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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 Office of the Youth Ombudsperson …
The amendment seeks to establish the Office of the Youth Ombudsperson
10.
Honoring La Salle College High School on Winning the 2025 PIAA Class 6A State Football Championship.
The Explorers defeated the Pittsburgh Central Catholic Vikings 34-20 on December 6, 2025, completing an extraordinary 13-1 season
12.
Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 112th Founders’ Day and declaring January 9th Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated Day in the City of Philadelphia.
Founded on January 9, 1914, at Howard University by Abram Langston Taylor, Leonard F
14.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Youth Ombudsperson …
The amendment, if approved by voters, would create a new independent office tasked with promoting the health, welfare, education, safety, well-being, ...
16.
Celebrating the fourth cohort of PhillyBOLT Grassroots Leaders in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the students of PhillyBOLT Academic-Year Fellowship Program for their dedication to community-led change and leadership development.
PhillyBOLT is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering grassroots leaders, particularly residents of low-income neighborhoods, to drive transf...
18.
Welcoming the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teams Playing in Philadelphia and Celebrating the World Cup’s Contribution to Philadelphia’s Global Economy.
The resolution celebrates the World Cup's anticipated contribution to Philadelphia’s global economy and its role in cementing the city's identity as a...
20.
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...
26.
Amending Bill No. 250568 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan which includes housing production and preservation, home affordability, home owner and renter assistance, related contractor training and support, blight and vacant property reduction, urban beautification, neighborhood infrastructure, and other related programs …
The amendment provides further process for spending and allows City Council to establish maximum Area Median Income (AMI) qualifications for H.O.M.E. ...
32.
Approving 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.O.M.E. Program.
This funding, generated from an $800 million bond offering authorized in June 2025, will support a wide array of housing-related initiatives
33.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board …
The program is designed for eligible private and nonprofit sector workers in Philadelphia whose employers do not offer a qualified retirement plan
34.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 3830 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
This transfer is conducted without consideration and is pursuant to the Commonwealth Land Bank Act (Act 153 of 2012), which allows redevelopment autho...
35.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 3810 Haverford Avenue and 3712 Wallace Street, located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
These properties are located in the 3rd Councilmanic District
36.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 4016-18 Powelton Avenue, 4020 Powelton Avenue, 4022 Powelton Avenue, 4024 Powelton Avenue, and 46-48 Wiota Street …
The contract pertains to the redevelopment and urban renewal of specific properties within the Belmont Nos. 1, 2, 3 Urban Renewal Area, which was orig...
37.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1220-30 Kenilworth Street …
The contract is between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Neighborhood Gardens Trust for the property located at 1220-30 Kenilworth Street
38.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 4th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 58th Street, N. Dover Street, W. Seltzer Street, W. Silver Street, W. Sterner Street, and W. Lehigh Avenue, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
These properties are located in the 4th Councilmanic District, specifically on N. 58th Street, N
39.
Also naming the 2800 block of West Fletcher Street as “Mother Elizabeth L. Dabney Way.”
Dabney Way.” This honor recognizes Mother Elizabeth Juanita Dabney, a revered spiritual leader and founder of the Garden of Prayer World’s Prayer Cent...
40.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1816, 1817, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1851, 1853, 1854, 1861, 1862, 1866 N. Etting Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Etting Street in the 5th Councilmanic District
41.
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, including on the following streets: W. Letterly Street, W. Oakdale Street, N. Etting Street, N. Bailey Street, and N. 26th Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
This transfer, conducted without consideration, includes properties on W
42.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2502, 2504, 2505, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2529, 2539, 2542, 2556, 2567 N. Stanley Street …
This resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 40 specific properties across N
43.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1725, 1726, 1729, 1747, 1749, 1832 N. 26th Street …
These properties, including those on N. 26th Street, N
44.
Also naming Latimer Street between 12th and Camac Streets as “Pierre Robert Way” to honor the life and legacy of legendary humanitarian, deejay, and entertainer Pierre Robert.
Known as the "Voice of Philadelphia Rock" during his 44-year career at 93.3 WMMR, Robert was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame in 2019...
45.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2758-60 and 2762 Helen Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
The Land Bank Board determined this disposition is for the development of a managed open space
46.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 92 Collum Street, 98 Collum Street, and 5128 Wakefield Street, located in the 8th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
The properties are 92 Collum Street, 98 Collum Street, and 5128 Wakefield Street, all located in the 8th Councilmanic District
47.
