Thursday, March 19, 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 250843-AAENACTED
Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250844ENACTED
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on West Lippincott Street, between 22nd Street and 23rd Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 251025WITHDRAWN
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue.
- Bill 251068ENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement...
- Bill 251069ENACTED
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Adams Avenue between Wingohocking Street and Frankford Avenue, as well as Leiper Street between Adams Avenue and Ruan Street.
- Bill 251099ENACTED
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Officers and Employees,” to provide for compensation of the Director of Office of Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Communit...
- Bill 251102ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1001 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
- 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.
Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260022ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260025ENACTED
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.
- Bill 260055ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms...
Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260073ENACTED
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” and Section A-301.1.5 of Title 4, Subcode “A” (“The Philadelphia Administrative Code”) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Z...
Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260074ENACTED
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-546 entitled /SIX, Sixth District Overlay District, revise Section 14-515, the /NE, Northeast Overlay District, remove Section 14-523, t...
Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260095ENACTED
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of an elevator encroachment in the vicinity of 3400 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260115ENACTED
Authorizing Mukeshkumar Patel, owner and operator of the newsstand at the northwest corner of 34th Street and Convention Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard to construct, use, and maintain conduits in,...
- Bill 260131ENACTED
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to install, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments on the 7600, 7700, and 7800 blocks of Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260132ENACTED
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue.
- Bill 260161ENACTED
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 260218ADOPTED
Also naming the 6200 Block of Osage Avenue “Gerald Wayne Renfrow Way” to honor the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Gerald Wayne Renfrow in the Osage Avenue and Pine Street community.
- Resolution 260219ADOPTED
Authorizing Councilmember Gauthier to intervene, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, in the appeal against the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 4283 Viola Street.
- COMMUNICATION 260228PLACED ON FILE
March 18, 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 260229PLACED ON FILE
March 16, 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 A...
- COMMUNICATION 260230PLACED ON FILE
March 16, 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 A...
- COMMUNICATION 260231PLACED ON FILE
March 16, 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 A...
- COMMUNICATION 260232PLACED ON FILE
March 16, 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 A...
- COMMUNICATION 260233PLACED ON FILE
March 16, 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 A...
- COMMUNICATION 260234PLACED ON FILE
March 18, 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 A...
- COMMUNICATION 260235PLACED ON FILE
March 18, 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 A...
- COMMUNICATION 260236PLACED ON FILE
March 18, 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 A...
- COMMUNICATION 260237PLACED ON FILE
March 18, 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 A...
- Bill 260238IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ludlow Street, South 41st Street, West Girard Avenue, and North 48t...
- Bill 260239IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional Railroad Ri...
- Bill 260240ENACTED
Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, from Mitchell Street to Pechin Street.
- Bill 260241ENACTED
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” and amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Accessory Uses and Structures,”...
- Bill 260242ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver a deed to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land...
- Resolution 260243ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office during Women’s History Month 2026 for their tireless service, sacrifice, and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-bei...
- Resolution 260244ADOPTED
Also naming the intersection of 40th and Chestnut Street as “Darcenia Burrell Way” to honor the life and legacy of Darcenia V. Burrell and her lasting contributions to the community.
- Resolution 260245ADOPTED
Also naming the 5100 Block of Chester Avenue as “Paul Ellis Hill Way” to honor the life, legacy, and community impact of Paul Ellis Hill in the Kingsessing neighborhood.
- Resolution 260246ADOPTED
Honoring the schools and principals of the fourth Council District for their ongoing commitment to coordination and staying informed through Monday Morning Roll Call meetings.
- Resolution 260247ADOPTED
Declaring March 16 - March 20, 2026, as National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260248ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the state of LGBTQ+ health in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260249ADOPTED
Recognizing March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia, a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Transgender people, and to lift up the j...
- Resolution 260250ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing March 24, 2026, as National Cheesesteak Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260251ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1601, 1605, 1616, 1618, 1620 N. 16th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadel...
- Resolution 260252ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 Martha Street, now subdivided resulting in the creation of twenty (20) individual parcels known as 3011, 3013, 3015, 3017, 3019, 3021, 3023, 3...
- 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.
- Resolution 260257ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2726 N.15th Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 260258ADOPTED
Honoring Dr. Khine Zaw Arthur, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, for her leadership, entrepreneurial achievements, and commitment...