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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

March 12, 2026

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260195

This bill would allow the School District of Philadelphia to collect a tax on rides from companies like Uber and Lyft when the ride starts in Philadelphia.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to a add a new Section 19-1808, entitled "Authorization of Rideshare Use Tax," to authorize the Board of the School District of Philadelphia to levy a tax upon the use by a passenger of a transportation network company for a prearranged ride that originates in Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260194

The proposed bill would create a new tax on orders for delivery of retail goods in Philadelphia.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to add a new Chapter 19-4800, entitled "Retail Delivery Tax," to establish a tax on orders for the delivery in Philadelphia of retail consumer and other tangible goods, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260193

The proposed ordinance would add an extra tax to hotel room rentals in Philadelphia.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260192

The proposed ordinance changes the fees for licenses and permits related to air management in Philadelphia.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE 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. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260191

This bill aims to clarify how the city's Realty Use and Occupancy Tax applies to cell towers.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE 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. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260190

The proposed ordinance updates the city's asbestos rules by changing some fees related to asbestos handling.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260189

This bill changes the fees and rules for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which affects people who need to go in front of the board for zoning issues.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE 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. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260188

This bill allows the city to move money between different funds and departments for the current fiscal year.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260187

This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Capital Budget for Fiscal 2026, which was originally approved in June 2025.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260186

The proposed ordinance adopts the operating budget for Philadelphia's Fiscal Year 2027.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260185

The proposed ordinance is for the adoption of a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget for the city of Philadelphia.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260184

The proposed ordinance aims to adopt a capital program for the city of Philadelphia, covering six fiscal years from 2027 to 2032.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027-2032 inclusive. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-03-12
COMMUNICATION 260183

The proposed ordinance aims to make changes to the city's Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2025.

March 11, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

March 10, 2026

Meeting date

March 5, 2026

Council Action2026-03-05
Bill 251097

This bill aims to prevent the sale of tobacco products to minors and stop unlicensed tobacco retailing in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to add illegal sales of tobacco products to minors and unlicensed tobacco retailing as nuisance behaviors, and require completion of a Department-approved Tobacco Retailer Education and Compliance Training as a condition of lifting a Cease Operations Order, all under certain terms and conditions.

NO ACTION TAKEN

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2026-03-05
Bill 260062

The enacted ordinance creates “Safe Community Places,” including city facilities such as schools, libraries, health care sites, shelters, parks, and recreation centers.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to restrict the use of community spaces for government purposes not expressly authorized by the City or the courts and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2026-03-05
Bill 260061

The enacted ordinance prohibits using City-owned or controlled property and Philadelphia public rights-of-way as staging areas, processing locations, or operation bases for civil immigration enforcement, with exceptions for existing leases and lawful judicial warrants or criminal-law enforcement.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," to prohibit immigration enforcement on City and City-related property and facilities, to prohibit immigration enforcement in the right-of-way and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2026-03-05
Bill 260060

This enacted ordinance requires law enforcement officers working in Philadelphia to visibly display identifying information, identify themselves in specified interactions, and use clearly marked vehicles, with limited exceptions for situations such as undercover work, safety risks, and medical or religious reasons.

Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identity, require officers to visibly display their badge and other official identifying information, prohibit the impersonation of law enforcement officers, and provide for civil and criminal enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.