Thursday, April 16, 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 260056ENACTED
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled “Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement” to place certain restrictions on the collection and use o...
- Bill 260057ENACTED
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled “Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement” to establish certain limits on how personal information m...
- Bill 260058ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to add protections against discrimination on the basis of citizenshi...
- Bill 260059ENACTED
Amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” and Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” to prohibit the acceptance of bids on City contracts from...
- Bill 260060ENACTED
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identity, require officers to visibly d...
- Bill 260061ENACTED
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streets,” to prohibit immigration enforc...
- Bill 260062ENACTED
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” to restrict the use of community spaces for government purposes not expressly authorized by the Ci...
- Resolution 260253ADOPTED
Appointing Bekir Gunaydin to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 260254ADOPTED
Appointing Felicia Wilson to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 260255ADOPTED
Appointing Ken Weller to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 260256ADOPTED
Appointing Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Bill 260263ENACTED
To repeal in its entirety Bill No. 241056 (approved March 10, 2026), entitled “An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth...
Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260295ENACTED
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Aut...
- Resolution 260306ADOPTED
Also naming the 200 Block of South Alden Street as “Dr. Wesley Proctor Way” to honor the life, leadership, and lasting contributions of Dr. Wesley T. Proctor to the Philadelphia community.
- Resolution 260307ADOPTED
Also naming the 700 Block of 48th Street as “Sean Perretta Way” to honor the life and memory of Sean Perretta, Esquire, and his enduring contributions to the Mill Creek and West Philadelphia communiti...
- Resolution 260308ADOPTED
Also naming the 4700 Block of Brown Street as “Tiffany Fletcher Way - Gone But Never Forgotten” to honor the life and legacy of Tiffany Fletcher and her impact on the Mill Creek community.
- Resolution 260313WITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR
Renaming the 300 Block of East Rockland Street between N. 2nd Street N. 3rd Street “Sharon Vaughn Street,” in honor of her service, advocacy and dedication to public service.
- Resolution 260314ADOPTED
Renaming the 400 Block of West Lehigh Avenue to “Wilfredo Gonzalez Way” in recognition of Wilfredo Gonzalez’s lifelong contributions to the Latin-American community, devoted service to his country, an...
- Resolution 260317ADOPTED
Recognizing April 2026 as School Library Month in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260319ADOPTED
Recognizing Commonwealth v. Derek Lee (2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s landmark decision striking down Pennsylvania’s outdated felony murder law; and calling on the Pennsylvania General Assemb...
- Resolution 260320ADOPTED
Calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, the Living Wage for Musicians Act.
- Resolution 260323ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th Councilman...
- Resolution 260324ADOPTED
Also naming South Street between 8th and 9th Streets as “Octavius Catto Way” to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights warrior.
- COMMUNICATION 260328PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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:...
- COMMUNICATION 260329PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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:...
- COMMUNICATION 260330PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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:...
- COMMUNICATION 260331PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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:...
- COMMUNICATION 260332PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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:...
- COMMUNICATION 260333PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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:...
- COMMUNICATION 260334PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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:...
- COMMUNICATION 260335PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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 OR...
- COMMUNICATION 260336PLACED ON FILE
April 14, 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:...
- Bill 260337ENACTED
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...
- Bill 260338ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to PECO Energy Company an easement for the purpose of accessing, installing, maintaining and repairing...
- Bill 260339ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 241031 (approved January 15, 2025), entitled “Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Phil...
- Bill 260340ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 323 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260341ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City, of a...
- Bill 260342IN COMMITTEE
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, E...
- Bill 260343IN COMMITTEE
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardle...
- Bill 260344IN COMMITTEE
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street and Chelten Avenue.
- Bill 260345IN COMMITTEE
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street and Keyser Stre...
- Resolution 260346HELD IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission on Parks and Recreation and further autho...
- Resolution 260347ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Shakir Johnson, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Olney High School, for his leadership, mentorship, and steadfast commitment to expanding opportunity for young people in the Nint...
- Resolution 260348ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Jamel Lindsey, Head Coach of the Boys’ Basketball Team at Samuel Fels High School, for his leadership, mentorship, and steadfast commitment to uplifting students, strengthenin...
- Resolution 260349ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Ezechial Thurman, Music Technology Teacher at Hill-Freedman World Academy, for his creativity, mentorship, and dedication to enriching the educational experience of young peop...
- Resolution 260350ADOPTED
Recognizing April 11 - 17, 2026, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260351ADOPTED
Recognizing April 15, 2026 as World Art Day in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating the creativity, innovation and cultural diversity of the City’s fine arts.
- Resolution 260352ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Women Against Abuse on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary and celebrating five decades of leadership on the frontlines of Philadelphia’s response to domestic violence.
- Resolution 260353ADOPTED
Renaming the 300 Block of East Rockland Street between B St and C St to “Hon. Sharon Vaughn Way,” in honor of her service, advocacy and dedication to public service.
- Resolution 260354ADOPTED
Renaming the 5300 Block of Kershaw Street as “Stan Lathan Way” to honor Stan Lathan and his extraordinary contributions to television and culture.
- Resolution 260355ADOPTED
Reappointing John Solomon to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
- Resolution 260356ADOPTED
Reappointing Melanie DeBouse to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
- Resolution 260357ADOPTED
Reappointing Hassan Bennett to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
- Resolution 260358ADOPTED
Authorizing the establishment of the “Special Investigative Committee on Construction Practices in the City of Philadelphia” to investigate the partial collapse of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelp...
- Resolution 260359ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Jaheim Warner for his heroism, service and exemplary character.
- Resolution 260360ADOPTED
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by the voters of the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the importance of local government and civic engagement.
- Resolution 260361ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the members of the Fire Department, Philadelphia Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Managing Directors Office, Medical Examiner’s Office, License & Inspections...
- Resolution 260362ADOPTED
Also naming the corner of E. Haines Street and Morton Street “Honorable Donna Reed Miller Way,” in recognition of her lifelong commitment to public service, impactful policy leadership, and enduring i...
- Resolution 260363ADOPTED
Recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026, and honoring Northwest Victim Services for their dedicated advocacy and community impact.
- Resolution 260364ADOPTED
Recognizing the Germantown Jazz Festival and its contributions to cultural enrichment, community wellness, and economic vitality in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260365ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring May 21st of each year as “Ona Judge Day” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260366ADOPTED
Honoring Pastor Dicie Gilmore for her leadership, compassion, and dedicated service to the community, in recognition of April as the National Month of Hope and the power of healing and resilience.
- Resolution 260367ADOPTED
Honoring Temple University’s Jazz Band and Terell Stafford on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship and recognizing this accomplishment as a source of pride for the City of Philadelph...