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Bill 260296

To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk, and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) at 3680 Walnut Street.

Introduced Apr 9, 2026Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Gauthier

How members voted

  1. Vote on May 28, 2026 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “…ls which were passed by Council at its session on May 28, 2026: Bill No. 260063-A, Bill No. 260212, Bill No. 260296, Bill No. 260297, Bill No. 260301, Bill No. 260340 and Bill No. 6 260379. And I am pleased to advise you that on June 10, 2026 I signed the following bill which was passed by Council at its session on June 4, 2026: Bill No. 260424. There are no further communications in my possession, Council President.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 11, 2026 · Jun 11, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Chief Clerk, please read the title of Bill No. 260296.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, May 28, 2026 · May 28, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…d within an area bounded by McKinley Street, Leonard Street, Devereaux Avenue and Bustleton Avenue. Bill No. 260296, an ordinance to approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk, and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 14, 2026 · May 14, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 9, 2026
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Rules

  2. May 13, 2026
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. May 13, 2026
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. May 13, 2026
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. May 14, 2026
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. May 14, 2026
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  7. May 14, 2026
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  8. May 28, 2026
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. Jun 10, 2026
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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..Title To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk, and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) at 3680 Walnut Street. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 14-304(4) of the Philadelphia Code, the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan is hereby amended, as set forth in attached Exhibit "A" Master Plan dated March 5, 2026 along with Exhibit "B" Master Plan Zoning Calculation Chart, which is on file with the Chief Clerk's Office, and a copy of which is attached hereto for reference. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ..End