COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILWOMAN NINA AHMAD COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN KENDRA BROOKS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL DRISCOLL COUNCILWOMAN CINDY GAUTHIER COUNCILWOMAN KATHERINE GILMORE RICHARDSON COUNCILMAN JIM HARRITY COUNCILMAN CURTIS J. JONES, JR. COUNCILWOMAN RUE LANDAU COUNCILWOMAN QUETCY M. LOZADA COUNCILMAN NICOLAS O'ROURKE COUNCILMAN ANTHONY PHILLIPS COUNCILMAN MARK SQUILLA COUNCILMAN ISAIAH THOMAS COUNCILMAN JEFFREY YOUNG, JR. ELIZABETH McCOLLUM NAZARIO, CHIEF CLERK - -
I note that a quorum of City Council is present. Asking all members to please take your seats and for everyone to please put your cell phones on silent and/or vibrate. Thank you very much. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Bishop Hasan Urquhart of the Holy Temple Church. He is here today as guest of Minority Leader, soon to be Minister, Councilmember Kendra Brooks. I will ask all members and guests to please rise. (Councilmembers, guests and visitors rise.)
Let us all bow our heads. Eternal God in heaven, Lord, we thank you for yet another day that you have made. You instructed us to rejoice and to be glad, Lord. We thank you for this time and space that you have allowed us to come together one more time. Father, I ask now that you will remember every Councilperson that's here under the sound of my voice. Lord, we stand in need of your leadership. We stand in need of your direction. We stand in need of your wisdom. We stand in need of your power and your grace. Breathe on us today, God, lead us into all truth. Give us what we need, God, that we may administer, that we may properly flow in what it is that you have called us to do. I pray that you will help every individual here, one by one, and name by name. I pray, God, that you will grant us the wisdom, the power and the endurance, God, that we may do that which is right and that which is pleasing in your sight. Lord, have mercy on us one more time. Help us to do what we can't do alone. Help us to understand what we can't comprehend. Help us to reach where we can't reach. Help us to stand where we can't stand on our own. Help us to stand in the place, God, where it is feasible unto you, Father and Lord. We'll be so careful to give you all glory, all honor and all praise. And it's in Jesus' name that we pray. Amen. (Amen.)
The Chair thanks the Bishop for the invocation. Council will now be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the Approval of the Journal of the meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The Chair recognizes Majority Deputy Whip Councilmember Cindy Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 28, 2026 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, May 28, 2026 be approved. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The journal is approved. The next order of business is request for leave of absence. The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson.
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Majority, a leave of absence is requested for Councilmember Brian O'Neill.
The Chair thanks the Majority Leader and leave will be granted. The Chair recognizes Minority Leader Kendra Brooks.
Thank you, Council President. On the behalf of the Minority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the Minority Leader. The Chair now recognizes Majority Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion concerning certain legislative matters that may arise during the course of today's session of Council that were not listed on the Calendar circulated prior to today's Council session.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that any of the following matters, if considered today, may be added to the agenda for this session of Council and, as required by law, subsequently published on an amended agenda after the consideration of those matters: resolutions authorizing hearings, amendments to bills on first reading, the reconsideration of a bill vetoed by or re-called from the Mayor, amendments to bills re-called from the Mayor, resolutions taking substantive action to be voted on in this session, a motion to withdraw a bill or resolution that is not on the Calendar and a motion placing a bill or resolution on or returning a bill or resolution from the Suspension Calendar that is not listed on today's Calendar. The purpose of this motion is to provide the public with notice concerning possible actions by Council that arose too late to be included on the Calendar that was published prior to today's session. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the legislative matters stated by Councilmember Majority Katherine Gilmore Richardson may be added to the agenda for today should those matters arise on the course of this session of Council. All those in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. And the motion carries. The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors joining us in Council chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, I welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate your taking the time to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our great city. We certainly invite you to come again. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. I just wanted to take a couple seconds to recognize Sharon and Anthony Kahn. I'm introducing a resolution honoring them today and they will be speaking a little bit later. But in 2023 they tragically lost their daughter to a rare pediatric brain cancer. And since losing their daughter, they began to start the Elora J. Khan Foundation in memory of not just her life and her legacy, but also to highlight and recognize that this is a serious illness that is impacting young people, not just in this area, but all across the country. So if we can just take a moment to allow them to stand up and give them a round of applause. Thank you for sharing your story here today. And you'll hear from them a little bit later. Thank you, Council President. (Applause.)
