Stated Meeting, March 26, 2026

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILWOMAN NINA AHMAD COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN KENDRA BROOKS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL DRISCOLL COUNCILWOMAN KATHERINE GILMORE RICHARDSON COUNCILMAN JIM HARRITY COUNCILMAN CURTIS J. JONES, JR. COUNCILWOMAN QUETCY M. LOZADA COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN ANTHONY PHILLIPS COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILMAN JEFFREY YOUNG, JR. COUNCILMAN ISAIAH THOMAS ELIZABETH McCOLLUM NAZARIO, CHIEF CLERK - -

Members, please take your seats. I note that the hour has come and a quorum is present. All visitors please retire outside the Council chambers. Please put your cell phones on vibrate and/or silent. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Dr. Damone B. Jones, Senior Pastor of the Bible Way Baptist Church. He is here today as guest of Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. I will ask all members and guests to please rise. (Councilmembers, visitors and guests rise.)

Pastor Jones, the floor is yours. REV.

If every head would bow and every eye closed. Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. We gather before you on this day with humility, with gratitude, as we acknowledge that every good and perfect gift comes directly from you. And so, we pause on this day, this beautiful day with which you have blessed us, to thank you for the gift, that is, the City of Philadelphia. We thank you for its rich history, its amazing resilience, the diversity of its people in the hope of its promises. You said in your word that we are to seek the peace and the prosperity of the city. For when the city prospers, we all prosper. And so, today we lift up this city, every neighborhood, every community, every block, every family that calls Philadelphia their home. We pray for Mayor Parker and Council President Johnson, for City Council in its entirety, for every elected official and every individual who is entrusted with leadership and responsibility and decision-making, and most of all, integrity. And in lifting the leadership of this city, I pray on this day that you would grant them wisdom beyond their experience, clarity and moments of complexity and confusion and courage to do what is right, even when it is not easy or politically expedient to do so. We pray that you would let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream in this city, and he has given birth to an entire nation. Where there is division, we pray that You will bring unity. Where there is confusion, bring clarity. Where there is harm, bring healing. Please, Dear God, allow that every policy considered, every vote taken, be guided by a spirit of equity, compassion, accountability and common sense. And so, we pray that the voices of the most vulnerable in this city be heard in this chamber, the poor, the overlooked, our seniors, the victimized, the marginalized, the incarcerated, our youth and every family that struggles through economic instability. We pray for peace in our streets, safety in our communities and restoration in places that have seen trauma and loss, violence, addiction, destruction and devastation. And so, we simply pray that You would strengthen those on the front lines, community leaders, public servants, all who labor and fight daily for the good of this city. And please, God, remind us all that leadership is not about titles and power or even about publicity, but about serving the people who showed up at the polls, waited in line and voted. May it be that what is done here today reflect not just political will, but moral, ethical and above all, spiritual responsibility. So bless this session, order every step, guard every heart, control every word. And may everything done today be for the good of the people and ultimately for the glory of Your name. For we do ask it in the matchless, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. (Amen.)

Amen. The Chair thanks the Pastor for the invocation. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

The next order of business is the Approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March, 19, 2026, be approved. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, March 19th of 2026, stand approved. All those in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is request for leaves of absence. The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson.

Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Majority, a leave of absence is requested for Councilmembers Landau and Gauthier.

The Chair thanks the Majority Leader. Leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes Minority Leader Councilwoman Kendra Brooks.

Thank you, Council President. I would like to request a leave of absence for Minority Whip Nicolas O'Rourke.

Thank you very much. The Chair thanks the Minority Leader. Leave will be granted. The Chair now recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion concerning certain legislative matters that may arise during the course of today's session of Council and that were not listed on the Calendar circulated prior to today's Council session.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move that any of the following matters, if considered today, may be added to the agenda for this session of Council and, as required by law, subsequently published on an amended agenda after the consideration of those matters: resolutions authorizing hearings, amendments to bills on first reading, the reconsideration of a bill vetoed by or re-called from the Mayor, amendments to bills re-called from the Mayor, a resolution taking substantive action to be voted on in this session, a motion to withdraw a bill or resolution that is not on the Calendar, and the motion placing a bill or resolution on or returning a bill or resolution from the Suspension Calendar that is not listed on today's Calendar. The purpose of this motion is to provide the public with notice concerning possible actions by Council that arose too late to be included on the Calendar that was published prior to today's session. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that the legislative matters stated by Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson may be added to the agenda for today should those matters arise during the course of this Council session. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors joining us in the Council chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate you taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our great city. We certainly invite you to come again. Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad.

Thank you, Council President. It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome the Taiwanese Ambassador, Mr. Tom Chih- Chiang Lee to this chamber today. I would also like to recognize the presence of Mr. James Shieh, President of the Taiwanese Association of American Greater Philadelphia. Ambassador Lee, on behalf of my colleagues on the City Council and the residents of Philadelphia, we are grateful for your presence here with us today. Taiwan and Philadelphia share a bond that goes well beyond diplomacy. Our Taiwanese American community has long been a cornerstone of the city. It is a vital and beloved part of who we are as a city. Thank you again for joining us. If you would please stand. (Applause.)

Thank you, Council President.

You're welcome. Welcome to Philadelphia City Council. Chair recognizes Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada.

Thank you, Council President. This morning I'd like to welcome to chambers students from Esperanza Cyber Academy. They're here to see their government at work. (Applause.)

Welcome to City Council. Can we give our young people a round of applause please. (Applause.)

At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips, who will present a resolution honoring and recognizing Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith for his distinguished service to community, center and leadership and his unwavering commitment to public safety in the City of Philadelphia. Would Chief Inspector Smith and those accompanying him join Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips at the podium. Joining Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips are Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, Councilmember Kendra Brooks, Councilmember Jim Harrity, Councilmember Mike Driscoll and Councilmember Squilla. (Councilmembers and visitors approached podium.)

The floor is yours, Dr. Phillips.

Thank you so much, Council President. In the City of Philadelphia, there are officers and there are administrative officers and commanders that exist, but there are also ones who go beyond the call of duty, and Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith who served as Inspector Nicholas Smith, also as Captain Smith, for many residents in Philadelphia's 9th District was beyond someone who went beyond a call of duty. When you were looking for somebody that really understood the importance of community connection, collaboration and also being responsive, it was Nicholas Smith always being there for our community. And in a short synopsis before I go into the resolution, I just want to say in a few seconds I met Nicholas Smith one day when unfortunately there was a crowd of young people gathering outside of Finley at night and it was a lot going on. And I was like, who is this guy coming to my car because I'm out here trying to figure this out. But he was able to be so calm with understanding the situation and was able to help quickly resolve getting these young people back safely into their homes. He is beloved by community members, by Northwest Philadelphia. We miss him, but we're thankful for the fact that the Philadelphia Police Department has promoted him to leadership, and he's patient. Because to be honest with you, this was well-deserving many, many years ago, and he really just cares about doing a great job and he deserves to be recognized. Let's give him a round of applause. (Applause.)

Honoring and recognizing Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith for his distinguished service, community- centered leadership and unwavering commitment to public safety in the City of Philadelphia, and also I would be remiss if I didn't recognize Deputy Commissioner Massey, who worked closely with him, and Deputy Commissioner Rosario, who's here in support of him as well, and all of the officers who know him very well that are here today too. All right.

