Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 250644ENACTED
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Energy Conservation Code” and the “I...
- Bill 250645ENACTED
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by adopting the 2021 edition of the “International Plumbing Code” as published by the I...
- Bill 260063-AENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260076IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...
- Resolution 260094ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the...
- Bill 260162IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (“Service And Other Businesses”) by adding a new Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take certain remedial action agai...
- Bill 260163IN MAYOR'S OFFICE
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances...
- Bill 260207ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway Ramp, Hartranft Street, and the Con...
- Bill 260212ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by McKinley Street, Leonard Street, Devereaux Avenue, and Bustleton Av...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260264-AENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...
- Resolution 260270ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of Creative Philadelphia and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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 260340ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 323 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260379ENACTED
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by amending Section 14-520, entitled “/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District,” by making technical changes, all und...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 260385ENACTED
Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase support for mainframe and database software protocols and applications, under certain...
- Bill 260386ENACTED
Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase licenses for email, cloud services, enterprise software, data services, security soft...
- Bill 260391ENACTED
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “M” (The Philadelphia Mechanical Code) and adopting the 2021 editio...
- Bill 260392ENACTED
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “G” (The Philadelphia Fuel Gas Code), Subcode “PC” (The Philadelphi...
- Bill 260393ENACTED
Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making c...
- Bill 260394ENACTED
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “B” (The Philadelphia Building Code) and adopting the 2021 edition...
- Bill 260395ENACTED
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “R” (The Philadelphia Residential Code) and adopting the 2021 editi...
- Bill 260424ENACTED
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...
- Bill 260430ENACTED
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...
- 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 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.
- 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 260545ADOPTED
Urging the Trump Administration to remove Cuba from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism and urging Congress to vote to end all economic sanctions against Cuba.
- Resolution 260546ADOPTED
Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact legislation that would allow local jurisdictions to adopt ranked choice voting.
- Resolution 260548ADOPTED
Honoring the life, legacy, and distinguished service of Detective Samuel P. Wyche, Sr., who served on the first all-black detective unit, the Dick Anderson Squad, in recognition of National Police Wee...
- COMMUNICATION 260553PLACED ON FILE
May 14, 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 Aut...
- COMMUNICATION 260554PLACED ON FILE
May 14, 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 Aut...
- COMMUNICATION 260555PLACED ON FILE
May 14, 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 Aut...
- COMMUNICATION 260556PLACED ON FILE
May 14, 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 Aut...
- COMMUNICATION 260557PLACED ON FILE
May 14, 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 Aut...
- COMMUNICATION 260558PLACED ON FILE
May 26, 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 Aut...
- COMMUNICATION 260559PLACED ON FILE
May 26, 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 Aut...
- COMMUNICATION 260560PLACED ON FILE
May 26, 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 Aut...
- COMMUNICATION 260561PLACED ON FILE
May 27, 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 Ado...
- COMMUNICATION 260562PLACED ON FILE
May 22, 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 recomm...
- COMMUNICATION 260563PLACED ON FILE
May 26, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on May 26, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by C...
- Bill 260564ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2351 South Front Street, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260565IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” to establish security requirements for senior housing facilities, under certain terms and conditi...
- Bill 260566IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 6238 Bustleton Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 260567IN COMMITTEE
Renaming and designating Girard Fountain Park located on the 300 block of Arch Street as “Janet Kalter Park”.
- Bill 260568IN COMMITTEE
Designating the twenty-first day of May as the holiday “Ona Judge Day,” all under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 260569ADOPTED
Nominating 25 individuals for consideration by the Mayor as appointees to the Commission on Parks and Recreation.
- Resolution 260570ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings on the condition of the City’s public park system, including funding, maintenance,...
- Resolution 260571ADOPTED
Appointing Patrick Christmas to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
- Resolution 260572ADOPTED
Confirming the reappointment of Sophia Lee as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
- Resolution 260573ADOPTED
Confirming the reappointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
- Resolution 260574ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Matthew Bowman as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
- Resolution 260575ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Guarav Mehta as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
- Resolution 260576ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Sonté Reavis as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
- Resolution 260577ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1304 and 1310 S 28th St; and 1314-20 S 28th St (including 1313-23 S Newkirk St) located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the ter...
