City of Philadelphia Thursday, June 4, 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, June 4, 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, June 4, 2026 BILLS ON FIRST READING 260298 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy’s Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line. RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 260094 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
260270 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas 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. 260467 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City procurement procedures and requirements; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
260481 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution calling for the expansion of equitable cultural opportunities for children enrolled in childcare facilities throughout the City of Philadelphia through membership access to the Art-Reach ACCESS Program, particularly during the summer season when the City welcomes visitors from around the world. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260569 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution nominating 25 individuals for consideration by the Mayor as appointees to the Commission on Parks and Recreation. 260571 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution appointing Patrick Christmas to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority. 260572 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sophia Lee as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. 260573 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution confirming the reappointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
260574 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution confirming the appointment of Matthew Bowman as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. 260575 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution confirming the appointment of Guarav Mehta as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260576 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution confirming the appointment of Sonté Reavis as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. 260577 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1304 and 1310 S 28th St; and 1314-20 S 28th St (including 1313-23 S Newkirk St) located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 260582 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Johnson Resolution adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia.
260588 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1802, 1804, 1808, 1810, 1812, 1824, 1826, 1828, 1830, 1831, 1835, 1837, 1839, 1850 N. Ringgold Street, 1812, 1839, 1844 N. Taylor Street, 2411, 2427 W. Montgomery Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 260589 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 916, 920, 924 W.
Auburn Street in the 5th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260590 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 855 N. Orkney Street in the 5th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
260591 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 6th Street, N. 15th Street, N. 30th Street, Parrish Street, Seybert Street, W. Stiles Street, W. Somerset Street, N. Marshall Street, N. 9th Street, N. 27th Street, N. 19th Street, N. 23rd Street, N. Bucknell Street, W. Norris Street, N. Ringgold Street, N. Etting Street, N. 16th Street, and W. Auburn Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
260593 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity for Council President Johnson Resolution confirming the appointment of Layla Bibi to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. 260594 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity for Council President Johnson Resolution urging the General Assembly to pass legislation allowing cities of the first class to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour, an essential step toward ensuring that all Philadelphians are able to keep up with the rising cost of living and have the opportunity to build a better future. 260595 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1941-47 E.
Huntingdon Street, located in the 1st Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260602 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Council President Johnson Resolution condemning the U. S. Supreme Court majority’s further gutting of key Voting Rights Act protections in Louisiana v. Callais, thereby making it more difficult to establish majority-minority districts, weakening minority voting power, and undermining our democracy.
BILLS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 250644 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Energy Conservation Code” and the “International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation” as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
250645 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Plumbing Code” as published by the International Code Council, including introduction of new amendments and maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
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. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 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.
260076 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad 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 relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. 260162 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (“Service And Other Businesses”) by adding a new Section 9-631.
1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take certain remedial action against commercial tenants who engage in tobacco retailing without a required tobacco retailer permit and establishing penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. 260163 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances and provide for associated penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260207 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway Ramp, Hartranft Street, and the Conrail Right-of-Way. 260238 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ludlow Street, South 41st Street, West Girard Avenue, and North 48th Street.
260264 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 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 the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
260302-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Councilmember Bass An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street. 260385 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase support for mainframe and database software protocols and applications, under certain terms and conditions. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260386 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase licenses for email, cloud services, enterprise software, data services, security software, and other related computing products and services, under certain terms and conditions.
260391 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “M” (The Philadelphia Mechanical Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Mechanical Code,” as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
260392 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “G” (The Philadelphia Fuel Gas Code), Subcode “PC” (The Philadelphia Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities), and Subcode “EB” (The Philadelphia Existing Building Code), and adopting the 2021 editions of the “International Fuel Gas Code,” “Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities,” and “International Existing Building Code,” as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
260393 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260394 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “B” (The Philadelphia Building Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Building Code,” as published by the International Code Council, with various amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
260395 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “R” (The Philadelphia Residential Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Residential Code,” as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
260424 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance establishing temporary parking regulations, and enforcement thereof, and temporary residential and guest parking permits for the vicinity of: the area bounded by the intersection of North 21st street and North College avenue, North 21st street, Master street, North 25th street, Cecil B.
Moore avenue, North 33rd street, West Oxford street, West Glenwood avenue, North 32nd street and continuing along the railroad boundary south from North 32nd street at West Thompson street to the intersection of Aspen Street, Pennsylvania avenue, Hamilton street, North 21st street, Fairmount avenue, Corinthian avenue, Brown street, North 21st street, Poplar street, Corinthian avenue, South College avenue, Poplar street, West College avenue, North College avenue to the intersection of North College avenue and North 21st street, all under certain terms and conditions.
260430 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year lease agreement with the Fairmount Park Conservancy, under which the City would lease to the Conservancy portions of the City-owned premises known as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park for the Conservancy’s use, operation, management, maintenance, and repair, all under certain terms and conditions. - 11 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260457 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City procurement procedures and requirements; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
260458 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bonds Relating to Procurement Contracts” to amend requirements related to performance and payment bonds on certain contracts and providing for disclosure and monitoring of the bond acquisition cost, all under certain terms and conditions. 260459 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Local Bidding Preferences,” by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses that are both local and small, and amending definitions, certification, goal setting and reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
260460 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by updating references and exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions. 260465 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 (“Animals”) of The Philadelphia Code to restrict the operation of carriage horse businesses and to provide for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions. - 12 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 260610 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to conduct hearings to explore new revenue proposals to address the School District of Philadelphia’s historic underfunding 260611 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution recognizing and honoring civilian oversight of policing in Philadelphia, emphasizing that mutual respect and cooperation are essential for improving public safety and police-community relations, further proclaiming June 9th as “Civilian Police Oversight Day,” and recognizing the fifth anniversary of the creation of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission in the City of Philadelphia.
260612 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution honoring the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad on the occasion of their 35th anniversary and designating them as the official steppers and drumline of the City of Philadelphia. 260616 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution recognizing June 15 as “Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day” in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the life and legacy of Elora Joyce Khan.
260617 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings examining preschool pushout, the practice of suspension, expulsion, and informal methods of exclusion of our youngest learners, to provide a space to hear stories from impacted families and identify solutions to ensure a bright future for all of our young people. - 13 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 4, 2026 260618 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution recognizing the urgent need for Pennsylvania to advance pediatric brain cancer awareness and support increased research funding for children and families affected by pediatric brain cancer and tumors. 260621 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution declaring June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia. 260622 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution recognizing the work of land stewards and supporting transparency in land disposition and the long-term preservation of stewarded land in the City of Philadelphia.
260627 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring Leo Elliot, Susan Layne, and Nancy Geist for their skillful and committed work in making the Eviction Diversion Program Portal possible and their nationally-recognized success in keeping thousands of Philadelphians in their homes.
260630 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity Resolution recognizing and Honoring June 30th as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia 260631 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution honoring and recognizing Covenant House Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary Celebration and commending the organization for its commitment to serving young people experiencing homelessness, trafficking, and instability across the City of Philadelphia - 14 -City of Philadelphia