Minutes - CITY COUNCIL

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.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:

EXCUSED:

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

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

Young and Council President Johnson

1 - Councilmember O'Neill

INVOCATION

Council met, a quorum being present.

BISHOP HASAN URQUHART OF HOLY TEMPLE CHURCH, was introduced and offered an

appropriate prayer.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL

of the meeting of Thursday, May 28, 2026.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmember O'Neill

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

COMMUNICATIONS

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

June 02, 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 4152, 4154, and

4220 Viola Street; 4153 and 4157 Leidy Ave; 1703 and 1711 North 42nd

Street; and 1129, 1135, and 1137 North 41st Street 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. 260604)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

June 02, 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 1425 S. Paxon

Street 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. 260605)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

June 02, 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 214 Hermit Street

located in the 4th 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. 260606)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

June 02, 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 1438 Poplar 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. 260607)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

June 01, 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 No. 260238 - Not for approval

Bill No. 260239

Bill No. 260297

Bill No. 260298

Bill No. 260340

Bill No. 260342 - Not for approval

Bill No. 260343 - Not for approval

Bill No. 260344 - Not for approval

Bill No. 260345 - Not for approval

Bill No. 260379 - Not for approval

Bill No. 260383

Bill No. 260422

Bill No. 260425

Bill No. 260426

Bill No. 260427

Bill No. 260429 - Not for approval

Bill No. 260462

Bill No. 260463

Bill No. 260515

Bill No. 260516

Bill No. 260517

Bill No. 260518

Bill No. 260519

Bill No. 260520

Bill No. 260530

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor (File No. 260608)

THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

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

Jones:

Bill No. 260609: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of

parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms

and conditions.

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

Bill No. 26060900

Attachments:

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

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

and Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260610: 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.

Signature26061000

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution for Councilmember O'Rourke, Sponsored by Council President Johnson,

Gauthier, Jones, Landau, Brooks and Ahmad:

Resolution No. 260611: 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.

Signature26061100

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260612: 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.

Signature26061200

Attachments:

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

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260613: Resolution Also naming the 3600 Block of Market Street as

“Walt Palmer-Black Bottom Way” to honor Dr. Walter Palmer and his services and

contributions to the Black Bottom and the City of Philadelphia.

Resolution No. 26061300

Attachments:

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

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260614: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 4152, 4154, and 4220 Viola Street; 4153 and 4157 Leidy Ave; 1703 and

1711 North 42nd Street; and 1129, 1135, and 1137 North 41st Street located in the

3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The

Philadelphia Code.

Resolution No. 26061400

Attachments:

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

Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:

Resolution No. 260615: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 1425 S. Paxon Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in

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

Resolution No. 26061500

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:

Resolution No. 260616: 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.

Signature26061600

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:

Resolution No. 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.

Signature26061700

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:

Resolution No. 260618: 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.

Signature26061800

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:

Resolution No. 260619: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 214 Hermit Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance

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

Resolution No. 26061900

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:

Resolution No. 260620: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment

Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title

to 1718-26 N. 52nd Street, located in the 4th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the

requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

Resolution No. 26062000

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Landau:

Resolution No. 260621: Resolution Declaring June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in

the City of Philadelphia.

Signature26062100

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Lozada:

Resolution No. 260622: 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.

Signature26062200

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260623: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 3902 Delhi Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance

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

Resolution No. 26062300

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260624: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to

dispose of 1438 Poplar Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance

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

Resolution No. 26062400

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260625: Resolution Also naming the 1400 Block of Green Street as

“Coach Ken Hamilton Way,” in honor of Kenneth “Ken” Hamilton, affectionately

known as “Coach Ham,” for his extraordinary record of leadership, mentorship, and

service to generations of young people in Philadelphia.

Resolution No. 26062500

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Young:

Resolution No. 260626: Resolution Also naming the 2900 Block of Ogden Street as

“Councilman Bill Greenlee Way,” in honor of former Philadelphia City Councilmember

William K. “Bill” Greenlee and in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the

people and neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

Resolution No. 26062600

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 260627: 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.

Signature26062700

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 260628: Resolution Declaring the Month of July as Disability Pride

Month in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the City of Philadelphia’s commitment

to advancing equity, access, and opportunity for people with disabilities in our City and

beyond.

Resolution No. 26062800, As Introduced

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:

Resolution No. 260629: Resolution Establishing a Vision for Reproductive Freedom,

Family, and the American Promise in Philadelphia.

