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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Meeting Date
June 12, 2026
Meeting Date
June 11, 2026
This bill aims to update the city's asbestos regulations by changing the fees related to asbestos handling and removal. The changes will affect businesses and individuals who work with asbestos, as well as city agencies that oversee asbestos removal. The goal is to ensure safer handling and removal of asbestos in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to clarify how the city's Realty Use and Occupancy Tax applies to cell towers. It would affect companies that own or operate cell towers in Philadelphia. The change would help ensure that these companies pay the correct amount of tax on their use of real estate.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to clarify the imposition of the tax on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to change the fees for licenses and permits related to air management in Philadelphia. The changes would affect businesses and individuals who need these licenses and permits. The goal is to update the current fee structure under specific terms and conditions.
Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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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.
SIGNED
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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.
SIGNED
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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.
SIGNED
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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.
SIGNED
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Meeting Date
June 10, 2026
This bill makes technical changes to the Ninth District Overlay District, which is a set of zoning rules for a specific area of Philadelphia. The changes affect how properties in this area can be used and developed. The bill is sponsored by Councilmember Phillips and is currently being reviewed by a City Council committee.
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts" by amending Section 14-520, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District," by making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 323 N. Broad St. in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects the property owner and possibly nearby residents or businesses. It aims to regulate how these extensions are built and used.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 323 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in Northeast Philadelphia, specifically between Milnor Street, Cottman Avenue, and the Delaware River. The changes would affect property owners and residents in the area by potentially altering what can be built or used on their land. The bill is currently being reviewed by a City Council committee.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Milnor Street, Cottman Avenue, Cottman Avenue (Extended), the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue (Extended), Unruh Avenue, Wissinoming Street, and New State Road.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in a specific part of Philadelphia, bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue. The change would affect property owners and developers within this area. The proposed zoning changes could impact how land is used and developed in this part of the city.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to approve changes to the University of Pennsylvania's Master Plan, specifically for the area around the Class of 1920 Commons building and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The changes involve updates to these buildings, including the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition. This affects the University of Pennsylvania and its surrounding community.
To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk, and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) at 3680 Walnut Street.
SIGNED
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This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties. The area impacted is bounded by McKinley Street, Leonard Street, Devereaux Avenue, and Bustleton Avenue. This change could affect residents, businesses, and property owners 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 McKinley Street, Leonard Street, Devereaux Avenue, and Bustleton Avenue.
SIGNED
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This bill renames Panati Playground to the Allegheny West Recreation Center, recognizing the community it serves. The playground is located at 3100 N 22nd Street. This change affects people who use the playground and live in the surrounding neighborhood.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Panati Playground, located at 3100 N 22nd Street, to the "Allegheny West Recreation Center" in recognition of the community and neighborhood that it serves.
SIGNED
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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.
SIGNED
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Meeting Date
June 4, 2026
This bill allows a business at 2351 South Front Street to have a sidewalk cafe, which is a seating area outside the business on the sidewalk. The bill sets certain rules and conditions for the cafe. It 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 2351 South Front Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to allow the Procurement Commissioner to enter into an agreement with Positive Energy Inc. to install and operate fast chargers for electric vehicles in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport. This agreement would enable the construction, installation, and maintenance of the charging stations. The bill affects travelers and airport visitors who own electric vehicles.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Positive Energy Inc. for the procurement, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of Direct Current Fast Chargers in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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