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Procedural actions from the April 30, 2026 meeting.
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This resolution honors the St. Raymond of Penafort Boys Basketball Team for their championship wins in 2026, recognizing their achievements and the pride they brought to the Oak Lane community. The resolution is a symbolic gesture of appreciation and does not affect any city policies or laws. It was sponsored by several City Council members but has been withdrawn.
Honoring and recognizing the St. Raymond of Penafort Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Region 58 Championship, the 2026 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Varsity Boys Basketball Championship, and the 2026 Pennsylvania CYO State Championship, and celebrating a historic season that brought pride and distinction to the Oak Lane community.
WITHDRAWN
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to make long-term agreements to buy electricity, natural gas, and fuel for its buildings and vehicles. The agreements can be made for deliveries in future years, giving the City more flexibility in managing its energy costs. This affects the City's operations and budget for energy supplies.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill aims to change some rules for buses in Philadelphia, including where they can stop and park, and what penalties drivers might face if they break these rules. The changes would affect bus companies and drivers, as well as residents who live or travel near bus routes. The goal is to update the city's traffic code to better manage bus traffic.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to amend certain requirements applicable to buses and areas designated for use by buses, including applicable penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 323 N. Broad St. in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects the property owner and possibly nearby residents or businesses. It aims to regulate how these extensions are built and used.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 323 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows for a staircase to be built outside a building at 611 S 7th St, under certain conditions. The staircase would extend into public space, and the bill sets rules for its construction and maintenance. It affects the property owner and nearby residents.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 611 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill would remove the parking lane and prohibit stopping on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, between Mitchell Street and Pechin Street. This change would affect people who currently park or stop on this part of Cinnaminson Street. The bill is sponsored by Councilmember Jones and is currently being reviewed by a committee.
Removing the parking lane and prohibiting stopping on the south side of Cinnaminson Street, from Mitchell Street to Pechin Street.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to be built or placed on or over city streets and sidewalks near 2655 S Juniper St, as long as they meet specific requirements. The bill affects residents and businesses in the area, as well as the city's management of public spaces. It sets terms and conditions for these encroachments to ensure they do not interfere with public use of the streets and sidewalks.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2655 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows for the installation of a dumpster in a specific location on Vine Street in Philadelphia, under certain conditions. The dumpster will be owned and maintained by the responsible party, and the bill outlines the terms of its use. This affects residents and businesses near 509-19 Vine Street.
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of a dumpster encroachment in the vicinity of 509-19 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows the Philadelphia Parking Authority to create 'smart loading zones' in Center City to help manage traffic and make sure loading zones are used correctly. The zones would be in the area between Spring Garden Street, Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Delaware River. This change aims to reduce traffic congestion in the area.
Amending Chapter 12-923 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Smart Loading Zones" authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to install smart loading zones in the area of Center City bounded by Spring Garden Street, Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River and the Delaware River, for the purpose of improving the appropriate use of loading zones and reducing traffic congestion, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Columbia Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill changes parking rules in Center City, specifically for loading zones, to reflect new regulations created by the Department of Streets. The updated rules will apply to more areas of Center City. The bill also allows for future changes to these regulations.
Amending Section 12-926 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Center City Parking Regulations," to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise loading zone regulations in additional portions of the Center City area; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill aims to regulate transportation network company vehicle stands in Philadelphia, including definitions, prohibitions, and penalties. It also clarifies rules for bus, taxicab, and TNC vehicle stands, and updates parking enforcement and towing policies. The bill affects transportation network companies, taxi and bus operators, and residents who use these services.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for designated transportation network company vehicle stands, definitions and prohibitions, clarifying penalties related to bus, taxicab and TNC vehicle stands, amending violations subject to camera-based parking enforcement, and amending parking violations subject to towing, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows a business at 161 W Girard Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business will have to follow certain rules and conditions to get permission for the cafe. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows a business at 1444 Frankford Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business will have to follow certain rules and conditions to get permission for the cafe. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1444 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows a business at 1811 Fairmount Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business will have to follow certain rules and conditions to get permission for the cafe. This will affect people who live, work, or visit the area around Fairmount Ave.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to lease a portion of a property at 9353 Krewstown Road from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority. The lease would be for City use, with specific terms and conditions. This affects the City's management of its properties and facilities.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 9353 Krewstown Road, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to lease more space at 1 S. Broad Street, under certain terms and conditions. The lease is between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority. This affects the City's use of space and resources.
Amending Bill No. 241031 (approved January 15, 2025), entitled "Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions," to authorize the lease of additional space within the premises, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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The City of Philadelphia is considering granting PECO Energy Company permission to access and work on underground equipment along a portion of the Pennypack Path. This would allow PECO to install, maintain, and repair transformers and other infrastructure near 7801 State Road. The agreement would be made under specific terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to PECO Energy Company an easement for the purpose of accessing, installing, maintaining and repairing underground transformers and supporting infrastructure along and adjacent to a portion of the Pennypack Path in and about the area commonly known as 7801 State Road, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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