Whereas, Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith has built a distinguished career with the Philadelphia Police Department serving the people of this city with professionalism, integrity and steadfast commitment to public safety; and Whereas, Chief Inspector Smith has consistently approached policing as a partnership with the community, emphasizing visibility, accessibility and open communications with the cornerstone of effectiveness, equitable and just law enforcement; and

Whereas, as Inspector of Northwest Patrol Division, Nicholas Smith has worked to strengthen trust, collaboration and safety throughout Northwest Philadelphia, engaging residents, businesses, faith leaders and community stakeholders as true partners in building a safer and more resilient neighborhood; and

Whereas, in May 2025 Nicholas Smith was promoted to the rank of Chief Inspector, reflecting his record of exemplary service, dedicated leadership and ongoing commitment to the innovative accountability and community-centered policing; and

Whereas, in his current role Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith serves in a leadership capacity within the Northwest Division of the Philadelphia Police Department, overseeing multiple districts, including the 5th, 14th, 35th and 39th Police Districts, and providing strategic direction, operational oversight and guidance to ensure effective public safety services across our diverse communities; and

Whereas, Chief Inspector Smith has been widely recognized as a model of principled leadership, exemplifying what it means to serve with both strength and compassion and setting his standard of fairness, accountability and respect for the officers under his command; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the Council of the City of Philadelphia, Hereby honors and recognizes Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith for his distinguished service, exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication and strengthening public safety through meaningful community partnerships, and extends its sincere gratitude for his continued service to the residents of Philadelphia. Further Resolved, that an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith as evidence of the sincere respect and admiration and appreciation of this legislative body. Congratulations, Chief Inspector. (Applause.)

Inspector Smith, you can please approach the podium and make remarks. INSPECTOR SMITH: Listen, I'm at a loss for words. I really am. I'm truly humbled at this recognition. So I want to thank the Councilman. Thanks, Councilmembers. Thanks, Deputy Commissioner Massey, Deputy Commissioner Rosario, for being here today. Almost years with the 9 Philadelphia Police Department. 10 I'm honored and privileged to be 11 here. I'm honored to be serving 12 the city for 26 years. I never 13 thought I'd be here today in this 14 role, but I'm here. Public safety 15 is a priority for me. We have 16 great residents of this city. We 17 do experience problems at times, 18 but it takes everybody in this 19 room, literally everybody in this 20 room, to do their part to make this 21 city safer. So I just appreciate 22 again the recognition. I look 23 forward to working with everybody 24 in this room continuing to make the city of Philadelphia safer. Thank you. (Applause.)

Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas who will present a resolution on my behalf congratulating Donna Cooper on her retirement and recognizing her for her transformational leadership and lifelong advocacy for children in Philadelphia and across the state of Pennsylvania. Would Donna Cooper and those accompanying her please join Councilmember Isaiah Thomas at the podium. Joining Councilmember Thomas are the following members: Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips, Councilmember Brian O'Neill, Councilmember Kendra Brooks, Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, Councilmember Mark Squilla, Councilmember Jim Harrity and Councilmember Mike Driscoll. (Councilmembers and visitors approached podium.)

Good morning, everybody. (Good morning.)

Thank you, Council President. Good morning, everybody. (Good morning.)

Love the energy, folks. It's an honor to be here today to celebrate somebody who's done so much for children. The organization has done so much for children and young people in the City of Philadelphia. So, Donna, thank you for being here with us. We know you're a little nervous, but you deserve this honor. And, Council President, thank you for your leadership. Today, we are here to present a resolution congratulating Donna Cooper on her retirement and recognizing her transformational leadership and lifelong advocacy for children in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Whereas, from a young age, Donna Cooper was an advocate. She first stepped into activism in the fourth grade, organizing a sit-in process -- a sit-in to protest a school policy prohibiting girls from wearing pants, an action that resulted in an immediate policy change and inspired a career dedicated to public service and policy reform on behalf of children and families.

And Whereas, from 1999 to 2002, Ms. Cooper served the City of Philadelphia as Deputy Mayor of Policy and Planning under Mayor Ed Rendell, where she ran the Greater Philadelphia Works Program, one of the largest welfare-to-work initiatives in the nation, helping thousands of families to move towards economic self-sufficiency; and Whereas, in the 2000s she founded and served as Executive Director of Good Schools Pennsylvania, a grassroots campaign that successively elevated public education funding and accountability as a central issue in statewide elections; and

Whereas, from 2003 to 2010, Donna Cooper served as Secretary of Policy and Planning for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a cabinet-level position in which she led major initiatives, including expanding health care coverage for children, advancing equitable school funding reforms and helping to design Pennsylvania's landmark school funding formula; and Whereas, following her state service, Ms. Cooper worked as a Senior Policy Fellow at the Center of American Progress, contributing to national policy work focused on economic opportunity and early childhood education; and

Whereas, in January 2013, she was appointed Executive Director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth, later renamed Children First PA, making the role that would become the capstone of her career; and Whereas, after over 8 years at the helm of Children First 9 PA, Ms. Cooper grew the 10 organization's budget seven-fold to 11 approximately 7 million, expanded 12 its reach and influence and 13 solidified its role as one of Pennsylvania's leading child advocacy organizations; and

Whereas, under her leadership, Children First PA spearheaded transformative policy victories such as the lead safety protections, expanding early childhood education subsidies and the Philadelphia landmark beverage tax, which funds free pre-kindergarten schools and recreation centers; and Whereas, in addition to her advocacy and public service, Ms. Cooper served as a Professor at the Temple University in the Master's of Public Policy Program, educating and mentoring future leaders in nonprofit management; and

Whereas, in 2025, Donna Cooper announced her retirement from Children First PA, concluding a career marked by an unwavering commitment to placing children at the center of public decision- making; now, there, be it be

I got to remember that one, Councilman. Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, we Hereby honor and congratulate Donna Cooper on her retirement, recognizing her extraordinary career of leadership, advocacy and service on behalf of children and families. Be it Further Resolved, that an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Donna Cooper as a symbol of the City Council's appreciation. (Applause.)

Congratulations. The Chair recognizes Aldustus Jordan.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning.

Thank you, Council President Johnson and distinguished Councilmembers, for recognizing Donna's extraordinary legacy to the City of Philadelphia. And you heard a lot about that a minute ago. I'm AJ Jordan, President of Vanguard's Foundation, but I'm honored to speak and say a few words as a longtime colleague and friend and mentee of Donna's. I actually met Donna when I worked for Children First 11 years ago. Hard to believe how 12 fast time has flown. And she was 13 at Good Schools Pennsylvania at the 14 time, creating an organizing 15 campaign with everyday citizens to 16 build pressure in Harrisburg to 17 overhaul the Commonwealth's public 18 education funding formula. 19 And what I learned 20 quickly, I think many of you in 21 this chamber who had the honor of 22 working with Donna, she's really a 23 force of nature in neighborhoods, 24 engaging with parents and educators, organizing community forums and media events in Harrisburg, bringing busloads of families to demand equity and fairness in children's policies. And she often very much on brand, absolutely terrified elected officials. No one could match your intellect with a masterful command of public policy. But what's most remarkable about Donna is she was just as effective as a changemaker inside of government as she was outside of government as a community organizer and political organizer, from the neighborhood in Fishtown where she lives, to City Hall to serving as Governor Rendell's right-hand leader on policy and planning. Donna's fingerprints are on the biggest child and family policy wins of the last generation. And I would say two quick things that really stand out to me as somebody who can work really closely and have been a real friend to Donna for 25-plus years. She's always about the kids, right. She elevates community voices and keeps the work grounded in real lives and real results. And she operates with a sense of urgency and unapologetic, courageous spirit and sometimes takes real pleasure to go against the status quo on behalf of kids. At a time when courage is often in short supply, when too many of our leaders often lack courage, Donna's spirit and her unwavering commitment to children serves as an important model for all of us. So let me close out with this. I was reflecting on a poem, a short poem, a very short poem, that I came across, that I hadn't read in quite some time that really captures to me the courageous and purposeful leadership that Donna has lived throughout her life and why we're celebrating her today. More than 70 years ago, Dr. Benjamin Mays, an iconic civil rights leader, one of Dr. King's most trusted mentors, wrote a simple, 54-word poem that still resonates today: I've only just a minute. Only 60 seconds in it. Forced upon me, can't refuse it. Didn't seek it, didn't choose it. I must suffer if I lose it. Give account if I abuse it. Just a tiny little minute, but eternity is in it. This poem is about the legacy we leave with the minutes we're given. And at a time when too many children and families remain disconnected from economic opportunity, we can be grateful for leaders like Donna, who spent her minutes in life and in work improving the lives and life chances of Philadelphia's kids and families. So thank you, Donna, for your leadership, and thank you for this Council for this great recognition. (Applause.)

