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.

REVEREND JOSEPH CAMPELLONE OF THE OBLATES OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES AND

PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF FATHER JUDGE HIGH SCHOOL, was introduced and offered an

appropriate prayer.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL

of the meeting of Thursday, January 29, 2026.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

No leaves of absence were requested today.

COMMUNICATIONS

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

February 02, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am pleased to advise you that on February 02, 2026, I signed the following bills,

which were passed by Council at its session on January 22, 2026:

Bill No. 250986

Bill No. 250990

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260072)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

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

Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Bill No. 260073: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” and Section A-301.1.5 of Title 4, Subcode “A” (“The

Philadelphia Administrative Code”) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and

Use Registration Permits,” by removing expired provisions related to outdoor

entertainment at sidewalk cafés, under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

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

Driscoll:

Bill No. 260074: An Ordinance To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by

adding Section 14-546 entitled /SIX, Sixth District Overlay District, revise Section

14-515, the /NE, Northeast Overlay District, remove Section 14-523, the /IMA,

Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District, and make other related changes,

all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

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

Bass:

Bill No. 260075: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-600 of the Philadelphia Code,

entitled, Service and Other Businesses, to add a definition of fitness centers and

provide a limited exception to the curfew permitting earlier hours of operation in the

Seventh and Eighth Councilmanic Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT.

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

Ahmad:

Bill No. 260076: 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 relating to the

creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing

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

election.

THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:

Resolution No. 260077: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Black Girls Love Math

for its work in eliminating racial and gender inequality in mathematics by cultivating a

positive math identity for Black girls through culturally responsive enrichment,

mentoring, and community in Philadelphia.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Phillips:

Resolution No. 260078: Resolution Declaring February 5, 2026, as Citywide

Student Government Day in the City of Philadelphia.

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

the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmembers Phillips,

Gilmore Richardson, Gauthier, Thomas, Jones, Landau, Lozada, Young, Brooks, Harrity,

O'Rourke, Driscoll, Squilla and Ahmad:

Resolution No. 260079: Resolution Declaring February 2026 as ‘Black History

Month’ in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the 100th anniversary of its

observance.

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

the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmembers Phillips,

Gilmore Richardson, Gauthier, Thomas, Landau, Lozada, Brooks, Harrity, O'Rourke, Driscoll and

Squilla:

Resolution No. 260080: Resolution Congratulating Donna Cooper on her retirement

and recognizing her transformational leadership and lifelong advocacy for children in

Philadelphia and across the state of Pennsylvania.

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

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

Resolution No. 260081: Resolution Recognizing February 2026 as Career and

Technical Education Month® in the City of Philadelphia.

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

Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by

Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Phillips, Gauthier, Landau, Lozada, Brooks, O'Rourke,

Driscoll and Squilla:

Resolution No. 260082: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Nicole Cashman,

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cashman & Associates, on the occasion of the

firm’s 25th anniversary, and recognizing her remarkable contributions to the business

community and cultural vitality of the City of Philadelphia.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:

Resolution No. 260083: Resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Legacy and

Contributions of Prince Hall Freemasonry During Black History Month.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:

Resolution No. 260084: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Rick Williams, Sharrie

Williams, Ukee Washington, Thera Martin, and Solomon Jones for their service to

Philadelphia as trusted journalists and stewards of truth during Black History Month.

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

the following Resolution for Council President Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmembers Landau,

Phillips, Gilmore Richardson, Gauthier, Lozada, Brooks, O'Rourke, Driscoll and Squilla:

Resolution No. 260085: Resolution Recognizing and honoring HughE Dillon aka

PhillyChitChat for his remarkable contributions to the cultural and social life of the City

and celebrating his work chronicling the spirit of Philadelphia.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260086: Resolution Commending the Pennsylvania General

Assembly for including the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the 2025-2026

budget, a crucial new tool to provide essential resources and lift families out of poverty

across the Commonwealth.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 260087: Resolution Recognizing Bad Bunny’s cultural impact,

advocacy for historically underrepresented voices, and congratulating him on his 2026

grammy award for album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 260088: Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the women of All Of

Us Or None Philadelphia, Why Not Prosper and SWAG for their efforts to address

and fix laws that permit enslavement as a punishment for a crime, on the occasion of

Black History Month.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Harrity:

Resolution No. 260089: Resolution Calling on the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework

and conduct a formal safety and labor impact review of driverless rideshare vehicles

operating in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania.

