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Jamie Gauthier
Attendance
Attended 558 of 558 roll-call votes (100%). Council average: 99.5%.
Contested Votes
Of 598 roll calls this session, 92% passed unanimously. These 49 had at least one dissent.
Participated in 47 of 47 contested votes · Voted no 12times · Absent for 0
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.
This bill aims to restrict the operation of carriage horse businesses in Philadelphia and sets penalties for those who don't follow the rules. It affects people who own or work with carriage horses, as well as the horses themselves. The goal is to regulate how these businesses operate in the city.
PassAmending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants' rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill aims to modify the rules for landlords ending a tenancy, add protections for tenants against retaliation and harassment, and clarify tenants' rights to a safe and habitable living space. It also establishes new enforcement mechanisms and remedies for tenants. The bill affects tenants and landlords in Philadelphia.
PassAmending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," and Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to prohibit the acceptance of bids on City contracts from, or the execution of contracts with, entities that do business with immigration enforcement authorities; bar City participation in, resource expenditures to, and involvement in any agreements or activities in furtherance of immigration enforcement, including through the conduct of its employees, contractors and funding recipients; require annual reporting of City immigration-related activities, and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
This ordinance bars Philadelphia city agencies and employees from participating in federal immigration-enforcement programs or using City money, staff, equipment, or facilities to support those activities, except when cooperation is required by law or based on a valid judicial warrant. It also restricts City contracts with entities that do business with immigration-enforcement authorities and applies related limits to City contractors and funding recipients. The ordinance requires quarterly reports and certifications about immigration-enforcement activity and allows civil lawsuits and other penalties for violations.
PassAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to establish certain limits on how personal information may be handled by the City with regard to immigration enforcement, create reporting requirements, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted ordinance adds rules for how Philadelphia city agencies, employees, officials, contractors, and subcontractors handle information about a person’s citizenship or immigration status. It limits sharing that information and access to City data for immigration enforcement, requires quarterly reports on federal requests and violations, and allows civil lawsuits and other remedies for violations, subject to exceptions for applicable law and court orders.
PassAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
The enacted ordinance adds rules for City agencies, employees, and City contractors regarding citizenship and immigration information. It generally bars them from requesting or using that information, conditioning City services on it, threatening or intimidating people based on it, or taking enforcement action on that basis, with exceptions required by law, court order, or certain eligibility and service requirements; it also allows civil lawsuits and other remedies for violations.
PassAmending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill aims to update Philadelphia's property licensing rules, allowing the city to create a program to inspect properties before problems occur, and requiring the city to publicly report on how well property owners are following the rules. The bill also includes new protections and remedies for tenants. It affects property owners and tenants in Philadelphia.
PassAmending 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.
The enacted ordinance creates “Safe Community Places,” including city facilities such as schools, libraries, health care sites, shelters, parks, and recreation centers. It requires law enforcement officers seeking access to nonpublic areas of these places to work through a designated city official and generally requires a judicial warrant or exigent circumstances; it also requires employee training and allows civil lawsuits and financial remedies for violations.
PassAmending 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.
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. It requires City agencies to create procedures and notify officials about violations, and allows affected individuals or entities to seek civil remedies, including damages, attorney fees, fines, and certain contract penalties; it takes effect 60 days after becoming law.
PassAmending 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.
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. It also prohibits impersonating a law enforcement officer and allows criminal penalties and civil lawsuits for certain violations, affecting local, state, and federal law enforcement officers and their agencies operating in Philadelphia.
PassProviding 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 eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow City officers and employees to run for public office without having to resign from their City job first. If passed, this change would affect City employees who want to become candidates for public office. The bill would put this proposal to a vote by the city's residents.
PassAmending Chapter 10-2800 of The Philadelphia Code ("Chapter 10-2800 Vehicular Mobile Service Providers") to add new prohibitions on where mobile medical service providers may operate and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill adds new rules for where mobile medical service providers can operate in Philadelphia and sets penalties for breaking these rules. It affects mobile medical service providers and is intended to regulate their activities in the city. The goal is to ensure these services are provided in appropriate locations.
PassAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/UCO, University-Community Overlay District"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes the zoning rules in Philadelphia by creating a new type of zoning district called the University-Community Overlay District. This new district will have its own set of rules and guidelines for development and construction. It will affect areas near universities and the surrounding communities.
PassAmending 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.
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.
PassAmending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to add two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes the rules for the Economic Opportunity Review Committee by adding two more members from the business community. The committee reviews economic opportunity plans, which affect businesses and development projects in Philadelphia. This change aims to give the business community more representation in the review process.
PassAmending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase the portion of fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents to be used for Housing Trust Fund purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill increases the fees for recording certain documents, such as deeds and mortgages, and uses the extra money for the city's Housing Trust Fund. The fund helps pay for affordable housing programs and services in Philadelphia. The change affects people who record these documents, like homeowners and businesses.
