City of Philadelphia Thursday, February 5, 2026 City Council Calendar PUBLIC COMMENT Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to the public. This meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil. com/watch-city-council/ Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment at this meeting may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p. m.
the day before the meeting and they must submit the following information: • Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling) • Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed • State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution • Telephone number where you can be reached Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on the day of the meeting in Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be added to the list. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council President may also limit testimony where repetitious comments are offered on an agenda item.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 5, 2026 ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION Note: Some items do not occur at every session: Invocation. Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting. Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session. Reading of communications from the Mayor. Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of Council). Reports from Committees of Council. Special business. Bills on first reading. Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars - titles are printed below. Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration. Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.
Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 5, 2026 . BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 241070 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution 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 providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia. 260044 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution expressing the City Council’s priorities for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s 95 Revive Project from Center City to South Philadelphia 260066 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution urging U. S.
Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick, as well as all United States Senators committed to upholding the Constitution of the United States and the Rule of Law, to vote "No" on H. R. 7147, and to reject increased funding for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 241056 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas 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 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. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 5, 2026 250768 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions.
250807 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating, and maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded and located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances; and to lease the property, or a portion thereof, to the Center City District; all under certain terms and conditions.
250843 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions. 251025 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 260077 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution honoring and recognizing Black Girls Love Math for its work in eliminating racial and gender inequality in mathematics by cultivating a positive math identity for Black girls through culturally responsive enrichment, mentoring, and community in Philadelphia. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 5, 2026 260078 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution declaring February 5, 2026, as Citywide Student Government Day in the City of Philadelphia. 260079 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution declaring February 2026 as ‘Black History Month’ in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the 100th anniversary of its observance. 260080 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution congratulating Donna Cooper on her retirement and recognizing her transformational leadership and lifelong advocacy for children in Philadelphia and across the state of Pennsylvania.
260081 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month® in the City of Philadelphia. 260082 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution honoring and congratulating Nicole Cashman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cashman & Associates, on the occasion of the firm’s 25th anniversary, and recognizing her remarkable contributions to the business community and cultural vitality of the City of Philadelphia. 260083 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring and Recognizing the Legacy and Contributions of Prince Hall Freemasonry During Black History Month. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 5, 2026 260084 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring and Recognizing Rick Williams, Sharrie Williams, Ukee Washington, Thera Martin, and Solomon Jones for Their Service to Philadelphia as Trusted Journalists and Stewards of Truth During Black History Month. 260085 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution recognizing and honoring HughE Dillon aka PhillyChitChat for his remarkable contributions to the cultural and social life of the city and celebrating his work chronicling the spirit of Philadelphia.
260087 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution recognizing Bad Bunny’s Cultural Impact, Advocacy for Historically Underrepresented Voices, and Congratulating Him on His 2026 Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos 260088 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution recognizing and celebrating the women of All Of Us Or None Philadelphia, Why Not Prosper and SWAG for their efforts to address and fix laws that permit enslavement as a punishment for a crime, on the occasion of Black History Month.
260090 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity Resolution recognizing the Rise of Cardiovascular Disease as one of the World’s Leading Causes of Death and Disability, and Recognizing February 2026 as “American Heart Month” 260091 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity Resolution authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service and the Committee on Transportation to hold joint hearings regarding the arrival of driverless rideshare vehicles in the City of Philadelphia and its impact on labor, the local economy, and public safety - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 5, 2026 260092 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution honoring the legacy of William Thaddeus Coleman Jr. and recognizing March 10, 2026 as “William Thaddeus Coleman Jr. Day” in the City of Philadelphia 260093 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution honoring and recognizing Mercy-Douglass Hospital as the first Black hospital in Philadelphia and commemorating the enduring legacy of its founder, Dr. Nathan Francis Mossell and his commitment to advancing health equity and medical excellence. - 7 -City of Philadelphia