Chair recognizes Donna Cooper.

I just want to thank City Council for taking the time today. The fact that you're recognizing my work and the work of Children First and the work of being a child advocate speaks more about you than it does about me. It shows that you make this a priority. And as you guys enter into another heated budget battle, I wanted to make sure you know that we have a message that fits you. And it says, City Council do more for kids and the schools now. Mahatma Gandhi told us and called upon us all to be the change we want to be. Your jobs as Councilmembers is not easy. It's hard to be attacked for being a politician, but I respect you so much for getting in the game and using every day of your life to be the change you want to be. And Children First will remain working with you every day to do that for children. Thank you very much. (Applause.)

Thank You. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Can we give Donna Cooper another real big round of applause. True advocate for our children. (Applause.)

At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass, who will present a resolution 12 honoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office during Women's History Month 2026 for their tireless service, sacrifice and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-being of the City of Philadelphia. Would Sheriff Bilal and those accompanying her please join Member Bass at the podium. Joining Member Bass are the following Councilmembers: Councilmember Mike Driscoll, Minority Kendra Brooks, Councilmember Mark Squilla, Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad, Councilmember Jim Harrity and Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips. And I must say, I feel very safe today. I wish somebody would. (Councilmembers and visitors approached podium.)

Good morning, everyone. The Sheriff said, hurry up. She got to get back to work.

The Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass. The floor is yours.

Thank you, Mr. President. Well, it's an honor and a privilege and a pleasure to be able to recognize Sheriff Rochelle Bilal. Long before there were any titles before either of our names, we were by the title of friend and community activist and someone who was serving in our neighborhoods. So it's really an honor and a privilege and a pleasure to be able to present this citation today. And as we recognize Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, not just for the office she holds, but for the barriers she has broken and the commitment she continues to show in the face of intense public scrutiny. Sheriff Bilal is a trailblazer serving Philadelphia as a Black woman in a role where representation and leadership truly do matter. We've seen all the criticism. And let's be clear, accountability is essential, but the challenges facing the Sheriff's Office did not begin with Sheriff Bilal. Let's underscore that. We know that real reform takes time, persistence and courage. And we can see that progress is being pursued, that hard conversations are happening and that leadership is showing up in the face of pressure. Sheriff Bilal has done exactly that. We must also recognize how quickly narratives can overshadow service, especially in Black women's leadership. We cannot demand -- we can demand results while still acknowledging resilience and commitment. And all that to say, Sheriff Bilal continues to stand, to serve and to push this city forward. And because that preservation deserves recognition, we are here to honor her with this resolution today. And the resolution reads: A resolution honoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office during Women's History Month 2026 for their tireless service, sacrifice and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-being of the City of Philadelphia;

Whereas, Women's History Month 2026 provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the historic achievements, leadership and enduring contributions of women in Philadelphia, public service throughout the City of Philadelphia;

Whereas, under the leadership of the Honorable Rochelle Bilal, the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office continues to uphold its vital mission of safeguarding the courts, maintaining public safety and faithfully executing the responsibilities entrusted to the office; and

Whereas, all the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office serve with distinction across all ranks and divisions, demonstrating excellence, professionalism and integrity in every aspect of their duties; and

Whereas, during times of staffing shortages and heightened operational demands, these women have shown exemplary, extraordinary resilience, unwavering commitment and a steadfast dedication to ensuring the uninterrupted performance of the office, critical responsibilities, and

Whereas, their leadership, collaboration, strength and perseverance embody the highest standards of public trust and civic responsibility, serving as an inspiration to colleagues and to the citizens of Philadelphia; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that it hereby recognizes and honors the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office during Women's History Month 2026 for their tireless service, sacrifice and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-being of the city of Philadelphia; and

Be it Further Resolved, that an Engrossed copy of this Resolution 2 be presented to the Honorable Rochelle Bilal, on behalf of the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office as a lasting expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. Congratulations. (Applause.)

Chair recognizes Sheriff 13 Rochelle Bilal. 14 SHERIFF BILAL: In the 15 name of God, the Most Gracious, 16 Most Merciful, good morning. 17 (Good morning.) 18 SHERIFF BILAL: Council 19 President Kenyatta Johnson and 20 members of City Council, as the 21 Sheriff of the City and County of 22 Philadelphia I am truly honored to 23 accept this recognition on behalf 24 of the incredible women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office -- (Applause.) SHERIFF BILAL: -- during Women's History Month. This moment is about creating her story. In 2020, I was elected as the first female African American and Muslim Sheriff. And in 2026, under City Council, the Office of Sheriff is being recognized for the first time ever during Women's History Month, and that's a history moment right here. I want to thank my team for their hard work, dedication, professionalism and passion, which do not go unnoticed. You are the backbone of this office and I am proud to stand with you today. Many of you know are sworn and unsworn and professional show up every day, our professional staff is here with us today, that show up every day with strength, resilience and unwavering commitment to public service, despite staffing shortage and other challenges. They continue to protect our courts, serve our communities and uphold the highest standards of this office. Why? Because the work continues. So thank you to Council President Kenyatta Johnson and the entire Council. Thank you for the recognition and for your continued support of the work we do and keep doing in Philadelphia and keeping them safe and moving forward. Just so that you know, history is still being made because women in the Sheriff's Office are rising to the highest ranks internally, not bringing somebody from outside. They are growing. We had Chief Inspectors, Inspectors, Captains, Sergeants, Lieutenants, all in that office, and they are rising to those ranks and they are taking on that responsibility. I say again thank you, City Council. Thank you, Council President. Thank you my friend Councilwoman Cindy Bass. We appreciate all of this. Thank you. (Applause.)

Congratulations. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant- at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Will the Chief Clerk please read the messages from the Mayor and any other communications in her possession.

To the President and the members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I'm submitting herewith for the consideration of your honorable body the following proposed: An ordinance amending Title of The Philadelphia Code, 12 entitled "Traffic Code," to amend certain requirements applicable to buses and areas designated for use by buses, including applicable penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. And 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 bill: Bill No. 260095. And pursuant to the Sections 4-604 and 2-307, of the Home Rule Charter, I'm today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 260131 and Bill No. 8 260161. Finally, I'm pleased to advise you that on March 25, 2026 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on March 12, 2026: Bill 14 No. 250769, Bill No. 250917-A, Bill 15 No. 251066, Bill No. 260112 and Bill No. 260113. There are no further communications in my possession, Council President.

Thank you very much. The messages will be printed in the Journal. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips.

Thank you, Council President. And good morning to everyone who is in the chambers today. I have no bills or resolutions for introduction.

Thank you very much, sir. Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson.

Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Today I offer two resolutions on your behalf; one privileged and one non-privileged.

