City Hall Roll Call: April 10th, 2025
"Safe Healthy Homes Act" targets habitability of rental units
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Session Recap:
Yesterday’s City Council session was a busy one, with a number of noteworthy introductions targeted at cracking down on code violations in the city’s rental housing stock.
The Safe Healthy Homes Act
Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke (I-AL) introduced a package of bills he is calling the “Safe Healthy Homes Act.” In a speech on the floor of Council, the bills’ sponsor says their purpose is to give “real teeth and some real muscle” to existing laws and regulations governing rental housing and tenants rights.
The package is made of of three bills. The first bill amends the “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability” section of the city code. The bill would prohibit the issuance or renewal of rental licenses “if there are any outstanding violations or habitability issues…which have been of record for more than 30 days.” The bill would require owners with expired or inactive rental licenses, or those with open code violation or habitability issues to immediately “notify all tenants…that…the owner is not permitted to collect rent or file an eviction until they obtain a valid rental license and come into compliance…”
The bill also expands on an existing private right of action. Under the proposed ordinance, a prevailing tenant would be entitled to:
damages of up to $2,000 per unit;
compensatory damages for any harm caused by any non-compliance;
abatement and refund of rent for any period during which rent was collected while a rental license or Certificate of Rental Suitability were not active;
reasonable attorney’s fees and costs; and,
such other relief that the court may deem appropriate.
The legislation also authorizes the Department of Licenses & Inspections to “establish a Proactive Inspection Program in order to inspect all residential rental properties on a regular cycle by July, 2030.”
A second bill proposed by O’Rourke focuses on owner or landlord retaliation against tenants. The bill would make it unlawful for any landlord to refuse to lease, terminate a lease or restrict access to amenities in retaliation for cooperating with an investigation or enforcement action, making public communications about the conditions of the premises, or participating in a tenant organization. This bill also creates a new section of the code, prohibiting “tenant harassment.” The legislation defines a variety of behaviors which would constitute tenant harassment, including but not limited to:
elimination of parking provided in a lease or contract;
failing to complete repairs and maintenance or conducting them in a way that fails to minimize exposure to noise, dust, or other materials with potentially harmful health impacts;
threatening physical harm;
attempting to influence a tenant to vacate through fraud, intimidation or coercion;
engaging in abusive use of government process; and,
retaliating against tenants or tenant organizers engaged in tenant organizing activities.
This bill also addresses the issue of “implied warranty of habitability” by creating a rebuttable presumption in favor of tenants “to an abatement of rent during and for any periods when the implied warranty of habitability has been materially breached by a landlord.” In order to qualify for this abatement, (1) the breach must be of a kind which prevents the use of the dwelling for its intended purposes, (2) the landlord must have notice of the defect of the premises, and (3) the landlord had a reasonable opportunity to make the repairs and failed to do so.
The third and final bill in the Safe Healthy Homes Act proposes the creation of an “Anti-Displacement Fund” to “provide one time relocation assistance to tenants who are forced to vacate a residential property due to a Cease Operations Order.”
The package of bills will be referred to committee for a public hearing at a future date.
Council to NFL: Get Your Hands-Off Our Tush Push
In a lighter moment on Thursday, Councilmember Jeffrey Young (D-5th) introduced a resolution calling on the NFL to abandon its attempt to ban the Tush Push, or as it has also come to be known - the Brotherly Shove. The resolution wisely notes that:
The true success of the play comes down to the offensive line, on which the Eagles are renowned for investing significant draft capital, player development, and salary cap space. The Eagles consistently have one of the largest offensive lines in the league, and their offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland has been pivotal to their success. Pro Bowlers Jordan Mailata, Lane Johnson, Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens, and the legendary Jason Kelce have been mainstays on what most analysts consider the greatest offensive line in NFL history;
The resolution also lambasts the Green Bay Packers (who lost to the Eagles twice last season, including in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs) for their attempt to have the play banned, noting that “the spirit of competition in sports necessitates that teams consistently evolve their tactics and strategies to win, and that other teams figure out counter tactics and counter strategies.”
Council will have to wait a couple of weeks to take a vote on this pressing, or pushing, matter as they are off next Thursday for the Easter Holiday. Council stands adjourned until Thursday, April 24th.
Bills and Resolutions Introduced Thursday (By Subject Matter)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
🏗️ Construction / Zoning
Bill No. 250333, amending Title 14 Zoning Code of The Philadelphia Code, Sections 14-409 entitled “SP-CIV, Civic, Educational, and Medical (Special Purpose) District,” and amending Title 14-602 entitled “Use Tables,” by allowing Religious Assembly uses in certain Special Purpose districts. (Squilla)
Bill No. 250334, amending section 14-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Historic Preservation, requiring notification to City Council Members of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia.