Thank you, Member Thomas. And welcome to City Council. Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada.
Thank you, Council President. Today I'm introducing a resolution co-introducing with Councilmember Minority Leader Brooks, recognizing land stewards. Many of them who are here today have been taking care of land in our community across the city of Philadelphia for over 30 years. And so, I'd like to welcome them to Council today and thank them for the work that they do --
Will the land stewards please stand. (Applause.)
Welcome to City Council. Thank you for your service. Chair recognizes Councilmember Kendra Brooks.
Thank you, Council President. Today we are joined by three people whose passion for eviction diversion program and smart work behind the scenes is part of why the program has become a national model, Susan Layne, Leo Elliot and Nancy Giacomini. Even though they do not work for the city, they have gone above and beyond in helping to build, test and fix and refine the portal, making the program work better for tenants, landlords and shareholders, and ultimately keeping the thousands of Philadelphians in their homes. So thank you, Susan, Nancy and Leo. We are grateful for your work. Can you please stand? (Applause.)
Thank you for your service. Welcome to City Council. Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today we also have joining us is representation from Covenant House Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. They'll be having a celebration soon. And we wanted to commend them and the organization for its commitment to serving young people who are experiencing homelessness, trafficking and instability across the City of Philadelphia. They do an outstanding job in Germantown, and we just wanted to welcome them and say thank you for your service.
Welcome to City Council. Thank you for your service. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
At this time, the Chair recognizes Majority Whip Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, who will present a resolution honoring the compassionate, outgoing, brilliant, empowering hearts on the sleeve, wearing boots on the ground every single day, speaking truth to power for those who are just to impact it, advocating to improve the quality of life of our great city, the extraordinary Jane Golden, for 42 years -- (Applause.)
-- 42 years of visionary leadership of the Mural Arts Philadelphia program, doing where she championed countless murals and public art initiatives that have stretched the cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia. Would Jane Golden and all those accompanying her and Member Thomas come to the podium. Joining Member Thomas are the following members: Councilmember Rue Landau, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad, Councilmember Jim Harrity, Councilmember Mark Squilla, Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips, Councilmember Kendra Brooks. And I'm going to ask also if Councilmember Cindy Bass, Councilmember Jeffrey Jay Young and Councilmember Mike Driscoll also join us at the podium please. For 42 years of dedicated service, Ms. Jane Golden. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
Good morning, everybody. And, Council President, they only say good morning back when you say good morning. So good morning, everybody. (Good morning.)
At least my colleagues got my back, Council President. First of all, thank you for having a vision and a leadership to highlight somebody who means so much not just to the City of Philadelphia, but really to the entire country. If you look at what has been done with murals and art in the City of Philadelphia, we actually are one of the leaders as it relates to large cities with phenomenal art work, amazing murals and a great display of different images that's reflective of how amazing our city is. And for me as a Board member of Mural Arts, along with my colleague Councilmember Landau, we get an opportunity to see firsthand not just the work and the final product, but how the ingredients is put together in a pot, and everyone knows that Philadelphia would not be the leader it is without the work of Jane Golden. I had an opportunity to speak at Jane's retirement party a little while back. And I started by jumping up and down, and everybody's like, well, what the heck is he doing. Well, if you know Jane, you know that before she starts speaking, right, she's going to give you about three or four good jumps, and that really speaks to the energy that Jane Golden has brought, not just to mural arts but to the entire City of Philadelphia. As I go into her 42-year history and pass it to my colleagues, the one thing that resonates with me is the idea of her legacy. And when you're in public service and you decide to work for people, the ultimate dream is to be able to walk away from the work you've done and know that the work will be there beyond your time there. Every elected official, every city employee, every public servant with a great heart, that's the dream come true, and Jane is the example of the dream come true. So with that being said, today in City Council we're introducing a resolution honoring Jane Golden for 42 years of visionary leadership of Mural Arts Philadelphia, during which she championed countless murals and public art initiatives that have strengthened the cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia.