Thank you very much. Mr. Chief Clerk, please read the titles of the resolutions.

A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Police Department during Women's History Month 2026, for their dedication and service to the safety and well-being of the City of Philadelphia and its residents.

This resolution will be placed in today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a non-privileged resolution 20 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 Garritt 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.

This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage calendar for consideration at the next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.

Good morning, Council President. I have two bills and two resolutions, one being co-introduced with Councilmember and Minority Leader Brooks. One being co-introduced with Councilmember Landau. Thank you, Council President.

Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.

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

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And 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 city government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a non-privileged 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.

This resolution will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on Philadelphia county's plan to preserve election integrity, voter confidence and participation and public safety on Election Day, especially amid worries of the federal government's potential deployment of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to polling locations.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Jones.

Good morning, everyone. Today I offer one privileged resolution for one woman in the Seventh Senatorial District, the First Lady.

Thank you very much. Would the Chief Clerk please read the title of the privileged resolution.

A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing Sheryl Lee Ralph for being named one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential Woman of the Year in 2026.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada.

Thank you, Council President. Today I offer three privileged resolutions, one on behalf of Member Landau.

Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the titles of the resolutions.

A privileged resolution recognizing April as National Donate Life Month and highlighting the critical need for organ donations through the work of the Gift of Life Donor Program.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a privileged resolution honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance (PCA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Their Collaboration in Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Philadelphia Children and Families During Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a privileged resolution declaring April 4, 2026 as Women in Tech Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the importance of women in technology, emphasizing their contributions, promoting STEM education and careers for women and girls and expanding gender equity in the technology field.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey Jay Young.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer two privileged resolutions.

Thank you very much. Will the Chief Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.

A privileged resolution honoring women veterans during Women's History Month, recognizing the distinct challenges they face in health care, housing, safety and reintegration, and commending the National Alliance of Women Veterans, Inc., for its advocacy on behalf of women veterans.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the installation, inspection, contract oversight, safety and possible remediation of speed cushions and other traffic- calming measures installed in the vicinity of schools in the City of Philadelphia.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Kendra Brooks.

Thank you, Council President. I have three privileged resolutions to introduce today.

Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the titles of the privileged resolutions.

A privileged resolution recognizing March as Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a privileged resolution recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.

And a privileged resolution celebrating Viola Sanders for her life's work and advocating for economic justice and welfare rights for the impoverished and underserved in Philadelphia on the occasion of Women's History Month.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Jim Harrity.

Good morning, I think still, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions today.

Thank you very much. Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll.

Morning, Mr. President. I have two bills on your behalf.

Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the titles of the bills.

An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code and Title Traffic Code to amend certain requirements applicable to buses in areas designated for use by buses, including applicable penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.

And an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City and City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. Chair recognizes Councilmember Brian O'Neill.

Thank you, Mr. President. I have no bills or resolutions.

Thank you very much. Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one bill.

Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the bill.

An ordinance authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 611 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged resolution.

Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the privileged resolution.

A privileged resolution honoring and recognizing Mary Nolan and her family for their leadership at the Commodore Battery Arts and Cultural Center, also known as the Irish Center in Mt. Airy, and their lasting contributions to the Irish American community, in recognition of Women's History Month.

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chief recognizes Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad.

Thank you, Council President. I'm introducing one privileged resolution.

Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the privileged resolution.

A privileged resolution recognizing 2ND READING Taiwanese Americans' contribution to the City of Philadelphia and showing support for the City of Philadelphia to strengthen its economic, educational and cultural ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan).

This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Being there are no 14 reports from committees today, the next order of business is the consideration of the Calendar. I note that the bills just reported from committees with the suspicion of the rules have been deemed to have had a first reading. These bills will be placed on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars for the next session of Council. As there are no 2ND READING additional bills on the First Reading Calendar, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion concerning the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.

Thank you, 12 Mr. President. 13 The following bills and 14 resolutions are being called up 15 from the Second Reading and Final 16 Passage Calendars today: Nos. 17 260245, 260251, 260252, 260257, 18 250980-A, 251068, 251069, 251099, 19 251102, 260025, 260095, 260115, 20 260132 and 260161. 21 The following bills and 22 resolutions on the Calendar are 23 being held: 260244, 250768, 24 250807, 250844 and 260131.

Thank you. Before considering these bills and resolutions, we would consider public comment as follows: The public comment must concern matters on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars for possible action at today's Council session. All speakers must sign up in order to testify. If you have not already signed up for today's Council session, please do so now by giving your name to Ms. Hasson at the table outside the rails to my left. Once you have been signed up, you will be called in the order in which your name appears on the sign-up sheet. Under ideal circumstances, public commenters each will have three minutes to speak. However, this time limit may vary from session-to-session. Due to the super repetitious comments of today's Calendar, the time limit today will be one minute. In order to be fair to all who wish to speak, I will hold faithfully to the one-minute limit. When you begin speaking, you will see a green light on the podium. When there are 30 seconds remaining to your time, the light will turn yellow, which is your reminder to conclude your remarks. Once one minute has passed, the light will turn red and the Sergeant-at-Arms will disconnect the microphone. At that point, please yield the podium to the next speaker if you have not already done so. I also reserve the right, pursuant to the rules of Council, to limit repetitious comments on the same subject matter. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Chair recognizes Majority Leader Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson.

Thank you, Council President. The following bills are also being called up on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars today: 260244 and 260131. Thank you.

Thank you very much, Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson. We will now resume and begin public comment. Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla.

Thank you, Mr. President. I want to also recognize we have a children from a school in our District that's coming here to take part in the civic process. And I want to recognize all the students here from Fanny Jackson Coppin School in South Philadelphia. Can you please give them a great round of applause? (Applause.)

Thank you.

Welcome to City Council. And they will be participating in public comment. Please call the first person.

Ambassador Chih-Chiang Lee, Angela Chan, Jeremy Blatstein, John McCauley, David Jenkins and Lynn Landes, please make your way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Council will be at ease for a second. (Council at ease.)

I just want to take a moment of personal privilege for a moment. Can we let the children speak first. ) STUDENT 1: We are 2nd graders from Fanny Jackson Coppin School, and we want Councilmembers to vote for the Stop Trashing Our Air bill. Before we ask you for your help, we want to tell you how we are already doing our part of being stewards of our Mother Earth. We are composters. We recycle and reuse things like reusable bottles. When we do this, we reduce waste that goes into landfills or gets burned. We try to clean up our litter so it doesn't get into stormwater runoff. We are part of the solution and we want you to be part of the solution too. So today we are advocating for clean air for Chester and everyone in Philadelphia. We should stop burning trash. Thank you. ) STUDENT 2: Burning trash is dangerous because we don't check or sort our trash before incinerating it. We don't separate out what's safe or unsafe to burn. We could be burning things like paint, car batteries or plastic. In Europe, they sort and inspect their trash before burning it, but we do not do that in Philadelphia. We don't want toxic pollution, do we? Thank you. ) STUDENT 3: Burning trash is a bad idea because the ash created by the burning is toxic. If we burn 100 tons of trash, 30 tons become an ash, the ash gets buried in landfills and that can get into groundwater. Burning trash not only causes air pollution, but also water pollution too. ) STUDENT 4: We used to have trash incinerators in Philadelphia, and even the district attorneys sued the city because they were causing so much pollution. And we sent 37% of our trash to Chester. That is a lot of pollution that we send to one place. We eventually closed Philly's incinerators because they were so bad for the air. And now, we are just letting Chester deal with the deadly pollution. How is that fair for Chester? Thank you. ) STUDENT 5: This is all making people in Chester sick. Many people in Chester have asthma. The rate of asthma for the children of Chester is 26% to 38%, which is higher than the country's average. Chester has been protesting and rallying just to shut down this incinerator for 30 years. Chester also has other industrial places besides the incinerator. They are all in one neighborhood, which is a lot of pollution for people living in the community. ) STUDENT 6: The trash incinerator is affecting Philadelphia as well because the smoke can spread here too. Many people in Philadelphia also have asthma. We should stop burning trash because air pollution can affect our health many years later. People might get cancer and asthma and we do not want that to happen, do we? We don't want children to suffer from asthma. They shouldn't have to miss school. They need to learn too without pain and distress. Chester deserves clean air. ) STUDENT 7: Don't the lives of the people in Chester matter? They are people too and all people should be treated the same way, so Chester people deserve clean air just like we do. We are passionate about other people in other cities too. All humans have the right to healthy lives, breathe clean air and thrive safely. We stand in solidarity with Chester because we are all connected. When others are healthy, we are healthy too. When others are sick, we should be upset too. Solidarity means we don't look away. We keep fighting for a better world for everyone. So we are asking Councilmembers to support Councilmember Gauthier's bill. Philadelphians can care about others too. It makes us better people. We want to live in Philadelphia that stands up for our neighbors. Thank you. ) STUDENT 8: We are asking our City Council to vote for the bill to ban trash burning in Philadelphia. Rather than burning trash, we should make sure people recycle. We can encourage everyone to compost. Composting reduces a lot of food waste and gives back to the earth.