🏠 Housing
Bill No. 250329, amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants. (O’Rourke)
Bill No. 250330, amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants’ rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections. (O’Rourke)
Bill No. 250331, amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to hereby authorize the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund, to establish violations for displacement, and to authorize the Department of Planning and Development to administer the Anti-Displacement Fund; and amending Section A-505, entitled “Cease Operations Order” to add notice requirements. (O’Rourke)
🗺️ Land Disposition / Acquisition
Bill No. 250326, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by 31st Street, Ludlow Street, and 32nd Street, together with all improvements thereon, for purposes of placing on the City Plan. (Gauthier)
Res. No. 250337, authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 705, 709, and 713 N 35th St; 3712 and 3714 Wallace St; and 3810 Haverford Ave located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (Gauthier)
🔏 Authorizing Agreements
Bill No. 250323, authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 4101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Johnson)
💼 Business Regulation
Bill No. 250325, amending subsection 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” by permitting vendors licensed to operate on certain City streets from certain otherwise prohibited conduct. (Gauthier)
🚦Streets
Bill No. 250327, authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 5313 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139. (Jones)
Bill No. 250328, authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 226 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Bristol Street from Second Street to Hunting Park Avenue. (Lozada)
💸 Finance / Budget
Bill No. 250324, amending subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Healthy Food Initiatives and Nonprofit Intermediaries," under which businesses may enter into agreements to make contributions to community development corporations and certain other organizations to receive tax credits, by expanding eligibility for recipients of such funds and the uses to which such funds may be used; and which taxes that are used for this tax credit program, and increasing the number of businesses to which the credit shall be made available; and providing the option for a commensurate grant program. (Gauthier)
Bill No. 250332, amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits. (Johnson)
⚖️ Privileged Resolutions (Authorizing Hearings / Urging Action)
Res. No. 250339, authorizing the Committee on Education to create a taskforce investigating the current state of higher education as this pillar of the Philadelphia regional economy and cultural landscape undergoes generational change. (Thomas)
Res. No. 250342 calling on the Trump Administration to reverse the mass termination of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff that manages the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which distributes $4.1 billion annually to state governments to assist low-income households in paying their utility bills, threatening the health and safety of vulnerable populations in extreme temperatures. (Johnson)
Res. No. 250343, calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass the Ready to Rent Act and increase housing opportunities for Pennsylvanians by automatically sealing most eviction records. (Landau)
Res. No. 250347, calling on the National Football League to abandon proposed rule changes to halt the usage of the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature quarterback sneak, better known as the “Brotherly Shove” or the “Tush Push.” (Young)
Res. No. 250348, authorizing the establishment of the Special Committee on Reform of ACT 135, the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, to develop recommendations for reforming the Act to prevent its use for exploitation of vulnerable communities. (Young)
Res. No. 250352, authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the intersection of homelessness and substance use disorder (SUD) in communities with both unstable housing and addiction. (Harrity)
Res. No. 250353, urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to draft and pass bipartisan legislation that will secure necessary funding for SEPTA to prevent service closures, fare increases, and a decline in mobility and economic activity for the citizens of Philadelphia and neighboring counties. (O’Rourke)
Res. No. 250361, authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia" to review child separation practices in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with state child protective services law, protect children, uphold due process rights of families, and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families. (Bass)
Res. No. 250362, resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold a hearing on the policies of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding child welfare protections. (Ahmad)
Bills and Resolutions Introduced Thursday (By Member)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
Councilmember Mark Squilla (D-1st)
Bill No. 250333: Amending Title 14 Zoning Code of The Philadelphia Code, Sections 14-409 entitled “SP-CIV, Civic, Educational, and Medical (Special Purpose) District,” and amending Title 14-602 entitled “Use Tables,” by allowing Religious Assembly uses in certain Special Purpose districts.
Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd)
Bill No. 250323: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 4101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bill No. 250332: Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits.
Res. No. 250342: Calling on the Trump Administration to reverse the mass termination of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff that manages the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which distributes $4.1 billion annually to state governments to assist low-income households in paying their utility bills, threatening the health and safety of vulnerable populations in extreme temperatures.
Res. No. 250354: Approving the appointment of James Lamont Rozier to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
Res. No. 250355: Approving the appointment of Myra Ralph to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
Res. No. 250356: Approving the appointment of Dave Jannette to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
Res. No. 250357: Approving the appointment of Darby Ford to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
Res. No. 250358: Approving the appointment of Angela Dunston to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (D-3rd)
Bill No. 250324: Amending subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Healthy Food Initiatives and Nonprofit Intermediaries," under which businesses may enter into agreements to make contributions to community development corporations and certain other organizations to receive tax credits, by expanding eligibility for recipients of such funds and the uses to which such funds may be used; and which taxes that are used for this tax credit program, and increasing the number of businesses to which the credit shall be made available; and providing the option for a commensurate grant program.
