# Committee on Rules 9-29-26

Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Rules held a public hearing and meeting on September 29, 2026, concerning zoning bills for former school properties, a proposed trucking terminal, and St. Joseph’s Preparatory School. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission opposed bills 260342–260345, warning that remapping former school sites could prolong vacancies while the School District’s plans remain uncertain. It also opposed bill 260429, which would enable a trucking terminal near 2173 Butler Street, citing pollution concerns and proximity to residences. Council members said the school-site zoning changes were intended to give communities input into future uses and protect educational or civic uses.

Bill 260462 would rezone and establish development standards for the St. Joseph’s Prep campus, including a partially sunken parking garage and rooftop athletic field. The school described a $100 million project to be privately funded; testimony also referenced a $73 million gift, including $29 million for scholarships. No public contract award or procurement was identified. The committee adopted an amendment to bill 260462, then voted to report bills 260342, 260343, 260344, 260345, 260429, and 260462 as amended with favorable recommendations and suspend the rules to allow first reading at the next Council session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Committee on Rules 9-29-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et2Q0p6lTyo) - Philadelphia City Council