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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April 15, 2026
This bill changes the rules and fees for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which affects people who need to go in front of the board for zoning issues. The changes include new fees and rules for scheduling hearings. This bill affects residents and businesses who need to interact with the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and provisions regarding hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill proposes an additional tax on hotel room rentals in Philadelphia. The tax would apply to people who rent hotel rooms in the city. The money collected from this tax would go to the city, but the bill does not specify how it would be used.
Amending Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill creates a 6-year plan for Philadelphia's capital projects from 2027 to 2032. The plan outlines how the city will spend money on big projects like buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. It affects all Philadelphia residents who use city facilities and services.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027-2032 inclusive.
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This bill sets the city's capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how much money will be spent on large projects and investments. The budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it guides spending on city infrastructure and services. The bill is sponsored by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.
To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget.
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The proposed bill sets the city's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how the city will spend its money on various services and programs. This budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it impacts the funding for city services such as trash collection, police and fire departments, and parks maintenance. The budget outlines the city's financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
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Meeting Date
April 9, 2026
This bill aims to protect tenants in Philadelphia by adding rules against landlord retaliation and harassment, and by making it clearer what rights tenants have to a safe and livable home. It also creates ways for tenants to organize and gives them more time to take action if their rights are violated. The bill affects renters 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.
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This bill aims to improve property owner accountability by clarifying licensing requirements and creating a proactive inspection program. It also requires public reporting on code compliance and establishes protections for tenants. The bill 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.
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This bill repeals a previous bill that proposed an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, which would have allowed City officers and employees to run for public office without resigning from their City position. The repealed bill had directed City officers to prepare for a special election on this proposed charter amendment. This new bill affects City officers and employees who might consider running for public office.
To repeal in its entirety Bill No. 241056 (approved March 10, 2026), entitled "An Ordinance 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 eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election;" and to rescind the direction provided to various City officers set forth therein.
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The Mayor of Philadelphia signed several bills into law on April 07, 2026, which were previously passed by City Council on March 26, 2026. These bills are now officially part of the city's laws, but the specific details of each bill are not provided in this announcement. The bills are assigned various numbers, including 250844, 250980-A, and others.
April 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on April 07, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 26, 2026: Bill No. 250844 Bill No. 250980-A Bill No. 251068 Bill No. 251069 Bill No. 251099 Bill No. 251102 Bill No. 260025 Bill No. 260095 Bill No. 260115 Bill No. 260132 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The Mayor of Philadelphia signed several bills into law on March 30, 2026, which were previously passed by City Council on March 19, 2026. These bills are now officially part of the city's laws, but the specific details of each bill are not provided in this announcement. The laws may affect various aspects of life in Philadelphia, depending on their individual contents.
March 30, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 19, 2026: Bill No. 250843-AA Bill No. 260021 Bill No. 260022 Bill No. 260055 Bill No. 260073 Bill No. 260074 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The Mayor of Philadelphia signed two bills, Bill No. 260131 and Bill No. 260161, which were passed by City Council on March 26, 2026. The details of these bills are not provided, so their effects on residents are unclear. These bills are now part of the city's official records.
March 30, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 26, 2026: Bill No. 260131 Bill No. 260161 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The Mayor of Philadelphia has sent a communication to the City Council regarding several bills, including Bill Numbers 260133, 260165, 260207, 260211, 260212, 260213, 260214, 260216, and 260217. The City Planning Commission has made recommendations on these bills, but the details of the bills and their recommendations are not specified. The bills are now on file with the City Council.
March 30, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 260133 - Not for approval Bill Number 260165 Bill Number 260207 Bill Number 260211 Bill Number 260212 Bill Number 260213 Bill Number 260214 Bill Number 260216 Bill Number 260217 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The Mayor has nominated Idee C. Fox to serve on the Board of Ethics until November 16, 2030. This appointment needs to be confirmed by the City Council. The Board of Ethics is responsible for ensuring city officials follow ethical guidelines.
April 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Confirming the appointment of the Hon. Idee C. Fox as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2030. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The Mayor is asking the City Council to approve the appointment of William Snyder, Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. This appointment affects the leadership of the Philadelphia Housing Authority, which oversees public housing in the city. The appointment needs City Council approval to move forward.
April 01, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Approving the appointment of William Snyder, Jr., as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The city is transferring ownership of two properties, 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street, to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This transfer is intended to help with redevelopment efforts in the area. The properties are currently owned by the city and will be given to the Land Bank to manage and potentially redevelop.
April 01, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The City of Philadelphia is considering an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to support economic and commercial development in the city. This agreement would allow the authority to provide development assistance and guarantee certain obligations, with the city paying fees and other costs. The agreement aims to promote economic development in Philadelphia.
April 08, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to ...
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This bill aims to change the rules for the Transit Improvement Bonus in Philadelphia's zoning code, which affects how developers can build near public transportation. The changes would clarify the bonus rules and revise how it works. This affects developers, property owners, and residents near transit areas.
April 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE To amend Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to the Transit Improvement Bonus, to clarify its parameters and revise the bonus structure, and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The proposed ordinance aims to change the standard for determining violations related to dumping debris and short dumping in Philadelphia. This change would affect residents and businesses who dispose of waste in the city. The goal is to update Section 10-710 of The Philadelphia Code to reflect new terms and conditions for determining violations.
April 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Section 10-710 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," to change the standard for determining violations, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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