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
June 4, 2026
This bill changes zoning rules in certain areas of Philadelphia, specifically the Seventh District Overlay District and the Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would allow the city to create bicycle lanes and remove travel lanes on parts of 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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would allow the city to create bicycle lanes and remove travel lanes on parts of 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would revise income eligibility standards for Philadelphia’s Income-Based Water Rate Assistance Program.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would revise income eligibility standards for Philadelphia’s Income-Based Water Rate Assistance Program.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would authorize the Water Department to reduce a customer’s water bill when a defective or inaccurate meter or transmitter has failed to correctly measure or report water use for more than 12 months.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would authorize the Water Department to reduce a customer’s water bill when a defective or inaccurate meter or transmitter has failed to correctly measure or report water use for more than 12 months.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
June 3, 2026
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a service agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority and allows the Authority to issue up to $225 million in bonds or other debt to finance or refinance the acquisition of 400 North Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street, which the City subleases for use as police headquarters and other purposes.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition of 400 North Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street (together with certain ancillary property rights), which premises the City has sub-leased for use as the City's police headquarters and certain other uses; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such acquisition costs and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary ...
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a service agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority and allows the Authority to issue up to $225 million in bonds or other debt to finance or refinance the acquisition of 400 North Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street, which the City subleases for use as police headquarters and other purposes.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Municipal Authority relating to the financing of the acquisition of 400 North Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street (together with certain ancillary property rights), which premises the City has sub-leased for use as the City's police headquarters and certain other uses; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such acquisition costs and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary ...
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would change Philadelphia’s public employee retirement rules for service-connected death benefits.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits, all under certain terms and conditions
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would change Philadelphia’s public employee retirement rules for service-connected death benefits.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits, all under certain terms and conditions
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would change Philadelphia’s public employee retirement rules for service-connected death benefits.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits, all under certain terms and conditions
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would change Philadelphia’s public employee retirement rules for service-connected death benefits.
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits, all under certain terms and conditions
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and state grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the gran...
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and state grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the gran...
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and state grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the gran...
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to apply for federal and state grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, housing for people with AIDS, and blight prevention.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the gran...
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill approves Philadelphia Gas Works’ amended Fiscal Year 2026 capital budget of up to $241.855 million and authorizes spending on the listed projects, including the South Operations Center and replacement of the 800 Building’s main electrical switchgear.
Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.