Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 250329-AAENACTED
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 pr...
- Bill 250330-AAENACTED
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 harassme...
- Bill 250769ENACTED
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Officers and Employees,” by changing the compensation of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250843-AAENACTED
Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250917-AENACTED
Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to provide for building requirements to prevent vacant lots, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250980-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” by requiring non-resident landlords to provide verifiable contact information and a designated...
- Bill 251066ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Records and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute a multi-year concession agreement with Ancestry.com in connection with the digitizing, index...
- Bill 260021ENACTED
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.
- Bill 260112ENACTED
Authorizing, generally, the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue Notes of the City, prescribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment...
- Bill 260113ENACTED
Authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of an amended Service Agreement with Transcontinental...
- Resolution 260136ADOPTED
Also naming the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as “Philadelphia Masjid Way” in recognition of over 50 years of faith, service, leadership, and community excellence.
- Resolution 260139ADOPTED
Calling on the PA General Assembly to take swift and decisive action to pass Pennsylvania Senate Bill 110, also known as Bryan’s Law, to amend the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefit...
- COMMUNICATION 260153PLACED ON FILE
March 04, 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 ORD...
- COMMUNICATION 260154PLACED ON FILE
March 04, 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 ORD...
- COMMUNICATION 260155PLACED ON FILE
March 04, 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 ORD...
- COMMUNICATION 260156PLACED ON FILE
March 04, 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 ORD...
- COMMUNICATION 260157PLACED ON FILE
March 04, 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 ORD...
- COMMUNICATION 260158PLACED ON FILE
March 04, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 04, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council...
- COMMUNICATION 260159PLACED ON FILE
March 04, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 251097, introduced by Councilmember Anthony Phillips, and passed b...
- COMMUNICATION 260160PLACED ON FILE
March 04, 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 reco...
- Bill 260161ENACTED
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260162IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (“Service And Other Businesses”) by adding a new Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take certain remedial action agai...
- Bill 260163IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances...
- Bill 260164ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms a...
- Bill 260165ENACTED
Amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Comm...
- Bill 260166HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Section 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Stopping, Standing, or Parking at Certain Times,” to provide for regulation of such activity within an area described herein.
- Bill 260167HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Towing,” to revise certain requirements regarding the issuance of a ticket on Private Lots, Private Property and Driveways.
- Bill 260168IN COMMITTEE
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Towing,” by regulating the use of vehicle immobilization devices commonly known as barnacles and other non-wheel-based immobilization devices...
- Resolution 260169ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Shelice’s Angels for its work empowering young women by expanding their horizons, building self-esteem, and providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to opportunities beyo...
- Resolution 260170ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAH) Philly for its work advancing community-based violence prevention, youth leadership, and healing-centered engagement with Blac...
- Resolution 260171ADOPTED
Urging the United States Congress to pass the "Protecting American History Act", which would prevent any further attempt by the federal government to whitewash Philadelphia's complex history and requi...
- Resolution 260172ADOPTED
Congratulating and honoring the Deborah Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star during Women’s History Month for 126 years of women-led service to the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of P...
- Resolution 260173ADOPTED
Recognizing March 1 - 7, 2026, during Women’s History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260174ADOPTED
Also naming the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as “Rasheen Hall Way” to honor the life and memory of Rasheen Hall and his lasting impact on his family, neighbors, and the West Philadelphia community.
- Resolution 260175ADOPTED
Renaming the 700 Block of North 63rd Street “Madaline Dunn Way” in recognition of her lifetime of community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260176ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter (NC100BWPA) on their annual Legislative Day and for their dedication to advancing gender and racial equi...
- Resolution 260177ADOPTED
Declaring March 1-7, 2026 as National Consumer Protection Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260178ADOPTED
Honoring the life of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a Palestinian-Philadelphian, who was fatally shot in the village of Mukhmas in occupied West Bank, on the first day of Ramadan.
- Resolution 260179ADOPTED
Also naming Buttonwood Street between Broad Street and N. 15th Street as “Dr. Constance E. Clayton Way.”
- Resolution 260180ADOPTED
Celebrating Cecelia Thompson, Delores Brown-Waters, Yvonne Hughes, Icylee Lavern Basketbill, and Black women fighting for Disability Justice and accessibility for all across Philadelphia, on the occas...
- Resolution 260181ADOPTED
Proclaiming the Month of March 2026 as Irish Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Daniel J. Hilferty for his commitment to advancing the Irish American community and service as the...
- Resolution 260182ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women’s History Month and further commending the Lacks family for their advocacy in reaching historic settlements with pharmaceut...