Resolution No. 26062900

Attachments:

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

the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Harrity:

Resolution No. 260630: Resolution Recognizing and honoring June 30th as

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.

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

following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:

Resolution No. 260631: 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

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

Calendar the following Resolution for Councilmember O'Rourke, Sponsored by Councilmembers

Gauthier, Landau and Brooks:

Resolution No. 260632: Resolution Condemning the Trump Administration and the

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for ending the

Restore-Rebuild Program, one of the strongest tools available to Public Housing

Authorities nationwide for expanding and preserving deeply affordable housing.

Resolution No. 26063200

Attachments:

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmember Brooks wishes to be voted aye on all Bills and Resolutions.

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Bill No. 260199: An Ordinance Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year

2027.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260199.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26019900

Attachments:

Proposed Amendment to 260199, 6-4-26

Bill No. 26019901, As Amended in Committee, 6-4-26

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

Bill No. 260200: An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260200.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26020000

Attachments:

Bill No. 26020001, As Amended in Committee, 6-4-26

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

Bill No. 260201: An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years

2027-2032 inclusive.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260201.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill 26020101, As Amended in Committee, 6-4-26

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260203: An Ordinance Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia

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

and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and

provisions regarding hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260203.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 260203, As Amended in Committee, 6-4-26

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260204: An Ordinance Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Air Management Code,” to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under

certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260204.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26020400

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260205: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,” to clarify the

imposition of the tax on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers;

all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260205.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26020500

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260206: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code

(“Asbestos”), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under

certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260206.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26020600

Attachments:

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

COMMITTEE ON RULES

Bill No. 251030: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The

Philadelphia Code (“Historic Preservation”) to revise procedures and

requirements related to designation of historic properties and districts,

including notification requirements; revising procedures concerning permit

applications while designation determinations are pending; amending related

Zoning Code definitions; and making technical changes; all under certain

terms and conditions.

Bill No. 25103000

Attachments:

Bill No. 260165: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME,

American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area

Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street

Overlay District from the Zoning Code, and making 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. 260165.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26016500

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260211: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

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

Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260211.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26021100

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260239: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by

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

area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional

Railroad Right-of-Way, and Cobbs Creek.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260239.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26023900

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260241: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” and amending Section 14-604 of

The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Accessory Uses and Structures,” to provide for

notice to owners and residents of a building regarding dwelling units licensed for limited

lodging on the property, 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. 260241.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26024100

Attachments:

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

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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260381.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

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

Bill No. 260422: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District” by authorizing Basic Systems and

Utilities in the SP-PO-A zoning district in an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Calumet

Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Wissahickon Creek 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. 260422.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26042200

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260517: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-513, entitled,

“/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District” to rename it “/TOC, Transit

Oriented Communities Overlay District,” to expand its applicability radius, and

amending various sections to make changes to applicable use, dimensional and parking

standards, 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. 260517.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26051700

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260518: 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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260518.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26051800

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260519: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District” by exempting certain

districts from ground floor use requirements, 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. 260519.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26051900

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260520: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Use Regulations,” to allow Transit Station use in Commercial zoning districts,

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. 260520.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26052000

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260523: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

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

Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and Fox Street.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260523.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26052300

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260530: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses,” to clarify the terms

of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, 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. 260530.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26053000

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260534: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing

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

Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260534.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26053400

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260536: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Zoning and Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled

“Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay

District,” 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. 260536.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26053600

Attachments:

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

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

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.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260299.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26029900

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260507, as amended: An Ordinance

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260507, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26050700

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260508: An Ordinance Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral

indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the

Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds

toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking

Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to

provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance

of the bonds, and certain other actions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260508.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26050801, As Amended in Committee 6-4-26

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260509: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of

The City of Philadelphia, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia and in cooperation with

The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, to undertake a Project to promote the health,

safety and welfare of the residents of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing and

approving (i) a project including the refunding of bonds issued to refinance the New

Youth Center Facility, (ii) one or more amendments to an existing Ground Lease, as

previously amended, between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal

Authority, (iii) one or more amendments to an existing Prime Lease, as previously

amended, between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority

and the assignment of such amendments to a trustee and (iv) the obligation of The City

of Philadelphia to pay rent under the Prime Lease, as amended, when due; approving

the issuance by The Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, in one or more series,

from time to time, to pay the costs of such project; authorizing certain officers of The

