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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 30, 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. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, under certain terms and conditions.

  2. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1444 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.

  3. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under certain terms and conditions.

  4. Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to provide for designated transportation network company vehicle stands, definitions and prohibitions, clarifying penalties related...

  5. Authorizing real estate transactions by the Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Land Bank necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acq...

  6. Amending Section 12-926 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Center City Parking Regulations,” to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise loading zone regulat...

  7. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the Cit...

  8. 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.

  9. Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Panati Playground, located at 3100 N 22nd Street, to the “Allegheny West Recreation Center” in recognition of the community and neighborho...

  10. Amending Chapter 12-923 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Smart Loading Zones” authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to install smart loading zones in the area of Center City bounded by Spri...

  11. To amend Bill No. 250198 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  12. To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and cond...

  13. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices, depart...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  14. Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of a dumpster encroachment in the vicinity of 509-19 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.

  15. Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2655 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.

  16. Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, from Mitchell Street to Pechin Street.

  17. 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...

  18. Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to amend certain requirements applicable to buses and areas designated for use by buses, including applicable penalties, all under...

  19. Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obl...

  20. Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 611 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

  21. 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...

  22. 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...

  23. 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...

  24. Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 323 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.

  25. 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...

  26. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1425 S. Paxon Street in the 3rd Councilmanic Dist...

  27. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5123, 5125, 5127 and 5129 Baltimore Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelp...

  28. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5103 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  29. Urging the United States Congress and the Trump Administration to provide comprehensive fertility care, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), under TRICARE in the National Defense Authorization Act...

  30. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 214 Hermit Street in the 4th Councilmanic Distric...

  31. Confirming the appointment of the Hon. Idee C. Fox as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2030.

  32. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 and 3003 N. 10th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  33. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1800, 1818, 1862 N. 23rd Street, 1802, 1806, 1808, 1810, 1820, 1828, 1845, 1848, 1852 N. 24th Street, 1801, 1813, 1837, 1855, 1868 N. Bucknell Stre...

  34. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  35. COMMUNICATION 260415PLACED ON FILE

    April 28, 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...

  36. COMMUNICATION 260416PLACED ON FILE

    April 28, 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...

  37. COMMUNICATION 260417PLACED ON FILE

    April 28, 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...

  38. COMMUNICATION 260418PLACED ON FILE

    April 28, 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...

  39. COMMUNICATION 260419PLACED ON FILE

    April 29, 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...

  40. COMMUNICATION 260420PLACED ON FILE

    April 29, 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...

  41. COMMUNICATION 260421PLACED ON FILE

    April 27, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on April 27, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at...

  42. Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District” by authorizing Basic Systems and Utilities in the SP-PO-A zoning district in an area bounded by Ridg...

  43. Bill 260423IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

    Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by adding methodology for disposition by property exchange, and making other technical changes, all under certain terms...

  44. Establishing temporary parking regulations, and enforcement thereof, and temporary residential and guest parking permits for the vicinity of: the area bounded by the intersection of North 21st street...

  45. Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 3601-7 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions.

  46. Authorizing the Director of Aviation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to modify a certain easement and acquire additional easement interests in connection with a portion of the parcel or parcel...

  47. Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, a...

  48. Authorizing the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute separate multi-year concession agreements with It’s Electric Inc...

  49. Bill 260429HELD IN COMMITTEE

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Butler Street, and Frankford Aven...

  50. Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year lease agreement with the Fairmount Park Conservancy, under which the City would...

  51. Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Positive Energy Inc. for the procurement, construction, installation, operation, and maintena...

  52. Honoring and recognizing outstanding educators in the Ninth Councilmanic District for their leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to shaping the lives of young people and strengthening sch...

  53. Honoring and recognizing the St. Raymond of Penafort Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Region 58 Championship, the 2026 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Varsity Boys Basketball Championship, and th...

  54. Recognizing April 26 - May 2, 2026, as National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia

  55. Recognizing May 7, 2026, as Alexander Graham Bell and AT&T Day in the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the first successful phone call and the ultimate founding of AT&T...

  56. Approving the appointment of William Snyder, Jr., as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  57. Extending approval of the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the H....

  58. Honoring and recognizing Jeremiah Roach, Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid for their outstanding academic achievement in earning associate degrees prior to gra...

  59. Recognizing May as Music Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the city’s dedication to the arts, its legacy of producing world-class musicians across genres, and its powerful economic imp...

  60. Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to assess the potential establishment of an independent fiscal oversight agency to perform independent fiscal audits of The School Distri...

  61. Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining the status of transit mobility and access for Philadelphia’s students and the expansion of the SEPTA Student...

  62. Honoring and recognizing lifelong Philadelphian and Central High School and Temple University alum, Will Yip, as the first Asian American and second Philadelphian producer to win the 2026 Grammy Award...

  63. Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Community Legal Services on its 60th anniversary.

  64. Recognizing May 4-8, 2026, as Philly Tech Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the vibrant and thriving tech ecosystem in Philadelphia.

  65. Recognizing and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School.

  66. Honoring the Asian American Business Alliance of Greater Philadelphia (AABAGP) for hosting the 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Gala in celebration of AAPI heritage and t...

  67. Approving the reappointment of Abby Pozefsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

  68. Also renaming the corner of E. Collom Street and Wakefield Street “Herbert ‘Drum’ Burch Way,” to honor and recognize the life, service, and enduring legacy of Herbert “Drum” Burch, a devoted community...

  69. Recognizing April 30, 2026, as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the vital work of local animal shelters and encouraging residents to adopt, volunteer, and support...

  70. Honoring Dr. Charlotte Brown, Rachael Hanible, Tijania “Tee” Goodwin, Dr. Jasmyn Wright, and Mecca Robinson during National Volunteer Month for their extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring co...