City Council

Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10 a.m. (Philadelphia time), Room 400, City Hall

On the agenda

• June 9, 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 ORDINANCE Adding a new Chapter 12-1800 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Temporary No Parking Restrictions and Relocation Towing," to restrict use of temporary no parking signs; create a system for the application for and issuance of permits for the use of temporary no parking signs; provide for violations for parking at locations restricted by such signs and relocation towing in connection with such violations; and establish restrictions related to such relocation towing, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor (260633): Read and Filed
• June 10, 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 recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 260461 Bill Number 260523 Bill Number 260524 Bill Number 260532 Bill Number 260534 - Approval with amendments Bill Number 260535 Bill Number 260536 Bill Number 260564 Bill Number 260566 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor (260634): Read and Filed
• June 11, 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 recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 260200 Bill Number 260201 Bill Number 260528 Bill Number 260533 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor (260635): Read and Filed
• June 10, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on June 10, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on May 28, 2026: Bill No. 260063-A Bill No. 260212 Bill No. 260296 Bill No. 260297 Bill No. 260301 Bill No. 260340 Bill No. 260379 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor (260636): Read and Filed
• June 10, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on June 10, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on June 4, 2026: Bill No. 260424 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor (260637): Read and Filed
• Honoring and congratulating Thee Pink Plate Cafe on the occasion of its first anniversary since opening in 2025 on Wadsworth Avenue in Philadelphia's ninth Council District, and recognizing its continued contributions to neighborhood vitality, local entrepreneurship, and community life. (260644): Adopted
• Honoring Police Officer Joe Young by renaming the 6400 Block of Woodland Avenue to "Officer Joe Young Way" in recognition of his service to the 12th District and protection of the Southwest Philadelphia community. (260645): Adopted
• Honoring and celebrating Walter Reeder Jr. of Big Bloc Entertainment Inc on the occasion of Black Music Month in the City of Philadelphia. (260646): Adopted
• Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings examining the accessibility and equity of Algebra education curriculum in Philadelphia schools and the impact this has on accessibility to special admission high school schools. (260647): Adopted
• Honoring Pride House Philadelphia 2026 and their local partners, the Philadelphia Falcons, for fostering, uplifting, and advancing a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ athletes, sports fans, and allies during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (260648): Adopted
• Honoring the life, legacy, and memory of Dito van Reigersberg, the theater artist, accomplished singer, cabaret star, and incomparable Philadelphia drag queen who performed as Martha Graham Cracker, on the occasion of his passing. (260649): Adopted
• Authorizing the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining the strategy and tactics deployed by the City of Philadelphia for crowd control during and following public events, as a result of reports of overly aggressive tactics used by the Philadelphia Police Department following the 2026 LGBTQ Pride festivities. (260650): Adopted
• Honoring and congratulating the 2026 Frankford High School Pioneers Baseball team on winning the 5A City Championship and celebrating their outstanding academic and athletic achievements. (260651): Adopted
• Authorizing the Committees on Transportation and Public Utilities and Public Safety to hold joint public hearings examining youth safety on and around SEPTA and identifying coordinated strategies to prevent violence, support young people, and protect all riders. (260652): Adopted
• Recognizing the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and their community partners for the positive impact of the Summer Night Lights initiative and encouraging Philadelphia residents and families to participate in the 2026 Summer Night Lights series. (260653): Adopted
• Honoring and recognizing Bernard Havard, President & Producing Artistic Director of the Walnut Street Theatre company. (260654): Adopted
• Also naming Lombard Street between 6th and 7th Streets as "Bishop Richard Allen Way" to honor the life and legacy of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of (Mother) Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church denomination. (260655): Adopted
• Honoring and congratulating the Science Leadership Academy/Palumbo Girls Lacrosse Team upon winning the 2026 Philadelphia Public League Girls Lacrosse Championship, recognizing their undefeated season, outstanding athletic achievement, leadership, perseverance, and positive impact as role models in their school and community. (260657): Adopted
• Honoring Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School and standing in solidarity with Lankenau and other schools slated for closure because of the proposed School District of Philadelphia's Facilities Plan. (260658): Adopted
• 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. (260270): Adopted
• 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 Program, particularly during the summer season when the City welcomes visitors from around the world. (260481): Adopted
• Also naming the 3600 Block of Market Street as "Walt Palmer-Black Bottom Way" to honor Dr. Walter Palmer and his services and contributions to the Black Bottom and the City of Philadelphia. (260613): Adopted
• Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1425 S. Paxon Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (260615): Adopted
• Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 214 Hermit Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (260619): Adopted
• Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1718-26 N. 52nd Street, located in the 4th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. (260620): Adopted
• Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3902 Delhi Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (260623): Adopted
• Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1438 Poplar Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (260624): Adopted
• Also naming the 1400 Block of Green Street as "Coach Ken Hamilton Way," in honor of Kenneth "Ken" Hamilton, affectionately known as "Coach Ham," for his extraordinary record of leadership, mentorship, and service to generations of young people in Philadelphia. (260625): Adopted
• Also naming the 2900 Block of Ogden Street as "Councilman Bill Greenlee Way," in honor of former Philadelphia City Councilmember William K. "Bill" Greenlee and in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the people and neighborhoods of Philadelphia. (260626): Adopted
• Declaring the Month of July as Disability Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to advancing equity, access, and opportunity for people with disabilities in our City and beyond. (260628): Adopted
• Establishing a Vision for Reproductive Freedom, Family, and the American Promise in Philadelphia. (260629): Adopted
• Condemning the Trump Administration and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for ending the Restore-Rebuild Program, one of the strongest tools available to Public Housing Authorities nationwide for expanding and preserving deeply affordable housing. (260632): Adopted