Bill No. 250325: Amending subsection 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” by permitting vendors licensed to operate on certain City streets from certain otherwise prohibited conduct.
Bill No. 250326: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by 31st Street, Ludlow Street, and 32nd Street, together with all improvements thereon, for purposes of placing on the City Plan.
Res. No. 250337: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 705, 709, and 713 N 35th St; 3712 and 3714 Wallace St; and 3810 Haverford Ave located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (D-4th)
Bill No. 250327: Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 5313 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139.
Councilmember Jeffery Young (D-5th)
Res. No. 250347: Calling on the National Football League to abandon proposed rule changes to halt the usage of the Philadelphia Eagles’ signature quarterback sneak, better known as the “Brotherly Shove” or the “Tush Push.”
Res. No. 250348: Authorizing the establishment of the Special Committee on Reform of ACT 135, the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, to develop recommendations for reforming the Act to prevent its use for exploitation of vulnerable communities.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th)
Bill No. 250328: Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 226 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Bristol Street from Second Street to Hunting Park Avenue.
Councilmember Cindy Bass (D-8th)
Bill No. 250334: Amending section 14-1000 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Historic Preservation, requiring notification to City Council Members of historical designations in the City of Philadelphia.
Res. No. 250361: Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia" to review child separation practices in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with state child protective services law, protect children, uphold due process rights of families, and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.
Councilmember Nina Ahmad (D-AL)
Res. No. 250362 (Ahmad): Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold a hearing on the policies of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding child welfare protections.
Councilmember Jim Harrity (D-AL)
Res. No. 250352 (Harrity): Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the intersection of homelessness and substance use disorder (SUD) in communities with both unstable housing and addiction.
Councilmember Rue Landau (D-AL)
Res. No. 250343: Calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass the Ready to Rent Act and increase housing opportunities for Pennsylvanians by automatically sealing most eviction records.
Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke (I-AL)
Bill No. 250329: Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants.
Bill No. 250330: Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants’ rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections.
Bill No. 250331: Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to hereby authorize the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund, to establish violations for displacement, and to authorize the Department of Planning and Development to administer the Anti-Displacement Fund; and amending Section A-505, entitled “Cease Operations Order” to add notice requirements.
Res. No. 250353: Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to draft and pass bipartisan legislation that will secure necessary funding for SEPTA to prevent service closures, fare increases, and a decline in mobility and economic activity for the citizens of Philadelphia and neighboring counties.
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas (D-AL)
Res. No. 250339: Authorizing the Committee on Education to create a taskforce investigating the current state of higher education as this pillar of the Philadelphia regional economy and cultural landscape undergoes generational change.
Bills and Resolutions Passed by City Council at Thursday’s Session
Resolutions:
📛 250251 (Jones): Appointing Gilberto Gonzalez to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
📛 250252 (Jones): Appointing Michelle Enix-Kenney to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
📛 250253 (Jones): Appointing LaTanya Whitehead to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
📛 250254 (Jones): Reappointing Haakim Peay to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
🗺️250297 (Johnson): Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1911 Mountain Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
🗺️250297 (Johnson): Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1911 Mountain Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
🗣️ 250298 (Johnson): Calling on the Trump Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to preserve funding and administrative support for Head Start, prevent program disruptions, and protect access to early childhood education for low-income families.
🗣️ 250299 (Johnson): Calling on the Trump Administration to reverse the termination of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant awarded to the City of Philadelphia to support efforts to address flooding in Eastwick, a community that has been disproportionately impacted by environmental injustice and hardships.
🗺️250300 (Gauthier): Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 813 Union Street, 6130 Ellsworth Street, 4910 Kingsessing Avenue, 5417 Florence Avenue, 5425 Florence Avenue in the Third 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.
🏆 250304 (Jones): Renaming the 5700 block of W Oxford Street “Fred Rosenfeld Way” to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick C. Rosenfeld for his outstanding contributions to youth sports in Philadelphia.
📛 250305 (Jones): Appointing Ericka Stewart to the Citizen’s Police Oversight Commission.
🗺️250310 (Lozada): Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2323-31 N. 5th Street, 2322 N. Orkney Street, 2324 N. Orkney Street, 2326 N. Orkney Street, 2328 N. Orkney Street, 2330 N. Orkney Street in the Seventh 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.
🗣️ 250314 (O'Rourke): Recognizing the central role of labor organizing and labor unions in the history of Philadelphia, their ongoing importance to the wellbeing of working-class families, and condemning the Trump Administration’s continued pursuit of anti-labor and anti-worker policies.