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Harrity:

Resolution No. 260090: Resolution Recognizing the Rise of Cardiovascular Disease

as one of the World’s Leading Causes of Death and Disability, and Recognizing

February 2026 as “American Heart Month”

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Harrity:

Resolution No. 260091: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil

Service and the Committee on Transportation to hold joint hearings regarding the

arrival of driverless rideshare vehicles in the City of Philadelphia and its impact on

labor, the local economy, and public safety.

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

following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 260092: Resolution Honoring the legacy of William Thaddeus

Coleman Jr. and recognizing March 10, 2026 as “William Thaddeus Coleman Jr. Day”

in the City of Philadelphia

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Ahmad:

Resolution No. 260093: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Mercy-Douglass

Hospital as the first Black hospital in Philadelphia and commemorating the enduring

legacy of its founder, Dr. Nathan Francis Mossell and his commitment to advancing

health equity and medical excellence.

Councilmember Ahmad Introduced and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by

Councilmember Ahmad:

Resolution No. 260094: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia

Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare

Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the

electors of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE ON RULES

Bill No. 250917, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-529 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to provide for

building requirements to prevent vacant lots, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250917, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

Bill No. 250988, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-600 of The

Philadelphia Code (entitled “Service and Other Businesses”) to add business hour

restrictions in the Fifth Councilmanic District; and amending Section 14-529 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to restrict certain

commercial uses and make other related changes, all under certain terms and

conditions

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250988, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

Bill No. 250989, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new

Section to impose a temporary moratorium on the breeding and transfer of puppies, all

under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250989, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

Bill No. 251031: An Ordinance Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved

December 23, 2024), entitled “An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps

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

bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To

amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled “/PAK,

Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain

terms and conditions.”

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251031.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS

Bill No. 250980: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” by requiring

non-resident landlords to provide verifiable contact information and a designated local

contact and establishing penalties for non-compliance, all under certain terms and

conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 250980.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

Bill No. 251097: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to add illegal sales of tobacco

products to minors and unlicensed tobacco retailing as nuisance behaviors, and require

completion of a Department-approved Tobacco Retailer Education and Compliance

Training as a condition of lifting a Cease Operations Order, all under certain terms and

conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 251097.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

SPECIAL BUSINESS

Councilmember Ahmad

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Resolution No. 260050: Resolution 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 relating to

the creation of the Community Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and

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

special election.

THE RESOLUTION WAS WITHDRAWN.

Bill No. 260027: An Ordinance Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home

Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Community Child Welfare Commission;

and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of

Philadelphia.

THE BILL WAS WITHDRAWN.

CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR

BILLS ON FIRST READING

Bill No. 250917, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-529 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to provide for

building requirements to prevent vacant lots, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250988, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-600 of The

Philadelphia Code (entitled “Service and Other Businesses”) to add business hour

restrictions in the Fifth Councilmanic District; and amending Section 14-529 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to restrict certain

commercial uses and make other related changes, all under certain terms and

conditions

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

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250989, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new

Section to impose a temporary moratorium on the breeding and transfer of puppies, all

under certain terms and conditions.

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

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 251031: An Ordinance Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved

December 23, 2024), entitled “An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps

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

bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To

amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled “/PAK,

Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain

terms and conditions.”

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

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 250980: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” by requiring

non-resident landlords to provide verifiable contact information and a designated local

contact and establishing penalties for non-compliance, all under certain terms and

conditions.

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

CALENDAR.

Bill No. 251097: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to add illegal sales of tobacco

products to minors and unlicensed tobacco retailing as nuisance behaviors, and require

completion of a Department-approved Tobacco Retailer Education and Compliance

Training as a condition of lifting a Cease Operations Order, all under certain terms and

conditions.