City of Philadelphia to enter into such lease amendments and to take such other actions

as may be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intent and purpose of this

Ordinance; agreeing to be bound by each and every provision, covenant and

agreement set forth in the Ground Lease and Prime Lease, each as amended;

covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of

The City of Philadelphia’s fiscal years to provide for, and make, rental payments when

due under the Prime Lease, as amended; all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260509.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26050900

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260510: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City,

to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for

provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260510.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26051000, As Introduced

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260511: An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget

providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works,

including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, and acknowledging receipt of

the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2032, all under

certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260511.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26051100

Attachments:

L260511 - (Exhibit) Ex A to FY 27 KB - FY 2027 Compliance Capital Budget w

L260511 - (Exhibit) Ex B to FY 27 KB - FY 2027 CAPITAL PROGRAM PROT

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

Bill No. 260512: An Ordinance Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026

Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas

Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain

constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of

Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260512.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26051201, As Amended in Committee, 6-3-2026

CertifiedCopy26051201

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260513: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of Planning and

Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States

Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block

Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program

and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; to apply for a Housing Opportunities for

Persons with AIDS grant; to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants

under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and

eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director

of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth;

authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee

Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director

of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such

applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms

and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260513.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26051301, As Amended in Committee, 6-3-2026

Attachments:

L260513-Proposed Annual Action Plan Year 52 2026-2027, As Amended in C

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

Bill No. 260521: An Ordinance Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

"Public Employees Retirement Code," by modifying the circumstances when certain

City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits, all

under certain terms and conditions

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260521.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26052101, As Amended in Committee, 6-3-26

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260527: An Ordinance Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery

of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia

Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition of 400 North Broad

Street and 1501 Callowhill Street (together with certain ancillary property rights),

which premises the City has sub-leased for use as the City’s police headquarters and

certain other uses; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other

evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or

letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such acquisition costs and

authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when

due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement;

authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds,

notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will

make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will

make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service

Agreement; and authorizing and approving the Director of Finance of the City and

other City officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the

purposes of this ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260527.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26052700

Attachments:

CertifiedCopy26052700

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

Bill No. 260564: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a

sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2351 South Front Street, under certain terms and

conditions.

COUNCILMEMBER GILMORE RICHARDSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE

COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260564.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26056400

Attachments:

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

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS

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

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

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260382.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26038200

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260423, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16-400 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by adding methodology for

disposition by property exchange, and making other technical changes, all

under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260423, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26042300

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260528: An Ordinance Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial

Development to convey fee simple title to all or a portion of property known as 5501

Tacony Street, for less than fair market value, under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260528.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26052800

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260529: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement, including a lease

amendment, for a portion of the premises at 1341 N. Delaware Ave. for general office

and administrative use by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260529.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26052900

Attachments:

CertifiedCopy26052900

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

Bill No. 260531: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the

Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises

located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260531.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26053100

Attachments:

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

COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES

Bill No. 260164: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of

travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260164.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26016400

Attachments:

CertifiedCopy26016400

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

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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260300.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26030000

Attachments:

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

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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260378.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26037800

Attachments:

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

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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260380.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26038000

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260383, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in

the vicinity of 2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and

conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260383, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26038300

Attachments:

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

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).

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260384.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26038400

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260390: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code,

entitled “Commercial Activities on Streets” to make certain changes to permissible

locations for farmers’ markets, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260390.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26039000

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260425: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of

3601-7 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260425.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26042500

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260461: 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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260461.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26046100

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260506: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on

the 6500 block of Pine Ridge Road between Cheltenham Avenue and Fariston Drive,

and removing the “No Parking Anytime” restriction on the 6500 block of Pine Ridge

Road, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260506.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26050600

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260522: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled

“Traffic Code,” to designate East Memorial Hall Drive and West Memorial Hall Drive

in Fairmount Park as one-way streets, under certain terms and conditions and authorize

and/or empower the Department of Streets for the City of Philadelphia to take any and

all necessary actions to enforce this Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 12-600 of The

Philadelphia Code.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260522.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26052200

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260524: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a

portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cleveland

Street from Girard Avenue northwardly to Stiles Street, and striking from the City Plan

and vacating Stiles Street from 18th Street westwardly to 19th Street, under certain

terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260524.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26052400

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260532: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of

1639 South 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260532.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26053200

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260533, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-208 of The

Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafés," to revise remedies and provide for

enforcement of sidewalk cafés provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260533, AS AMENDED.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26053300

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260535: An Ordinance Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of

2101 South 3rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260535.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26053500

Attachments:

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

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmember Jones wishes to be voted aye on all Bills and Resolutions.