PassAmending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by revising the rate of the tax, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes the rate of the Realty Transfer Tax, which is a tax paid when properties are sold in Philadelphia. The tax affects people who buy or sell properties in the city. The new rate will apply to certain property transactions under specific conditions.
PassTo amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development Impact Tax," to end imposition of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill ends the Development Impact Tax in Philadelphia under certain terms and conditions. The tax was previously imposed on certain developments in the city. This change affects developers and potentially residents who may be impacted by new development projects.
PassApproving 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, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, all under certain terms and conditions.
The city has approved a budget for big projects at the Philadelphia Gas Works for the next year. This budget will pay for things like equipment and construction to help the Gas Works run. It also looks ahead to the next few years to plan for future projects.
PassApproving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025 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 2026 through 2030, as amended.
This bill approves changes to the city's capital budget for 2025, specifically for the Philadelphia Gas Works, and also accepts a revised forecast of capital budgets for the next five years. The bill affects the city's budget and planning for capital projects. It was sponsored by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.
PassAmending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to establish requirements related to security deposits for residential rentals and establishing remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill sets rules for security deposits in residential rentals, including what landlords must do and what happens if they don't follow the rules. It affects renters and landlords in Philadelphia. The goal is to make sure renters are treated fairly when it comes to their security deposits.
PassTo adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget.
The Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget bill sets aside money for big projects in Philadelphia, like building repairs and new equipment. This budget affects all city departments and residents who use city services. It plans how the city will spend its money on these projects over the next year.
PassAdopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
The City of Philadelphia has adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which outlines how the city will spend its money. This budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it determines funding for city services and programs. The budget was approved by City Council and will guide the city's spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
PassAmending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes the tax rates for the Wage and Net Profits Tax in Philadelphia. The new tax rates will affect individuals and businesses that pay this tax. The changes aim to update the tax rates under specific conditions.
PassAmending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to eliminate certain exemptions, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes the rules about who has to pay the Realty Use and Occupancy Tax in Philadelphia. It removes some exemptions, which means some people or organizations who didn't have to pay the tax before might have to pay it now. This affects property owners and tenants who were previously exempt from paying the tax.
PassAmending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for an increase in the tax that the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia is authorized to impose on real estate; and amending Chapter 19-1300, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to establish an equivalent reduction in the tax rate for the City real estate tax; all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill allows the School District of Philadelphia to increase the tax on real estate, but it also reduces the city's real estate tax rate by an equal amount. This change affects homeowners and property owners in Philadelphia. The goal is to shift some of the tax burden from the city to the school district, without increasing the overall tax amount that property owners pay.
PassAmending Chapter 12-1000 The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to revise the fee for the use of parking meters; all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes the fee for using parking meters in Philadelphia. The new fee will affect anyone who parks at a meter in the city. The change is part of an update to the city's Traffic Code.
PassAmending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to revise tax rates and end certain exclusions from the tax on receipts, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes the tax rates for businesses in Philadelphia and removes some exceptions to the tax on receipts. It affects businesses that pay the Business Income and Receipts Tax in the city. The changes aim to update the tax system under specific conditions.
PassTo adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive.
The city has adopted a 6-year plan for big projects like building repairs, park upgrades, and other improvements. This plan, called a Capital Program, will guide how the city spends money on these projects from 2026 to 2031. It affects all Philadelphia residents who use city facilities and services.
PassAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill adds new rules for mobile services that use vehicles, such as food trucks or mobile shops, in Philadelphia. It sets guidelines for these services and includes penalties for those who don't follow the rules. The bill affects people who operate these mobile services in the city.
PassAmending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill adds new rules for mobile services that use vehicles, such as food trucks or mobile shops, in Philadelphia. It sets guidelines for these services and includes penalties for those who don't follow the rules. The bill affects people who operate these mobile services in the city.
PassAmending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Nonconformities," by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses; all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill would amend Philadelphia’s zoning rules for nonconforming uses. In the 5th, 8th, and 10th Councilmanic Districts, a nonconforming use would be considered abandoned if it is discontinued and a new use is established without a zoning permit; it could then be reinstated only through a zoning variance. The bill is currently on the Council’s suspension calendar and has not been described here as enacted.
PassAmending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-502, entitled "CTR/Center City Overlay District and 14-702, Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses, and creating Section 14-542, entitled "/PCH, Philadelphia Chinatown Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted ordinance creates the Philadelphia Chinatown Overlay District for certain properties in specified zoning districts and boundaries. It limits some uses, requires qualifying residential developments to include affordable units, sets building-height and restaurant-size rules, and prohibits accessory parking lots and non-accessory signs; it also changes eligibility for certain development bonuses.
