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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.
This amendment incorporates $44,773,000 in additional requests, building upon an initial budget of $185,212,000
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Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Water Residual Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions …
These transfers involve various city offices, departments, and commissions, reallocating funds for purposes such as personal services, purchase of ser...
35.
Appointing Nicole Conrad to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
Her term will end on January 5, 2031
36.
Reappointing Nathan Muchnick to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
His new term will end on January 5, 2031
37.
Appointing Mark Graefe to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
He will serve a term ending on the first Monday in January, 2030
38.
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 eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office …
The proposal will be submitted to voters for approval or disapproval at a special election
39.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office …
This proposed amendment, introduced on November 14, 2024, and amended on November 19, 2025, will be submitted to the electors of Philadelphia for appr...
40.
Amending Title 19 (“Finance, Taxes and Collections”) of The Philadelphia Code to add a new chapter creating the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program as an automated savings program for certain employees in the City of Philadelphia, to establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board, and to establish the Retirement Savings Administrative Fund, all under certain terms and conditions.
A Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board will be created to oversee the program, which will allow covered employees to contribute to an IRA through pay...
41.
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 Retirement Savings Board …
The amendment would create the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board to oversee a defined contribution retirement program for eligible private-sector ...
42.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board …
This board will administer a defined contribution retirement program for eligible private and nonprofit sector workers employed in the City
43.
Amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” by revising Section 17-101, entitled “Prequalification of Prospective Bidders for Contracts for Construction of Public Works,” to establish minimum workforce training requirements and documentation standards for contractors and subcontractors on public works projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
Specifically, at least 70% of the on-site workforce must have completed or be enrolled in a certified apprenticeship program recognized by the Commonw...
44.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions.
It specifically targets contracts for the transfer, transportation, processing, recycling, or disposal of discarded matter, preventing these materials...
45.
Honoring The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center School celebrating its 20th bi-annual “Carpe Diem” honoring all the judges and students who participate in this remarkable and beneficial event.
The program, created in 2005, allows students to interact with judges, learn about courtroom etiquette, and engage in discussions on relevant topics
46.
Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to approve House Bill 504, the Community Energy Act, and the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass this legislation to allow for the creation of community energy programs in Pennsylvania.
These programs, particularly community solar facilities, allow customers to choose their electricity source, offer a more resilient energy delivery sy...
47.
Urging the City of Philadelphia to make moral investments and weigh the threat that nuclear weapons pose to all of humanity and our environment in light of the Trump administration’s decision to restart testing of nuclear weapons and proposal to build a nuclear submarine right here in Philadelphia.
It specifically references the Trump administration's decision to restart nuclear weapons testing and a proposal to build a nuclear submarine in Phila...
48.
Calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to take swift and decisive action to pass House Bill 1286 as an effective measure to combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania.
The bill is presented as an effective measure to combat human trafficking within the Commonwealth
49.
Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District (“District”) beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue …
It reauthorizes the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. as the neighborhood improvement district management association and approves its plan ...
50.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Profession,” by adding a new chapter entitled “Minimum Training For Security Officers.”
The training will cover essential skills such as counterterrorism, crime prevention, first aid, community health and wellness, and emergency coordinat...
51.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by North Street, Broad Street, Wallace Street, and 15th Street.
It changes the zoning designations for land located within the area bounded by North Street, Broad Street, Wallace Street, and 15th Street
52.
Amending Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Development Impact Tax,” to clarify the exemption for rental housing projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
It aims to clarify the exemption for rental housing projects that are funded in whole or part by the City and are bound by a restrictive covenant or r...
53.
Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code) to revise penalties associated with stop work and cease operations orders, under certain terms and conditions.
The changes remove provisions for immediate arrest and citation by police, focusing solely on fines as a penalty for each day of violation
54.
Amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Enforcement,” to provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under certain terms and conditions.
The amendment clarifies that a change in a business's name, ownership, or structure does not absolve a successor business from liability if it is esse...
