Thursday, October 29, 2026

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On the agenda

107 items, in agenda order, as listed on the City’s official meeting page when Civus read it on November 6, 2026.

• COMMUNICATION 260909Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 23, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: 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 Number 260759 Bill Number 260760 Bill Number 260795 Bill Number 260796 - Not for approval Bill Number 260800 Bill Number 260801 Bill Number 260830 The Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on the following bills: Bill Number 260764 Bill Number 260832 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260910Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Approving the amendment of 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) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2032, as amended. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260911Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 8400 Enterprise Avenue in Philadelphia County, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260912Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Reappointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260913Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 27, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on October 27, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on October 15, 2026: Bill No. 250649 Bill No. 260566 Bill No. 260609 Bill No. 260758 Bill No. 260762 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260914Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260298, introduced by Councilmember Jones, and passed by City Council on October 15, 2026. Bill Number 260298 would change the zoning for the property where Lankenau High School is located, from RSD-3, Residential Single-Family Detached to SP-CIV, Special Purpose - Civic, Educational, and Medical. This limits the potential future use of this property. I question the prudence and potential long-term unintended consequences for rezoning properties owned by the Philadelphia schools in this manner For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260298 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260915Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260342-A, introduced by Councilmember Cindy Bass, and passed by City Council on October 15, 2026. Bill Number 260342-A would change the zoning for the property where Parkway Northwest High School is located, from RSA-2, Residential Single-Family Attached to SP-CIV, Special Purpose - Civic, Educational, and Medical. This limits the potential future use of this property. I question the prudence and potential long-term unintended consequences for rezoning properties owned by the Philadelphia schools in this manner. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260342-A unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260916Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260343-A, introduced by Councilmember Cindy Bass, and passed by City Council on October 15, 2026. Bill Number 260343-A would change the zoning for the property where Ada Lewis Middle School is located, from RSD-3, Residential Single-Family Detached to SP-CIV, Special Purpose - Civic, Educational, and Medical. This limits the potential future use of this property. I question the prudence and potential long-term unintended consequences for rezoning properties owned by the Philadelphia schools in this manner. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260343-A unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260917Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260344-A, introduced by Councilmember Cindy Bass, and passed by City Council on October 15, 2026. Bill Number 260344-A would change the zoning for the property where General Louis Wagner Middle School is located, from RSD-3, Residential Single-Family Detached to SP-CIV, Special Purpose - Civic, Educational, and Medical. This limits the potential future use of this property. I question the prudence and potential long-term unintended consequences for rezoning properties owned by the Philadelphia schools in this manner. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260344-A unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• COMMUNICATION 260918Current status: PLACED ON FILE

  October 29, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 260345-A, introduced by Councilmember Cindy Bass, and passed by City Council on October 15, 2026. Bill Number 260345-A would change the zoning for the property where Fitler Academics Plus School is located, from RSA-3, Residential Single-Family Attached to SP-CIV, Special Purpose - Civic, Educational, and Medical. This limits the potential future use of this property. I question the prudence and potential long-term unintended consequences for rezoning properties owned by the Philadelphia schools in this manner. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 260345-A unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

• Bill 260919Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by amending Section 14-520, entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260920Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by amending Section 14-520, entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260921Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by amending Section 14-520, entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260922Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1638 West Porter Street, under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260923Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Naming and designating the 34th and Brandywine Street Park, located at 520 N 34th Street as the ‘Timothy Darrell Sapp Sr Garden.’

• Bill 260924Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Hagys Mill Road, and Cathedral Road.

• Bill 260925Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-7000, entitled “Cancellation of Re-Occurring Memberships,” to establish restrictions on businesses offering automatic renewal or continuous service offers to consumers.

• Bill 260926Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1600-26 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260927Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes and Collections,” by adding a new Chapter 19-4800, entitled “Automated Services Displacement Tax,” to impose a tax upon certain services performed within the City of Philadelphia by automated devices in place of services formerly performed by human beings, including delivery services and transportation services; all under certain terms and conditions.

• Resolution 260928Current status: ADOPTED

  Honoring and recognizing the Senior Council of Golden Age Living Accommodations (GALA), Melvin Price, Betty Johnson, Claire Higgins, Dale Hunter, Corinne Days, Joy Humbert, Denny Samen, and Sandy Moore, for their advocacy on behalf of the residents of GALA, and for demonstrating that having a voice matters, civic engagement matters, and no Philadelphian should ever be afraid to voice their concerns.

