Agenda - CITY COUNCIL

City of Philadelphia

City Council Calendar

Thursday, June 4, 2026

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

comments to the next meeting of Council.

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Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling)

The bill number or resolution number that will be addressed

Whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution

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Street address

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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 ON FIRST READING

260298

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

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.

RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE

260094

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

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.

260270

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the

creation of Creative Philadelphia and providing for the submission of the amendment to the

electors of Philadelphia.

260467

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City

procurement procedures and requirements; and providing for the submission of the amendment

to the electors of Philadelphia.

260481

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution calling for the expansion of equitable cultural opportunities for children enrolled in

childcare facilities throughout the City of Philadelphia through membership access to the

Art-Reach ACCESS Program, particularly during the summer season when the City welcomes

visitors from around the world.

260569

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips

Resolution nominating 25 individuals for consideration by the Mayor as appointees to the

Commission on Parks and Recreation.

260571

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

Resolution appointing Patrick Christmas to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia

Municipal Authority.

260572

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson

Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sophia Lee as a member of the Board of the

Philadelphia Energy Authority.

260573

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson

Resolution confirming the reappointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the

Philadelphia Energy Authority.

260574

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson

Resolution confirming the appointment of Matthew Bowman as a member of the Board of the

Philadelphia Energy Authority.

260575

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson

Resolution confirming the appointment of Guarav Mehta as a member of the Board of the

Philadelphia Energy Authority.

260576

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson

Resolution confirming the appointment of Sonté Reavis as a member of the Board of the

Philadelphia Energy Authority.

260577

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson

Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1304 and 1310 S 28th St; and

1314-20 S 28th St (including 1313-23 S Newkirk St) located in the 2nd Councilmanic District

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

260582

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Johnson

Resolution adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of

the City of Philadelphia.

260588

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1802, 1804, 1808, 1810,

1812, 1824, 1826, 1828, 1830, 1831, 1835, 1837, 1839, 1850 N. Ringgold Street, 1812, 1839,

1844 N. Taylor Street, 2411, 2427 W. Montgomery Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic

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

260589

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 916, 920, 924 W.

Auburn Street in the 5th 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.

260590

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the

Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 855 N. Orkney

Street in the 5th 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.

260591

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the

Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th

Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 6th Street, N. 15th Street, N.

30th Street, Parrish Street, Seybert Street, W. Stiles Street, W. Somerset Street, N. Marshall

Street, N. 9th Street, N. 27th Street, N. 19th Street, N. 23rd Street, N. Bucknell Street, W.

Norris Street, N. Ringgold Street, N. Etting Street, N. 16th Street, and W. Auburn Street,

pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

260593

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity for Council President Johnson

Resolution confirming the appointment of Layla Bibi to serve on the Zoning Board of

Adjustment.

260594

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity for Council President Johnson

Resolution urging the General Assembly to pass legislation allowing cities of the first class to

raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour, an essential step toward ensuring that all

Philadelphians are able to keep up with the rising cost of living and have the opportunity to

build a better future.

260595

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the

Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1941-47 E. Huntingdon Street, located in the

1st Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

260602

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Council President Johnson

Resolution condemning the U.S. Supreme Court majority’s further gutting of key Voting

Rights Act protections in Louisiana v. Callais, thereby making it more difficult to establish

majority-minority districts, weakening minority voting power, and undermining our

democracy.

BILLS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE

250644

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building

Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Energy

Conservation Code” and the “International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation” as

published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as

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

conditions.

250645

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building

Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International

Plumbing Code” as published by the International Code Council, including introduction of new

amendments and maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2018 International

Plumbing Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under

certain terms and conditions.

250768

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

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

Procurement,” to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services

to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions.

250807

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

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

City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation,

agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging,

connecting, extending, operating, and maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain

parcels of land, generally bounded and located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th

Street and 12th Street, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements

and appurtenances; and to lease the property, or a portion thereof, to the Center City District;

all under certain terms and conditions.

260076

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

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.

260162

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (“Service And Other

Businesses”) by adding

new Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial

landlords to take certain remedial action against commercial tenants who engage in tobacco

retailing without a required tobacco retailer permit and establishing penalties, all under certain

terms and conditions.

260163

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses,

Trades and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain

intoxicating substances and provide for associated penalties and enforcement, all under certain

terms and conditions.

