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260828
| 0 | | | COMMUNICATION | October 8, 2026
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA:
I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION
Confirming the reappointment of James Engler as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2031.
This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.
Respectfully,
Cherelle L. Parker
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260829
| 0 | | | Bill | 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 Food and Nutrition Security and the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. | | | |
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260830
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2655 South 18th St., under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260831
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing and directing the changing of the name of Osler Circle, from Civic Center Boulevard to a terminus northwestwardly therefrom and from Curie Boulevard to a terminus southeastwardly therefrom, to Roberts Way, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260832
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 14-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/ENV, Environmental Preservation Overlay District”. by expanding the boundaries to include Lankenau High School, and creating additional use and dimensional restrictions, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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TITLE 14. ZONING AND PLANNING
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CHAPTER 14-500. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
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§ 14-505. /ENV, Environmental Preservation Overlay District.
(1) Purpose.
The /ENV, Environmental Preservation Overlay District is intended to preserve certain natural and scenic areas of the City for the benefits they provide to residents, visitors, and wildlife.
(2) Roxborough.
(a) Applicability.
Area 1: The boundaries of the Roxborough /ENV overlay district, as shown on the following map for illustrative purposes only, are as follows: beginning at the intersection of the Philadelphia- Montgomery County Line and Hagy's Mill Road (extended); then south 72 degrees 37 | | | |
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260833
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” to provide for compensation for the members of the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code (“Miscellaneous”) by adding a Chapter entitled “Food and Nutrition Security,” to provide additional duties of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security, the composition and duties of the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission, for reporting requirements about food and nutrition security, and an online portal, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260834
| 0 | | | Resolution | Recognizing October as College Awareness Month and honoring the Philadelphia Education Fund and the College Access and Success Ecosystem (CASE) for their commitment to ensuring Philadelphia students are informed, prepared, and supported throughout the college application process. | | | |
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260835
| 0 | | | Resolution | Recognizing the French American Foundation’s Young Leaders Program as its 2026 cohort convenes in Philadelphia. | | | |
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260836
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring October as Black Male Educators Month in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the Center for Black Educator Development for their leadership in the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators. | | | |
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260837
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring the Philadelphia Waterdogs on the occasion of their 2026 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) championship, marking their second win in the PLL in 4 years and earning top seed of the Eastern Conference. | | | |
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260838
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring and celebrating the Philadelphia Fringe Festival on the occasion of its 30th Festival, and recognizing its extraordinary contributions to Philadelphia's artists, audiences, neighborhoods, and cultural life. | | | |
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260839
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings to examine the use of emerging technologies, including surveillance, algorithmic, and dynamic pricing systems, in the grocery industry to better understand how these technologies are being utilized and their potential impacts for consumers and retailers, and to examine opportunities to support transparency, affordability, and consumer confidence. | | | |
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260840
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the state of charter education in Philadelphia, including charter school funding, authorization and renewal practices, and the role charter schools play in providing educational opportunities for Philadelphia students and families. | | | |
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260841
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of establishing City-supported grocery stores and food retailers through public-private and community partnerships to expand access to affordable, nutritious, and high-quality food in Philadelphia neighborhoods. | | | |
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260842
| 0 | | | Resolution | Recognizing October 12, 2026 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the City of Philadelphia, honoring and commemorating the achievements, traditions, and contributions of American Indians, also known as “Indigenous peoples”; and affirming the City’s commitment to historical truth, cultural respect, education, and partnership with Indigenous communities. | | | |
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260843
| 0 | | | Resolution | Recognizing October 10, 2026 as World Mental Health Day and October 8, 2026 as National Depression Screening Day in the City of Philadelphia | | | |
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260844
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the City's response to sexual violence, including support for survivors, law enforcement's response, the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault, and prevention, in light of recent sexual assault cases in Philadelphia and reopened investigations of school campus sexual assault elsewhere.