- Resolution 260578ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating Noel George Miles, Jr., AWS, for a distinguished career as one of Philadelphia’s most accomplished and civically minded painters.
- Resolution 260579ADOPTED
Recognizing the Mantua community in West Philadelphia as the birthplace of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network and Mural Arts Program, now known as Mural Arts Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260580ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on the occasion of its 85th anniversary for extraordinary service, advocacy, and dedication to the students, educators, and schools of...
- Resolution 260581ADOPTED
Honoring Jane Golden for her 42 years of visionary leadership of Mural Arts Philadelphia, during which she championed countless murals and public art initiatives that have strengthened the cultural fa...
- Resolution 260582ADOPTED
Adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260583ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating GayBINGO! an iconic Philadelphia cultural institution and one of its most recognizable LGBTQ+ traditions and HIV fundraisers, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
- Resolution 260584ADOPTED
Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring William Way LGBT Community Center on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its life changing work in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260585ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the incredible work of Philly Queer Fundy in organizing and activating Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community for direct action, mutual aid, & community safety in a beautiful display...
- Resolution 260586ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the Pride Visitors Center on its opening, for being a welcoming and visionary hub that will make all LGBTQ+ Philadelphians and visitors feel seen and safe when they come to th...
- Resolution 260587ADOPTED
Recognizing July 5, 2026, as “Martyrs Day in Philadelphia” to honor the memory of five Philadelphians - Octavius Catto, Levi Bolden, Jacob Gordon, Moses Wright, and Isaac Chase - who were slain while...
- Resolution 260588ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1802, 1804, 1808, 1810, 1812, 1824, 1826, 1828, 1830, 1831, 1835, 1837, 1839, 1850 N. Ringgold Street, 1812, 1839, 1844 N. Taylor Street, 2411, 242...
- Resolution 260589ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 916, 920, 924 W. Auburn Street in the 5th Council...
- Resolution 260590ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 855 N. Orkney Street in the 5th Councilmanic Dist...
- Resolution 260591ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, includin...
- Resolution 260592ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Ms. Anna Jenkins on the occasion of her retirement after decades of distinguished service as an educator and school leader in the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 260593ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Layla Bibi to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
- Resolution 260594ADOPTED
Urging the General Assembly to pass legislation allowing cities of the first class to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour, an essential step toward ensuring that all Philadelphians are able to keep...
- Resolution 260595ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1941-47 E. Huntingdon Street, located in the 1st Councilmanic Distri...
- Resolution 260596ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Captain Dana Bradley and the officers and staff of the 39th Police District for their service, community engagement, and commitment to public safety in the City of Philadelphi...
- Resolution 260597ADOPTED
Honoring Captain Walter Burks and the dedicated officers and staff of the 35th Philadelphia Police District for their leadership, commitment to public safety, and service to the residents of Philadelp...
- Resolution 260598ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Captain Stuart McCoullum and the officers and staff of the Philadelphia Police Department’s 14th District for their leadership, service, and commitment to public safety and co...
- Resolution 260599ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on implementing CPR and emergency overdose awareness training for all City employees to strengthen emergency preparedness and situational aw...
- Resolution 260600ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on implementing mandatory conflict resolution and de-escalation training for all City employees.
- Resolution 260601ADOPTED
Recognizing and celebrating the 2026 Philippine Independence Week Celebration in Philadelphia, taking place from June 6th to June 20th.
- Resolution 260602ADOPTED
Condemning the U.S. Supreme Court majority’s further gutting of key Voting Rights Act protections in Louisiana v. Callais, thereby making it more difficult to establish majority-minority districts, we...
- Resolution 260603ADOPTED
Congratulating Fab Youth Philly on the occasion of their 10-Year-Anniversary and honoring a decade of visionary, dedicated, and impactful work to empower teens and improve communities.