Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 250806ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250836ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1444 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250918ENACTED
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.
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 251029ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 251067ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 251070ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 251100ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260026ENACTED
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.
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260134ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260216ENACTED
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.
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260217ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2655 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260240ENACTED
Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, from Mitchell Street to Pechin Street.
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260265ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260266ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260267ENACTED
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.
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 260436ADOPTED
Approving the appointment of William Snyder, Jr., as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
- Resolution 260437ADOPTED
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....
- Resolution 260447ADOPTED
Approving the reappointment of Abby Pozefsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
- Resolution 260448ADOPTED
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...
- COMMUNICATION 260451PLACED ON FILE
May 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 ORDI...
- COMMUNICATION 260452PLACED ON FILE
May 05, 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 Con...
- COMMUNICATION 260453PLACED ON FILE
May 05, 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 Con...
- COMMUNICATION 260454PLACED ON FILE
May 05, 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 Con...
- COMMUNICATION 260455PLACED ON FILE
May 05, 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 Con...
- COMMUNICATION 260456PLACED ON FILE
May 05, 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 Con...
- Bill 260457ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City procurement procedures and requirements; fixing...
- Bill 260458ENACTED
Amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bonds Relating to Procurement Contracts” to amend requirements related to performance and payment bonds on certain contracts and providing f...
- Bill 260459ENACTED
Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Local Bidding Preferences,” by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses that are both local and small, and amending defi...
- Bill 260460ENACTED
Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by updating references and exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260461ENACTED
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 260462IN COMMITTEE
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street, 17th Street, Girard Avenue, Ridge Avenue, 19th Str...
- Bill 260463HELD IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cleveland Street from Girard Avenue northwardly to Stiles Street, striking fr...
- Bill 260464-AENACTED
Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to purchase electricity and certain attributes and bene...
- Bill 260465-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 10-100 (“Animals”) of The Philadelphia Code to restrict the operation of carriage horse businesses and to provide for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260466IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by prohibiting the sale of foie gras in the City of Philadelphia and providing penalties for vio...
- Resolution 260467ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City procurement procedures and requirements; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260468ADOPTED
Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating the National Pan-Hellenic Council on its 96th Founders’ Day and declaring May 10, 2026, as National Pan-Hellenic Council Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260469ADOPTED
Also naming the 4100 Block of Powelton Avenue as “West Powelton Steppers Way” to honor the legacy and impact of the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad on the community.
- Resolution 260470ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) on its 25th anniversary for its outstanding leadership in advancing a just, green, and thriving local economy an...
- Resolution 260471ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 260472ADOPTED
Celebrating and honoring Ben Dubin on his retirement after 33 years of dedicated service, unwavering leadership, and a lasting impact on students, athletes, and the school community.
- Resolution 260473ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Education Committee to hold hearings investigating concerns around Board of Education governance model, decision making processes and, exploring options for a...
- Resolution 260474ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the career and cultural impact of Stephen Colbert on the occasion of the conclusion of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
- Resolution 260475ADOPTED
Declaring May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the need for stable, safe, accessible, and affordable housing for all residents.
- Resolution 260476ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating Spiral Q on the occasion of its 25th annual Peoplehood Parade and Pageant, for their extraordinary contributions to building a vibrant community of joy, creativity, and abunda...
- Resolution 260477ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Reading Terminal Market for garnering outstanding recognition as the Best Public Market in America.
- Resolution 260478ADOPTED
Declaring May 16, 2026, as National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day in the City of Philadelphia, a day to recognize and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ elders who have been pivotal in the fight for...
- Resolution 260479ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of May 4-8 as “National Teacher Appreciation Week” and May 7 as “Black Teacher Appreciation Day” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260480ADOPTED
Supporting the proposed Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act, legislation to exempt qualifying long-term elderly homeowners from school, county, and municipal property taxes on their primary residences i...
- Resolution 260481ADOPTED
Calling for the expansion of equitable cultural opportunities for children enrolled in childcare facilities throughout the City of Philadelphia through membership access to the Art-Reach ACCESS Progra...
- Resolution 260482ADOPTED
Recognizing the month of May 2026 as “National Foster Care Month” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260483ADOPTED
Recognizing the critical role of the Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Program in providing trauma-informed forensic care to survivors of sexual assault and affirming the City's commitment to unint...
- Resolution 260484ADOPTED
Recognizing May 2026 as Menstrual Health Awareness Month.
- Resolution 260485ADOPTED
Recognizing May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260486ADOPTED
Recognizing May 2026 as World Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
- COMMUNICATION 260487PLACED ON FILE
May 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on May 07, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Cou...
- COMMUNICATION 260488PLACED ON FILE
May 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on May 07, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Cou...
- COMMUNICATION 260489PLACED ON FILE
May 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I have hereby signed six bills associated with Bill Number 260060, introduced by Councilmember Kendra Brooks, and...