WHEREAS, Sexual violence is a term that encompasses a variety of acts that range from verbal harassment, or sexual harassment, to forced sexual intercourse, including rape and sexual assault, and multiple types of coercion, like social pressure, intimidation and physical force; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault is a violent and heinous criminal action, in which a perpetrator abuses their power by violating a victim’s bodily freedom, and safety; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of abhorrent behaviors, like rape, sodomy, touching an intimate body part clothed or unclothed, including when a victim lacks the ability to consent; and
WHEREAS, While sexual assault | | | |
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260845
| 0 | | | Resolution | Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security and the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. | | | |
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260846
| 0 | | | Resolution | Also naming the 1200 Block of 46th Street at the intersection of Kingsessing Avenue “The Links, Incorporated Lane” to honor the service and impact of The Links, Incorporated on the Philadelphia community. | | | |
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260847
| 0 | | | Resolution | Also naming the 3900 Block of Lancaster Avenue as “Chosen 300 Way” to honor the legacy and impact of the Chosen 300 Ministries on the West Philadelphia community. | | | |
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260848
| 0 | | | Resolution | Also designating and ceremonially renaming the corner of East Ashmead Street and Wakefield Street as “Ennis Way,” in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments in boxing, his representation of Philadelphia on the world stage, and his commitment to inspiring and giving back to the young people of his hometown. | | | |
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260849
| 0 | | | Resolution | Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact Senate Bill 1465, also known as the “Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act”, which would establish the Office of Health Care and the Pennsylvania Care Board with responsibility to implement a comprehensive single-payer healthcare model that would provide healthcare coverage to all Pennsylvanians. | | | |
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260691
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the buildout, construction, equipping, installation and implementation of improvements for the development of a forensics laboratory for the Philadelphia Police Department at a specified property or properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs of such project and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City 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 will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the | | | |
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260691
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the buildout, construction, equipping, installation and implementation of improvements for the development of a forensics laboratory for the Philadelphia Police Department at a specified property or properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs of such project and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City 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 will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the | | | |
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250649
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane around City Hall, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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250649
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane around City Hall, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260566
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 6238 Bustleton Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260566
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 6238 Bustleton Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260609
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260609
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260692
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260692
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260693
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4201 Manayunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260693
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4201 Manayunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260706
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 319-25 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260706
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 319-25 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260707
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 544 E. Girard Ave., under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260707
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 544 E. Girard Ave., under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260758
| 0 | | | Bill | Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260758
| 0 | | | Bill | Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260762
| 0 | | | Bill | Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and E. Columbia Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260762
| 0 | | | Bill | Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and E. Columbia Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260298
| 1 | | | Bill | To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy’s Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line. | | | |
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260691
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the buildout, construction, equipping, installation and implementation of improvements for the development of a forensics laboratory for the Philadelphia Police Department at a specified property or properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs of such project and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City 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 will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the | | | |
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250649
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane around City Hall, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260566
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 6238 Bustleton Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260609
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260692
| 0 | | | Bill | Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260693
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4201 Manayunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260706
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 319-25 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260707
| 0 | | | Bill | Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 544 E. Girard Ave., under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260758
| 0 | | | Bill | Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260762
| 0 | | | Bill | Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and E. Columbia Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. | | | |
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260766-A
| 0 | | | Resolution | Also naming the 200 Block of South 50th Street as “Monumental Way” to honor the legacy and impact of the Monumental Baptist Church on the Walnut Hill community. | | | |