Also naming the corner of Broad Street and Pike Street in the City of Philadelphia as “Saudia Shuler Way” in honor of Saudia Shuler’s outstanding contributions to the City, her unparalleled commitment to uplifting the community, and her positive cultural impact on Philadelphia and beyond.
Citizen Impact
This resolution formally recognizes Saudia Shuler's significant positive impact on North Philadelphia residents through her community ...
48.
Condemning the Trump Administration for jeopardizing the stability of the healthcare workforce in the City of Philadelphia.
The resolution argues that these financial barriers will make essential healthcare and human service degrees less accessible, inevitably leading to wo...
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 ...
52.
Authorizing HOWARD FOREMAN, (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions.
The fence will extend approximately five feet into the north sidewalk of West Westmoreland Street, starting from a point 28'-4" east of the Rising Sun...
53.
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.”
It aims to enhance public safety by ensuring security personnel are comprehensively trained
55.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as “Margaret Tartaglione Park” in the City of Philadelphia.
The renaming honors Margaret “Marge” Tartaglione, a lifelong Philadelphian, former City Commissioner, and longtime Democratic Leader of the 62nd Ward,...
56.
Amending Chapter 10-2800 of The Philadelphia Code (“Chapter 10-2800 Vehicular Mobile Service Providers”) to add new prohibitions on where mobile medical service providers may operate and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Specifically, it prohibits their operation in certain divisions within the 41st, 45th, 54th, 55th, 56th, 57th, 64th, and 65th Wards, as depicted in Ma...
60.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled “Services and Other Businesses”) to add a new exemption from certain business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions.
The amendment would add a new exemption to certain business hour restrictions specifically for pharmacies, provided they have a permit issued by the S...
61.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
The café will include a total of ten (10) tables and forty (40) seats, along with four (4) planters and four (4) refuse containers
62.
Formally renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library, located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the “Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library” to honor the dedication and service of former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop.
This renaming honors former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop for her nearly 70 years in radio broadcasting, her service as an ...
64.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
The café will occupy a portion of the south sidewalk of Tioga Street, featuring a total of fifteen (15) tables and eighty (80) seats
65.
Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
The Streetery will include four tables, ten seats, and one planter, encroaching approximately 7 feet 2 inches into the cartway of Tioga Street, adjace...
67.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 400 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
The café will consist of seven (7) tables and fourteen (14) seats encroaching approximately five feet onto the east sidewalk of Columbia Avenue
70.
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
71.
Renaming the Paschalville Library to the “Hardy Williams Library of Paschalville” in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African American community.
This renaming honors Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African American community, recogni...
72.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5021-23 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.
The café will include a total of five tables and twelve seats, encroaching approximately four feet six inches into the sidewalk in two sections
73.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2535-37 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
The café will consist of a total of four (4) tables and eight (8) seats, encroaching a maximum of four feet from the curbline and three feet from the ...
75.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N Frazier St., Master St., N Ithan St., and Media St.
The specific changes from the existing zoning (Map A) to the proposed zoning (Map B) are detailed in the attached maps
76.
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 ...
81.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and The Philadelphia Energy Authority relating to the financing of the construction, equipping, installation and implementation of energy conservation improvements and other measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City …
The PEA will issue bonds, notes, or other debt instruments, not to exceed $40,000,000, to fund these improvements, which aim to reduce energy, water, ...
84.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eva Street, Dearnley Street, Flamingo Street, Hillside Avenue, Shaw Street, Wigard Avenue Extension, Umbria Street, Minerva Street, and Shawmont Avenue.
It changes the zoning designations for an area bounded by Eva Street, Dearnley Street, Flamingo Street, Hillside Avenue, Shaw Street, Wigard Avenue Ex...
85.
Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street and the SEPTA Railroad Right of Way.
It changes the zoning designations for an area bounded by Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street, and the SEPTA Railroad Right of Way
86.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Hagys Mill Road, and Cathedral Road.
The ordinance specifies changes from existing designations shown on Map A to proposed designations shown on Map B, which include areas for Residential...
88.
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 represents an increase of $44,773,000 from the previously approved budget