City of Philadelphia

City Council Calendar

Thursday, April 9, 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.

*If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please let the Chief

Clerk’s Office know when signing up for Public Comment.

*If you need an interpreter for these events, please call or email the Chief Clerk's office

for information about our language services.

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

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

http://phlcouncil.com/watch-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.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE

260244

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

Resolution also naming the intersection of 40th and Chestnut Street as “Darcenia Burrell Way”

to honor the life and legacy of Darcenia V. Burrell and her lasting contributions to the

community.

260269

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson

Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1212 South 17th Street; 1511

South 20th Street; 1904 South 23rd Street; 1216 South 31st Street; 1911 Gerritt Street; 1932

and 2044 Titan Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of

Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE

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.

RESOLUTIONS

260304

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Resolution recognizing and congratulating the members of Ye Olde Philadelphia Club of

Philadelphia on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.

260305

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Resolution celebrating the selection of Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng for the 2026 One

Book, One Philadelphia program

260309

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas

Resolution the Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes and honors Malala Yousafzai for

being the recipient of the 2026 WHYY Lifelong Learning Award for her contributions to the

fundamental right to education for all individuals.

260310

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution recognizing and honoring CASA for Children of Philadelphia County on its 20th

anniversary for its outstanding service, advocacy, and commitment to ensuring the safety,

stability, and well-being of children in Philadelphia’s foster care system.

260311

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia’s iconic chefs and restaurants named as

nominees for the 2026 James Beard Awards.

260312

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution declaring April 2026 as Jazz Appreciation Month in the City of Philadelphia and

celebrating the City’s extraordinary jazz legacy.

260315

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution honoring and Recognizing Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School On Winning

the 2026 PIAA Class 1A Boys’ Basketball State Championship

260316

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada

Resolution honoring Councilmember Isaiah Thomas’ Dedication Towards Elevating the Lives

of Young People Throughout Philadelphia.

260318

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity

Resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Glaziers Local No. 252 of the International

Union of Painters and Allied Trades, chartered on April 12, 1926, in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

260321

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

Resolution designating April 18, 2026 as Lineworker Appreciation Day in the City of

Philadelphia, and recognizing and honoring the dedication and resilience of lineworkers who

build, maintain, and repair the infrastructure that powers our City.

260322

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla

Resolution honoring and Recognizing Lodge No. 2 of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Free

and Accepted Ancient York Masons, for its Historical Significance in the Founding of the

Nation, its 268 Years of Dedication to Leadership and Mentorship, and its Continued

Contributions to Charitable Organizations in the City of Philadelphia.

260325

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

Resolution recognizing the week of April 6 through April 12, 2026, as "National Public Health

Week"

260326

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

Resolution recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Celebrating the

Extraordinary Efforts of WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.