Whereas, the amazing Jane Golden has served as the driving force behind Mural Arts Philadelphia since its inception; and
Whereas, in 1984 Mayor Wilson Goode hired Jane to address the City's widespread graffiti epidemic through the Philadelphia Anti- Graffiti Network, where she worked with graffiti writers to channel their creative energy and talent toward mural collaborations that revitalize neighborhoods long affected by disinvestment; and
Whereas, in 1997 under Mayor Ed Rendell, the Anti-Graffiti Network -- formerly led by Tim Spencer, I got to add that name in there, Blondell Reynolds Brown -- was restructured, paving the way for the formal creation of the Mural Arts Program under Jane's leadership; and
Whereas, under Jane's leadership, Mural Arts Philadelphia has developed groundbreaking programs that have transformed practice and policies related to youth education, restorative justice, environmental issues and behavioral health, redefining how art intersects with public policy and community well-being; and
Love you, Jane, baby. You know that. That's right. She deserves every bit of it. (Applause.)
Whereas, throughout her decades with Mural Arts Philadelphia, Jane Golden has helped build the nation's largest public art program and build that into a globally recognized model for how art can transform public spaces and strengthen communities, resulting in the creation of more than 4000 works of public art, and there we go, she gave us the jump, baby public art, and remaking Philadelphia into the "Mural Capital of the World"; and
Whereas, we'd also like to thank Tony for allowing Jane to be such a big part of our City of Philadelphia, her husband, who's allowed her and give his time. We know how hard it is for what we call the other half of this team. So thank you, Tony, for allowing Jane to be such a great part of our city. Whereas, Jane's work has earned her numerous honors, including Governor Shapiro's 2025 Keystone Award, the Philadelphia Award, and the Hepburn Medal from the Katharine Houghton Hepburn Center at Bryn Mawr College; and
I also want to say, not many people can make a nonprofit organization become an institution that will be here forever, and that's thanks to you. You have changed Philadelphia forever. Whereas, Jane Golden has dedicated her career to beautifying the City of Philadelphia and uplifting its communities, this legislative body, along with the resident of this great, the residents of this great City, are internally grateful for her decades of service; now, therefore, be it
I'm grateful for your work too. Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, Hereby honors Jane Golden on her 42 years of visionary leadership of Mural Arts Philadelphia, during which she championed countless murals and public art initiatives that have strengthened the cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia.
Further Resolves, that an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Jane Golden as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. (Applause.)
Congratulations. The Chair recognizes Jane Golden for remarks.
I love City Council. I love being in City Hall. I'm going to start crying. This is -- first of all, it has been such a privilege and an honor of a lifetime to do this work, to wake up every day and to do work that has meaning is just a gift, and to work with the incredible people here that you see, President Johnson. It's just -- I can't -- I'm without words really. My gratitude is huge. And this work has changed me. Like over the years when I started out, and I'm very grateful to former Mayor Goode and to Tim Spencer for hiring me, and I didn't know Philadelphia, I had never met a graffiti writer and they just took a chance. And I felt like an anthropologist and I got to meet these amazing young people who had extraordinary talent and then we started meeting block captains and community leaders in Philadelphia, and it was suddenly like people wanted art, and like art was a lifeline for so many. And then I've really been a witness, a witness to the ever-changing power of art. And I've watched generations of mural artists, of young people, of participants, starting from anti- graffiti to when we became mural arts, like thousands and thousands. 6000 artists have been hired since 1998. And then besides artists, they're all our participants in all the different programs and they have contributed to making our city beautiful. And people sort of -- they feel an ownership with Mural Arts. So from Uber drivers to business owners to people who work in libraries or rec centers, like everybody, citizens, they feel in a way that this collection is theirs, and they are right. And when visitors come to town, nothing makes my heart sing more than hearing people say, well, one day I went to the Barnes or PMA and then one day I took a mural tour, which is wonderful because then people can get out and see all of Philadelphia for all it has to offer. It's an amazing city. And this is a city that loves Val Gay -- thank you for all you do -- loves art, the arts and artists. Artists and local artists stay here and other artists move here, because we're a city that supports the arts. And artists have changed our city. Artists working together with community leaders and block captains and people who are so committed to Philadelphia through decades of community mural-making. They've enriched Philadelphia and they have brought stories to life, extraordinary stories allowing generations of residents to express who they are, where they come from and who they can become. Artists work closely with neighborhood groups, businesses, wherever, to talk about struggles and triumphs in history and memory. But wherever we are working, it is about people who are here. I remember a group of City councilpeople came from Atlanta and they went on a tour. And at the end of the tour, the head of city council looked at me and she said, when I look at this collection, I want to cry. And I'm like, oh my goodness, why? She said, because the work looks like the people who live here. And I was like, that is absolutely 100% right and that is exactly how it should be. And we have had the privilege, thanks to all of you, to push the boundaries about what art is, what murals are, that we've worked with choreographers and theater artists and writers and photographers, like so many people, to do community-based public art, and our work in restorative justice or in our Porchlight program is so deeply meaningful. And then we have an art education program, and it's like art should be everywhere. It is like oxygen. We deserve it as citizens of the City of Philadelphia and that is non-negotiable. And I just want to say that seeing art permeate every walk of life in Philadelphia has been a dream come true. And it is wonderful to be in a city where the visions and dreams of residents can be seen everywhere. So when you look at the murals around the city, don't just look at that image as beautiful it is.