260207

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of

certain areas of land located within an area bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway Ramp,

Hartranft Street, and the Conrail Right-of-Way.

260238

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of

certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ludlow Street, South 41st Street, West

Girard Avenue, and North 48th Street.

260264

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 provide for the creation of a Creative Philadelphia, to

provide for the powers and duties of such office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of

the office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice

and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.

260302-A

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Councilmember Bass

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.

260385

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Council President Johnson

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.

260386

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Council President Johnson

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.

260391

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson

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.

260392

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson

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.

260393

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson

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.

260394

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson

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.

260395

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson

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.

260424

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

An Ordinance establishing temporary parking regulations, and enforcement thereof, and

temporary residential and guest parking permits for the vicinity of: the area bounded by the

intersection of North 21st street and North College avenue, North 21st street, Master street,

North 25th street, Cecil B. Moore avenue, North 33rd street, West Oxford street, West

Glenwood avenue, North 32nd street and continuing along the railroad boundary south from

North 32nd street at West Thompson street to the intersection of Aspen Street, Pennsylvania

avenue, Hamilton street, North 21st street, Fairmount avenue, Corinthian avenue, Brown street,

North 21st street, Poplar street, Corinthian avenue, South College avenue, Poplar street, West

College avenue, North College avenue to the intersection of North College avenue and North

21st street, all under certain terms and conditions.

260430

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of

Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year lease agreement with the Fairmount Park Conservancy,

under which the City would lease to the Conservancy portions of the City-owned premises

known as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park for the Conservancy’s use, operation, management,

maintenance, and repair, all under certain terms and conditions.

260457

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia

of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City procurement

procedures and requirements; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing

the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish

notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

260458

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bonds Relating to

Procurement Contracts” to amend requirements related to performance and payment bonds on

certain contracts and providing for disclosure and monitoring of the bond acquisition cost, all

under certain terms and conditions.

260459

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

An Ordinance amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Local Bidding

Preferences,” by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses that are both local

and small, and amending definitions, certification, goal setting and reporting requirements, all

under certain terms and conditions.

260460

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

Ordinance

amending

Chapter

17-1400 of

The

Philadelphia

Code,

entitled

“Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by updating references and

exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions.

260465

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 (“Animals”) of The Philadelphia Code to restrict the

operation of carriage horse businesses and to provide for penalties for violations, all under

certain terms and conditions.

RESOLUTIONS

260610

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson

Resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to conduct hearings to explore new

revenue proposals to address the School District of Philadelphia’s historic underfunding

260611

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke

Resolution recognizing and honoring civilian oversight of policing in Philadelphia,

emphasizing that mutual respect and cooperation are essential for improving public safety and

police-community relations, further proclaiming June 9th as “Civilian Police Oversight Day,”

and recognizing the fifth anniversary of the creation of the Citizens Police Oversight

Commission in the City of Philadelphia.

260612

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

Resolution honoring the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad on the occasion of their

35th anniversary and designating them as the official steppers and drumline of the City of

Philadelphia.

260616

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

Resolution recognizing June 15 as “Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day”

in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the life and legacy of Elora Joyce Khan.

260617

Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings examining preschool

pushout, the practice of

suspension, expulsion, and informal methods of exclusion of our

youngest learners, to provide a space to hear stories from impacted families and identify

solutions to ensure a bright future for all of our young people.

260618

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

Resolution recognizing the urgent need for Pennsylvania to advance pediatric brain cancer

awareness and support increased research funding for children and families affected by

pediatric brain cancer and tumors.

260621

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution declaring June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.

260622

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution recognizing the work of land stewards and supporting transparency in land

disposition and the long-term preservation of stewarded land in the City of Philadelphia.

260627

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks

Resolution honoring Leo Elliot, Susan Layne, and Nancy Geist for their skillful and committed

work in making the Eviction Diversion Program Portal possible and their nationally-recognized

success in keeping thousands of Philadelphians in their homes.

260630

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity

Resolution recognizing and Honoring June 30th as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia

260631

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution honoring and recognizing Covenant House Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 25th

Anniversary Celebration and commending the organization for its commitment to serving

young people experiencing homelessness, trafficking, and instability across the City of

Philadelphia