Also, because we don't sort our trash, putting trash in landfills is much safer than burning it, and we can even burn methane from the landfills. Then we won't have to worry about so much air pollution and toxic (inaudible). These alternatives can help Chester and everyone else breathe. Thank you. ) STUDENT 9: All this can create even more jobs for people. We should invest in jobs and increase recycling. We talked to Mr. Tim Bennett at Bennett Composting. They already helped the city's recreation centers pick up compost. We want to get all of Philly to compost. We can create jobs by burning methane too. We can create jobs by sorting our trash. We should create jobs that don't pollute earth and make people sick, jobs that take care of earth and all our neighbors too. But we don't need to wait to ban trash burning. Ban trash burning now and work on a new law to get to zero waste. Thank you. ) STUDENT 10: Everyone here has a reason to be here today, and my reason is to ask all Councilmembers to vote for our Stop Trashing Our Air bill. Ending trash incineration can save people's lives. If we can make people healthier, why wouldn't we? We hope you decide this is important and vote yes. Thank you to Councilmember Squilla for the warm welcome. You are a Councilmember and we really hope you vote yes to begin trash burning now and make another law to get zero waste too. As Dr. Martin Luther King quoted, Justice too long delayed is justice denied. We need environmental justice now. Thank you to Councilmember Gauthier for introducing this bill. Thank you from Fanny Jackson Coppin, Room 14 208. We appreciate having the opportunity to speak to everyone today. )

Please proceed. AMBASSADOR LEE: My name is Tom Chih-Chiang Lee. I'm the Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York. Today I'm very honored to come to the Council and speak. In Taiwan, we also follow the U.S. tradition. We let the children speak first because their voice is more important. And today I'm honored and joined by the several Taiwanese community leaders, Dr. Shieh and also the Director Wang and President and CEO of Asia Bank. They are community leaders here and we understand this year marks 250th anniversary of the founding of United States, and Philadelphia is the founding place. It's the birthplace of U.S. So we are Taiwanese community here. We are very eager and participate in the celebrations and we look forward to working with you closely to make the big day more grand. And our office, we cover four states, including Pennsylvania. And even though we are based in New York, we come to Philadelphia all the time. As a matter of fact, I have been to Philadelphia more than times and 7 I can consider Philadelphia is 8 another home away from home. I 9 hope Eagles and also the Phillies 10 can win this season. Thank you. (Applause.)

Hello, Philadelphia City Council. My name is Jeremy Blatstein. I'm here to talk about the Land Bank and Turn the Key. For the record, I have no 17 financial interest in either of these projects. Nobody asked me to testify. Thank you, Councilmember Young, for introducing your bill to turn vacant lots into generational wealth for 16 families in the City of Philadelphia through Turn the Key. I do have a question for this body: What if the community members are bringing up unproductive feedback to the table? Let me bring up an example. After the second community meeting held by Civetta Property Group, the following was said and put in an email. "Then things took a turn when an elder community member, who identified herself as working for APM, made an openly racist comment. She accused developers like us of displacing Hispanic families and "turning the neighborhood Black." A couple of people clapped, which is disappointing. I stopped the conversation right there and called it what it was, racism." You should all have a copy of that email on your desks. I want this body to be conscious of community feedback that may need to be looked at critically. Not all opposition is created equal. And sorry, Councilwoman Lozada, I'm not going anywhere. Racism, anti- Semitism, Islamophobia and all forms of hate have no place in Philadelphia. Introduce the bill. Thank you. (Applause.) MR. McCAULEY: Good morning, everybody. My name is John Alonte McCauley. I'm with a grassroots organization called Flip Philly Red. We're here to offer you something different because you've been voting Democrat for the Mayor's Office for the past 70 years. In regard to Bill No. 21 251068, another $100 tax disguised in the name of safety. Another red light camera to fatten the pockets of the communist Philadelphia Parking Authority. I often hear that I shouldn't want people who don't share my skin color that make decisions for me. But every time I look up, it's a Black politician trying to take money from me. Another red light camera on a corner of Schoolhouse Lane and Henry Avenue. Another backdoor tax. Why don't Democrat voters ever ask where the money go? 40% of the backdoor tax pays the PPA staff and administrative salaries, inheritance of (inaudible) tickets. So basically I'm paying the PPA to implement predatory taxes on me in the name of safety. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Mr. President, members and guests, David Alexander Jenkins. I rise in celebration the legacy of Ms. Viola Sanders, a woman whose legacy, whether spoken in meetings, community rooms or city hearing, centers on something both simple and often overlooked. That is dignity. Her dedication to the City of Philadelphia was grounded in the belief that welfare was not charity but a public obligation to human stability. She walked a path that reminded officials that behind every form was a family, a kitchen table, a life in motion. Her presence was described as soft but unignorable, a steady moral force in rooms that often preferred abstraction to reality. As I rise to address you from this proverbial (inaudible) box, I wonder what Madam Sanders would have gifted the body by way of wisdom today. Certainly, she would have relayed the sentiment of pride and the commitment to address legislation that has historically rendered the Philadelphians in (inaudible). She would have provided that the body's passage of this expansion, the Commission on Services of the Aging, and dare I say she would even be proud of the creation of the Kensington strategy in its goals to reduce overdose deaths and improve neighborhood conditions. We're reminded this morning of the words of Mahatma Gandhi, Be the change you want to be. No more befitting words could crown the life of a legacy of Ms. Sanders. No more befitting could a motto be for us here today. (Applause.)

Will Lynn Landes, Vanessa Zapata, David Evans, Mike Ewall and BP Lyles, please make your way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning. I'm Lynn Landes of Philly's Republican Network. I'm opposed, in principle, to business improvement districts such as Center City District, which is referred to in Bill 250807. There is little meaningful oversight of their operations, even though they tax property owners, condemn property, take out loans and make business deals. Business improvement districts are sold to the public as entities that will keep our streets clean, beautiful and safe, but haven't we already paid for their services. And regarding safety, Center City District is good at keeping its own venues relatively safe. However, in the rest of Center City District, retail theft, porch pirates, panhandlers are a daily problem, while many of our mentally disabled homeless continue to sleep on the streets rather than get the help they qualify for through social security disability and other government programs. So why are we being taxed twice by Center City District and the City when our public safety laws are not being fully enforced and our mentally disabled homeless are still not being protected? Thank you.