• Resolution 260929Current status: ADOPTED

  Congratulating JEVS Human Services on their 85th Anniversary and commending the organization for its longstanding commitment to expanding opportunity, strengthening communities, and helping Philadelphians pursue independence and economic security.

• Resolution 260930Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Committees on Children and Youth and Education to hold a joint hearing examining the School District of Philadelphia’s school meal policies and practices, including meal quality and nutrition, food preparation and procurement, kitchen infrastructure, student participation, and the school dining experience.

• Resolution 260931Current status: ADOPTED

  Recognizing November 2026 as National Adoption Month in the City of Philadelphia

• Resolution 260932Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold the public hearings required pursuant to Chapter 17-2300 of The Philadelphia Code (“Public Hearing Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement Concerning Police Employees Represented by the Fraternal Order of Police”), which Code Chapter requires that the Council hold a hearing in connection with the City’s contract proposal in anticipation of collective bargaining between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police.

• Resolution 260933Current status: ADOPTED

  Honoring Share Food Program on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary and recognizing four decades of extraordinary service addressing hunger, advancing food security and food justice, and ensuring access to nutritious food for individuals and families throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding region.

• Resolution 260934Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Committee on Finance to conduct hearings on the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) plan

• Resolution 260935Current status: ADOPTED

  Honoring the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on their 20th Anniversary and recognizing their dedication to life-saving work and leading role in transforming animal welfare in Philadelphia.

• Resolution 260936Current status: ADOPTED

  Congratulating the Imhotep Institute Charter High School football team on winning the Philadelphia Public League Championship and recognizing the coaches, school leadership, and student-athletes whose hard work and perseverance highlight the power of team sports in strengthening young people and communities.

• Resolution 260937Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to examine the City of Philadelphia’s strategies, laws, and policies for protecting victims of abuse and domestic violence within the justice system, including the Courts, the Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Philadelphia Police Department.

• Resolution 260938Current status: IN COUNCIL - FINAL PASSAGE

  Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1306 South 28th Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

• Resolution 260939Current status: IN COUNCIL - FINAL PASSAGE

  Also naming the 600 Block of North Preston Street as “Richard Saadiq Jones Way” to recognize Richard Saadiq Jones for his lasting positive impact and service to his community.

• Resolution 260940Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Reappointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

• Resolution 260941Current status: IN COUNCIL - FINAL PASSAGE

  Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact Senate Bill SB906, the “Family Care Act,” which would establish a statewide paid family medical leave program, and recognizing the passage of parental leave legislation in Allegheny County.

• Resolution 260942Current status: IN COUNCIL - FINAL PASSAGE

  Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1715, 1717, 1745, 1747, 1749 Belfield Avenue, 4556, 4558, 4560 N. Bouvier Street, 1820, 1822 W. Rockland Street, 1604, 1606, 1608 W. Mentor Street, 1732, 1734, 1736 W. Courtland Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

• Resolution 260943Current status: IN COMMITTEE

  Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

• Resolution 260944Current status: IN COUNCIL - FINAL PASSAGE

  Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to create a task force to study the future of the Academy of Natural Sciences, including options to re-open the public museum, long-term funding options, the Academy's role in science education for Philadelphia’s children, and its contribution to public health and community well-being.

• Bill 260516Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by amending certain provisions of the CMX-1, Commercial Mixed Use, zoning district regarding uses, dimensional requirements, and parking, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260516Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by amending certain provisions of the CMX-1, Commercial Mixed Use, zoning district regarding uses, dimensional requirements, and parking, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260686Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wyncote Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and 68th Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260686Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wyncote Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and 68th Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260687Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 65th Avenue, 3rd Street, Chelten Avenue, and 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260687Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 65th Avenue, 3rd Street, Chelten Avenue, and 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260690Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District” by creating a new Southwest Center City Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, and by revising the boundaries of Section 14-502 /CTR, Center City Overlay District, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260690Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District” by creating a new Southwest Center City Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, and by revising the boundaries of Section 14-502 /CTR, Center City Overlay District, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260694Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-503(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District. Main Street/Manayunk and Venice Island” by revising boundaries, restricting additional uses, and replacing illustrative maps, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260694Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-503(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District. Main Street/Manayunk and Venice Island” by revising boundaries, restricting additional uses, and replacing illustrative maps, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260695Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-601 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Categories,” to revise the definition of adult cabaret.

• Bill 260695Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-601 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Categories,” to revise the definition of adult cabaret.

