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This bill requires landlords to provide voter registration information to tenants when they sign a lease or renew their rental agreement. The goal is to inform tenants about voting and make it easier for them to register. This change affects tenants and landlords in Philadelphia.

Amending Section 9-3903 of The Philadelphia Code ("Certificate of Rental Suitability; Required Tenant Documents") to include the provision of voter registration information to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill allows a business at 3423 Kensington Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which is an outdoor seating area, under certain rules. The business must follow these rules to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects people who own businesses and live near this location.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill allows the city to use automated speed cameras on certain state routes to improve safety. The cameras will be used to enforce speed limits and issue tickets to drivers who exceed the limit. This affects drivers who travel on designated state routes in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety," by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on designated state routes, under certain terms and conditions.? ?

Introduced and Referred

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This bill modifies Philadelphia's rules about the use of certain bags by retail establishments, requiring them to charge customers a fee for bags and to post signs about the policy. The goal is to reduce the use of certain types of bags. Retail establishments and their customers are affected by this change.

Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail Establishments," to modify certain definitions, require retail establishments to charge a fee for the provision of a bag to customers, and require signage, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill repeals a previous law that changed the zoning designations of certain areas near Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue. The repeal affects property owners and developers in this area. It returns the zoning designations to what they were before the previous law was passed.

Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240415 (approved July 19, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue."

Introduced and Referred

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Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill allows the owner of 3423 Kensington Avenue to install and maintain an encroachment, which is a structure that extends beyond their property line, under certain conditions. The bill applies to the owner of this specific property, 3419 Kensington Partners or any future owner. The encroachment will be installed at 3423 Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia.

Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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This bill changes the pay for members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which is a group that makes decisions about zoning rules in Philadelphia. The change would affect the people who serve on this board. The bill is currently waiting for the Mayor's review.

Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by changing the compensation of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, all under certain terms and conditions.?

Introduced and Referred

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This bill allows the city to borrow more money, within the state's limit, to fund various city projects and services. The city will sell bonds to raise these funds and set aside money to pay back the bonds. This affects the city's budget and ability to fund projects.

Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.

SIGNED

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This bill creates an Anti-Displacement Fund to help prevent tenants from being forced out of their homes. The fund will be administered by the Department of Planning and Development, and landlords who displace tenants without proper notice may face penalties. The bill aims to protect renters in Philadelphia from unfair displacement.

Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to hereby authorize the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund, to establish violations for displacement, and to authorize the Department of Planning and Development to administer the Anti-Displacement Fund; and amending Section A-505, entitled "Cease Operations Order" to add notice requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.

NO ACTION TAKEN

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This bill updates the rules for selling electronic smoking devices and other nicotine products in Philadelphia, adding new penalties and ways to enforce the rules. It affects businesses that sell these products, as well as the city's efforts to regulate them. The goal is to ensure compliance with the city's regulations.

Amending Section 9-633 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products," to update definitions and to provide for additional penalties, enforcement, and compliance options, all under certain terms and conditions.

NO ACTION TAKEN

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Amending and restating Resolution 120184 to appoint two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee.

ADOPTED

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Also naming the 1500 block of Girard Avenue as "Alphonso Deal Way."

ADOPTED

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Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2847 Boudinot Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

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Authorizing the creation of the Philly is a Music City Task Force by the Committee of Legislative Oversight to develop and maintain the cultural and economic impact of music in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject Senate Bill 527, which would repeal the Sterling Act and have a devastating impact on the City of Philadelphia's fiscal stability, therefore financially crippling public services and regional leadership.

ADOPTED

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Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2025, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.

ORDER THE RESOLUTION PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SUSPENSION CALENDAR

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Recognizing Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

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