Go beyond that mural and think of all the people who helped to create it, and that includes all of you who have contributed mightily to this collection as public art. And moving on is incredibly sad. It breaks my heart. But I know this program will live on in wonderful ways because it was really never about one person. It was always about what we could imagine, build and dream together. And the good news is the work is on thousands of walls and no one can ever, ever, ever take that away. And it's really the relationships that we formed. It is the trust that we have generated and it is in the lives, the thousands and thousands of lives that have been changed. And it is in the love of art and each other that have been nurtured as we move through these dark and sometimes confusing times in our world, and certainly it seems that way. I want you to remember that the arts bring us light and they bring us hope. They help us express our commitment to freedom and to democratic values. They celebrate our diverse and beautiful country cultures and they unite us in joy, they unite us in joy. I always say that art ignites change because I've had the privilege and the honor of being a witness to profound change all over the city, on individuals and on communities. And think about it for a moment. There's been a huge impact on the civic life of our city, as we have turned Philadelphia into an outdoor museum, but one that lifts up and shines a light on diversity and equity, on people's voices, their dreams, their hopes, their wonder, their magic. Support the arts, everybody. )
And again, I want to be clear. We could not do this work without the support of the public sector, and you are looking at individuals here who are magicians, along with the Administration, who with sort of pixie dust, with their support and love, they have helped bring all of this to fruition. Thank you. (Applause.)
At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilmember Jim Harrity, the man of the people, who will present a resolution honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, on the occasion of its 85th anniversary, for extraordinary service, advocacy and dedication to the students, educators, and schools of Philadelphia. Will Arthur G. Steinbeck, President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and those accompanying him please join the Councilmember at the podium. Joining Member Harrity at the podium are the following members: Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Councilmember Mike Driscoll, Councilmember Cindy Bass, Councilmember Kendra Brooks, Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke, Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips. (Councilmembers and guests approached podium.)
The floor is yours, Chair of Labor Mr. Jim Harrity.
Power to the people. Right on. Just for you, Council President. First off, let's give it up for the PFT. Let's give it up for the people who protect the people who are teaching our children. We all respect and honor them. (Applause.)
Listen, the work they do for our teachers, again, the ones that have our kids for eight hours a day, it's just beyond, beyond imagination. What they have to go through every day and what they have to work on, and I'm glad that with this Council we show our support for them. A resolution 11 honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on the occasion of its 85th anniversary, honoring its extraordinary service, advocacy, and dedication to service to students, educators, and schools of Philadelphia. Whereas, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) was chartered on June 10, 1941 and has for 85 years served as the representative voice of the thousands of educators, paraprofessionals and school employees committed to high-quality public education throughout our City of Philadelphia; and
I just want to take a moment of personal privilege as somebody who was raised in a PFT household, my father, a PFT member, who actually taught with President Steinberg -- I'm not going to say the year because it's going to give away their age -- but I am gracious to the PFT, my father, and all of the teachers across the City of Philadelphia who mold our young people. Whereas, the charter -- and I also apologize if I mess up anyone's name. Whereas, the charter signatories Joseph Cottler, Anne Edelmann, Harry Ferleger, Woolf Goldberg, Alice Hanson, Israel Pincus, Harry Rantz, Margaret Root, Olivia Taylor, and Lydia Worthington organized the PFT Local 3 out of the remnants of previously dissolved AFT Local 192, and elected Cecilia Pincus as the first president; and
Thank you so much. And I also want to say thank you to the PFT for always keeping us on their toes about what we need to do for our children in the City of Philadelphia. Whereas, the Teacher Tenure Act of 1937 was passed through the organizing efforts of many of the founding members of PFT Local 3; and
And I also want to say thank you so much. As a public school graduate from Washington Rhodes Middle School, M. Hall Stanton Elementary School, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, and Parkway, for those of us who all had those teachers that made an incredible difference in their lives and their trajectories, thank you. Whereas, the PFT became the sole bargaining unit for Philadelphia teachers and education professionals in 1965 after a collective bargaining drive supported by Bayard Rustin and Martin Luther King, Jr.; and