• Bill 260703Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Chapter 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by defining self-service storage facilities and prohibiting them in certain locations and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260703Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Chapter 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by defining self-service storage facilities and prohibiting them in certain locations and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260704Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by combining the /FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District and the /NE, Northeast Overlay District into a new /TEN, Tenth District Overlay District and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260704Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by combining the /FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District and the /NE, Northeast Overlay District into a new /TEN, Tenth District Overlay District and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260709Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-530 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/EDO, Eighth District Overlay District” by restricting additional uses and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260709Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-530 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/EDO, Eighth District Overlay District” by restricting additional uses and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260710Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Chapter 9-645 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled, Eighth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction, to provide a limited exception to the curfew for a specific area in the Eighth Councilmanic District, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260710Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Chapter 9-645 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled, Eighth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction, to provide a limited exception to the curfew for a specific area in the Eighth Councilmanic District, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260711Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Germantown Avenue, Cayuga Street, 17th Street, Saint Paul Street, Germantown Avenue, Brunner Street, and Wayne Avenue.

• Bill 260711Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Germantown Avenue, Cayuga Street, 17th Street, Saint Paul Street, Germantown Avenue, Brunner Street, and Wayne Avenue.

• Bill 260759Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, 28th Street, Reed Street, and Newkirk Street.

• Bill 260759Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, 28th Street, Reed Street, and Newkirk Street.

• Bill 260760Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street.

• Bill 260760Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street.

• Bill 260795Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 32nd Street, South Street, and 33rd Street, related to the David Rittenhouse Laboratory at 3200 Walnut Street.

• Bill 260795Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 32nd Street, South Street, and 33rd Street, related to the David Rittenhouse Laboratory at 3200 Walnut Street.

• Bill 260796Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Lebanon Avenue, 63rd Street and Malvern Avenue.

• Bill 260796Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Lebanon Avenue, 63rd Street and Malvern Avenue.

• Bill 260800Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Belgrade Street, Aramingo Avenue, and Miller Street.

• Bill 260800Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Belgrade Street, Aramingo Avenue, and Miller Street.

• Bill 260702Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Adding a new Chapter 21-3800 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sound Amplification Devices on Public Bodies of Water,” to establish certain restrictions related to the use of sound amplification devices and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260702Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Adding a new Chapter 21-3800 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sound Amplification Devices on Public Bodies of Water,” to establish certain restrictions related to the use of sound amplification devices and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260516Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by amending certain provisions of the CMX-1, Commercial Mixed Use, zoning district regarding uses, dimensional requirements, and parking, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260686Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wyncote Avenue, Ogontz Avenue, and 68th Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260687Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 65th Avenue, 3rd Street, Chelten Avenue, and 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260690Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District” by creating a new Southwest Center City Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, and by revising the boundaries of Section 14-502 /CTR, Center City Overlay District, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260694Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-503(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District. Main Street/Manayunk and Venice Island” by revising boundaries, restricting additional uses, and replacing illustrative maps, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260695Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-601 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Categories,” to revise the definition of adult cabaret.

• Bill 260702Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Adding a new Chapter 21-3800 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sound Amplification Devices on Public Bodies of Water,” to establish certain restrictions related to the use of sound amplification devices and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260703Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Chapter 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by defining self-service storage facilities and prohibiting them in certain locations and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260704Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by combining the /FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District and the /NE, Northeast Overlay District into a new /TEN, Tenth District Overlay District and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260709Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Section 14-530 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/EDO, Eighth District Overlay District” by restricting additional uses and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260710Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  Amending Chapter 9-645 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled, Eighth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction, to provide a limited exception to the curfew for a specific area in the Eighth Councilmanic District, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260711Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Germantown Avenue, Cayuga Street, 17th Street, Saint Paul Street, Germantown Avenue, Brunner Street, and Wayne Avenue.

• Bill 260759Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, 28th Street, Reed Street, and Newkirk Street.

• Bill 260760Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, Broad Street, Reed Street, and Carlisle Street.

• Bill 260795Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 32nd Street, South Street, and 33rd Street, related to the David Rittenhouse Laboratory at 3200 Walnut Street.

• Bill 260796Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lancaster Avenue, 62nd Street, Lebanon Avenue, 63rd Street and Malvern Avenue.

• Bill 260800Current status: IN COUNCIL - SECOND READING

  To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Belgrade Street, Aramingo Avenue, and Miller Street.