55.
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-515, entitled “Northeast Overlay District,” and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.
The amendment prohibits Personal Care Home and Group Living uses in several residential zoning districts including RSD-1, RSD-2, RSD-3, RSA-1 through ...
56.
Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
The ramps will extend approximately 5'-2" into the north footway of East Russell Street and 6'-0" into the east footway of Kensington Avenue, leaving ...
57.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/UCO, University-Community Overlay District” …
The district applies to specific properties near the Schuylkill River and Haverford Avenue
58.
Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Tables” by allowing Basic Utilities and Services uses without a Special Exception in certain Special Purpose districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
It allows "Basic Utilities and Services" uses to be permitted as of right (Y) in the SP-INS and SP-AIR districts, whereas previously they required a S...
59.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” to establish Seventh District Overlay District, restrict certain commercial uses and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Within this district, specifically in commercially-zoned areas, certain commercial uses such as sundries, pharmaceuticals, and convenience sales will ...
60.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chew Avenue, Church Lane, and East Wister Street.
Map A shows the existing zoning as RSA-1 (Residential Single Family Attached), while Map B proposes changing these areas to CMX-3 (Commercial Mixed-Us...
61.
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to explicitly protect employees from discrimination on the basis of menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause, all under certain terms and conditions.
It adds these conditions to the definitions of discrimination and unlawful employment practices, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommod...
62.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
These installations are specifically for the 2026 Semiquincentennial celebrations
63.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions” by adding a new chapter to prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from arranging unauthorized restaurant reservations with food service establishments and to provide for definitions, prohibited acts, penalties, and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
This ordinance prohibits these services from arranging reservations for food service establishments without prior written authorization
64.
Amending Section 10-503 of The Philadelphia Code to prohibit the unlawful trading, theft, and trafficking of catalytic converters and motor vehicle parts containing precious metals, and to increase penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
It increases penalties for these offenses, setting fines at $2,500 and/or imprisonment up to 90 days for each violation
65.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N. Sydenham Street, Venango Street, N. Smedley Street, and W. Tioga Street.
Sydenham Street, Venango Street, N
66.
Granting permission to Haverford Business Association to install and maintain encroachments in the nature of decorative lighting fixtures, attached to existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, subject to such owner’s consent …
The fixtures will be attached to existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, with the owner's consent
67.
Honoring and recognizing Inner Strength Education during the celebration of its 10-Year Anniversary for its decade of transformative work empowering Philadelphia’s youth through mindfulness-based social-emotional learning, trauma-sensitive mentoring, and whole-person developmental programming, as part of the Children & Youth Spotlight, which celebrates community-centered organizations uplifting young people across the City.
Since its founding in 2014 by Amy Edelstein, the organization has provided mindfulness-based social-emotional learning and trauma-sensitive mentoring ...
68.
Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings on the state of the economy for Black women in Philadelphia
The resolution highlights significant challenges, including rising unemployment, disproportionate job losses in the federal sector, and a persistent g...
69.
Authorizing the Joint Committees on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless and on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to investigate the impacts of unaffordable water bills on residential tenants in Philadelphia and to seek out best practices, policy changes, and new ideas to make water affordability and assistance programs more available for residential tenants.
These hearings will investigate the significant impacts of unaffordable water bills on residential tenants in Philadelphia
71.
Recognizing and celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the revitalization of the Bok Building into a hub for artists, makers, and small businesses.
Originally a technical high school built in 1938, the building was redeveloped starting in 2015 and has since become a thriving hub for hundreds of ar...
74.
Recognizing November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance in the City of Philadelphia.
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This resolution honors the lives of transgender and gender-expansive individuals lost to violence and hate, acknowledges the resilience of the transge...
76.
Authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings exploring globally equitable public budgeting practices as a hallmark of Philadelphia’s emergence as a leading global City.
The goal is to explore how these practices can enhance Philadelphia's reputation and emergence as a leading global city, particularly in light of upco...