

Bill No. 260297: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by

Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 26029700

Attachments:

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

Jones:

Bill No. 260298: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by

Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy’s Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and

the Montgomery County Line.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 26029800

Attachments:

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

Landau:

Bill No. 260299: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-803 of the Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Fair Housing Commission,” and Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and

Councils," to amend the compensation paid to members of the Fair Housing

Commission and delete superfluous provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.

Bill No. 26029900

Attachments:

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

Young:

Bill No. 260300: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under

certain terms and conditions.

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

Bill No. 26030000

Attachments:

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

Driscoll:

Bill No. 260301: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by

Milnor Street, Cottman Avenue, Cottman Avenue (Extended), the Delaware River,

Unruh Avenue (Extended), Unruh Avenue, Wissinoming Street, and New State Road.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 26030100

Attachments:

Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Councilmember Bass,

Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

Bill No. 260302: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by

Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

Bill No. 26030200

Attachments:

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

Ahmad:

Bill No. 260303: An Ordinance Amending Title 21 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Miscellaneous” to add a Chapter entitled “U-Visa and T-Visa Certifications,”

providing for a process for Certifying Agencies, including timely responses to requests,

confidentiality of requests, guidelines for the grant or denial of a request, and other

procedures, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Bill No. 26030300

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. 260304: Resolution Recognizing and congratulating the members of

Ye Olde Philadelphia Club of Philadelphia on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.

Signature26030400

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. 260305: Resolution Celebrating the selection of Our Missing Hearts

by Celeste Ng for the 2026 One Book, One Philadelphia program.

Signature26030500

Attachments:

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

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260306: Resolution Also naming the 200 Block of South Alden

Street as “Dr. Wesley Proctor Way” to honor the life, leadership, and lasting

contributions of Dr. Wesley T. Proctor to the Philadelphia community.

Resolution No. 26030600

Attachments:

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

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260307: Resolution Also naming the 700 Block of 48th Street as

“Sean Perretta Way” to honor the life and memory of Sean Perretta, Esquire, and his

enduring contributions to the Mill Creek and West Philadelphia communities.

Resolution No. 26030700

Attachments:

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

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260308: Resolution Also naming the 4700 Block of Brown Street as

“Tiffany Fletcher Way - Gone But Never Forgotten” to honor the life and legacy of

Tiffany Fletcher and her impact on the Mill Creek community.

Resolution No. 26030800

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:

Resolution No. 260309: Resolution The Council of the City of Philadelphia

recognizes and honors Malala Yousafzai for being the recipient of the 2026 WHYY

Lifelong Learning Award for her contributions to the fundamental right to education for

all individuals.

Signature26030900

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260310: Resolution Recognizing and honoring CASA for Children of

Philadelphia County on its 20th anniversary for its outstanding service, advocacy, and

commitment to ensuring the safety, stability, and well-being of children in Philadelphia’s

foster care system.

Signature26031000

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260311: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia’s iconic

chefs and restaurants named as nominees for the 2026 James Beard Awards.

Signature26031100

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260312: Resolution Declaring April 2026 as Jazz Appreciation

Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the City’s extraordinary jazz legacy.

SignatureCopy26031200

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 260313: Resolution Renaming the 300 Block of East Rockland

Street between N. 2nd Street N. 3rd Street “Sharon Vaughn Street,” in honor of her

service, advocacy and dedication to public service.

Resolution No. 26031300

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 260314: Resolution Renaming the 400 Block of West Lehigh Avenue

to “Wilfredo Gonzalez Way” in recognition of Wilfredo Gonzalez’s lifelong

contributions to the Latin-American community, devoted service to his country, and

commitment to cultural empowerment in Philadelphia.

Resolution No. 26031400

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 260315: Resolution Honoring and Recognizing Sankofa Freedom

Academy Charter School On Winning the 2026 PIAA Class 1A Boys’ Basketball

State Championship

Signature26031500

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 260316: Resolution Honoring Councilmember Isaiah Thomas’

dedication towards elevating the lives of young people throughout Philadelphia.

Signature26031600

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260317: Resolution Recognizing April 2026 as School Library

Month in the City of Philadelphia.

Resolution No. 26031700

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Harrity:

Resolution No. 260318: Resolution Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Glaziers

Local No. 252 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, chartered on

April 12, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Signature26031800

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Harrity:

Resolution No. 260319: Resolution Recognizing Commonwealth v. Derek Lee

(2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s landmark decision striking down

Pennsylvania’s outdated felony murder law; and calling on the Pennsylvania General

Assembly to pass SB387 reforming Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional felony murder law.

Resolution No. 26031900

Attachments:

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

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember O'Rourke:

Resolution No. 260320: Resolution Calling on the United States Congress to pass,

and the President to sign, the Living Wage for Musicians Act.

Resolution No. 26032000

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:

Resolution No. 260321: Resolution Designating April 18, 2026, as Lineworker

Appreciation Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing and honoring the

dedication and resilience of lineworkers who build, maintain, and repair the

infrastructure that powers our City.

Signature26032100

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

Resolution No. 260322: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Lodge No. 2 of the

Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons, for its

historical significance in the founding of the nation, its 268 Years of dedication to

leadership and mentorship, and its continued contributions to charitable organizations in

the City of Philadelphia.

Signature26032200

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution for Councilmember Bass, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

Resolution No. 260323: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property

to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying

fee simple title to 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th 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. 26032300

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:

Resolution No. 260324: Resolution Also naming South Street between 8th and 9th

Streets as “Octavius Catto Way” to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights warrior.

Resolution No. 26032400

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Ahmad:

Resolution No. 260325: Resolution Recognizing the week of April 6 through April

12, 2026, as "National Public Health Week".

Signature26032500

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Ahmad:

Resolution No. 260326: Resolution Recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault

Awareness Month and celebrating the extraordinary efforts of WOAR - Philadelphia

Center Against Sexual Violence.

Signature26032600

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Ahmad:

Resolution No. 260327: Resolution Recognizing April 2026 as National Earth Month

and celebrating Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School’s commitment to

fostering the next generation of environmental stewards.

Signature26032700

Attachments:

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT

Bill No. 260263: An Ordinance To repeal in its entirety Bill No. 241056 (approved

March 10, 2026), entitled “An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified

electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved

by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to

eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office

or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the

appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special

election;” and to rescind the direction provided to various City officers set forth therein.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260263.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26026300

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT

AND THE HOMELESS

Bill No. 250329-A, 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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250329-A, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 250329-A, As Amended on the Floor, 3-12-26

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250330-A, 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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250330-A, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 250330-A, As Amended on the Floor, 3-12-26

Attachments:

THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR

BILLS ON FIRST READING