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Procedural actions from the May 28, 2026 meeting.
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This bill proposes changes to the City of Philadelphia's procurement procedures and requirements through an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter. The amendment would be voted on by the city's qualified electors in a special election. This change would affect how the city purchases goods and services, and would apply to all city departments and agencies involved in procurement.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City procurement procedures and requirements; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a new office called Creative Philadelphia. If approved, the office would have specific powers and duties, and would become part of the City government. The bill aims to put this proposal to a vote by the city's residents in a special election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Creative Philadelphia, to provide for the powers and duties of such office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in a specific part of the city, which could affect how land is used and developed in that area. The affected area is bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway Ramp, Hartranft Street, and the Conrail Right-of-Way. This change could impact residents, businesses, and developers in the area.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway Ramp, Hartranft Street, and the Conrail Right-of-Way.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill aims to restrict the operation of carriage horse businesses in Philadelphia and sets penalties for those who don't follow the rules. The bill affects people who own or work with carriage horse businesses in the city. Its goal is to regulate how these businesses operate in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 10-100 ("Animals") of The Philadelphia Code to restrict the operation of carriage horse businesses and to provide for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill aims to establish rules and restrictions on the sale of certain intoxicating substances in Philadelphia. It would affect businesses that sell these substances, as well as individuals who purchase them. The bill also includes penalties for non-compliance and outlines how the rules would be enforced.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances and provide for associated penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill requires commercial landlords to take action against tenants who sell tobacco products without a permit. It aims to ensure that businesses follow the rules and get the necessary permits to sell tobacco. The bill affects commercial landlords and tenants who sell tobacco products.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Service And Other Businesses") by adding a new Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take certain remedial action against commercial tenants who engage in tobacco retailing without a required tobacco retailer permit and establishing penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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The City of Philadelphia is considering a lease agreement with the Fairmount Park Conservancy for parts of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. The Conservancy would be responsible for managing, maintaining, and repairing the leased areas. This agreement would affect the management and upkeep of the park.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year lease agreement with the Fairmount Park Conservancy, under which the City would lease to the Conservancy portions of the City-owned premises known as Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park for the Conservancy's use, operation, management, maintenance, and repair, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill creates temporary parking rules and permits for a specific area in North Philadelphia, bounded by several streets. The rules and permits would apply to residents and guests in this area. The goal is to manage parking in this neighborhood.
Establishing temporary parking regulations, and enforcement thereof, and temporary residential and guest parking permits for the vicinity of: the area bounded by the intersection of North 21st street and North College avenue, North 21st street, Master street, North 25th street, Cecil B. Moore avenue, North 33rd street, West Oxford street, West Glenwood avenue, North 32nd street and continuing along the railroad boundary south from North 32nd street at West Thompson street to the intersection of Aspen Street, Pennsylvania avenue, Hamilton street, North 21st street, Fairmount avenue, Corinthian avenue, Brown street, North 21st street, Poplar street, Corinthian avenue, South College avenue, Poplar street, West College avenue, North College avenue to the intersection of North College avenue and North 21st street, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction and occupancy code to match the 2021 International Plumbing Code. This change affects builders, contractors, and property owners who must follow these codes when constructing or renovating buildings in the city. The update includes new and previously adopted amendments to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Plumbing Code" as published by the International Code Council, including introduction of new amendments and maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill updates Philadelphia's building codes to match international standards for energy conservation and residential construction. It affects builders, developers, and homeowners by setting new rules for energy-efficient construction. The goal is to bring Philadelphia's codes in line with state and national standards.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Energy Conservation Code" and the "International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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