Hello. My name is Vanessa Zapata and I live outside Philadelphia in Delaware County. I'm a staff attorney with the nonprofit Just Zero. We are a national environmental advocacy organization working to advance equitable zero-waste solutions. And I'm here speaking in support of Bill No. 250768, the Stop Trashing our Air Act. As you have heard from the amazing students, incinerators are one of the most toxic methods of managing our waste. And these facilities are outdated and expensive and rely on volatile revenue sources, making them financially unsustainable. This is why incinerators have been on the decline and why communities fight hard against prospects of new waste burning facilities. My own home, Delaware County, has adopted a zero-waste plan that will phase out incineration of trash that is collected there. Philadelphia plays a critical role in turning off the waste stream tap that allows incinerators to hop along. These facilities are getting in the way of progress and this bill is a critical step towards real zero- waste solutions in Philadelphia. We urge the Council to pass the Stop Trashing Our Air Act. Thank you. (Applause.)

Hi. My name is Mike Ewall. I'm with Energy Justice Network. I'm one of Quetcy Lozada's constituents. The Stop Trashing Our Air Act is about asthma, cancer, environmental racism and our air here in Philadelphia. However, some are trying to make this about jobs and unions. So let's talk about that. Union jobs in Philadelphia would increase as we move from a non-union transfer station to one in the city organized by the Teamsters whose letter of support for the Stop Trashing Our Air Act is sitting on your desks right now. The Reworld incinerator company has nearly six times more labor complaints than the company that would most likely replace them with complaints 10 filed with the National Labor 11 Relations Board, compared to just 12 four at the facilities that we'd be 13 using instead. 14 Passing the Stop 15 Trashing Our Air Act would cut off 16 only 14% of the trash flowing to 17 the Chester incinerator and just 4% 18 of the waste to the one in 19 Montgomery County, not enough to 20 force them to close down. Despite 21 the squawking and fearmongering 22 from operating engineers who spread 23 a lot of misinformation, which I would love to expose if we had actually two minutes to do so, but thank you for the time. (Applause.)

Good morning, everyone, Council President, Councilmembers. I am BP Lyles. I am with Delco Environmental Justice and I'm also with the Toxic Prisons Campaign. I know I have a minute, but I first want to say that I also am in coalition with my brothers and sisters that are here for the Prison Oversight Board. That needs to happen. It needs to happen right now, so please vote for that. As it relates to the Stop Trashing Our Air Act, Sanitation has delayed this contracting process by several months, pushing a decision to the last minute so that Council has no 24 time to object to their choice. Will Council allow Sanitation to run out the clock, i.e., May or June, to run out the clock and deliver a last-minute decision in June for your rubberstamp, as it did in 2012 and 2019 or will you make it clear by passing the Stop Trashing Our Air Act, that they must choose the safer alternative before them? Thank you. (Applause.)

Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass.

Thank you, Mr. President. I just wanted to acknowledge that today in our midst we have Imhotep Charter High School in the 8th District. They are going to be giving a presentation after Council and they are the STEM ambassadors, talking about the programs that they've done abroad. So very exciting and we're happy to have them here. Welcome, Imhotep.

Can the students from Imhotep please stand? (Applause.)

Can the students from Imhotep please stand? (Applause.)

Welcome to City Council. Council will resume.

David Evans. What up, Council? Philly, I love you. We as humans tend to make things a lot more complicated than they need to be. Please stop burning our trash. I am Co-founder of Block by Block, which is a nonprofit that organizes community cleanups in Philadelphia County. We've organized with over 50 organizations, cleaned up hundreds of tons of trash. And to know that that is then burned and then we breathe that in is diabolical at best. To end, yes, please Stop Trashing Our Air Act. But also, I second everything that those little babies said. Peace. (Applause.)

Will Vanessa Raymond Garcia, Lynn Robinson, Queen Judith Robinson and Rochelle Gordon, please make your way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Hello, Vanessa Raymond Garcia. Good morning, Council President Johnson and all Councilmembers, and thank you for the opportunity to speak today. My name is Vanessa Raymond Garcia and I'm here to voice support for Bill 250980. I come representing Regional Housing Legal Services as their Senior Policy Analyst. Philadelphians feel the effects of how large scale, absentee and LLC-shielded property owners are reshaping our housing market in ways that harm renters, aspiring homeowners and entire neighborhoods. No property owner, especially those operating from out-of-state or behind-the-web LLCs should be able to avoid accountability for tenants or to the city. When landlords hide behind anonymous or unverifiable contact information, the people who suffer are the tenants who cannot get repairs, the neighbors who cannot report ongoing safety issues and the city departments that cannot enforce basic codes. Requiring a verifiable physical address and a designated local agent is a basic expectation of responsible property ownership. Thank you, Councilmember Phillips, for your leadership on this issue. And I urge Council to pass Ordinance 250980. Thank you. (Applause.)

Will Robert Simms, Amaris Hernandez, Nadia Graves and Mitch Chanin, please make your way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Hi. My name is Rochelle S. Gordon and I would like to highlight about trauma brain injury, TBI, today. TBI is a disruption of the normal brain function caused by a blow or jolt to the head. It can lead to symptoms ranging from temporary confusion, physical and emotional impairment. On April 28, 2008 at the age of 42, I was hit by a drunk driver, which caused for me to suffer trauma brain injury. I had severe head trauma and a long stay in the hospital and rehab. I had to relearn how to walk and talk again. It was one of the most difficult times in my life. I am grateful that I received such good care and my family were there for me. Every day I thank God in Moss Rehab for guiding me through my recovered journey. I stand here today to share my story and raise awareness of TBI. In additional, I would like to thank Councilmember Brooks for recognizing the importance of Brain Injury Awareness Month and supporting those living with brain injury. Thank you. (Applause.)

I'm Adison Onas. Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to be here today to request the recognition of April 4th as Women in Tech Day in Philadelphia. I've spent over 15 years in technology, leading 16 organizations, navigating 17 everything from transformations to 18 emerging tech. 19 Across every role in 20 every room, I've seen the same thing, women are still underrepresented in the very field shaping our future. Today women make up only about 25% of technology workforce. Here in Philadelphia that number is slightly higher, but still far from where it should be. If you break that down by women in color, it's about 9% to 10% of technology jobs. The gap doesn't just exist in numbers. It exists in influence, in leadership who is building the systems that power our world, because technology is not neutral. Here's an opportunity for the City of Philadelphia to use our universities, our startups, our public sessions to expand access, strengthen pathways and make sure every girl in the city can see a future for herself in technology. Thank you. (Applause.)

Hello. I'm Nadia from the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia. I live in the 3rd Councilmanic District, and Philadelphia burns millions of pounds or a million pounds of trash every year in the largest incinerator in the United States. Chester City is a majority Black city. And so, we cannot ignore the environmental racism against the community of Chester City, but Philadelphia is directly downwind. So you cannot ignore the environmental racism of Philadelphians who have to endure the dirtiness of trash incineration. There's high impacts on health, such as high rates of asthma in Chester City, cancer and we deserve better health. Stop Trashing Our Air Act would ban these contracts that are expiring on June 30th and City Council can stand with greedy polluters or stand with communities and prioritize our health. Incinerator lobbyists will come to City Council and testify just like we are and make misleading claims that burning trash waste is affordable, and that argument ignores that incineration generates toxic ash and creates more pollution than coal plants. This is a choice between environmental racism, environmental classism or standing with the people. Thank you. (Applause.)

