City of Philadelphia Thursday, April 9, 2026 City Council Calendar PUBLIC COMMENT City Council receives public comment on bills and resolutions that are printed on this agenda for the meeting. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak; please prepare your comments to fit within that time limit. The Council President, may, depending on circumstances, establish a lower time limit. The Council President will announce the applicable time limit at the beginning of the public comment portion of the agenda. The Council President may also limit repetitious comments on the same agenda item or defer comments to the next meeting of Council. Speakers for public comment can sign up in advance, submit comments electronically, or sign up to speak the day of the meeting.
To sign up in advance, speakers may call 215-686-3406 or email chiefclerk@phila. gov by no later than 3 p. m. the day before the meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance will be added to the list. Speakers must sign up individually, not on behalf of others or groups, and provide the following information: • Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling) • The bill number or resolution number that will be addressed • Whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution • Telephone number where you can be reached • Street address Speakers may also submit public comment electronically by email to chiefclerk@phila. gov no later than 3 p. m. the day before the meeting, preferably as a PDF attachment to the email.
Electronic submissions become part of the written record of the proceedings but they are not read aloud in Council. To sign up the day of the meeting, come to Room 400, City Hall and check in at the desk by the entrance. *If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please let the Chief Clerk’s Office know when signing up for Public Comment. *If you need an interpreter for these events, please call or email the Chief Clerk's office for information about our language services. *Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and open to the public. This meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40, or http://phlcouncil. com/watch-city-council/. - 1 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 9, 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, April 9, 2026 . BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 260244 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution also naming the intersection of 40th and Chestnut Street as “Darcenia Burrell Way” to honor the life and legacy of Darcenia V. Burrell and her lasting contributions to the community. 260269 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution 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 Gerritt 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.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 250768 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions.
250807 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating, and maintaining public parks for recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded and located between Vine Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances; and to lease the property, or a portion thereof, to the Center City District; all under certain terms and conditions. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 9, 2026 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 260304 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing and congratulating the members of Ye Olde Philadelphia Club of Philadelphia on the occasion of their 100th anniversary. 260305 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution celebrating the selection of Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng for the 2026 One Book, One Philadelphia program 260309 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution the Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes and honors Malala Yousafzai for being the recipient of the 2026 WHYY Lifelong Learning Award for her contributions to the fundamental right to education for all individuals.
260310 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution recognizing and honoring CASA for Children of Philadelphia County on its 20th anniversary for its outstanding service, advocacy, and commitment to ensuring the safety, stability, and well-being of children in Philadelphia’s foster care system. 260311 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia’s iconic chefs and restaurants named as nominees for the 2026 James Beard Awards. 260312 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution declaring April 2026 as Jazz Appreciation Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the City’s extraordinary jazz legacy. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 9, 2026 260315 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution honoring and Recognizing Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School On Winning the 2026 PIAA Class 1A Boys’ Basketball State Championship 260316 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution honoring Councilmember Isaiah Thomas’ Dedication Towards Elevating the Lives of Young People Throughout Philadelphia. 260318 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity Resolution recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Glaziers Local No.
252 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, chartered on April 12, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 260321 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll Resolution designating April 18, 2026 as Lineworker Appreciation Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing and honoring the dedication and resilience of lineworkers who build, maintain, and repair the infrastructure that powers our City. 260322 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution honoring and Recognizing Lodge No. 2 of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons, for its Historical Significance in the Founding of the Nation, its 268 Years of Dedication to Leadership and Mentorship, and its Continued Contributions to Charitable Organizations in the City of Philadelphia.
260325 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing the week of April 6 through April 12, 2026, as "National Public Health Week" - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 9, 2026 260326 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Celebrating the Extraordinary Efforts of WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence. 260327 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing April 2026 as National Earth Month and celebrating Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School’s commitment to fostering the next generation of environmental stewards - 6 -City of Philadelphia