A fuller log of what Council actually did.

Honoring and recognizing Rick Williams, Sharrie Williams, Ukee Washington, Thera Martin, and Solomon Jones for their service to Philadelphia as trusted journalists and stewards of truth during Black History Month.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Honoring and Recognizing the Legacy and Contributions of Prince Hall Freemasonry During Black History Month.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Honoring and congratulating Nicole Cashman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cashman & Associates, on the occasion of the firm's 25th anniversary, and recognizing her remarkable contributions to the business community and cultural vitality of the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Recognizing February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month(r) in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Congratulating Donna Cooper on her retirement and recognizing her transformational leadership and lifelong advocacy for children in Philadelphia and across the state of Pennsylvania.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Declaring February 2026 as "Black History Month" in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the 100th anniversary of its observance.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Declaring February 5, 2026, as Citywide Student Government Day in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

Honoring and recognizing Black Girls Love Math for its work in eliminating racial and gender inequality in mathematics by cultivating a positive math identity for Black girls through culturally responsive enrichment, mentoring, and community in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous 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

Council action without a posted tally.

Expressing the City Council's priorities for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's 95 Revive Project from Center City to South Philadelphia

ADOPTED·Pass

Unanimous action without a posted tally.

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.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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."

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Community Child Welfare Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.

WITHDRAWN

Procedural action without a posted tally.

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

WITHDRAWN

Procedural action without a posted tally.