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

CALENDAR.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jeremy Blatstein

Lynn Landes

241056

260066

David Jenkins

Atiyah Harmon

Olivia Oliver

241056

Phillips Introducing

David Alexander

Robin Morris

Council President Introducing

260066

Sheila Armstrong

Jacob Zychick

260066

Harrity Introducing

Bishop Michelle Simmons

Brooks Introducing

John McAuley

Phil Lockett

260066

241056

Ogbonna Haggins

260066

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

FEBRUARY 12, 2026

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:

• 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

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:

Resolution No. 260044: Resolution Expressing the City Council’s priorities for the

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s 95 Revive Project from Center City to

South Philadelphia

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 260066: 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.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL

PASSAGE

No Bills were on the 2nd Reading and Final Passage Calendar.

RESOLUTIONS

Councilmember Phillips called up:

Resolution No. 260077: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Black Girls Love Math

for its work in eliminating racial and gender inequality in mathematics by cultivating a

positive math identity for Black girls through culturally responsive enrichment,

mentoring, and community in Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Phillips called up:

Resolution No. 260078: Resolution Declaring February 5, 2026, as Citywide

Student Government Day in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Phillips called up:

Resolution No. 260079: Resolution Declaring February 2026 as ‘Black History

Month’ in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the 100th anniversary of its

observance.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Phillips called up:

Resolution No. 260080: Resolution Congratulating Donna Cooper on her retirement

and recognizing her transformational leadership and lifelong advocacy for children in

Philadelphia and across the state of Pennsylvania.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:

Resolution No. 260081: Resolution Recognizing February 2026 as Career and

Technical Education Month® in the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson called up:

Resolution No. 260082: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Nicole Cashman,

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cashman & Associates, on the occasion of the

firm’s 25th anniversary, and recognizing her remarkable contributions to the business

community and cultural vitality of the City of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Jones called up:

Resolution No. 260083: Resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Legacy and

Contributions of Prince Hall Freemasonry During Black History Month.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Jones called up:

Resolution No. 260084: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Rick Williams, Sharrie

Williams, Ukee Washington, Thera Martin, and Solomon Jones for their service to

Philadelphia as trusted journalists and stewards of truth during Black History Month.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Landau called up:

Resolution No. 260085: Resolution Recognizing and honoring HughE Dillon aka

PhillyChitChat for his remarkable contributions to the cultural and social life of the City

and celebrating his work chronicling the spirit of Philadelphia.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Lozada called up:

Resolution No. 260087: Resolution Recognizing Bad Bunny’s cultural impact,

advocacy for historically underrepresented voices, and congratulating him on his 2026

grammy award for album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Brooks called up:

Resolution No. 260088: Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the women of All Of

Us Or None Philadelphia, Why Not Prosper and SWAG for their efforts to address

and fix laws that permit enslavement as a punishment for a crime, on the occasion of

Black History Month.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Harrity called up:

Resolution No. 260090: Resolution Recognizing the Rise of Cardiovascular Disease

as one of the World’s Leading Causes of Death and Disability, and Recognizing

February 2026 as “American Heart Month”

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Harrity called up:

Resolution No. 260091: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil

Service and the Committee on Transportation to hold joint hearings regarding the

arrival of driverless rideshare vehicles in the City of Philadelphia and its impact on

labor, the local economy, and public safety.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Bass called up:

Resolution No. 260092: Resolution Honoring the legacy of William Thaddeus

Coleman Jr. and recognizing March 10, 2026 as “William Thaddeus Coleman Jr. Day”

in the City of Philadelphia

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

Councilmember Ahmad called up:

Resolution No. 260093: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Mercy-Douglass

Hospital as the first Black hospital in Philadelphia and commemorating the enduring

legacy of its founder, Dr. Nathan Francis Mossell and his commitment to advancing

health equity and medical excellence.

THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.

SPEECHES

Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Harrity,

Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Phillips,

Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, and Councilmember Thomas

SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY FROM STATED MEETING OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY12, 2026

ADJOURNMENT

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO ADJOURN

until February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.