Council Actions Archive
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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the April 23, 2026 meeting.
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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.
This bill allows the City's Chief Information Officer to sign a multi-year contract to buy support for the City's main computer systems and software. This contract will help the City keep its computer systems running smoothly and securely. It affects the City's internal operations and technology systems.
Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase support for mainframe and database software protocols and applications, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill establishes new parking regulations on several streets in Philadelphia, including Acorn Street, Martin Street, N. 66th Street, Rector Street, Lawnton Street, and Scotts Lane. The regulations will affect residents, visitors, and businesses who park on these streets. The goal is to manage parking in these areas.
Establishing a parking regulation on Acorn street between Hazelwood lane and Ridge avenue; Martin street between Mitchell street and Pechin street; N. 66th street between Haverford avenue and Media street; Rector street between Manayunk avenue and Terrace street; Lawnton street between Fountain street and Gorgas lane; Scotts lane between Ridge avenue to 3540 Scotts lane (Trestle).
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 2955 Market St in Philadelphia, under specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to regulate these extensions, known as encroachments, to ensure they do not negatively impact the surrounding community.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill proposes to name a park located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as 'Tyrone Cakes Sims Park'. The park is currently known as 60th & Baltimore Park. This change would affect people who visit or live near the park.
Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park."
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill requires certain permit applicants to notify the Department of Licenses and Inspections if their property has specific murals on it. The goal is to provide notice under certain conditions when a permit is applied for. This affects property owners and developers who plan to alter or demolish properties with particular murals.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new chapter to require specific permit applicants to provide notice of the presence of particular murals on the property to the Department of Licenses and Inspections, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to change the rules for determining when someone has illegally dumped debris or done 'short dumping' in Philadelphia. The new standard would affect residents, businesses, and others who dispose of waste in the city. The goal is to clarify and update the existing regulations.
Amending Section 10-710 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," to change the standard for determining violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill makes technical changes to the Ninth District Overlay District, which is a set of zoning rules for a specific area of Philadelphia. The changes affect how properties in this area can be used and developed. The bill is sponsored by Councilmember Phillips and is currently being reviewed by a City Council committee.
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts" by amending Section 14-520, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District," by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to establish parking regulations on Lawrence Street between Tabor Road and Olney Avenue, and on Sparks Street between Front Street and Mascher Street. The regulations would affect residents, visitors, and businesses in these areas. The goal is to manage parking in these specific neighborhoods.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Lawrence street between Tabor road and Olney avenue; Sparks street between Front street and Mascher street.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The Mayor sent a message to City Council about several bills, including one that the City Planning Commission is still reviewing and has extended its review period by 45 days. This affects the progress of these bills through the Council. The bills in question are numbers 260238, 260239, and 260242.
April 17, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bill: Bill Number 260242 The Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on the following bills: Bill Number 260238 Bill Number 260239 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Council action without a posted tally.
The Mayor of Philadelphia signed Bill No. 260263 on April 16, 2026, after it was passed by City Council. This bill is now on file, but its specific details and effects are not provided in the given information. It is unclear who this bill affects or what changes it makes.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on April 16, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on April 16, 2026: Bill No. 260263 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Council action without a posted tally.
The proposed resolution extends approval of the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program's budget for another year, allowing various agencies to continue spending on the program in Fiscal Year 2027. This affects city agencies and residents who benefit from the H.O.M.E. Program. The program aims to provide housing opportunities and support.
April 22, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Extending approval of the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the H.O.M.E. Program, to constitute approval of spending in Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant to that same Program Statement and Budget. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Council action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell several properties in the 5th Councilmanic District. The properties are located on North 23rd Street, North 24th Street, North Bucknell Street, Judson Street, and West Montgomery Avenue. This resolution affects the owners or potential buyers of these properties, as well as the surrounding community.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1800, 1818, 1862 N. 23rd Street, 1802, 1806, 1808, 1810, 1820, 1828, 1845, 1848, 1852 N. 24th Street, 1801, 1813, 1837, 1855, 1868 N. Bucknell Street, 1800, 1814, 1858 Judson Street, 2318, 2326, 2330, 2332, 2334, 2336 W. Montgomery Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Council action without a posted tally.