Whereas, PFT Local 3 advocated for Act 19, the Public Employees Relations Act of 1970 which codified the right to strike by public employees, including teachers, into Pennsylvania state law and established the processes of negotiation with established and recognized collective bargaining units; and
Whereas, over the course of its distinguished history, the PFT has continued to champion equitable school funding, safe and healthy learning environments and professional respect for the educators who shape the minds and futures of Philadelphia's children; and
Whereas, the PFT has played a vital role in advocating for policies that strengthen public schools, including initiatives to reduce class sizes, expand access to essential services, improve instructional resources and address school infrastructure needs; and
As a daughter of an educator who I saw sacrifice and the commitment she made to her students, I thank the PFT for all you do. Whereas, the Federation's members, teachers, counselors, school nurses, librarians, paraprofessionals, food service managers and other dedicated staff have demonstrated unwavering commitment to the academic success and well-being of students in every neighborhood of Philadelphia over its 85-year history; and
My point of personal privilege is saying thank you to PFT for pushing me to be here. Shout out to Yvette Young who got me started and politicized me as a parent, a PFT leader. Whereas, through collective action and community partnership and steadfast civic engagement, the PFT has helped elevate public education as a cornerstone of opportunity, equity and social progress; and
Whereas, June 10, 2026 marks the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 3, presenting an important opportunity to honor its enduring legacy, celebrate the contribution of its members and recognize its continued advocacy on behalf of Philadelphia Public Schools; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Council of the City of Philadelphia, that we Hereby honor and recognize the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, on the occasion of its 85th anniversary, naming June 10, 2026 as PFT Local 3 Day in the City of Philadelphia and expresses deep appreciation for its dedication, decades of service, leadership and dedication to advancing high- quality public education for all students; and Be it Further resolved, that an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President, Arthur G. Steinberg, as a token of our respect and admiration. (Applause.)
Congratulations. The Chair recognizes Mr. Art Steinberg.
Thank you, Council President, Members Harrity and Thomas, for introducing this resolution and the entirety of Council for signing onto it. It is my great privilege to help lead the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which has grown to almost 15,000 strong educators working in the School District of Philadelphia. As this resolution 10 notes, our Union charter was really birthed during the Civil Rights Movement. In fact, our lore has it that it was a last-minute endorsement from Dr. Martin Luther King that pushed us over the edge and helped us win the bargaining election. Bayard Rustin, of course, was involved as well. There were no cell phones or social media back then. Demanding respect, dignity and liberty as a worker was not just risky, it was dangerous. You put your job at risk because of the bravery and sacrifices of those who came before. Our members today enjoy predictable salaries, raises affordable health coverage and paid leave, including for the first time paid parental leave that we negotiated in our last collective bargaining agreement. The School District of Philadelphia is in no 12 small part able to compete with surrounding school districts for teachers and educational talent because of what our collective bargaining agreement provides. Amid nationwide teacher shortage, aspiring educators are drawn to Philadelphia public schools specifically because our students deserve the world. I can't not mention the elephant in the room. Just two days ago, I stood outside City Hall with future PFT member Ryan Rutledge, who is attempting to become employed by the School District of Philadelphia, just completed his student teaching at GAMP, and desperately wants to work here. For those of you old enough to remember the commercial, he could have gone anywhere, but he chose Temple, he wants to work in the School District of Philadelphia, but that is really at risk in being jeopardized now by the 340 position cuts that are being proposed. Let me be clear: The district needs new recurring revenue sources to address the structural deficit, not providing this will accelerate the exodus of teachers and exacerbate the shortage. One-time fixes will not cut it, due in part to out-of- control charter school obligations, and no imminent help from the General Assembly to rein those in. We need to rely on our local government to do that for us and help us provide the quality education that our kids need. Only local solutions can address it. In closing, I want to once again thank Council for marking the 85th anniversary of the PFT. Our members can't be here to accept this honor because they are in schools helping our students continue to achieve. I am humbled and honored to accept this resolution on behalf of our nearly 15,000 members. Thank you once again. (Applause.)
