Council Actions Archive
A fuller log of what Council actually did.
Roll-call votes still live on member and vote pages. This archive captures the rest of the meeting record too: unanimous actions, amendments, referrals, withdrawals, and other Council steps that Philadelphia Legistar publishes without a member-by-member tally.
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Other actions from the May 7, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 42 actions from May 7, 2026
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to restrict the use of community spaces for government purposes not expressly authorized by the City or the courts and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," to prohibit immigration enforcement on City and City-related property and facilities, to prohibit immigration enforcement in the right-of-way and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identity, require officers to visibly display their badge and other official identifying information, prohibit the impersonation of law enforcement officers, and provide for civil and criminal enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Council action without a posted tally.
Amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," and Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to prohibit the acceptance of bids on City contracts from, or the execution of contracts with, entities that do business with immigration enforcement authorities; bar City participation in, resource expenditures to, and involvement in any agreements or activities in furtherance of immigration enforcement, including through the conduct of its employees, contractors and funding recipients; require annual reporting of City immigration-related activities, and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to add protections against discrimination on the basis of citizenship and immigration status, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to establish certain limits on how personal information may be handled by the City with regard to immigration enforcement, create reporting requirements, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to modify the rules for landlords ending a tenancy, add protections for tenants against retaliation and harassment, and clarify tenants' rights to a safe and habitable living space. It also establishes new enforcement mechanisms and remedies for tenants. The bill affects tenants and landlords in Philadelphia.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to update Philadelphia's property licensing rules, allowing the city to create a program to inspect properties before problems occur, and requiring the city to publicly report on how well property owners are following the rules. The bill also includes new protections and remedies for tenants. It affects property owners and tenants in Philadelphia.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the city to move money between different funds and departments for the 2026 budget year. It affects various city offices, departments, and commissions that receive funding from these sources. The goal is to adjust the budget to meet the city's needs.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2025. It revises the amounts of money allocated for different purposes and updates the total budget. This affects the city's overall budget and spending plan.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill makes changes to the city's six-year capital budget plan, which was approved in 2025. It revises the amounts of money allocated for certain projects and updates the total budget. This affects the city's overall budget and spending plans.
To amend Bill No. 250198 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council 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.
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
Council action without a posted tally.