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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 4, 2026

Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260211

This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in a specific part of Philadelphia, bounded by Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street. The zoning changes could affect how land is used in this area, such as what types of buildings can be constructed or what businesses can operate. This change could impact residents, business owners, 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 Erie Avenue, Front Street, Lippincott Street, and 2nd Street.

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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260206

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.

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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260205

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.

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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260204

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.

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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260203

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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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260201

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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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260200

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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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260199

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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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260165

This bill changes zoning rules in certain areas of Philadelphia, specifically the Seventh District Overlay District and the Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District. It adds rules from one area to another and removes some existing rules. This change affects people who own property or live in these areas.

Amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street Overlay District from the Zoning Code, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 260164

This bill would allow the city to create bicycle lanes and remove travel lanes on parts of Ridge Avenue. The change aims to make the road safer for people on bikes. It affects people who drive, bike, or walk on Ridge Avenue.

Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 251021

Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising income eligibility standards for rate discounts and installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-06-04
Bill 251020

Amending Section 19-1604 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Charges Where Water Meter Has Become Defective," by authorizing the reduction of customer water bills due to defective or inaccurate water meters, under certain terms and conditions.

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Meeting Date

June 3, 2026

Meeting Date

May 28, 2026

Council Action2026-05-28
Resolution 260546

This resolution asks the Pennsylvania state government to allow cities like Philadelphia to use ranked choice voting, a system where voters rank candidates in order of preference. If allowed, this could change how Philadelphia residents vote in local elections. The resolution affects Philadelphia voters and election processes.

Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact legislation that would allow local jurisdictions to adopt ranked choice voting.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2026-05-28
Resolution 260545

This resolution urges the US government to remove Cuba from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism and to end all economic sanctions against Cuba. It does not change any local laws or policies in Philadelphia, but rather expresses the City Council's opinion on a federal issue. The resolution affects Philadelphia residents who have an interest in US-Cuba relations.

Urging the Trump Administration to remove Cuba from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism and urging Congress to vote to end all economic sanctions against Cuba.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2026-05-28
Bill 260386

This bill allows the City's Chief Information Officer to sign a multi-year contract to buy licenses for various computer products and services, including email and cloud services. This contract will help the City manage its computer systems and data. It affects the City's internal operations and technology infrastructure.

Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase licenses for email, cloud services, enterprise software, data services, security software, and other related computing products and services, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-05-28
Bill 260385

This bill allows the City's Chief Information Officer to sign a multi-year contract to buy support for the City's main computer systems and software. This contract will help the City keep its computer systems running smoothly and securely. It affects the City's internal operations and technology systems.

Authorizing the Chief Information Officer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year agreement to purchase support for mainframe and database software protocols and applications, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2026-05-28
Bill 260465

This bill aims to restrict the operation of carriage horse businesses in Philadelphia and sets penalties for those who don't follow the rules. The bill affects people who own or work with carriage horse businesses in the city. Its goal is to regulate how these businesses operate in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 10-100 ("Animals") of The Philadelphia Code to restrict the operation of carriage horse businesses and to provide for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

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