Thank you. And for the record, members of Council, Mr. Steinberg, we are committed to make sure we address the reoccurrence revenue source for the School District of Philadelphia, sir. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
And welcome back to City Council, Ms. Jane Rho. How you doing, Jane? Let's give Jane a round of applause. Outstanding member of City Council body, former member. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions -- I'm going to run that back for a second. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. Will Chief Clerk please read the messages from the Mayor and any other communications in his possession.
To the President and the members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I'm transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable body the following proposed: A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4152, 4154, and 4220 Viola Street; 4153 and 4157 Leidy Ave; 1703 and 1711 North 42nd Street; and 1129, 1135, and 1137 North 41st Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to display disposed of 1425 South Paxon Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 214 Hermit Street, located in the 4th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1438 Poplar Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. And pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 260238 not for approval. Bill No. 260239, Bill No. 260297, Bill No. 260298, Bill No. 260340 all for approval. Bill No. 260342, Bill 7 No. 260343, Bill No. 260344, Bill 8 No. 260345 and Bill No. 260379 not for approval. Bill No. 260383, Bill No. 260422, Bill No. 260425, Bill No. 260426 and Bill No. 260427 for approval. Bill No. 260429 not for approval. Bill No. 260462, Bill 15 No. 260463, Bill No. 260515, Bill 16 No. 260516, Bill No. 260517, Bill 17 No. 260518, Bill No. 260519, Bill 18 No. 260520 and Bill No. 260530 all 19 for approval. 20 There are no further 21 communications in my possession, 22 Council President. 23
Thank you very much. The messages will be printed in the Journal. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips.
10 Thank you, Council President. Good 11 morning, everyone. 12 I have no bills and 13 resolutions for today. 14
Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
Good morning, Council President. Today I have three non-privileged resolutions and one privileged resolution. And on behalf of Minority Whip O'Rourke, I have one privileged and one non-privileged resolution.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the titles of the resolutions.
A privileged 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.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a non-privileged resolution 4 condemning the Trump Administration and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for ending the Restore Rebuild program, one of the strongest tools available to public housing authorities nationwide, for expanding and preserving deeply affordable housing.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.
A privileged 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.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
A non-privileged resolution also naming the 3600 block of Market Street "Walt Palmer-Black Bottom Way" to honor Dr. Walter Palmer and his services and contributions to the Black Bottom and the City of Philadelphia.
Very well done. This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.
And a non-privileged resolution 22 authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4152, 4154, 4220 Viola Street; 4153, 4157 Leidy Avenue; 1703 and 1711 North 42nd Street; 1129, 1135, 1137 North 41st Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.
And a non-privileged resolution 16 authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1425 South Paxon Street, located in the Third Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Anthony Phillips.
Thank you, Council President. I also have one privileged resolution on behalf of Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, on your behalf for today.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the resolution.
A privileged 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.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.
Good afternoon, Council President. Good afternoon, colleagues. Today I have three resolutions and one amendment.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing June 15th as "Elora Joyce Kahn Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the life and legacy of Elora Joyce Khan.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged 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 our young people.
This resolution will be placed from today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a privileged resolution recognizing the urgent need for Pennsylvania to advance pediatric brain cancer awareness support and support increased research funding for children and families affected by pediatric brain cancer tumors.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Chair recognizes Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer one bill 16 and two non-privileged resolutions.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the titles of the bill and resolutions.
An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a non-privileged resolution 14 authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 214 Hermit Street, located in the 4th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.
And a non-privileged resolution 5 authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1718-26 North 52nd Street, located in the 4th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilmember Rue Landau.
Thanks, Council President. I have today one privileged resolution.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution declaring June 2026 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada.
Thank you, Council President. I offer one privileged resolution co-introduced with Minority Leader Brooks.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing the work of land stewards and supporting transparency in land disposition and the long-term preservation of steward land in the City of Philadelphia.