• Amending Section 19-1604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Charges Where Water Meter Has Become Defective," by authorizing the reduction of customer water bills due to defective or inaccurate water meters, under certain terms and conditions. (251020): Read and Passed
• Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising income eligibility standards for rate discounts and installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions. (251021): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. (260164): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street Overlay District from the Zoning Code, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. (260165): Read and Passed
• Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. (260199): Read and Passed
• To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. (260200): Read and Passed
• To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027-2032 inclusive. (260201): Read and Passed
• Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and provisions regarding hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions. (260203): Read and Passed
• Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and conditions. (260204): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to clarify the imposition of the tax on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers; all under certain terms and conditions. (260205): Read and Passed
• Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and conditions. (260206): Read and Passed
• To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street. (260211): Read and Passed
• To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional Railroad Right-of-Way, and Cobbs Creek. (260239): Read and Passed
• Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Accessory Uses and Structures," to provide for notice to owners and residents of a building regarding dwelling units licensed for limited lodging on the property, all under certain terms and conditions. (260241): Read and Passed
• 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. (260264-A): Read and Passed
• 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 and Councils," to amend the compensation paid to members of the Fair Housing Commission and delete superfluous provisions, all under certain terms and conditions. (260299): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Caf?s," to authorize additional locations for sidewalk caf?s, all under certain terms and conditions. (260300): Read and Passed
• 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 responses to requests, confidentiality of requests, guidelines for the grant or denial of a request, and other procedures, all under certain terms and conditions. (260303): Read and Passed
• Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Lawrence street between Tabor road and Olney avenue; Sparks street between Front street and Mascher street. (260378): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 10-710 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," to change the standard for determining violations, all under certain terms and conditions. (260380): Read and Passed
• Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park." (260382): Read and Passed
• Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. (260383): Read and Passed
• Establishing a parking regulation on Acorn street between Hazelwood lane and Ridge avenue; Martin street between Mitchell street and Pechin street; N. 66th street between Haverford avenue and Media street; Rector street between Manayunk avenue and Terrace street; Lawnton street between Fountain street and Gorgas lane; Scotts lane between Ridge avenue to 3540 Scotts lane (Trestle). (260384): Read and Passed
• Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets" to make certain changes to permissible locations for farmers' markets, all under certain terms and conditions. (260390): Read and Passed
• 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 Ridge Avenue, Calumet Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Wissahickon Creek all under certain terms and conditions. (260422): Read and Passed
• 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 and conditions. (260423): Read and Passed
• Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 3601-7 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions. (260425): Read and Passed
• 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 parcels of land commonly known as 8350 Executive Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. (260426): Read and Passed
• 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, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 8800 Tinicum Boulevard in Philadelphia County, under certain terms and conditions. (260427): Read and Passed
• 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. and Positive Energy Inc. in connection with a City electric vehicle charging program to site, design, install, own, operate and maintain a network of publicly available electric vehicle charging stations throughout the City at curbside locations and surface parking lots; amending Chapter 11-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Encroachments Upon and Obstructions of the Street" to provide for discontinued approval of Electric Vehicle Charger encroachments; and amending Title 12 , entitled "Traffic Code," to authorize the installation, use, administration and enforcement of electric vehicle parking spaces, provide for administrative enforcement of violations of electric vehicle parking violations, including camera-based enforcement and towing, all under certain terms and conditions. (260428): Read and Passed
• 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 maintenance of Direct Current Fast Chargers in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions. (260431): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Caf?s," to authorize additional locations for sidewalk caf?s, all under certain terms and conditions. (260461): Read and Passed
• 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 benefits related to the generation of such electricity from a solar energy facility to be built and owned by Reactivate, LLC, located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport for use at and in connection with City facilities, all under certain terms and conditions. (260464-A): Read and Passed
• 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. (260465-A): Read and Passed
• Regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on the 6500 block of Pine Ridge Road between Cheltenham Avenue and Fariston Drive, and removing the "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the 6500 block of Pine Ridge Road, all under certain terms and conditions. (260506): Read and Passed
• Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Tax", to amend the definition of parking facility to exclude bus loading facilities from imposition of the Parking Tax, under certain terms and conditions. (260507): Read and Passed
• Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of The City of Philadelphia, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia and in cooperation with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, to undertake a Project to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing and approving (i) a project including the refunding of bonds issued to refinance the New Youth Center Facility, (ii) one or more amendments to an existing Ground Lease, as previously amended, between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, (iii) one or more amendments to an existing Prime Lease, as previously amended, between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority and the assignment of such amendments to a trustee and (iv) the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay rent under the Prime Lease, as amended, when due; approving the issuance by The Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, in one or more series, from time to time, to p... (260509): Read and Passed
• Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions. (260510): Read and Passed
• Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2032, all under certain terms and conditions. (260511): Read and Passed
• Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended. (260512): Read and Passed
• Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the gran... (260513): Read and Passed
• Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-513, entitled, "/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District" to rename it "/TOC, Transit Oriented Communities Overlay District," to expand its applicability radius, and amending various sections to make changes to applicable use, dimensional and parking standards, all under certain terms and conditions. (260517): Read and Passed
• To amend Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to the Transit Improvement Bonus, to clarify its parameters and revise the bonus structure, and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. (260518): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District" by exempting certain districts from ground floor use requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. (260519): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," to allow Transit Station use in Commercial zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions. (260520): Read and Passed
• Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits, all under certain terms and conditions (260521): Read and Passed
• Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to designate East Memorial Hall Drive and West Memorial Hall Drive in Fairmount Park as one-way streets, under certain terms and conditions and authorize and/or empower the Department of Streets for the City of Philadelphia to take any and all necessary actions to enforce this Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 12-600 of The Philadelphia Code. (260522): Read and Passed
• To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and Fox Street. (260523): Read and Passed
• 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, and striking from the City Plan and vacating Stiles Street from 18th Street westwardly to 19th Street, under certain terms and conditions. (260524): Read and Passed
• Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition of 400 North Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street (together with certain ancillary property rights), which premises the City has sub-leased for use as the City's police headquarters and certain other uses; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such acquisition costs and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary ... (260527): Read and Passed
• Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to convey fee simple title to all or a portion of property known as 5501 Tacony Street, for less than fair market value, under certain terms and conditions. (260528): Read and Passed
• Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement, including a lease amendment, for a portion of the premises at 1341 N. Delaware Ave. for general office and administrative use by the City, all under certain terms and conditions. (260529): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses," to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions. (260530): Read and Passed
• Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions. (260531): Read and Passed
• Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1639 South 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions. (260532): Read and Passed
• Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Caf?s," to revise remedies and provide for enforcement of sidewalk caf?s provisions, all under certain terms and conditions. (260533): Read and Passed
• To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue. (260534): Read and Passed
• Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2101 South 3rd Street, under certain terms and conditions. (260535): Read and Passed
• Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions. (260536): Read and Passed
• Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2351 South Front Street, under certain terms and conditions. (260564): Read and Passed
• Renaming and designating the building located on the property of the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, commonly referred to as the Dorothy Emanuel Playground Building, located at 8501 Pickering Avenue, as the "Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center" in the City of Philadelphia. (260638): Introduced and Referred
• Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter to require hotel operators to notify guest of service disruptions which substantially affect or are likely to substantially affect any guest's use of a room or utilization of a hotel service, and providing for enforcement and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. (260639): Introduced
• Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter 9-6900, entitled "Payment Convenience Fees," to establish restrictions on the collection of convenience or processing fees via online payment portals and provide for remedies; all under certain terms and conditions. (260640): Introduced and Referred
• Adding a new Chapter 12-1800 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Temporary No Parking Restrictions and Relocation Towing," to restrict use of temporary no parking signs; create a system for the application for and issuance of permits for the use of temporary no parking signs; provide for violations for parking at locations restricted by such signs and relocation towing in connection with such violations; and establish restrictions related to such relocation towing, all under certain terms and conditions. (260641): Introduced and Referred
• Amending Chapter 10-700 ("Refuse and Littering") of The Philadelphia Code to revise penalties related to dumpsters, all under certain terms and conditions. (260642): Introduced and Referred
• Designating the twenty-seventh day of March as the holiday "Philadelphia Flag Day," all under certain terms and conditions. (260643): Introduced and Referred
• Also naming S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Race Street as "Veteran's Memorial Highway" to honor the contributions of veterans to our country. (260656): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Roll-call votes

• Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets" to make certain changes to permissible locations for farmers' markets, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 8800 Tinicum Boulevard in Philadelphia County, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 19-1604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Charges Where Water Meter Has Become Defective," by authorizing the reduction of customer water bills due to defective or inaccurate water meters, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising income eligibility standards for rate discounts and installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street Overlay District from the Zoning Code, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.: Read and Passed 17-0
• To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget.: Read and Passed 17-0
• To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027-2032 inclusive.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and provisions regarding hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to clarify the imposition of the tax on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers; all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street.: Read and Passed 17-0