Mitch Chanin. Appreciate the opportunity to speak. I live in Northeast Philly and organize with folks in Lawncrest. I want to start by just expressing appreciation for Councilmember Phillips' Landlord Transparency bill. I'm also here to talk about the Stop Trashing Our Air Act. Just correcting one thing that was said earlier. Philadelphia sends a million pounds of trash every day to be burned in the incinerator in Chester, 1 million pounds per day. The most credible study showed that because of the proximity to neighborhoods and because of the volume of toxic pollution, the impact of burning trash is times worse for human 16 health than landfilling, 23 times 17 worse, a million pounds a day. 18 Seven years ago when 19 Council debated what to do with our 20 trash, there were a lot of promises 21 from the Sanitation Department that 22 we would reduce waste later. We 23 were going to do digesters. All these good things would happen, but we need to keep incinerating now and we'll get to it, we'll fix it later. We can't do that again. We can't have broken promises. We need to stop incineration now to protect people's health. Thank you. (Applause.)

Will John Thompson, Andre Dawkins, Chrisann Smith, Tachelle Mays Matthews and Mary Nolan, please make your way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Good morning. My name is Chrisann Smith and it's a pleasure to be here this morning --

Can you speak a little closer to the microphone please?

Good morning. My name is Chrisann Smith. It's an honor and pleasure to be here this morning. And I want to thank Councilwoman Kendra Brooks and my niece Farah Muhammad. I don't know who else is behind me -- well, my family's behind me. So we received a resolution from the Councilwoman's Office, and her staff was just incredible with giving us thoughtful comments and encouraging us to come here today in honor of my mother who was Viola Sanders, a phenomenal woman. She was a founding member of the Welfare Rights Organization in the 1960s. So many of you weren't even thought of at that time. But I am here to thank the Councilwoman and all of her staff who treated us well. My mother was a legendary woman. And it saddens me that many of you don't know about her, but she was an activist and an advocate. She was a woman that slept in the State Capitol Building in the 1980s when there was negotiations with the Governor of Pennsylvania. She gave her life -- she gave her life to helping Philadelphia with love and care and compassion and advocacy. Thank you. (Applause.)

John Thompson, J-o-h-n, T-h-o-m-p-s-o-n. I'm here today on behalf of the Oversight Board, the Prison Oversight Board. And the ordinance 19 that's going to create this, the timing is right. It really is a good thing that we have oversight now into our county prisons. Having people to be able to look in on our county prisons, where it's much suffering, marginalized people, people are dying in there, so I'm urging everyone to vote yes when this ordinance comes around for its final passage. And one of the things I want you to also remember is it's about humanity too. It's about those people in there being human beings. And as they are human beings, we need to understand that human beings make mistakes, but they still deserve to be treated humanely. So that's all I have to say. I'm asking everyone vote yes. Thank you. (Applause.)

Tashelle Mays Matthews, Mary Nolan, Solomon Williams, Ogbonna Hagins, William Small and Heather Smith, please make your way to the podium -Heather Miller, please make your way to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

Oh, I'm sorry --

Please begin.

My name is Tashell Mayes Matthews. Good morning, Councilmembers. I'm the founder of Community Takeover Project and the President of the BBRC. Before I begin, I have a question for Council. Raise your hand if you are paid to protect the people in our community. All right. So keep that in mind while I speak today because what separates you for me is that I am not paid. Yet I am here. Not because I have to be, but because I can't afford not to be. This is not policy for me. This is personal. This is community. This is -- for over 50 years, Philadelphia have received billions of dollars in development funding. Yet the people those dollars were meant to serve are still standing on the outside looking in. When you follow the money, up to 85% goes to large developers, while 5% goes to grassroots organizations like myself. This does not create stability, ownership or equality but a crisis. Homelessness has tripled since the 1970s. What used to be 1000 to 2000 people, homeless is now 5000 to 6000 any given day. So I'm asking for the 3rd District to introduce the resolution recognizing and supporting community, first-led organizations and equality. Thank you. (Applause.)

I'm Mary Nolan. First, I want to thank City Council for all you do to keep Philly a thriving world-class city, and especially Cindy Bass, who surprised me with this honor. I've known her over the years, even had her daughter in my one of my preschools -- speak into the mic. Okay. I don't do this often. Anyways, I landed in Mt. Airy which we just love, a perfect neighborhood in the city. People help each other, solve problems. I came from Boston. My parents came from Ireland, so it's an honor to kind of respect the immigrants tradition at the center. It's basically a function hall. But we pull people in from all parts of the neighborhoods. You know, you'll have jazz, you'll have a fashion show, you'll have a political lecture and a movie at the same time so that people are always crossing each other. And it's an honor to accept for all of the people that keep the building intact. It's quite old. And my family, a couple are here, my daughter who's on the board now, the Council at the Commodore Barry, my husband who's the manager and we just love it. And thank you so much for all you do in Philadelphia. And come to the Irish Center in Mt. Airy, the Commodore Barry. Okay. Thank you. (Applause.)

Congratulations.

My name's Andre Dawkins. How y'all doing. I spoke to y'all before. My name Andre Dawkins. How y'all doing. I spoke with y'all before. I do appreciate y'all for listening to us and everything that we go through in this city. The city is a beautiful city. It's just certain things need to be straightened out, like safe and healthy homes. So people, like older people older than me can have a safe place to live, you know what I mean, comfortably. And another thing, I be around Wyoming, Wingohocking, 2nd Street off of Rising Sun, there's a dump there that burn trash once a month, that the ashes from the trash go from there all the way up to The Boulevard. The whole area smell like fire. We done called the Fire Department, the Police Department. They said it's nothing they could do. They don't have a canister. They burning -- they have a hole in the ground and they just burn trash. And who gets it in, gets it in. And it really ain't healthy. And I hope the Council could find a way to get something done about that area so it'd be better for people, you know what I mean. Thank you. (Applause.) UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER: Good morning. I would like to give respect to the Council President. I'd like to give respect to all the Councilmembers and the staff that are all present and help our city go. I'm here to speak in regards to Bill 250768 that was brought on by Councilmember Gauthier. It's concerning trash, air quality and a better way of life. I am part of a group called the Earth Day Kids who advocate for anti-violence. They advocate for cleanliness, greenery. I've been their photographer for over years and seen some grow 7 up. The leader of this group wrote 8 a song called Put The Guns To 9 Sleep. She was shot in her eye and 10 lost her eye. She has gone and advocated at many different events throughout the city and outside of the city. And right now, she is in need of help and support. And we are trying to make sure that we bring awareness as well as the Brain Trauma Awareness Month that was brought up by Councilmember Brooks. We'd like to thank you and please help support our youth. (Applause.)

Ogbonna Hagins, fourth generation chattel slavery survivor. The Stop Trashing Our Air bill is a badge of slavery and the 13th Amendment violation. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the country and the brave Freedman who fought for the 13th Amendment, I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all, and most importantly, the constitutional citizens of the United States of America, the American Freedmen. (Applause.)

Will William Small, Heather Miller and Lynn Robinson, please come to the podium. (Witnesses approached podium.)

How you doing? William Small. So everybody's, you know, enjoying their snacks, looking in their phones like this isn't serious, right. I'm going to give y'all some numbers. All right. About 1 in 5 students in Philadelphia are not reading at grade level. That means over 80% of our kids are not proficient readers. By 3rd grade, around 65% of students are already behind math. 20% to 25% of students perform at grade level. And roughly 35% to 40% are chronically absent. That means they're not going. So while y'all eating y'all snacks and looking at your phones and y'all honor these principals that y'all did last week that are failing, we're at the bottom, fifth or sixth to the bottom in every major statistical category in the country when it's regarding education. Y'all can go ahead and sign these ordinances and have the land banks give the properties to investors in New York, because y'all really don't care about the everyday person because there's no 10 easy programs for none of these people to acquire none of the properties y'all having the land bank give away. Everything y'all do in here is a joke. So go ahead and eat your peanuts, scroll on Tiktok and I hope you have a good day.

