Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10:00 AM City of Philadelphia City Council Chief Clerk's Office 402 City Hall Philadelphia, PA 19107 Room 400, City Hall Committee on Law and Government Meeting Agenda
May 27, 2026Committee on Law and Government Meeting Agenda The Committee on Law and Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 260076 An Ordinance 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 Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Bill No.
26007600Attachments: 260264 An Ordinance 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 Charter to provide for the creation of a Creative Philadelphia, to provide for the powers and duties of such office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No.
26026400Attachments: 260457 An Ordinance 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 the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Bill No.
26045700Attachments: 260458 An Ordinance 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 for disclosure and monitoring of the bond acquisition cost, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 26045800Attachments: 260459 An Ordinance 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 definitions, certification, goal setting and reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 26045900Attachments: Page 2City of Philadelphia Printed on 5/15/2026
May 27, 2026Committee on Law and Government Meeting Agenda 260460 An Ordinance 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 No. 26046000Attachments: 260094 Resolution 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 electors of Philadelphia. Resolution No.
26009400Attachments: 260467 Resolution 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 No. 26046700Attachments: 260270 Resolution 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. Resolution No. 26027000Attachments: Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Law and Government, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.
Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall. Page 3City of Philadelphia Printed on 5/15/2026