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Procedural actions from the April 23, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 44 actions from April 23, 2026
The City Council is considering a resolution to confirm the appointment of Idee C. Fox to the Board of Ethics, a group that oversees ethical conduct in city government. If approved, Fox would serve on the board until November 16, 2030. This appointment affects the city's government oversight and accountability.
Confirming the appointment of the Hon. Idee C. Fox as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2030.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The city is transferring ownership of a property at 214 Hermit Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which will then give the property to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This change in ownership is intended to help with redevelopment efforts in the area. The property is located in the 4th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 214 Hermit Street in the 4th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This resolution urges the US Congress and the Trump Administration to include comprehensive fertility care, such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), in the health insurance coverage provided to military families under TRICARE. The resolution aims to support military families who may be struggling with infertility. It affects military families who rely on TRICARE for their health insurance needs.
Urging the United States Congress and the Trump Administration to provide comprehensive fertility care, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), under TRICARE in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution to allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell a property at 5103 Chester Avenue. This property is located in the 3rd Councilmanic District and the sale will follow the rules set by The Philadelphia Code. The sale affects the property owner and the community in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5103 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell four properties on Baltimore Avenue. These properties are currently vacant and the sale would be done according to city rules. The properties are located in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5123, 5125, 5127 and 5129 Baltimore Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the city to transfer ownership of a property at 1425 S. Paxon Street to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This transfer would involve the city giving the property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which would then give it to the Land Bank. The property is located in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1425 S. Paxon Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This resolution recognizes Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake for her contributions to the City of Philadelphia as she retires. It acknowledges the positive impact she has had on the city and its residents. The resolution is a gesture of appreciation from the City Council.
Recognizing Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake on her retirement and the lasting impact she has made on the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill would stop stores from rounding up the total when you pay with cash and don't have exact change. Instead, they would have to round down to the nearest nickel. This change would affect anyone who shops at retail stores in Philadelphia and pays with cash.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding provisions prohibiting retail establishments from rounding transaction totals upward when a customer tenders cash without exact coinage, and requiring rounding downward to the nearest five-cent increment; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill updates Philadelphia's building codes for residential construction by adopting the 2021 International Residential Code with some amendments. The changes will affect builders, developers, and homeowners in Philadelphia. The goal is to ensure that new homes and renovations meet modern safety and construction standards.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "R" (The Philadelphia Residential Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Residential Code," as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction and occupancy code by adopting the 2021 International Building Code with some changes. The updated code will affect builders, developers, and property owners in Philadelphia. It aims to ensure that new buildings and renovations meet modern safety and construction standards.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "B" (The Philadelphia Building Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Building Code," as published by the International Code Council, with various amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to update and clarify parts of the Philadelphia Building Code to comply with state law and make technical changes. It affects people who work with or are impacted by building construction and occupancy rules in the city. The changes are intended to improve compliance and clarity in the code.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by revising and clarifying certain provisions; making corrections for compliance with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction and occupancy code by adopting new international codes for fuel gas, building performance, and existing buildings. The changes will affect building owners, contractors, and residents by setting new standards for safety and construction. The updates are based on 2021 editions of international codes and are authorized by state law.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "G" (The Philadelphia Fuel Gas Code), Subcode "PC" (The Philadelphia Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities), and Subcode "EB" (The Philadelphia Existing Building Code), and adopting the 2021 editions of the "International Fuel Gas Code," "Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities," and "International Existing Building Code," as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction rules by adopting the 2021 International Mechanical Code with some changes. It affects people who build, own, or occupy buildings in the city. The goal is to bring the city's mechanical construction standards up to date.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "M" (The Philadelphia Mechanical Code) and adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Mechanical Code," as published by the International Code Council, with amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to change the rules about where farmers' markets can be located in Philadelphia. It would allow farmers' markets to operate in more areas of the city, under certain conditions. The bill affects people who run or shop at farmers' markets in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets" to make certain changes to permissible locations for farmers' markets, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to extend a tax exemption to trusts that own residential properties for the benefit of a person who has lived in the property for a long time. The exemption is currently available to individual longtime owner-occupants of residential properties. The change would allow more people to qualify for the tax exemption under certain conditions.
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," to extend the tax provision to trusts that own property for the benefit of a natural person, all under certain conditions.
Introduced
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to extend a tax provision to trusts that own property for the benefit of a low-income senior citizen, under certain conditions. The provision is intended to help eligible seniors with their property taxes. This change would affect low-income senior citizens who own property through a trust.
Amending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions," to extend the tax provision to trusts that own property for the benefit of a natural person, all under certain conditions.
Introduced
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to extend a tax provision to trusts that own property for the benefit of a low-income individual, under certain conditions. The change would affect trusts that meet specific requirements, potentially reducing taxes for low-income Philadelphians. The bill is currently being reviewed by a City Council committee.
Amending Chapter 19-4600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Low-Income Tax Provisions," to extend the low-income tax provision to trusts that own property for the benefit of a natural person, all under certain conditions.
Introduced
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the City's Chief Information Officer to sign a multi-year contract to buy licenses for various computer products and services, including email and cloud services. This contract will help the City manage its computer systems and data. It affects the City's internal operations and technology infrastructure.
Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase licenses for email, cloud services, enterprise software, data services, security software, and other related computing products and services, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.