Thank you, sir. Next please.

Good afternoon. My name is Heather Miller. Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon, Council President. I'm here today to express my support for amending Philadelphia Code Chapter 9-3900 regarding property licensing and owner accountability. This amendment is critical to proving the quality of life of our neighborhoods. Too often we see properties owned by nonresident landlords fall into disrepair with ongoing code violations that negatively impact the surrounding community. These conditions are not just inconvenient. They are harmful to the neighborhood stability, public safety and overall well-being of the residents. From my direct experience working in the community, I have seen how some nonresident landlords evade accountability through lack of transparency, limited accessibility. When issues arise, residents, community organizations and other neighborhood stakeholders are too often left without a clear, reliable and timely way to contact those responsible. This must change. Thank you, Council.

Hi. Lynn Robinson. Thank you for allowing me to speak again, City Council. I am here in favor of Stop Trashing Our Air Act. Is it redundant to mention news from last April that the American Lung Association gave our city straight Fs for air quality and that our air is out of EPA compliance for fine particulates and ground ozone. We all know the consequences of adding poisonous greenhouse gases to the air. Climate crisis, asthma, cancer, central nervous system, disease and heart --

Excuse me one second, ma'am.

Okay.

Please proceed, ma'am.

Thanks. Is it fair for City Council, for city government to choose to keep incinerating trash when such devastating quality-of-life consequences occur? No, it's not fair or constitutionally legal in Pennsylvania for a city to incinerate trash when landfilling in sparsely populated areas is available, affordable and vastly less polluting. It is a violation of Article 1, Section 27 of Pennsylvania's Constitution, which protects our right to breathe clean air -- is that one minute?

You have a little bit more because I stopped.

Okay. For now, the Stop Trashing Our Air Act would not shut down the Reworld refinery in Chester. It would only remove 14% of the trash being burned there. But that 14% less air pollution would make a dent in Philly's pollution levels, because the Reworld Chester incinerator is our region's worst-standing source of air pollution. Some Councilmembers seem fuzzy -- that's it?

Just wrap it up. Go ahead.

Okay. Some Councilmembers seem fuzzy on the financial cost of the city. When masses of people are ill, they have their head in the sand about human activities causing climate change. They support food giveaways in low-income neighborhoods, but don't seem to care that unchecked climate change will lead to widespread famine. I say to them, be more like the ostriches, who actually do not put their heads in the sand because being in denial is not good for survival. Come up for air and pass the Stop Trashing Our Air Act.

Thank you. (Applause.)

Council President, this concludes our listing for public comment today.

Thank you very much. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING We will now consider the bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Would the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 8 260245.

A resolution also naming the 5100 block of Chester Avenue as "Paul Ellis Hill Way" to honor the life, legacy and community impact of Paul Ellis Hill in the Kingsessing neighborhood.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion on behalf of Councilmember Jamie Gauthier regarding Resolution No. 260245.

Thank you, Mr. President. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING On behalf of Councilmember Gauthier, I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded Resolution No. 9 260245 be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 22 260251.

A resolution authorizing the 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1601, 1605, 1616, 1618 and 1620 North 16th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Young for a motion regarding Resolution No. 260251.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for its adoption. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution 20 No. 260251 be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Would the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 10 260252.

A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 Martha Street now subdivided, resulting in the creation of individual parcels 17 known as 3011, 3013, 3015, 3017, 18 3019, 3021, 3023, 3025, 3027, 3029, 19 3031, 3033, 3035, 3037, 3039, 3041, 20 3043, 3045, 3047 and 3049 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Code.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla for a motion regarding Resolution No. 7 260252.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution 16 No. 260252 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Anyone opposed? (No response.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: The ayes have it. The motion carries and the resolution 4 is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 7 260257.

A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2726 North 15th Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion regarding Resolution No. 20 260257.

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)

It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution 6 No. 260257 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Those opposed? (No response.)

The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Would the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 250844.

An ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on West Lippincott Street, between 22nd Street and 23rd Street, all under 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING certain terms and conditions.

This bill has been read on two different days. The question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilmember Thomas.

Aye.

Councilmember Jones.

Aye.

3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilmember Lozada.

Aye.

Councilmember Young.

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye.

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye.

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye.

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye.

3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilmember Bass.

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye.

And, Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 13. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Would the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 17 250980-A.

An ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability" by requiring nonresident landlords to provide verifiable contact information and 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING a designated local contact and establishing penalties for noncompliance, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilmember Thomas.

Aye.

3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilmember Jones.

Aye.

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye.

Councilmember Young.

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye.

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye. I may have missed.

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye.

Councilmember Squilla. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilmember Bass.

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye.

And, Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 13. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 251068.

An ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Light Violations" by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Schoolhouse Lane and Henry Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilmember Thomas. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Aye.

Councilmember Jones.

Aye.

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye.

Councilmember Young.

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye.

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye.

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye.

Councilmember Bass.

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye.

And, Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 13. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having vote in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brian O'Neill. Would you like to be voted aye on all bills and resolutions?

3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Yes. Thank you, Mr. President.

Thank you very much. Shall be noted. Would the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 8 260244. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 251069.

An ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Adams Avenue between Wingohocking Street and Frankford Avenue, as well as Leiper Street between Adams Avenue and Ruan Street.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilmember Thom -- Councilmember Jones.

I'm aye.

Councilmember Jones.

Aye.

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilmember Young.

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye.

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye.

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye.

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye.

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilmember Bass.

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye.

And, Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are and 13 the nays are 0. Majority of all 14 members having voted in the 15 affirmative, the bill passes. The -- let me run that back again. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)

Yeah, I knew I was off on that. Officially, the ayes are 14. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING affirmative, the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 251099.

An ordinance amending Title of The 7 Philadelphia Code, entitled 8 "Officers and Employees," to 9 provide for compensation of the 10 Director of Office of Prison 11 Oversight and members of the 12 Philadelphia Prison Community 13 Oversight Board, and amending Title 14 21 of The Philadelphia Code, 15 entitled "Miscellaneous," to add a 16 new chapter, providing for the 17 powers and duties of Office of 18 Prison Oversight and Philadelphia 19 Prison Community Oversight Board 20 and the manner in which other officers, employees and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Office and Board, all under 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING certain terms and conditions.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilmember Thomas.

Aye.

Councilmember Jones.

Aye.

3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilmember Lozada.

Aye.

Councilmember Young.

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye.

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye.

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye.

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye.

3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Councilmember Squilla.

Aye.

Councilmember Bass.

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye.

And, Council President Johnson.

Aye. The ayes are 14. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 251102.

An ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 1001 South 10th 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Councilmember Phillips.

Aye.

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Aye.

Councilmember Thomas.

Aye.

Councilmember Jones.

Aye. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilmember Lozada.

Aye.

Councilmember Young.

Aye.

Councilmember Brooks.

Aye.

Councilmember Harrity.

Aye.

Councilmember Driscoll.

Aye.

Councilmember O'Neill.

Aye. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilmember Squilla.

Aye.

Councilmember Bass.

Aye.

Councilmember Ahmad.

Aye.