• Resolution 260903Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5415 Florence Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

• Resolution 260904Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 322 N. 41st Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

• Resolution 260905Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5228, 5230 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

• Resolution 260906Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2715 N. Dover Street, 2716, 2718, 2729, 2817, 2820 N. Newkirk Street, 2710, 2720, 2722, 2738, 2758 N. 28th Street, 2719, 2731 N. 29th Street, 2649, 2651, 2655, 2700, 2730, 2738, 2746 W. Silver Street, 2632, 2645, 2646, 2654, 2700, 2703, 2705, 2706, 2710, 2711, 2714, 2715, 2716, 2717, 2719, 2723 2726, 2727, 2729, 2731, 2733, 2747, 2749 W. Sterner Street, 2520, 2532, 2621, 2627, 2635, 2639, 2640, 2651, 2654, 2655 W. Seltzer Street, 2547, 2621, 2623, 2624, 2626, 2628 W. Silver Street, 2539, 2602, 2608 W. Sterner Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

• Resolution 260907Current status: ADOPTED

  Supporting the workers of Unite Here Local 274 and calling on the management of the Hilton Garden Inn to reach a deal as the only unionized hotel in Center City without a new contract.

• Bill 260567Current status: IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

  Renaming and designating Girard Fountain Park located on the 300 block of Arch Street as “Janet Kalter Park”.

• Bill 260638Current status: IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

  Renaming and designating the building located on the property of the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, commonly referred to as the Dorothy Emanuel Playground Building, located at 8501 Pickering Avenue, as the "Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center" in the City of Philadelphia.

• Bill 260763Current status: IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

  Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into lease or sublease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for all or a portion of the premises that includes certain parcels of land, generally referred to as Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill, for environmental remediation of the land, development of a facility at said premises, and use as a training facility, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Bill 260798Current status: IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

  Renaming the Penrose Recreation Center to the “Shirley M. Kitchen Recreation Center” to honor the life and legacy of Shirley Kitchen, a pioneering public servant and civic leader with an immeasurable impact on the greater North Philadelphia community.

• Bill 260799Current status: IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

  Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multiyear agreement with Broad Street Love Park, LLC for the design, construction, management and operation of a food and beverage concession at the Welcome Center Building (“Saucer”) in Love Park, all under certain terms and conditions.

• Resolution 260928Current status: ADOPTED

  Honoring and recognizing the Senior Council of Golden Age Living Accommodations (GALA), Melvin Price, Betty Johnson, Claire Higgins, Dale Hunter, Corinne Days, Joy Humbert, Denny Samen, and Sandy Moore, for their advocacy on behalf of the residents of GALA, and for demonstrating that having a voice matters, civic engagement matters, and no Philadelphian should ever be afraid to voice their concerns.

• Resolution 260929Current status: ADOPTED

  Congratulating JEVS Human Services on their 85th Anniversary and commending the organization for its longstanding commitment to expanding opportunity, strengthening communities, and helping Philadelphians pursue independence and economic security.

• Resolution 260930Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Committees on Children and Youth and Education to hold a joint hearing examining the School District of Philadelphia’s school meal policies and practices, including meal quality and nutrition, food preparation and procurement, kitchen infrastructure, student participation, and the school dining experience.

• Resolution 260931Current status: ADOPTED

  Recognizing November 2026 as National Adoption Month in the City of Philadelphia

• Resolution 260932Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold the public hearings required pursuant to Chapter 17-2300 of The Philadelphia Code (“Public Hearing Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement Concerning Police Employees Represented by the Fraternal Order of Police”), which Code Chapter requires that the Council hold a hearing in connection with the City’s contract proposal in anticipation of collective bargaining between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police.

• Resolution 260933Current status: ADOPTED

  Honoring Share Food Program on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary and recognizing four decades of extraordinary service addressing hunger, advancing food security and food justice, and ensuring access to nutritious food for individuals and families throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding region.

• Resolution 260934Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Committee on Finance to conduct hearings on the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) plan

• Resolution 260935Current status: ADOPTED

  Honoring the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on their 20th Anniversary and recognizing their dedication to life-saving work and leading role in transforming animal welfare in Philadelphia.

• Resolution 260936Current status: ADOPTED

  Congratulating the Imhotep Institute Charter High School football team on winning the Philadelphia Public League Championship and recognizing the coaches, school leadership, and student-athletes whose hard work and perseverance highlight the power of team sports in strengthening young people and communities.

• Resolution 260937Current status: ADOPTED

  Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to examine the City of Philadelphia’s strategies, laws, and policies for protecting victims of abuse and domestic violence within the justice system, including the Courts, the Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Philadelphia Police Department.