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Meeting Date

March 26, 2026

2 actions from this meeting

Council Action2026-03-26
260260

The City Planning Commission has made a recommendation on Bill Number 260095, which has been transmitted to the City Council. The details of the bill are not specified in the provided information. This bill is currently placed on file with the City Council.

March 21, 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 bill: Bill Number 260095 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Council Action2026-03-26
260259

This bill aims to change some rules in the Philadelphia Traffic Code about buses and areas where buses can operate. The changes include updating requirements and penalties for buses and bus zones. This affects bus operators, drivers, and potentially the general public who use buses or share the road with them.

March 24, 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 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. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Meeting Date

March 19, 2026

16 actions from this meeting

Council Action2026-03-19
250330-A

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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Council Action2026-03-19
250329-A

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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Council Action2026-03-19
251099

This bill changes city rules to pay the Director of the Office of Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board. It also adds new rules about how these groups work with other city employees and agencies. This affects the people working in or with the Office of Prison Oversight and the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board.

Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," to provide for compensation of the Director of Office of Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board, and amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to add a new chapter, providing for the powers and duties of Office of Prison Oversight and Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and the manner in which other officers, employees and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Office and Board, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
260161

This bill allows the installation, ownership, and maintenance of structures that extend into public spaces, such as sidewalks or streets, under certain conditions. It affects property owners and residents who want to build or maintain these structures, as well as the general public who uses these spaces. The bill sets rules for how these structures can be built and maintained.

Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
260132

This bill changes the direction of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue. It affects people who drive, walk, or bike on this part of Hermit Street. The change is intended to improve traffic flow and safety in the area.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue.

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Council Action2026-03-19
260131

The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill that would allow the city to install, own, and maintain structures or features on certain blocks of Ogontz Avenue. This would affect people who live, work, or travel on these blocks. The city would have to follow specific terms and conditions to do this.

Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to install, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments on the 7600, 7700, and 7800 blocks of Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
260115

Authorizing Mukeshkumar Patel, owner and operator of the newsstand at the northwest corner of 34th Street and Convention Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard to construct, use, and maintain conduits in, under, and across the northwest corner of 34th Street and Convention Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard for the purpose of supplying electrical service to said newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
260095

Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of an elevator encroachment in the vicinity of 3400 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
260025

Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments along the 300 Block of South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
251102

This bill allows a business at 1001 S 10th St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to get this permission. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1001 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
251069

This bill aims to regulate the direction of traffic on certain streets in Philadelphia, specifically Adams Avenue and Leiper Street. The regulation would affect drivers who use these streets, changing the direction they can travel. This change is intended for a specific area of the city, between Wingohocking Street, Frankford Avenue, Adams Avenue, and Ruan Street.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Adams Avenue between Wingohocking Street and Frankford Avenue, as well as Leiper Street between Adams Avenue and Ruan Street.

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Council Action2026-03-19
251068

This bill allows the city to install cameras at the intersection of School House Lane and Henry Avenue to automatically enforce red light laws. The cameras would take pictures of vehicles that run red lights, and the owners of those vehicles could be fined. This change affects drivers who use this intersection.

Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of School House Lane & Henry Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
250844

This bill aims to regulate the direction of traffic on West Lippincott Street between 22nd Street and 23rd Street. It would affect drivers who use this street and nearby residents. The goal is to manage traffic flow under specific terms and conditions.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on West Lippincott Street, between 22nd Street and 23rd Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-03-19
260237

The Mayor is asking City Council to appoint Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. This board helps manage services and improvements in the Old City area. The appointment affects the Old City community and the services they receive.

March 18, 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 Appointing Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. 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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Council Action2026-03-19
260236

The Mayor has sent a resolution to City Council to appoint Ken Weller to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. This appointment affects the Old City Special Services District, which provides services to the Old City area of Philadelphia. The resolution is currently being considered by City Council.

March 18, 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 Appointing Ken Weller to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. 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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Council Action2026-03-19
260235

The Mayor of Philadelphia is asking City Council to appoint Felicia Wilson to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. This appointment affects the Old City Special Services District, which provides services to the Old City area of Philadelphia. The appointment is subject to City Council approval.

March 18, 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 Appointing Felicia Wilson to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. 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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