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Minutes

Stated Meeting, March 26, 2026

Philadelphia City CouncilMar 26, 2026

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Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

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.)

Council President Johnson

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

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilman Young

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

Council President Johnson

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.)

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilman Squilla

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

Council President Johnson

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.)

Council President Johnson

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.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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

Councilwoman Bass

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

Council President Johnson

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.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

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.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye. I may have missed.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

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.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

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?

Councilman O'Neill

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

Council President Johnson

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.)

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thom -- Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Thomas

I'm aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

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.)

Council President Johnson

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.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

Aye.

Chief Clerk

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

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

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.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Jones.

Councilman Jones

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young.

Councilman Young

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Brooks.

Councilwoman Brooks

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Neill.

Councilman O'Neill

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

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 13 and the nay are 0. Majority, all members having voted -- excuse me. The ayes are 14. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill 22 passes. Would the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 260025. 3/26/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

An ordinance authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of various encroachments along the 300 block of South Broad Street, Philadelphia PA, 19102, under certain terms and conditions.