• To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional Railroad Right-of-Way, and Cobbs Creek.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Accessory Uses and Structures," to provide for notice to owners and residents of a building regarding dwelling units licensed for limited lodging on the property, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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 and Councils," to amend the compensation paid to members of the Fair Housing Commission and delete superfluous provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Caf?s," to authorize additional locations for sidewalk caf?s, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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 responses to requests, confidentiality of requests, guidelines for the grant or denial of a request, and other procedures, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Lawrence street between Tabor road and Olney avenue; Sparks street between Front street and Mascher street.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 10-710 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," to change the standard for determining violations, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park.": Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Establishing a parking regulation on Acorn street between Hazelwood lane and Ridge avenue; Martin street between Mitchell street and Pechin street; N. 66th street between Haverford avenue and Media street; Rector street between Manayunk avenue and Terrace street; Lawnton street between Fountain street and Gorgas lane; Scotts lane between Ridge avenue to 3540 Scotts lane (Trestle).: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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 Ridge Avenue, Calumet Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Wissahickon Creek all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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 and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 3601-7 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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 parcels of land commonly known as 8350 Executive Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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. and Positive Energy Inc. in connection with a City electric vehicle charging program to site, design, install, own, operate and maintain a network of publicly available electric vehicle charging stations throughout the City at curbside locations and surface parking lots; amending Chapter 11-604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Encroachments Upon and Obstructions of the Street" to provide for discontinued approval of Electric Vehicle Charger encroachments; and amending Title 12 , entitled "Traffic Code," to authorize the installation, use, administration and enforcement of electric vehicle parking spaces, provide for administrative enforcement of violations of electric vehicle parking violations, including camera-based enforcement and towing, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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 maintenance of Direct Current Fast Chargers in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Caf?s," to authorize additional locations for sidewalk caf?s, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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 benefits related to the generation of such electricity from a solar energy facility to be built and owned by Reactivate, LLC, located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport for use at and in connection with City facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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.: Read and Passed 16-1
• Regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on the 6500 block of Pine Ridge Road between Cheltenham Avenue and Fariston Drive, and removing the "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the 6500 block of Pine Ridge Road, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Tax", to amend the definition of parking facility to exclude bus loading facilities from imposition of the Parking Tax, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property of The City of Philadelphia, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia and in cooperation with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, to undertake a Project to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing and approving (i) a project including the refunding of bonds issued to refinance the New Youth Center Facility, (ii) one or more amendments to an existing Ground Lease, as previously amended, between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, (iii) one or more amendments to an existing Prime Lease, as previously amended, between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority and the assignment of such amendments to a trustee and (iv) the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay rent under the Prime Lease, as amended, when due; approving the issuance by The Philadelphia Municipal Authority of bonds, in one or more series, from time to time, to p...: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in connection therewith, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2028 through 2032, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the gran...: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-513, entitled, "/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District" to rename it "/TOC, Transit Oriented Communities Overlay District," to expand its applicability radius, and amending various sections to make changes to applicable use, dimensional and parking standards, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• To amend Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to the Transit Improvement Bonus, to clarify its parameters and revise the bonus structure, and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District" by exempting certain districts from ground floor use requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," to allow Transit Station use in Commercial zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits, all under certain terms and conditions: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to designate East Memorial Hall Drive and West Memorial Hall Drive in Fairmount Park as one-way streets, under certain terms and conditions and authorize and/or empower the Department of Streets for the City of Philadelphia to take any and all necessary actions to enforce this Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 12-600 of The Philadelphia Code.: Read and Passed 17-0
• To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and Fox Street.: Read and Passed 17-0
• 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, and striking from the City Plan and vacating Stiles Street from 18th Street westwardly to 19th Street, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition of 400 North Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street (together with certain ancillary property rights), which premises the City has sub-leased for use as the City's police headquarters and certain other uses; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such acquisition costs and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary ...: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to convey fee simple title to all or a portion of property known as 5501 Tacony Street, for less than fair market value, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement, including a lease amendment, for a portion of the premises at 1341 N. Delaware Ave. for general office and administrative use by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses," to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1639 South 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Caf?s," to revise remedies and provide for enforcement of sidewalk caf?s provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2101 South 3rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0
• Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2351 South Front Street, under certain terms and conditions.: Read and Passed 17-0

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