A fuller log of what Council actually did.

Authorizing a joint hearing between the Committee on Public Safety and the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to examine the presence of firearms in public recreation spaces, the enforcement of existing laws, and strategies to reduce gun violence in parks and playgrounds across the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Council action without a posted tally.

Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings to examine the Office of Property Assessment, its assessment methodology, appeals process, and the impact of rising property assessments and property taxes on Philadelphia residents.

ADOPTED

Council action without a posted tally.

Honoring and recognizing the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Council action without a posted tally.

Celebrating and recognizing February 15th as 215 Day of Giving, an annual observance that honors Philadelphia's identity while strengthening and highlighting the role of nonprofit organizations servicing under-resourced and underserved communities.

ADOPTED

Council action without a posted tally.

Calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework and conduct a formal safety and labor impact review of driverless rideshare vehicles operating in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania.

ADOPTED

Council action without a posted tally.

Commending the Pennsylvania General Assembly for including the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit in the 2025-2026 budget, a crucial new tool to provide essential resources and lift families out of poverty across the Commonwealth.

ADOPTED

Council action without a posted tally.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create an Office of the Youth Ombudsperson. The amendment will be put to a vote by Philadelphia residents in a special election. If approved, the new office would serve young people in the city.

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; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Council action without a posted tally.

Urging U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick, as well as all United States Senators committed to upholding the Constitution of the United States and the Rule of Law, to vote "No" on H.R. 7147, and to reject increased funding for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

ADOPTED·Pass

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This bill aims to prevent the sale of tobacco products to minors and stop unlicensed tobacco retailing in Philadelphia. It does this by adding these behaviors to the list of nuisance actions that can lead to a business being ordered to stop operating. Businesses that break these rules may be required to complete a training program before they can reopen.

Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to add illegal sales of tobacco products to minors and unlicensed tobacco retailing as nuisance behaviors, and require completion of a Department-approved Tobacco Retailer Education and Compliance Training as a condition of lifting a Cease Operations Order, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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This bill requires landlords who don't live in Philadelphia to provide the city with a way to contact them, including a local representative. This would help the city hold these landlords accountable for maintaining their properties. The bill would affect non-resident landlords and establish penalties for those who don't comply.

Amending 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.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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This bill repeals a previous zoning law that changed the zoning designations for areas near Packer Avenue. The repealed law had created a new overlay district with specific rules for that area. This repeal affects property owners and developers in the area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street.

Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled "/PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions."

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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This bill proposes a temporary stop to breeding and selling puppies in Philadelphia, with certain rules and conditions. It aims to affect people and businesses involved in puppy breeding and sales. The goal is to regulate these activities in the city.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new Section to impose a temporary moratorium on the breeding and transfer of puppies, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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This bill proposes to restrict business hours and certain commercial uses in the Fifth Councilmanic District. It aims to regulate service and other businesses in this area, affecting local businesses and residents. The changes would apply to specific commercial activities and hours of operation.

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Service and Other Businesses") to add business hour restrictions in the Fifth Councilmanic District; and amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District," to restrict certain commercial uses and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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This bill aims to prevent vacant lots in the Fifth District Overlay area by setting building requirements. It affects property owners and developers in this specific area. The goal is to encourage development and reduce vacant lots.

Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District," to provide for building requirements to prevent vacant lots, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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February 02, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on February 02, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on January 22, 2026: Bill No. 250986 Bill No. 250990 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

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Authorizing Councilman Brian O'Neill's appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the Department of Licenses and Inspections with respect to 451 Rhawn St.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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January 27, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on January 27, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on January 22, 2026: Bill No. 251027 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

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January 22, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on January 22, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on January 22, 2026: Bill No. 251065 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Council action without a posted tally.