Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Procedural actions actions from the March 12, 2026 meeting.
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This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2025.
To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill requires locking dumpsters in Philadelphia under certain conditions.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to protect tenants in Philadelphia by adding rules against landlord retaliation and harassment, and by making it clearer what rights tenants have to a safe and livable home.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants' rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to improve property owner accountability by clarifying licensing requirements and creating a proactive inspection program.
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-546 entitled /SIX, Sixth District Overlay District, revise Section 14-515, the /NE, Northeast Overlay District, remove Section 14-523, the /IMA, Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District, and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill removes expired provisions that had allowed businesses with sidewalk café, streetery, temporary street-closure, temporary lot-closure, or temporary-use permits to provide outdoor entertainment under specific conditions.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” and Section A-301.1.5 of Title 4, Subcode “A” (“The Philadelphia Administrative Code”) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Use Registration Permits,” by removing expired provisions related to outdoor entertainment at sidewalk cafés, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code by revising and clarifying provisions and making technical changes to text that had expired.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Main Street, Ridge Avenue, the Wissahickon Creek, Kelly Drive, Falls Road, the Schuylkill River, and Dawson Street extended.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, the Wissahickon Creek, Kelly Drive, Falls Road, the Schuylkill River, and Dawson Street extended.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill is recorded with a status of enacted.
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-546 entitled /SIX, Sixth District Overlay District, revise Section 14-515, the /NE, Northeast Overlay District, remove Section 14-523, the /IMA, Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District, and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill removes expired provisions that had allowed businesses with sidewalk café, streetery, temporary street-closure, temporary lot-closure, or temporary-use permits to provide outdoor entertainment under specific conditions.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” and Section A-301.1.5 of Title 4, Subcode “A” (“The Philadelphia Administrative Code”) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Use Registration Permits,” by removing expired provisions related to outdoor entertainment at sidewalk cafés, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning and planning code by revising and clarifying provisions and making technical changes to text that had expired.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain areas within the boundaries of Main Street, Ridge Avenue, the Wissahickon Creek, Kelly Drive, Falls Road, the Schuylkill River, and Dawson Street extended.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, the Wissahickon Creek, Kelly Drive, Falls Road, the Schuylkill River, and Dawson Street extended.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill is about approving a revised 5-year financial plan for Philadelphia, covering the years 2027-2031, with some changes for 2026.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2026, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution honors and congratulates Max Kent on his retirement from NewCourtland, recognizing his decades of service in the US Army, healthcare administration, and community service, particularly in supporting Philadelphia's seniors and underserved populations.
Honoring and congratulating Max Kent on the occasion of his retirement from NewCourtland and recognizing his decades of dedicated leadership in the United States Army, healthcare administration, community service, and support of Philadelphia's seniors and those who are underserved.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Mekia Elizabeth, a Block Captain in Southwest Germantown, for being named Block Captain of the Year.
Honoring and recognizing Mekia Elizabeth, Block Captain of the 4500 block of Fernhill Road in Southwest Germantown, for being named Block Captain of the Year by The Philadelphia Citizen and commending her outstanding leadership and dedication to building a stronger, more connected community in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City Council passed a resolution to honor Imhotep Institute Charter High School for its excellent STEM program and global educational initiatives.
Recognizing and honoring the students, educators, and leadership of Imhotep Institute Charter High School for their outstanding STEM Program and global educational initiatives, including Project Kuumba: Japan, and celebrating their commitment to expanding access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for students in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City Council has designated March 8, 2026, as 'Joe Frazier Day' to honor the 55th anniversary of Joe Frazier's historic boxing win against Muhammad Ali.
Designating March 8, 2026, as "Joe Frazier Day" in the City of Philadelphia in celebration and recognition of the 55th anniversary of the "Fight of the Century", in which Philadelphia icon "Smokin'" Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali to win the world heavyweight championship title.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City Council passed a resolution to hold hearings about the Port of Philadelphia, also known as PhilaPort, to review its operations and economic impact.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the status, operations, and economic impact at the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) to ensure its growth and operations position the City of Philadelphia as a 21st century commerce hub.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.