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260819
| 0 | | | Resolution | Urging the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Department of Licenses and Inspections, Department of Sanitation, and other appropriate City agencies to immediately prioritize and coordinate efforts to address the growing rodent infestation in the Lower Northeast section of Philadelphia and to treat the current conditions as an urgent public health and quality-of-life emergency requiring immediate City action. | | | |
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260821
| 0 | | | Resolution | Also naming the 700 Block of North 47th Street as “Men of Mill Creek Way” to honor the legacy and impact of the Men of Mill Creek on the Mill Creek community. | | | |
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260822
| 0 | | | Resolution | Renaming the 5200 Block of Lancaster Avenue “Sharif El-Mekki Way” to honor Sharif El-Mekki and his decades of distinguished service to Philadelphia's students, educators, schools, and communities. | | | |
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260825
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring the Citywide Tenant Union of the Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America and tenants, tenant leaders, and tenant organizers at the Emerson and Florence Gardens, who are organizing to end rental junk fees and secure basic tenants’ rights and protections in the City of Philadelphia. | | | |
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260826
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2751 Kensington Avenue located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. | | | |
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260827
| 0 | | | Resolution | Designating the week of Sunday, October 11 through Saturday, October 17, 2026, as “Italian American Heritage Week” in the City of Philadelphia. This is done in celebration of the countless contributions Italian Americans have given to our country and honoring Bob Pantano as Grand Marshall of the 2026 Philadelphia Italian American Heritage Parade. | | | |
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260342
| 0 | | | Bill | To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street. | | | |
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260343
| 0 | | | Bill | To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street. | | | |
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260344
| 0 | | | Bill | To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street and Chelten Avenue. | | | |
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260345
| 0 | | | Bill | To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street and Keyser Street. | | | |
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260429
| 0 | | | Bill | To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Frankford Creek, Aramingo Avenue, Butler Street, and Frankford Avenue. | | | |
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260834
| 0 | | | Resolution | Recognizing October as College Awareness Month and honoring the Philadelphia Education Fund and the College Access and Success Ecosystem (CASE) for their commitment to ensuring Philadelphia students are informed, prepared, and supported throughout the college application process. | | | |
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260835
| 0 | | | Resolution | Recognizing the French American Foundation’s Young Leaders Program as its 2026 cohort convenes in Philadelphia. | | | |
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260836
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring October as Black Male Educators Month in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the Center for Black Educator Development for their leadership in the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators. | | | |
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260837
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring the Philadelphia Waterdogs on the occasion of their 2026 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) championship, marking their second win in the PLL in 4 years and earning top seed of the Eastern Conference. | | | |
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260838
| 0 | | | Resolution | Honoring and celebrating the Philadelphia Fringe Festival on the occasion of its 30th Festival, and recognizing its extraordinary contributions to Philadelphia's artists, audiences, neighborhoods, and cultural life. | | | |
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260839
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings to examine the use of emerging technologies, including surveillance, algorithmic, and dynamic pricing systems, in the grocery industry to better understand how these technologies are being utilized and their potential impacts for consumers and retailers, and to examine opportunities to support transparency, affordability, and consumer confidence. | | | |
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260840
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the state of charter education in Philadelphia, including charter school funding, authorization and renewal practices, and the role charter schools play in providing educational opportunities for Philadelphia students and families. | | | |
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260841
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of establishing City-supported grocery stores and food retailers through public-private and community partnerships to expand access to affordable, nutritious, and high-quality food in Philadelphia neighborhoods. | | | |
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260842
| 0 | | | Resolution | Recognizing October 12, 2026 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the City of Philadelphia, honoring and commemorating the achievements, traditions, and contributions of American Indians, also known as “Indigenous peoples”; and affirming the City’s commitment to historical truth, cultural respect, education, and partnership with Indigenous communities. | | | |
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260843
| 0 | | | Resolution | Recognizing October 10, 2026 as World Mental Health Day and October 8, 2026 as National Depression Screening Day in the City of Philadelphia | | | |
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260844
| 0 | | | Resolution | Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the City's response to sexual violence, including support for survivors, law enforcement's response, the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault, and prevention, in light of recent sexual assault cases in Philadelphia and reopened investigations of school campus sexual assault elsewhere.
WHEREAS, Sexual violence is a term that encompasses a variety of acts that range from verbal harassment, or sexual harassment, to forced sexual intercourse, including rape and sexual assault, and multiple types of coercion, like social pressure, intimidation and physical force; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault is a violent and heinous criminal action, in which a perpetrator abuses their power by violating a victim’s bodily freedom, and safety; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of abhorrent behaviors, like rape, sodomy, touching an intimate body part clothed or unclothed, including when a victim lacks the ability to consent; and
WHEREAS, While sexual assault | | | |
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