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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 28, 2026 meeting.
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This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a new entity called Creative Philadelphia. If passed, the amendment would be put to a vote by the city's residents. The goal of Creative Philadelphia is not specified in the bill, but it would be a new part of the city's government structure.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of Creative Philadelphia and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill updates rules about how the city gives out contracts and financial help without competitive bidding. It changes some references and exclusions in the city code to reflect current practices. This affects city departments and organizations that receive city contracts or financial assistance.
Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," by updating references and exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill updates rules about how the city gives out contracts and financial help without competitive bidding. It changes some references and exclusions in the city code to reflect current practices. This affects city departments and organizations that receive city contracts or financial assistance.
Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," by updating references and exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill helps small, local businesses in Philadelphia by giving them a better chance to win city contracts. It creates a new category of preference for these businesses when the city is deciding which companies to hire. This change aims to support local economic growth and development.
Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses that are both local and small, and amending definitions, certification, goal setting and reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill helps small, local businesses in Philadelphia by giving them a better chance to win city contracts. It creates a new category of preference for these businesses when the city is deciding which companies to hire. This change aims to support local economic growth and development.
Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses that are both local and small, and amending definitions, certification, goal setting and reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the rules for bonds related to city contracts, affecting companies that do business with the city. It updates requirements for performance and payment bonds, and adds disclosure and monitoring of bond costs. This change aims to impact how city contracts are managed and paid for.
Amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bonds Relating to Procurement Contracts" to amend requirements related to performance and payment bonds on certain contracts and providing for disclosure and monitoring of the bond acquisition cost, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the rules for bonds related to city contracts, affecting companies that do business with the city. It updates requirements for performance and payment bonds, and adds disclosure and monitoring of bond costs. This change aims to impact how city contracts are managed and paid for.
Amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bonds Relating to Procurement Contracts" to amend requirements related to performance and payment bonds on certain contracts and providing for disclosure and monitoring of the bond acquisition cost, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution congratulating Fab Youth Philly on their 10-year anniversary. This organization works to empower teens and improve communities, and the resolution honors their decade of work. The resolution affects Fab Youth Philly and the communities they serve.
Congratulating Fab Youth Philly on the occasion of their 10-Year-Anniversary and honoring a decade of visionary, dedicated, and impactful work to empower teens and improve communities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This resolution condemns a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that makes it harder to create voting districts where minority groups have a stronger voice. The decision affects minority communities and their voting power. The resolution is a statement of opposition from Philadelphia City Council.
Condemning the U.S. Supreme Court majority's further gutting of key Voting Rights Act protections in Louisiana v. Callais, thereby making it more difficult to establish majority-minority districts, weakening minority voting power, and undermining our democracy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.