Thursday, April 9, 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- Resolution 260269ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1212 South 17th Street; 1511 South 20th Street; 1904 South 23rd Street; 1216 South 31st Street; 1911 Gerritt Street; 1932 and 2044 Titan Street loc...
- COMMUNICATION 260283PLACED ON FILE
April 07, 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 260284PLACED ON FILE
April 07, 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 260285PLACED ON FILE
April 07, 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 260286PLACED ON FILE
April 07, 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 260287PLACED ON FILE
April 08, 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 260288PLACED ON FILE
April 01, 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 260289PLACED ON FILE
April 01, 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 260290PLACED ON FILE
April 07, 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 C...
- COMMUNICATION 260291PLACED ON FILE
March 30, 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...
- COMMUNICATION 260292PLACED ON FILE
March 30, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council...
- COMMUNICATION 260293PLACED ON FILE
March 30, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council...
- COMMUNICATION 260294PLACED ON FILE
April 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on April 07, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council...
- 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...
- Bill 260296ENACTED
To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at...
- Bill 260297ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University...
- Bill 260298IN COUNCIL - FIRST READING
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy’s Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, Riv...
- Bill 260299ENACTED
Amending Section 9-803 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Housing Commission,” and Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees...
- Bill 260300ENACTED
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260301ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Milnor Street, Cottman Avenue, Cottman Avenue (Extended), the Delaw...
- Bill 260302-AENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street.
- Bill 260303IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
Amending Title 21 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous” to add a Chapter entitled “U-Visa and T-Visa Certifications,” providing for a process for Certifying Agencies, including timely res...
- Resolution 260304ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating the members of Ye Olde Philadelphia Club of Philadelphia on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.
- Resolution 260305ADOPTED
Celebrating the selection of Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng for the 2026 One Book, One Philadelphia program.
- 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 260309ADOPTED
The Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes and honors Malala Yousafzai for being the recipient of the 2026 WHYY Lifelong Learning Award for her contributions to the fundamental right to educat...
- Resolution 260310ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring CASA for Children of Philadelphia County on its 20th anniversary for its outstanding service, advocacy, and commitment to ensuring the safety, stability, and well-being of chi...
- Resolution 260311ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia’s iconic chefs and restaurants named as nominees for the 2026 James Beard Awards.
- Resolution 260312ADOPTED
Declaring April 2026 as Jazz Appreciation Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the City’s extraordinary jazz legacy.
- 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 260315ADOPTED
Honoring and Recognizing Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School On Winning the 2026 PIAA Class 1A Boys’ Basketball State Championship
- Resolution 260316ADOPTED
Honoring Councilmember Isaiah Thomas’ dedication towards elevating the lives of young people throughout Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260317ADOPTED
Recognizing April 2026 as School Library Month in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260318ADOPTED
Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Glaziers Local No. 252 of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, chartered on April 12, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- 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 260321ADOPTED
Designating April 18, 2026, as Lineworker Appreciation Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing and honoring the dedication and resilience of lineworkers who build, maintain, and repair the in...
- Resolution 260322ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Lodge No. 2 of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons, for its historical significance in the founding of the nation, its 268 Years of dedicati...
- 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.
- Resolution 260325ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of April 6 through April 12, 2026, as "National Public Health Week".
- Resolution 260326ADOPTED
Recognizing April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and celebrating the extraordinary efforts of WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.
- Resolution 260327ADOPTED
Recognizing April 2026 as National Earth Month and celebrating Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School’s commitment to fostering the next generation of environmental stewards.