This bill will be -- this resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey Jay Young.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer four non-privileged resolutions.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution 2 authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3902 Delhi Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
This resolution will be 11 placed on the Final passage 12 Calendar for consideration at our 13 next session of Council. 14
And a 15 non-privileged resolution 16 authorizing the Philadelphia Land 17 Bank to dispose of 1438 Poplar 18 Street, located in the 5th 19 Councilmanic District, in 20 accordance with the terms of 21 Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia 22 Code. 23
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.
A non-privileged resolution also naming the 1400 block of Green Street as "Coach Ken Hamilton Way," in honor of Kenneth "Ken" Hamilton, affectionately known as "Coach Ham," for his extraordinary record of leadership, mentorship and service to generations of young people in Philadelphia.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.
And a non-privileged resolution also naming the 2900 Block of Ogden Street as "Councilman Bill Greenlee Way," in honor of former Philadelphia Councilmember William K. "Bill" Greenlee, and in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the people and neighborhoods of Philadelphia.
Very well-deserved. This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council. Chair recognizes Councilmember Kendra Brooks.
Thank you, Council President. I have one privileged resolution and two non-privileged resolutions to introduce today.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the titles of the resolutions.
A non-privileged resolution declaring the month of July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to advancing equity, access and opportunity for people with disabilities in our city and beyond.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council -- this resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
Chief Clerk, please read the title of the resolution.
A privileged resolution declaring the month of July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to advancing equity, access and opportunity for people with disabilities in our city and beyond.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Kendra Brooks.
Thank you, Council President. I want to make a motion for this resolution to be read at the next Council session.
All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
This resolution will be held until next week. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the next resolution.
A non-privileged resolution 23 establishing a vision for reproductive freedom, family and the American promise in Philadelphia.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar -- this resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.
A privileged resolution honoring Leo Elliot, Susan Layne and Nancy Geist Giacomini 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 home.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Jim Harrity.
Thank you, Council President. I have one privileged resolution today.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the privileged resolution.
A privileged resolution recognizing and honoring June 30th as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenital Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke.
Thank you, Mr. President. I had one privileged resolution and one non-privileged resolution today that was introduced by Councilmember Gauthier, and I appreciate her for that. In that spirit though, I just want to acknowledge Councilman Jones for his work to help bring about the CPOC. Thank you for your time.
Thank you very much. Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll.
Afternoon, Mr. President. No bills or resolutions today.
Thank you very much. Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla.
Thank you very much. Chair recognizes Councilmember Cindy Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer one privileged resolution.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the resolution.
A privileged 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.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Chair recognizes Councilmember Dr. Nina Ahmad.
Thank you, Council President. I have no bills or resolutions today.
The next order of business is reports from committee. The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion for a report from the Committee of the Whole.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of the Whole reports out seven bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, would you please read the report.
To the Committee of the Whole, to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. 260199 as amended, an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Bill No. 260200, as amended, an ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. Bill No. 260201, as amended, an ordinance to adopt the Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027 through 2032 inclusive. Bill No. 260203, as amended, an ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and provisions regarding hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260204, an ordinance amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260205, an ordinance amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to clarify the imposition of tax on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers; all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260206, an ordinance amending Chapter 600 of The Philadelphia Code, ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee of the Whole, Council President.
The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Majority Deputy Whip Cindy Bass for a report from the Committee on Rules.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Rules reports out bills with a 14 favorable recommendation.
There is no second at the moment, sir. Thank you. Will the Chief Clerk please read the report.
The Committee on Rules to which were referred the following bills: Bill 2 No. 260165, an ordinance amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street Overlay District from the Zoning Code, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260211, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street. Bill No. 260239 as amended, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional Railroad Right-of- Way, and Cobbs Creek. Bill No. 260241, an ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” and amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Accessory Uses and Structures,” to provide for notice to owners and residents of a building regarding dwelling units licensed for limited lodging on the property, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260381, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by adding a new chapter to require specific permit applicants to provide notice of the presence of particular murals on the property to the Department of Licenses and Inspections, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260422 as amended, an ordinance amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District” by authorizing Basic Systems and Utilities in the SP-PO-A zoning district in an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Calumet Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Wissahickon Creek all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260517, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-513, entitled, “/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District” to rename it “/TOC, Transit Oriented Communities Overlay District,” to expand its applicability radius, and amending various sections to make changes to applicable use, dimensional and parking standards, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260518, an ordinance to amend Title of the 14 Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions relating to the Transit Improvement Bonus, to clarify its parameters and revise the bonus structure, and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260519, an ordinance amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District” by exempting certain districts from ground floor use requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260520, an ordinance amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Regulations,” to allow Transit Station use in Commercial zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260523, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and Fox Street. Bill No. 260530, an ordinance amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses,” to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No.
