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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, January 22, 2026

10:00 AMRoom 400, City Hall

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Honoring The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center School celebrating its 20th bi-annual “Carpe Diem” honoring all the judges and students who participate in this remarkable and beneficial even...

  2. Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by creating Section 14-545, entitled, “/WFS, West Fairmount Sports Area Overlay District,” all under certain terms...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  3. Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to add protections against employment discrimination on the basis of...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  4. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Water Residual Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, a...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  5. Amending Bill No. 250568 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelp...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  6. COMMUNICATION 260001PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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...

  7. COMMUNICATION 260002PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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...

  8. COMMUNICATION 260003PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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...

  9. COMMUNICATION 260004PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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...

  10. COMMUNICATION 260005PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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...

  11. COMMUNICATION 260006PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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...

  12. COMMUNICATION 260007PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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...

  13. COMMUNICATION 260008PLACED ON FILE
  14. COMMUNICATION 260009PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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...

  15. COMMUNICATION 260010PLACED ON FILE
  16. COMMUNICATION 260011PLACED ON FILE

    December 17, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on December 17, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Coun...

  17. COMMUNICATION 260012PLACED ON FILE

    December 17, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on December 17, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Co...

  18. COMMUNICATION 260013PLACED ON FILE
  19. COMMUNICATION 260014PLACED ON FILE

    January 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on January 07, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Coun...

  20. COMMUNICATION 260015PLACED ON FILE

    January 13, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on January 13, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Counci...

  21. COMMUNICATION 260016PLACED ON FILE

    January 20, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on January 20, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Coun...

  22. COMMUNICATION 260017PLACED ON FILE

    January 20, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on January 20, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Coun...

  23. COMMUNICATION 260018PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250720, introduced by Councilmember Michael Driscoll, and passed...

  24. COMMUNICATION 260019PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250804-A, introduced by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, and passed...

  25. COMMUNICATION 260020PLACED ON FILE

    January 21, 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 re...

  26. Amending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes, and Collections,” to amend excluded transactions to the realty transfer tax, all under certain terms and conditions.

  27. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, the Wissahickon Creek, Kelly Drive, Fall...

  28. Bill 260023IN COUNCIL

    Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the removal of the Me...

  29. Bill 260024IN COMMITTEE

    Creating Title 9 Chapter 6700 of The Philadelphia Code, to create licensure for Certified Glass and Metal Technicians, all under certain terms and conditions.

  30. Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments along the 300 Block of South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, under certain terms and conditions.

  31. Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Columbia Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

  32. Bill 260027WITHDRAWN

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

  33. Recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and honoring Angela “The Survivor Diva” Reese for her outstanding leadership with the Pennsylvania National Cervical Cancer Coalition - Northwest...

  34. Authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold a hearing on the process to resolve a tangled title in the City of Philadelphia.

  35. Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 34th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.

  36. Honoring and congratulating Irv Randolph for his retirement after 31 years of distinguished service to The Philadelphia Tribune and for his lasting contributions to journalism and the City of Philadel...

  37. Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia’s workforce development efforts and existing barriers to employment, and to evaluate...

  38. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2045 S. 56th Street; 5123, 5125, 5127, 5129 Balti...

  39. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 134, 138, and 140 N 58th St located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  40. Recognizing January 28, 2026 as National Data Privacy Day in the City of Philadelphia.

  41. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2039 E. Fletcher Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  42. Approving the Third Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the American Street Industrial Corridor Urb...

  43. Proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the removal of the Members of the Board of Education by establishing a process by which City Coun...

  44. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1909 N. Van Pelt Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  45. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1437, 1438, 1539, 1544, 1546, and 1610 Ogden St; 863 N 15th St; 841, 845, and 851 N 16th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accorda...

  46. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1802-04 N. Franklin Street, 1803, 1807-25 N. 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of...

  47. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1403, 1409, 1415, 1428, 1436, 1441 N. 17th Street, 1624, 1626 Jefferson Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the term...

  48. Recognizing January 22nd as the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade.

  49. Expressing the City Council’s priorities for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s 95 Revive Project from Center City to South Philadelphia

  50. Honoring Father Joseph J. Kelley by renaming the 2400 block of South 17th Street as “Father Joseph Kelley Way” in recognition of his dedicated Pastoral leadership at Saint Monica Parish and his longst...

  51. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2726 N. 15th Street in the 8th Councilmanic Distr...

  52. Honoring and recognizing Austin J. McGreal, Esquire for his over 40 years of legal service and dedication to the City of Philadelphia through his tenure as General Counsel of the Philadelphia Municipa...

  53. Honoring Pushing Progress Philly (P3) and its outstanding leadership and staff for their unwavering commitment to youth gun violence prevention, strengthening families, and building safer, healthier c...

  54. Honoring and commending Endangered Kind, its founder and Executive Director John Solomon, and its leadership team - Nickeem Higgins, Jalil Martin, Gary Hill, and Eric Knight-Lane - for their commitmen...

  55. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...

  56. Authorizing the Committee of Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the current state of Philadelphia’s reproductive health care system, the current federal landscape affecting re...

  57. Recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia