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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June 23, 2026
This bill aims to change the pay for members of the Fair Housing Commission, a group that works to ensure fair housing practices in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 9-803 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Housing Commission," and Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils," to amend the compensation paid to members of the Fair Housing Commission and delete superfluous provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to change the rules about where farmers' markets can be located in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets" to make certain changes to permissible locations for farmers' markets, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill establishes new parking regulations on several streets in Philadelphia, including Acorn Street, Martin Street, N.
Establishing a parking regulation on Acorn street between Hazelwood lane and Ridge avenue; Martin street between Mitchell street and Pechin street; N. 66th street between Haverford avenue and Media street; Rector street between Manayunk avenue and Terrace street; Lawnton street between Fountain street and Gorgas lane; Scotts lane between Ridge avenue to 3540 Scotts lane (Trestle).
SIGNED
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 2955 Market St in Philadelphia, under specific conditions.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2955 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill proposes to name a park located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as 'Tyrone Cakes Sims Park'.
Naming and designating 60th & Baltimore Park, located at 5961 Baltimore Ave as "Tyrone 'Cakes' Sims Park."
SIGNED
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This bill aims to change the rules for determining when someone has illegally dumped debris or done 'short dumping' in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 10-710 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," to change the standard for determining violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to establish parking regulations on Lawrence Street between Tabor Road and Olney Avenue, and on Sparks Street between Front Street and Mascher Street.
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Lawrence street between Tabor road and Olney avenue; Sparks street between Front street and Mascher street.
SIGNED
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to be built or placed on or over city streets and sidewalks near 3601-7 N Broad St, as long as the owner follows specific rules and conditions.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 3601-7 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill changes the rules for a specific area in the Fourth District Overlay District, allowing certain basic systems and utilities in a particular zoning district.
Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District" by authorizing Basic Systems and Utilities in the SP-PO-A zoning district in an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Calumet Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Wissahickon Creek all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, bounded by Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to restrict the operation of carriage horse businesses in Philadelphia and sets penalties for those who don't follow the rules.
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.
SIGNED
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This bill updates rules about how the city gives out contracts and financial help without competitive bidding.
Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," by updating references and exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill helps small, local businesses in Philadelphia by giving them a better chance to win city contracts.
Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses that are both local and small, and amending definitions, certification, goal setting and reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill changes the rules for bonds related to city contracts, affecting companies that do business with the city.
Amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bonds Relating to Procurement Contracts" to amend requirements related to performance and payment bonds on certain contracts and providing for disclosure and monitoring of the bond acquisition cost, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill proposes changes to the City of Philadelphia's procurement procedures and requirements through an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City procurement procedures and requirements; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
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This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a new office called Creative Philadelphia.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Creative Philadelphia, to provide for the powers and duties of such office, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in a specific part of the city, which could affect how land is used and developed in that area.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway Ramp, Hartranft Street, and the Conrail Right-of-Way.
SIGNED
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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.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2351 South Front Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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