Agenda - CITY COUNCIL

City of Philadelphia

City Council Calendar

Thursday, October 1, 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, including language

services, please call or email the Chief Clerk's office.

*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 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

260741

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution also naming the 1400 Block of Thompson Street as “Samuel Staten Jr. Way” to honor the

life, leadership, and enduring contributions of Samuel Staten Jr. to organized labor, working families,

and the City of Philadelphia.

260766

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

Resolution also naming the 200 Block of South 50th Street as “Monumental Way” to honor the

legacy and impact of the Monumental Baptist Church on the Walnut Hill community.

260767

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier

Resolution recognizing “Black Bottom” as the first and official name of the neighborhood in West

Philadelphia bounded by 32nd Street to the east, 40th Street to the west, University Avenue to the

south, and Lancaster Avenue to the north; ensuring that future communication or action on the part of

the City of Philadelphia acknowledge this community’s importance to our City.

260769

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

Resolution renaming the 5600 Block of Woodbine Avenue as “James A. Reed Way” to honor the

life, legacy, and lasting contributions of James A. “Jim” Reed to the City of Philadelphia.

260770

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Council President Johnson

Resolution urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance

Corporation to withdraw the proposed amendments to their Community Reinvestment Act rules,

which would roll back anti-redlining standards and weaken banking services to low- and

moderate-income communities while threatening investments in affordable housing and community

development.

260774

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution also renaming the 1200 Block of North LeCount Street “Derrick ‘Phat Geez’ Gant Way”

to honor the life and legacy of Derrick Tawheed Haleem Gant, a Philadelphia recording artist and

beloved member of the North Philadelphia community.

260779

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke

Resolution unequivocally standing with unionized workers by endorsing the boycott of Starbucks

called for by Workers United-SEIU by encouraging residents, neighboring local councils, and

Philadelphia City Council to refrain from purchasing Starbucks products until Starbucks finalizes a fair

union contract.

260780

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll

Resolution also naming the 3300 Block of Solly Ave as ‘Father Judge 27 Way” to honor the 27

graduates of Father Judge High School who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

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.

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.

RESOLUTIONS

260802

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson

Resolution honoring and Congratulating the Independence Blue Cross Foundation on the Occasion of

Its Fifteenth Anniversary.

260803

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Johnson

Resolution congratulating Daniel Hilferty, Michelle Singer, the Board of Directors and the entire

Philadelphia Soccer 2026 team for their successful planning and execution of the 2026 FIFA World

Cup in Philadelphia.

260804

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones

Resolution recognizing October 5, 2026, through October 9, 2026, as the City of Philadelphia’s

Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week: Celebrating Small and Local Businesses, a

focused week of programming providing small and local businesses throughout Philadelphia’s

neighborhoods and commercial corridors with access to key information and resources.

260805

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution recognizing National Coming Out Day on October 11, 2026 in the City of Philadelphia.

260806

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution recognizing October 2026 as LGBTQ+ History Month in the City of Philadelphia and

honoring the activists, advocates, and members of the LGBTQ+ community who continue to fight for

civil rights and equality.

260807

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution recognizing October 4 to October 10, 2026, as Digital Inclusion Week in the City of

Philadelphia.

260808

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau

Resolution recognizing October 2026 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia,

and acknowledging the importance of empowering individuals and organizations to prevent and

recognize online threats, providing resources to protect sensitive data, and fostering a culture of digital

safety by educating the public on best practices.

260809

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young

Resolution honoring and recognizing Lieutenant Gregory A. Brown, Sr. on the occasion of his

retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department and commending him for forty years of exemplary

public service

260810

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke for Councilmember Brooks

Resolution honoring, commending, and congratulating Marni Gangel on the occasion of her retirement

from the Defender Association of Philadelphia, celebrating her extraordinary career and enduring

commitment to justice, reproductive rights, and the children and families of our City.

260811

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke for Councilmember Brooks

Resolution recognizing October 12, 2026 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the City of Philadelphia,

honoring and commemorating the achievements, traditions, and contributions of American Indians,

also known as “Indigenous peoples”; and affirming the City’s commitment to historical truth, cultural

respect, education, and partnership with Indigenous communities.

260812

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson

Resolution honoring the Black Brain Campaign for a decade of dedicated work to destigmatize

mental health in the Black community by providing mental health services and culturally competent

training for clinicians.

260813

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Police Department’s “Women in

Patrol” and honoring five decades of women’s service and leadership in law enforcement.

260814

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass

Resolution recognizing and honoring the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) for its

unwavering commitment to empowering women, strengthening families, advancing educational and

economic opportunities, promoting health equity, advocating for social justice, and uplifting

communities

260815

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad for Council President Johnson

Resolution recognizing October 2026 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of

Philadelphia and honoring survivors, advocates, and all those affected by breast cancer.

260816

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

Resolution recognizing October 2026 as Vision Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and

honoring Overbrook School for the Blind’s leadership in advancing education, technology, and access

for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

260817

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to

investigate the impacts of reductions to Medicaid coverage under H.R. 1 on Philadelphia residents,

our healthcare providers, and service organizations, and to examine the City of Philadelphia’s strategy

and preparedness to address those impacts.

260818

INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad

Resolution recognizing October 2026 as Menopause Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, to

affirm the importance of ending the stigma and cultural silence surrounding menopause, and to

acknowledge it as a natural biological process that significantly impacts the physical and

emotional well-being of many individuals.