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Meeting Date
January 7, 2026
This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 113-17 Washington Ave in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to regulate and permit these encroachments in a controlled manner.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill changes city rules to allow pharmacies to stay open longer than other businesses, as long as they meet certain conditions. The new rule applies to pharmacies in Philadelphia, which may help people who need to pick up prescriptions outside of regular business hours. This change aims to make it easier for people to get the medicine they need.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Services and Other Businesses") to add a new exemption from certain business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or acquire land along the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek for public recreational use. This can be done through purchase, donation, or other means, and includes any buildings or rights associated with the land. The goal is to create public spaces for recreation.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia has renamed Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, to 'Margaret Tartaglione Park'. This change affects people who visit or live near the park. The new name honors Margaret Tartaglione, and the park remains a public space for the community.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as "Margaret Tartaglione Park" in the City of Philadelphia.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the owner of a property at 1338-44 Rising Sun Avenue to install and maintain a fence that extends onto public space, under certain conditions. The bill affects the property owner, Howard Foreman, and nearby residents who may be impacted by the fence. The fence will be installed at the owner's expense and maintained according to city rules.
Authorizing HOWARD FOREMAN, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows victims of deed fraud to get a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid. Deed fraud happens when someone falsely claims to own a property and sells it. The bill helps people who were affected by this type of fraud and paid taxes on the fake sale.
Amending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes, and Collections," to allow for refunds of the realty transfer taxes to victims of deed fraud, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
Meeting Date
December 17, 2025
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to build, own, and maintain structures that extend into public spaces like sidewalks and streets, under certain rules. This affects areas throughout the city where the city wants to add these structures. The goal is to manage how the city uses its public spaces.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is entering into an agreement to develop a Health Center Facility on Frankford Avenue. The agreement allows the city to fit out the facility according to its plans and specifications, and to repay the costs of the work. This new facility will provide health services to Philadelphia residents.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to fit out a Health Center Facility based on plans and specifications acceptable to the City that will be developed on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street and to repay the landlord for the costs of the fit out, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to reduce energy and water costs at certain city properties. The agreement aims to save the city money by making energy-efficient changes. The bill clarifies the terms of this agreement and makes some technical changes.
Amending Bill No. 250103, (approved June 13, 2025) entitled "Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain terms and conditions," to clarify the scope of the guaranteed energy savings contract and make related technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill approves changes to the city's capital budget for 2026, which includes funding for Philadelphia Gas Works projects. The bill also acknowledges the city's future capital budget plans from 2027 to 2031. It affects the city's budget and planning for capital projects.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or acquire a piece of land at 4521 Island Avenue through various means. This land acquisition is handled by the Director of the Department of Aviation on behalf of the city. The acquisition can be done in a few different ways, including purchase or donation.
Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 4521 Island Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia has approved an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to finance energy conservation projects at city-owned properties. This will help reduce energy and water consumption, and lower operating costs. The city will pay for these improvements through a service fee and may issue bonds to cover the costs.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and The Philadelphia Energy Authority relating to the financing of the construction, equipping, installation and implementation of energy conservation improvements and other measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs of such project and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City 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 will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal year...
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia has entered into an agreement with Citizens Bank to provide payroll banking services to the city. This agreement allows the city to manage its payroll through Citizens Bank. The agreement affects city employees who receive paychecks from the city.
Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is entering into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to reduce energy and water consumption at certain city properties. This agreement aims to lower operating costs at these properties by implementing energy conservation measures. The agreement will be managed by the City's Procurement Department.
Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation capital measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill updates the rules for what can be built in certain areas of Philadelphia, specifically in areas zoned for two-family attached homes. It clarifies what types of buildings are allowed and what uses are permitted in these areas. This change affects homeowners, developers, and residents in these zoning districts.
Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Tables" by defining building types and clarifying uses permitted in the RTA-2, Residential Two-Family Attached base zoning district, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill updates Philadelphia's traffic code and adds a new fee for intercity buses that use bus loading zones and facilities. The fee will be enforced through camera-based monitoring systems and collected by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. The bill aims to manage and regulate the use of these zones by intercity buses.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by revising certain definitions; adding a new Section 12-926, entitled "Fee for Use of Bus Loading Zones and Facilities," to impose a fee on certain activities by intercity buses; authorizing the installation and use of camera-based monitoring systems for administration of the fee system; and authorizing an agreement with the Philadelphia Parking Authority for enforcement and collection of certain fees for intercity buses; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is allowing the Director of the Department of Aviation to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve a lawsuit with Tinicum Township in Delaware County. This will help settle the litigation between the two parties. The transfer will be done under specific terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation, on behalf of the City, to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve litigation with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.