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COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES, June 1, 2026

Philadelphia City Council Committee HearingsJun 1, 2026

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Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the amendment to Bill No. 2 --

Councilman Young

You got to offer the amendment first.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 260300. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the committee. The Chair recognizes -- I will now move that the amendment to Bill 19 No. 260300 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Young

Thank you. The motion has been properly seconded. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Young

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Young

Ayes have it. The amendment to Bill No. 8 260300 has been adopted. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 260383. On behalf of the sponsor, a copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the Committee. I move that the amendment to Bill No. 260383 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Young

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill 24 No. 260383 be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Young

Those opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Young

Ayes have it. Bill No. 260383 has been amended. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Squilla for a motion to amend Bill No. 260533.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I offer an amendment to Bill No. 260533. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of the committee. I move that the amendment to Bill 20 No. 260533 be adopted. (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Young

Thank you. It's been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill 1 No. 260533 be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Young

Those 6 opposed? 7 (No response.) 8

Councilman Young

Ayes 9 have it. And I just want to note 10 for the record that this amendment 11 for Bill No. 260533 includes the 12 1st, 2nd, 5th and 8th Council 13 Districts to allow for a lower 14 penalty for sidewalk cafes who have 15 applied for their licenses prior to 16 June 1st and their application is 17 still awaiting initial review by 18 the Streets Department. And the 19 city is in possession of a duly 20 signed indemnification statement by 21 the applicant and other terms and 22 conditions. 23 The Chair now recognizes 24 Councilmember Squilla for a motion on Bill Nos. 260164, 260300 as amended, 260378, 260380, 260383 as amended, 260384, 260390, 260425, 260461, 260506, 260522, 260524, 260532 and 260533 as amended, and 260535.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that Bill Nos. 260164, 260300 as amended, 260378, 260380, 260383 as amended, 260384, 260390, 260425, 260461, 260506, 260522, 260524, 260532, 260533 as amended, and 260535 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended and permit the first reading of these bills at the next session of Council. (Duly seconded.)

Councilman Young

Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill Nos. 260164, 260300 as amended, 260378, 260380, 260383 as amended, 260384, 260390, 260425, 260461, 260506, 260522, 260524, 260532, 260533 as amended, and 260535 be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation and further move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading of the bill at the next session of the Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Councilman Young

All those opposed? (No response.)

Councilman Young

Ayes have it. The motion carries. Bill 21 Nos. 260164, 260300 as amended, 260378, 260380, 260383 as amended, 260384, 260390, 260425, 260461, 260506, 260522, 260524, 260532, 260533 as amended, and 260535 will be reported from this committee with a favorable recommendation with a request that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the first reading at the next session of Council. This concludes the public meeting portion and the business before the Committee on Streets and Services. Thank you all for your attendance today. - - - (Committee on Streets and Services concluded at 11:26 a.m.) - - - C E R T I F I C A T I O N I, hereby certify that the proceedings and evidence noted are contained fully and accurately in the stenographic notes taken by me in the foregoing matter, and that this is a correct transcript of the same. _______________________________ TANEHA CARROLL