Council Actions Archive
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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 12, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-12 of 12 actions from May 12, 2026
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings to investigate the rising costs of energy bills, what is driving those increases, and what the City can and can't do to address why our energy bills are so high.
Council action without a posted tally.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service and the Committee on Transportation to hold joint hearings regarding the arrival of driverless rideshare vehicles in the City of Philadelphia and its impact on labor, the local economy, and public safety.
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.
SIGNED
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill that would allow the city to lease or sublease certain parcels of land, including Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development. The goal is to clean up the land and develop a facility that would be used by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542. This would affect the use of these specific properties and the organizations involved.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into lease or sublease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for all or a portion of the premises that includes certain parcels of land, generally referred to as Victory Gardens and Emerson Landfill, for environmental remediation of the land, development of a facility at said premises, and use by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to sell a city-owned property at 5928-30 Germantown Avenue to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development. This property includes buildings and improvements, and the sale would transfer full ownership to the authority. The sale affects the city and the authority, as well as the surrounding community in the 8th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver a deed to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development conveying fee simple title to a certain tract of City-owned land with buildings and improvements, situated on 5928-30 Germantown Avenue in the 8th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to amend a sublease agreement for a building at 1600-26 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. This amendment would allow the City to use all or part of the building under certain terms and conditions. The agreement is between the City and the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1600-26 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to buy a piece of land near Cobbs Creek that includes the Cibotti Recreation Center. This land is bounded by several streets and the creek. The purchase would be made by the City, with the goal of acquiring the property under certain terms and conditions.
Authorizing real estate transactions by the Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Land Bank necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acquire property bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, South 77th Street, Buist Avenue, South 78th Street, Cobbs Creek waterway, the vacated section of South 75th, and the former Grays Avenue, including property known as Cibotti Recreation Center, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.