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
September 17, 2026
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
June 12, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on June 12, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on June 4, 2026: Bill No. 250644 Bill No. 250645 Bill No. 260385 Bill No. 260386 Bill No. 260391 Bill No. 260392 Bill No. 260393 Bill No. 260394 Bill No. 260395 Bill No. 260430 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
June 11 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on June 11, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on June 11, 2026: Bill No. 260199 Bill No. 260200 Bill No. 260201 Bill No. 260203 Bill No. 260204 Bill No. 260205 Bill No. 260206 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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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.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of specific areas of land in West Philadelphia, bounded by Ludlow Street, South 41st Street, West Girard Avenue, and North 48th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ludlow Street, South 41st Street, West Girard Avenue, and North 48th Street.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in West Philadelphia, specifically near Baltimore Avenue and Cobbs Creek.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baltimore Avenue, Cobbs Creek Parkway, a SEPTA Regional Railroad Right-of-Way, and Cobbs Creek.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This bill creates a process for Philadelphia agencies to certify U-Visa and T-Visa applications, which are for victims of crime.
Amending Title 21 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous" to add a Chapter entitled "U-Visa and T-Visa Certifications," providing for a process for Certifying Agencies, including timely responses to requests, confidentiality of requests, guidelines for the grant or denial of a request, and other procedures, all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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This bill changes the rules for how the city sells or trades its surplus properties.
Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Surplus Properties," by adding methodology for disposition by property exchange, and making other technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
NO ACTION TAKEN
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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
NO ACTION TAKEN
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Meeting date
September 15, 2026
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.
SIGNED
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This bill requires commercial landlords to take action against tenants who sell tobacco products without a permit.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Service And Other Businesses") by adding a new Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take certain remedial action against commercial tenants who engage in tobacco retailing without a required tobacco retailer permit and establishing penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill aims to establish rules and restrictions on the sale of certain intoxicating substances in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances and provide for associated penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
June 23, 2026
This enacted ordinance creates the West Chestnut Street Overlay District for certain lots along West Chestnut Street and Ionic Street near 20th Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance authorizes property owners Lawrence Polanski and Ping Zeng to install and maintain a sidewalk café at 2101 South 3rd Street, with five tables and 30 seats along Snyder Avenue and South 3rd Street.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2101 South 3rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain parcels of land within the area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance revises enforcement of Philadelphia’s sidewalk café rules, setting a $300-per-day fine for certain violations and fines of up to $300 for repeat violations.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafés," to revise remedies and provide for enforcement of sidewalk cafés provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the owners of Varallo Brothers Bakery at 1639 South 10th Street to install and maintain a sidewalk café with one table and two seats, extending about four feet into the sidewalk while leaving at least five feet ten inches clear.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1639 South 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill authorized the City of Philadelphia to sublease about 26,758 square feet on the fifth floor of 701 Market Street from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for City office space.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted legislation amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for floor area, building height, and dwelling-unit density bonuses.
Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses," to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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