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

Bill No. 251020: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1604 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Charges Where Water Meter Has Become Defective,” by authorizing

the reduction of customer water bills due to defective or inaccurate water meters,

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. 251020.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25102000

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 251021: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia

Code, entitled “Water and Sewer Rents,” by revising income eligibility standards for

rate discounts and installment payment agreements, 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. 251021.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 25102100

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260426: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of Aviation, on behalf of the

City of Philadelphia, to modify a certain easement and acquire additional easement

interests in connection with a portion of the parcel or parcels of land commonly known

as 8350 Executive Avenue, 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. 260426.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26042600

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260427: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of the Department of

Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest by

purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu

of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land

known as 8800 Tinicum Boulevard in Philadelphia County, 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. 260427.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26042700

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260428: An Ordinance Authorizing the Office of Transportation and

Infrastructure Systems and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to

execute separate multi-year concession agreements with It’s Electric Inc. and Positive

Energy Inc. in connection with a City electric vehicle charging program to site, design,

install, own, operate and maintain a network of publicly available electric vehicle

charging stations throughout the City at curbside locations and surface parking lots;

amending Chapter 11-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Encroachments Upon

and Obstructions of the Street” to provide for discontinued approval of Electric

Vehicle Charger encroachments; and amending Title 12 , entitled “Traffic Code,” to

authorize the installation, use, administration and enforcement of electric vehicle parking

spaces, provide for administrative enforcement of violations of electric vehicle parking

violations, including camera-based enforcement and towing, 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. 260428.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26042800

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260431: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on

behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Positive Energy Inc. for

the procurement, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of Direct

Current Fast Chargers in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport, 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. 260431.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26043100

Attachments:

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

Bill No. 260464-A: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Department, on

behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia

Energy Authority to purchase electricity and certain attributes and benefits related to

the generation of such electricity from a solar energy facility to be built and owned by

Reactivate, LLC, located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport for use at and in

connection with City facilities, 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. 260464-A.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26046400

Attachments:

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

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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.

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

PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 260303.

THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.

Bill No. 26030300

Attachments:

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

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmember Young wishes to be voted aye on all Bills and Resolutions.

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR

PUBLIC COMMENT

Alexia Clarke

Brooks Introducing

Jeremy Blatstein 260588

William Small

John Mcauley

250807

260602

Javonnie Newton 260594

Lyn Landis 260569

Joseph Jampel Brooks Introducing

Sue Wasserkrug Brooks Introducing

Tiffany Stair 260465

Jacqueline Mahon

260465

Janet White 260465

David Jenkins

260465

Patricia Wilson Aden

Melissa Resnick

260264 & 260270

260465

Chelsea Perez 260465

Tina Caroway 260163

Sterling Johnson 260094

Daniel Phan 260163

Lindsay Colman 260163

Cathrine Anderson

Brooks Introducing

Rich Garella 260430

Christina Saxton Lozada Introducing

Gloria Cartagena Lozada Introducing

Shannon Dancy Lozada Introducing

Gloria Hawkins Lozada Introducing

Adam Suib 260163

Rev. Malika Rahman O'Rourke Introducing

Tonya McClary O'Rourke Introducing

Neil Felver O'Rourke Introducing

Nick Reeder 260163

Carrera Wilson Thomas Introducing

Ewuare Osayande

O'Rourke Introducing

Rosaland McKelvey O'Rourke Introducing

Ogbonna Paul Hagins

Sharon and Anthony Khan

Zane Knight 260163

260594

Thomas Introducing

Ashley Robinson

Alison Smith

260163

Jackson Essex 260163

Felix Masso 260163

Shawn 260163

Cathy Welsh

260094

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

JUNE 4TH, 2026.

THE WAS READ AND FILED.

City Council receives public comment on bills and resolutions

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LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Councilmember Landau wishes to be voted aye on all Bills and Resolutions.

THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.

BILLS ON FIRST READING

Bill No. 260199: An Ordinance Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year

2027.

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

CALENDAR.