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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/26/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Room 400, City Hall
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260259 0  COMMUNICATIONMarch 24, 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 Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to amend certain requirements applicable to buses and areas designated for use by buses, including applicable penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor    Not available Not available
260260 0  COMMUNICATIONMarch 21, 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 bill: Bill Number 260095 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor    Not available Not available
260261 0  COMMUNICATIONMarch 24, 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 260131 Bill Number 260161 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor    Not available Not available
260262 0  COMMUNICATIONMarch 25, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 25, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 12, 2026: Bill No. 250769 Bill No. 250917-A Bill No. 251066 Bill No. 260112 Bill No. 260113 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor    Not available Not available
260263 0  BillTo repeal in its entirety Bill No. 241056 (approved March 10, 2026), entitled “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 eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election;” and to rescind the direction provided to various City officers set forth therein.    Not available Not available
260264 0  BillProviding 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.    Not available Not available
260265 0  BillAmending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to amend certain requirements applicable to buses and areas designated for use by buses, including applicable penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260266 0  BillAuthorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260267 0  BillAuthorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 611 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260268 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Police Department during Women’s History Month 2026 for their dedication and service to the safety and well-being of the City of Philadelphia and its residents.    Not available Not available
260269 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1212 South 17th Street; 1511 South 20th Street; 1904 South 23rd Street; 1216 South 31st Street; 1911 Gerritt Street; 1932 and 2044 Titan Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.    Not available Not available
260271 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on Philadelphia county’s plan to preserve election integrity, voter confidence and participation, and public safety on Election Day especially amid worries of the federal government’s potential deployment of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to polling locations.    Not available Not available
260272 0  ResolutionHonoring and Recognizing Sheryl Lee Ralph for being named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential Women of The Year in 2026.    Not available Not available
260273 0  ResolutionRecognizing April as National Donate Life Month and highlighting the critical need for organ donation through the work of the Gift of Life Donor Program    Not available Not available
260274 0  ResolutionHonoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance (PCA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Their Collaboration in Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Philadelphia Children and Families During Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia    Not available Not available
260275 0  ResolutionDeclaring April 4, 2026 as Women in Tech Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the importance of women in technology, emphasizing their contributions, promoting STEM education and careers for women and girls, and expanding gender equity in the technology field.    Not available Not available
260276 0  ResolutionHonoring women veterans during Women’s History Month, recognizing the distinct challenges they face in health care, housing, safety, and reintegration, and commending the National Alliance of Women Veterans, Inc. for its advocacy on behalf of women veterans.    Not available Not available
260277 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the installation, inspection, contract oversight, safety, and possible remediation of speed cushions and other traffic calming measures installed in the vicinity of schools in the City of Philadelphia.    Not available Not available
260278 0  ResolutionRecognizing March as Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month    Not available Not available
260279 0  ResolutionRecognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month    Not available Not available
260280 0  ResolutionCelebrating Viola Sanders for her life’s work in advocating for economic justice and welfare rights for the impoverished and underserved in Philadelphia on the occasion of Women’s History Month    Not available Not available
260281 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Mary Nolan and her family for their leadership at the Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center, also known as the Irish Center in Mt Airy, and their lasting contributions to the Irish-American community in recognition of Women's History Month    Not available Not available
260282 0  ResolutionRecognizing Taiwanese Americans’ contribution to City of Philadelphia, and showing support for City of Philadelphia to strengthen its economic, educational, and cultural ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan).    Not available Not available
260245 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 5100 Block of Chester Avenue as “Paul Ellis Hill Way” to honor the life, legacy, and community impact of Paul Ellis Hill in the Kingsessing neighborhood.    Not available Not available
260251 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1601, 1605, 1616, 1618, 1620 N. 16th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.    Not available Not available
260252 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 Martha Street, now subdivided resulting in the creation of twenty (20) individual parcels known as 3011, 3013, 3015, 3017, 3019, 3021, 3023, 3025, 3027, 3029, 3031, 3033, 3035, 3037, 3039, 3041, 3043, 3045, 3047 and 3049 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.    Not available Not available
260257 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2726 N.15th Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.    Not available Not available
250844 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on West Lippincott Street, between 22nd Street and 23rd Street, all under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
250980-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” by requiring non-resident landlords to provide verifiable contact information and a designated local contact and establishing penalties for non-compliance, all under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
251068 0  BillAmending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of School House Lane & Henry Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
251069 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Adams Avenue between Wingohocking Street and Frankford Avenue, as well as Leiper Street between Adams Avenue and Ruan Street.    Not available Not available
251099 1  BillAmending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Officers and Employees,” to provide for compensation of the Director of Office of Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board, and amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” to add a new chapter, providing for the powers and duties of Office of Prison Oversight and Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and the manner in which other officers, employees and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Office and Board, all under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
251102 0  BillAuthorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1001 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260025 0  BillAuthorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments along the 300 Block of South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260095 0  BillAuthorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of an elevator encroachment in the vicinity of 3400 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260115 0  BillAuthorizing Mukeshkumar Patel, owner and operator of the newsstand at the northwest corner of 34th Street and Convention Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard to construct, use, and maintain conduits in, under, and across the northwest corner of 34th Street and Convention Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard for the purpose of supplying electrical service to said newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260131 0  BillAuthorizing the City of Philadelphia to install, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments on the 7600, 7700, and 7800 blocks of Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260132 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue.    Not available Not available
260161 0  BillAuthorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.    Not available Not available
260268 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Police Department during Women’s History Month 2026 for their dedication and service to the safety and well-being of the City of Philadelphia and its residents.    Not available Not available
260271 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on Philadelphia county’s plan to preserve election integrity, voter confidence and participation, and public safety on Election Day especially amid worries of the federal government’s potential deployment of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to polling locations.    Not available Not available
260272 0  ResolutionHonoring and Recognizing Sheryl Lee Ralph for being named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential Women of The Year in 2026.    Not available Not available
260273 0  ResolutionRecognizing April as National Donate Life Month and highlighting the critical need for organ donation through the work of the Gift of Life Donor Program    Not available Not available
260274 0  ResolutionHonoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance (PCA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Their Collaboration in Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Philadelphia Children and Families During Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia    Not available Not available
260275 0  ResolutionDeclaring April 4, 2026 as Women in Tech Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the importance of women in technology, emphasizing their contributions, promoting STEM education and careers for women and girls, and expanding gender equity in the technology field.    Not available Not available
260276 0  ResolutionHonoring women veterans during Women’s History Month, recognizing the distinct challenges they face in health care, housing, safety, and reintegration, and commending the National Alliance of Women Veterans, Inc. for its advocacy on behalf of women veterans.    Not available Not available
260277 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the installation, inspection, contract oversight, safety, and possible remediation of speed cushions and other traffic calming measures installed in the vicinity of schools in the City of Philadelphia.    Not available Not available
260278 0  ResolutionRecognizing March as Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month    Not available Not available
260279 0  ResolutionRecognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month    Not available Not available
260280 0  ResolutionCelebrating Viola Sanders for her life’s work in advocating for economic justice and welfare rights for the impoverished and underserved in Philadelphia on the occasion of Women’s History Month    Not available Not available
260281 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Mary Nolan and her family for their leadership at the Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center, also known as the Irish Center in Mt Airy, and their lasting contributions to the Irish-American community in recognition of Women's History Month    Not available Not available
260282 0  ResolutionRecognizing Taiwanese Americans’ contribution to City of Philadelphia, and showing support for City of Philadelphia to strengthen its economic, educational, and cultural ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan).    Not available Not available