City of Philadelphia

City Council Calendar

Thursday, February 5, 2026

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

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

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

Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda

on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment at this

meeting may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p.m. the day before the meeting and they

must submit the following information:

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Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling)

Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed

State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution

Telephone number where you can be reached

Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on the day of the meeting in

Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required

time frame will be added to the list. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak; the

Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a

different time limit. The Council President may also limit testimony where repetitious

comments are offered on an agenda item.

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

241070

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

Resolution 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 providing for the submission of the amendment of the

electors of Philadelphia.

260044

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

Resolution expressing the City Council’s priorities for the Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation’s 95 Revive Project from Center City to South Philadelphia

260066

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution urging U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick, as well as all United States

Senators committed to upholding the Constitution of the United States and the Rule of Law, to vote

"No" on H.R. 7147, and to reject increased funding for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE

241056

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

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.

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.

250843

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to

require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.

251025

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street

and Frankford Avenue.