City of Philadelphia

City Council Calendar

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Speakers for public comment can sign up in advance, submit comments electronically, or

215-686-3406 or email chiefclerk@phila.gov by no later than 3 p.m. the day before the

meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance will be added to the list. Speakers must sign up

individually, not on behalf of others or groups, and provide the following information:

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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

Telephone number where you can be reached

Street address

Speakers may also submit public comment electronically by email to

chiefclerk@phila.gov no later than 3 p.m. the day before the meeting, preferably as a PDF

attachment to the email. Electronic submissions become part of the written record of the

proceedings but they are not read aloud in Council. To sign up the day of the meeting,

come to Room 400, City Hall and check in at the desk by the entrance.

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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 AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE

260306

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

Resolution also naming the 200 Block of South Alden Street as “Dr. Wesley Proctor Way” to honor

the life, leadership, and lasting contributions of Dr. Wesley T. Proctor to the Philadelphia community.

260307

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

Resolution also naming the 700 Block of 48th Street as “Sean Perretta Way” to honor the life and

memory of Sean Perretta, Esquire, and his enduring contributions to the Mill Creek and West

Philadelphia communities.

260308

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

Resolution also naming the 4700 Block of Brown Street as “Tiffany Fletcher Way - Gone But Never

Forgotten” to honor the life and legacy of Tiffany Fletcher and her impact on the Mill Creek

community.

260313

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution renaming the 300 Block of East Rockland Street between N. 2nd Street N. 3rd Street

“Sharon Vaughn Street,” in honor of her service, advocacy and dedication to public service.

260314

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution renaming the 400 Block of West Lehigh Avenue to “Wilfredo Gonzalez Way” in

recognition of Wilfredo Gonzalez’s lifelong contributions to the Latin-American community, devoted

service to his country, and commitment to cultural empowerment in Philadelphia.

260317

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution recognizing April 2026 as School Library Month in the City of Philadelphia.

260319

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity

Resolution recognizing Commonwealth v. Derek Lee (2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s

landmark decision striking down Pennsylvania’s outdated felony murder law; and calling on the

Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass SB387 reforming Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional felony

murder law.

260320

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke

Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, the Living Wage

for Musicians Act.

260323

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Councilmember Bass

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

Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th

Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia

Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties

pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.

260324

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

Resolution also naming South Street between 8th and 9th Streets as “Octavius Catto Way” to honor

the life and legacy of the civil rights warrior.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE

250329-AA

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke

An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and

Owner Accountability,” to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a

Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish

remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.

250330-A

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke

An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to

modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against

retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants’ rights related to the

implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied

warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and

establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain

terms and conditions.

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.

260263

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

An Ordinance to repeal in its entirety Bill No. 241056 (approved March 10, 2026), entitled “An

Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the

proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia

Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their

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

appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election;” and to

rescind the direction provided to various City officers set forth therein.

RESOLUTIONS

260346

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson

Resolution authorizing Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public

hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission on Parks and Recreation, and

further authorizing the Committee to recommend for Council’s consideration nominations to be

forwarded to the Mayor.

260347

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips

Resolution honoring and recognizing Shakir Johnson, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Olney High

School, for his leadership, mentorship, and steadfast commitment to expanding opportunity for young

people in the Ninth Councilmanic District.

260348

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips

Resolution honoring and recognizing Jamel Lindsey, Head Coach of the Boys’ Basketball Team at

Samuel Fels High School, for his leadership, mentorship, and steadfast commitment to uplifting

students, strengthening school culture, and serving the broader Fels community in the Ninth

Councilmanic District.

260349

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips

Resolution honoring and recognizing Ezechial Thurman, Music Technology Teacher at Hill-Freedman

World Academy, for his creativity, mentorship, and dedication to enriching the educational experience

of young people through music, innovation, and student-centered learning in the Ninth Councilmanic

District.

260350

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Resolution recognizing April 11 - 17, 2026, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in the City of

Philadelphia

260351

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution recognizing April 15, 2026 as World Art Day in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating

the creativity, innovation and cultural diversity of the city’s fine arts.

260352

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution honoring and recognizing Women Against Abuse on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary,

and celebrating five decades of leadership on the frontlines of Philadelphia’s response to domestic

violence.

260358

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson

Resolution authorizing the establishment of the “Special Investigative Committee on Construction

Practices in the City of Philadelphia” to investigate the partial collapse of the Children’s Hospital of

Philadelphia garage on April 8, 2026, and other construction projects in the City. In furtherance of

such investigation, the Special Investigative Committee is authorized to hold public hearings and issue

subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the fullest

extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Charter, and to develop recommendations for

construction practices to protect the City’s workers and neighborhoods.

260359

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

Resolution honoring and Recognizing Jaheim Warner for his Heroism, Service and Exemplary

Character

260360

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

Resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by

the voters of the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the importance of local government and civic

engagement.

260361

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson

Resolution honoring and recognizing the members of the Fire Department, Philadelphia Police

Department, Office of Emergency Management, Managing Directors Office, Medical Examiner’s

Office, License & Inspections, Water Department, Streets Department, Sanitation, PECO, and

Philadelphia Gas Works for their diligent efforts in responding to the partial collapse of the garage at

3000 Grays Ferry Avenue on April 8, 2026.

260363

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026, and honoring

Northwest Victim Services for their dedicated advocacy and community impact

260364

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution recognizing the Germantown Jazz Festival and its contributions to cultural enrichment,

community wellness, and economic vitality in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.

260365

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution recognizing and Honoring May 21st of Each Year as “Ona Judge Day” in the City of

Philadelphia

260366

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution honoring Pastor Dicie Gilmore for her leadership, compassion, and dedicated service to

the community, in recognition of April as the National Month of Hope and the power of healing and

resilience

260367

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

Resolution honoring Temple University’s Jazz Band and Terell Stafford on winning the 2026 National

Collegiate Jazz Championship and recognizing this accomplishment as a source of pride for the City of

Philadelphia.