Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Meeting date
May 12, 2026
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.
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
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill aims to regulate transportation network company vehicle stands in Philadelphia, including definitions, prohibitions, and penalties.
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
Other recorded action without a published 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.
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
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This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to lease more space at 1 S.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to amend a sublease agreement for a building at 1600-26 John F.
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
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The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to buy a piece of land near Cobbs Creek that includes the Cibotti Recreation Center.
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
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Meeting date
May 7, 2026
The enacted ordinance creates “Safe Community Places,” including city facilities such as schools, libraries, health care sites, shelters, parks, and recreation centers.
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
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The enacted ordinance prohibits using City-owned or controlled property and Philadelphia public rights-of-way as staging areas, processing locations, or operation bases for civil immigration enforcement, with exceptions for existing leases and lawful judicial warrants or criminal-law enforcement.
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
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This enacted ordinance requires law enforcement officers working in Philadelphia to visibly display identifying information, identify themselves in specified interactions, and use clearly marked vehicles, with limited exceptions for situations such as undercover work, safety risks, and medical or religious reasons.
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
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This ordinance bars Philadelphia city agencies and employees from participating in federal immigration-enforcement programs or using City money, staff, equipment, or facilities to support those activities, except when cooperation is required by law or based on a valid judicial warrant.
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
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This enacted ordinance adds citizenship and immigration status to Philadelphia’s protected categories under the Fair Practices Ordinance.
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
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This enacted ordinance adds rules for how Philadelphia city agencies, employees, officials, contractors, and subcontractors handle information about a person’s citizenship or immigration status.
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
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The enacted ordinance adds rules for City agencies, employees, and City contractors regarding citizenship and immigration information.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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