260534 as amended, an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue. Bill No. 260536, an ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Rules, Council President.
Chair recognizes Chair of the Committee on Rules Councilmember Cindy Bass for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit the consideration of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Chair recognizes the Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a report from the Committee on Finance.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Finance reports out bills with a 7 favorable recommendation. 8
Council will be at ease. 10 (Council at ease.) 11
Thank you, Council President. I wanted to be marked aye on all bills and resolutions. I need to leave on official Council business.
Thank you very much. Aye shall be recorded and leave is granted. Chair recognizes the Chief Clerk to please read the report of the Committee on Finance.
Committee on Finance, to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. 7 260299, an ordinance amending Section 9-803 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Housing Commission,” and Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils," to amend the compensation paid to members of the Fair Housing Commission and delete superfluous provisions, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260507, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Tax”, to amend the definition of parking facility to exclude bus loading facilities from imposition of the Parking Tax, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260508 as amended, an ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions. Bill No. 260509, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of The City of Philadelphia, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia and in cooperation with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, to undertake a Project to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing and approving (i) a project including the refunding of bonds issued to refinance the New Youth Center Facility, (ii) one or more amendments to an existing Ground Lease, as previously amended, between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, (iii) one or more amendments to an existing Prime Lease, as previously amended, between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority and the assignment of such amendments to a trustee and (iv) the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay rent under the Prime Lease, as amended, when due; approving the issuance by The Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, in one or more series, from time to time, to pay the costs of such project; authorizing certain officers of The City of Philadelphia to enter into such lease amendments and to take such other actions as may be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the intent and purpose of this Ordinance; agreeing to be bound by each and every provision, covenant and agreement set forth in the Ground Lease and Prime Lease, each as amended; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of The City of Philadelphia’s fiscal years to provide for, and make, rental payments when due under the Prime Lease, as amended; all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260510, an ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260511, an ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2032, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260512 as amended, an ordinance approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended. Bill No. L.
1449, Section 8 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260521 as amended, an ordinance amending Title of The Philadelphia Code, 5 entitled "Public Employees 6 Retirement Code," by modifying the 7 circumstances when certain City of 8 Philadelphia employees are entitled 9 to service-connected death 10 benefits, all under certain terms 11 and conditions. 12 Bill No. 260527, an 13 ordinance authorizing and approving 14 the execution and delivery of a 15 Service Agreement between The City 16 of Philadelphia and The 17 Philadelphia Municipal Authority 18 relating to the financing of the 19 acquisition of 400 North Broad 20 Street and 1501 Callowhill Street 21 (together with certain ancillary 22 property rights), which premises the City has sub-leased for use as the City’s police headquarters and certain other uses; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such acquisition costs and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing and approving the Director of Finance of the City and other City officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 260564, an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 2351 South Front Street, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and return the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Finance, Council President.
Thank you very much. Chair recognizes Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended as to permit first reading this day of the bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended throughout the consideration of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee of Public Property and Public Works reports out five bills with a favorable recommendation.
Thank you very much. Chief Clerk, please read the report.
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which were referred the following bills: Bill 5 No. 260382, an ordinance naming and designating 60th and Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Avenue, as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park." Bill No. 260423 as amended, an ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Surplus Properties," by adding methodology for disposition by property exchange, and making other technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260528, an ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to convey fee simple title to all or a portion of property known as 5501 Tacony Street, for less than fair market value, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260529, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement, including a lease amendment, for a portion of the premises at 1341 North Delaware Ave. for general office and administrative use by the City, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 260530, an ordinance amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses,” to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 260531, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a favorable recommendation. There are no further bills to report out from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, Council President.
Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended to permit first reading this day of bills just read into the record by the Chief Clerk. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended to permit the consideration of the bills just read by the Chief Clerk at today's session of Council. All those in favor of the motion signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it. The motion carries. These bills will be placed on the First Reading Calendar for today. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey Jay Young for a report from the Committee on Streets and Services.
Thank you, Mr. President. The Committee on Streets and Services reports out bills 13 with a favorable recommendation. 14