🗣️ 250317 (Johnson): Responding to U.S Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner’s ill-informed understanding of public housing development and call for deregulation by reinforcing the importance of the continued preservation of local control over housing development decisions to ensure development aligns with the needs and desires of our communities, and calling on Turner to preserve the Choice Neighborhood Initiatives program which enables PHA to preserve and expand its affordable housing stock.
🗣️ 250318 (Johnson): Demanding the Trump Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore the funding that was cut for programs supporting Pennsylvania food banks and schools accessing local produce, which will endanger food security for vulnerable children and families in Philadelphia and further deepening the crisis of hunger in the City.
🏆 250335 (Johnson): Recognizing the week of April 5th to 11th, 2025, as “Week of the Young Child” in Philadelphia in support of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and commending the work of NAEYC for promoting high quality educational and developmental services for children under 8 years of age.
🏆 250336 (Gilmore-Richardson): Recognizing April 11 - 17, 2025, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in the City of Philadelphia
🏆 250338 (Thomas): Honoring and recognizing Erik Reynolds for his historic contributions to the St. Joseph’s University men’s basketball program, his record-breaking journey to becoming the University’s all-time leading scorer, and his lasting impact on the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 250340 (Johnson): Honoring Inspector Verdell Johnson for his retirement and years of service from the Philadelphia Police Department.
🏆 250341 (Jones): Honoring and recognizing The Elevation Project, a non-profit organization, for its outstanding contributions to reducing recidivism, supporting formerly incarcerated individuals, and helping create pathways to a brighter future.
🏆 250344 (Landau): Recognizing April 10, 2025 as National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 250345 (Landau): Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia chefs and restaurants named as finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards.
🏆 250346 (Landau): Recognizing April 15, 2025 as World Art day in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating the creativity, innovation and cultural diversity of the city’s fine arts.
🏆 Res. No. 250349 (Johnson): Recognizing April 6 through 12, 2025 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Philadelphia.
🏆 Res. No. 250350 (Young): Recognizing the month of April as “National Woodworking Month” in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 Res. No. 250351 (Young): Recognizing the week of April 13-19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the City of Philadelphia.
⚖️ Res. No. 250352 (Harrity): Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the intersection of homelessness and substance use disorder (SUD) in communities with both unstable housing and addiction.
🏆 Res. No. 250359 (Squilla): Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti girls basketball team on winning the PIAA State Championship.
🏆 Res. No. 250360 (Squilla): Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team on winning the PIAA State Championship.
⚖️ Res. No. 250362 (Ahmad): Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold a hearing on the policies of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding child welfare protections.
Bills:
🏗️240333 (Gauthier): Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to update the illustrative maps to reflect recent redistricting changes.
📆 Upcoming City Council Public Hearings
(Click on the Committee listing to download the full agenda of bills and resolutions for the meeting.)
Monday, April 14th
Committee on Rules, 10:00 AM - the Committee will consider a number of bills repealing the zoning legislation authorizing the construction of the 76ers Arena on Market Street and a bill to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Federal Street, 13th Street, Wharton Street, and Broad Street.
Committee on Legislative Oversight - 1:00 PM - The Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 - the committee will hold hearings to assess the current state of Philadelphia’s preparations for the multitude of events being held across the City throughout 2026 as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday and Philadelphia’s central role in America’s founding.
Tuesday, April 15th (Committee of the Whole - Budget)
Planning & Development, Commerce (10:00-12:30)
Managing Directors Office General Services Group (1:30-4:00)
Fleet
Public Property
Wednesday, April 16th (Committee of the Whole - Budget)
Free Library, Parks and Recreation (10:00-12:30)
SEPTA (1:30-4:00)
Tuesday, April 22nd (Committee of the Whole - Budget)
Public Safety Group (Continued) (10:00-12:30)
Fire
Licenses & Inspections - Quality of Life
Licenses & Inspections - Inspections, Safety and Compliance
Mural Arts (1:30-4:00)
Wednesday, April 23rd (Committee of the Whole - Budget)
H.O.M.E. Initiative (10:00-12:30)
H.O.M.E. Initiative (1:30-4:00)
Friday, April 25th
Committee on Law and Government, 10:00 AM - the Committee will consider Bill No. 250065, the “POWER Act” (Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights) related to various worker protection ordinances.
Tuesday, April 29th (Committee of the Whole - Budget)
School District of Philadelphia (10:00-12:30)
Community College of Philadelphia (1:30-4:00)
Wednesday, April 30th (Committee of the Whole - Budget)
Public Testimony - School District of Philadelphia (10:00-4:00)