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Minutes

Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026

Philadelphia City CouncilJun 4, 2026

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Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau was aye. Councilmember Lozada. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young was aye. Councilmember Brooks was aye. Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 16. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 260163.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Business, Trades, and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances and provide for associated penalties and enforcements, all under certain 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING terms and conditions.

Council President Johnson

This bill having been read on two different days, the question is shall the bill pass. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau was aye. Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young was aye. Councilmember Brooks was aye. Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 16. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 260264.

Chief Clerk

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 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a creative Philadelphia, to provide for powers and duties of such office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the office into city government, and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Johnson

Chair recognizes Councilmember Thomas for a motion.

Councilman Thomas

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption.

Council President Johnson

No, sir. You would like to --

Councilman Thomas

Thank you, Council President. One 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING second, Council President.

Council President Johnson

It's an amendment --

Councilman Thomas

Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 260264. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council and I move for the adoption of amendment. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the amendment to Bill No. 260264 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Anyone opposed? 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it. And the bill has been amended. This bill 6 will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. Would the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 260457.

Chief Clerk

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 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING election.

Council President Johnson

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau was aye. Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young was aye. Councilmember Brooks was aye. Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are and 14 the nays are 0. Majority of all 15 members having voted in the 16 affirmative the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 260458.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bonds Relating to Procurement Contracts," to amend requirements related to performance and payment 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING bonds on certain contracts, and providing for disclosure and monitoring of the bond acquisition cost, all under certain terms and conditions.

Council President Johnson

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau was aye. Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young was aye. Councilmember Brooks was aye. Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 16 and nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 260459.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Section 17-109 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING 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.

Council President Johnson

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson. COUNCILWOMAN GILMORE 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING RICHARDSON: Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau was aye. Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young was aye. Councilmember Brooks was aye. Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke.

Councilman O'Rourke

6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

And, Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 16. The nays are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the affirmative the bill passes. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 260460.

Chief Clerk

An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noncompetitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," by updating references and exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally. Chief Clerk, please call the roll.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gilmore Richardson. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Gauthier.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Thomas.

Councilman Thomas

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilman Jones was aye. Councilmember Landau was aye. Councilmember Lozada.

Councilwoman Lozada

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Young was aye. Councilmember Brooks was aye. Councilmember Harrity.

Councilman Harrity

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember O'Rourke. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman O'Rourke

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Driscoll.

Councilman Driscoll

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Squilla.

Councilman Squilla

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Bass.

Councilwoman Bass

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Councilmember Ahmad.

Councilwoman Ahmad

Aye.

Chief Clerk

Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Aye. The ayes are 16 and these are 0. Majority of all members having voted in the 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING affirmative the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 260465.

Chief Clerk

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.

Council President Johnson

Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla for a motion.

Councilman Squilla

Thank you, Mr. President. I'd like to offer an amendment to Bill No. 260465. A copy of the amendment has been circulated to all members of Council. I move for the adoption of the amendment. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded. The amendment of Bill No. 260465 will be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Those opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the bill has been amended. This bill 16 will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. Will the Clerk please read any additional resolutions on today's Calendar.

Chief Clerk

A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee of the Whole to 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING conduct hearings to explore new revenue proposed rules to address the School District of Philadelphia's historic underfunding. Introduced by Councilmember Phillips on behalf of Council President Johnson.

Council President Johnson

Chair recognizes Dr. Anthony Phillips.

Councilman Phillips

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.) COUNCIL PRESIDENT 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Chief Clerk, please read the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

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. Introduced by Councilmember O'Rourke. COUNCIL PRESIDENT 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING JOHNSON: Chair recognizes Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke for a motion on the resolution.

Councilman O'Rourke

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of that resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded the resolution be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Chief Clerk, please read the next resolution. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Chief Clerk

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. Introduced by Councilmember Gauthier.

Council President Johnson

Chair recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier for a motion on the resolution.

Councilwoman Gauthier

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it and the resolution is adopted. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A privileged resolution recognizing June as "Elora Joyce Khan 15 Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the life and legacy of Elora Joyce Kahn. Introduced by Councilmember Thomas.

Council President Johnson

Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas for a motion on the resolution.

Councilman Thomas

6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A privileged resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings examining preschool 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING 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. Introduced by Councilmember Thomas.

Council President Johnson

Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas for a motion on the resolution.

Councilman Thomas

Thank you, Council President. I move for the adoption of the resolution. And thank you, colleagues, for supporting it.

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A privileged 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. Introduced by Councilmember Thomas.

Council President Johnson

Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas for a motion on the resolution. 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING

Councilman Thomas

Thank you, Council President. And thank you to the Khan family. I move for the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)

Council President Johnson

Anyone opposed? (No response.)

Council President Johnson

The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Chief Clerk, please read the title of the next resolution.

Chief Clerk

A privileged resolution declaring 6/4/26 - STATED - 2ND READING June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced by Councilmember Landau.

Council President Johnson

Chair recognizes Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion on the resolution.

Councilwoman Gilmore Richardson

Thank you, Council President. I move the adoption of the resolution. (Duly seconded.)

Council President Johnson

It has been moved and properly seconded that the resolution be adopted. All those in favor signify by saying aye. (Aye.)