PassAmending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by amending certain definitions relating to signs; creating an "Arena Area" within the "/CTR, Center City Overlay District" overlay; and making related changes, including a master plan requirement and changes to accessory sign controls; all in connection with zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City; and approving a master plan for the Arena Area; all under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted bill changed Philadelphia’s zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City. It created an Arena Area within the Center City Overlay District, approved a master plan for that area, and set rules for development, parking, loading spaces, building size, street trees, and signs, including digital, naming-rights, and roof-logo signs.
PassAmending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of section 14-906, entitled "Market Street East Sign Regulations," all under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s zoning rules for signs in the Market Street East Advertising District. It changes which properties may have certain signs, increases the maximum sign face from 1,600 to 3,000 square feet, sets rules for digital displays and public improvements, and extends the district’s rules through July 19, 2040.
PassApproving the amendment of a neighborhood improvement district in the area generally bounded by, and including, 11th Street to the West, Filbert Street to the North, 8th Street to the East and Market Street to the South, with the exception of certain condominium units at 801 Market Street Condominium not included in the District, known as the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District, to remove certain portions of such property generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 10th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south from such District in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted ordinance amends the boundaries of the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District in the Market East area by removing property generally bounded by Filbert Street, 10th Street, 11th Street, and Market Street. The Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District and its management organization continue, with the change taking effect after a related payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement becomes effective for the removed area.
PassAmending the existing Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 8th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south, to remove certain portions of such property generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 10th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south from such District, and approving the amended project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the redevelopment of the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
The enacted ordinance reduces the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District by removing property generally between 10th and 11th Streets, including land intended to support future development of a sports and entertainment arena outside the district. It approves a revised redevelopment plan for the smaller district and authorizes City officials to carry it out; the changes take effect after a payments-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement for the removed property becomes effective.
PassAuthorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services District Authority, pursuant to the terms of the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to organize the Arena Services District Authority to address impacts of the Market East arena, including cleanliness, neighborhood improvements, small-business support, safety, and traffic management. Its service area covers part of Center City generally bounded by Broad Street, South Street, Spring Garden Avenue, 8th Street, and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and the authority may not impose taxes, fees, or assessments on property there. The authority must oversee traffic plans for the arena and promote public transportation, with input from arena operators, nearby institutions, residents, businesses, and government agencies.
PassTo grant the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate development, construction, and operation of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers professional basketball team and for other uses, including authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and such other City officials as may be appropriate, on behalf of the City, to enter into the following agreements and take the following actions: (1) acquire fee simple title to all or portions of 1001-1025 Filbert Street, 1001-1019 Market Street, and 1025 Market Street (together, the "Market and Filbert Street Properties"); (2) acquire fee simple title to other parcels of land, aerial areas and subsurface areas in the vicinity of the Market and Filbert Street Properties including, without limitation, those areas reverting to the City or other parties in connection with the striking of certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street (the "Additional Properties") and certain other nearby parcels a...
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to acquire and assemble properties near Market, Filbert, 10th, and 11th Streets for a new multi-purpose arena for the Philadelphia 76ers and other events. It allows the City to lease the site to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, support a sublease and development agreement with a 76ers-affiliated entity, make related property and easement changes, and enter an agreement requiring the 76ers to play substantially all of their home games there for at least 30 years.
PassAuthorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain project-related services to promote, among other things, the growth and expansion of business, commerce and tourism within The City of Philadelphia in connection with the development of a multipurpose sports and entertainment facility, including an arena to accommodate National Basketball Association games, and family entertainment, community, retail and other uses; authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under ce...
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a service agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for project development, management, and oversight services related to a multipurpose sports and entertainment facility, including an arena for Philadelphia 76ers games and family, community, retail, and other uses. It commits the City to pay service fees and other covered costs when due and to budget and appropriate funds for those payments beginning in fiscal year 2025.
PassAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Filbert Street from 10th Street to 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
The enacted bill authorizes the City to remove Filbert Street between 10th and 11th Streets from the official City Plan and vacate that portion of the street. The affected property owner or other responsible party must meet conditions including releasing and indemnifying the City, paying related costs, and covering or completing any needed changes to sidewalks, utilities, sewers, lighting, and other street facilities.
PassAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street, under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to revise its official street plan by removing and vacating certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street. It expands earlier changes to that area and requires affected property owners or other interested parties to meet specified conditions, including agreements protecting the City from damage claims and payment of public-hearing advertising costs.
PassAuthorizing CBL Arena, LLC. and its successor(s) in interest to construct, own, and maintain various right of way encroachments in the vicinity of 1001-19 Market Street, 1025 Market Street and 1001-25 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted ordinance authorizes CBL Arena, LLC and future property owners to construct, own, and maintain bollards, planters, signs, and bicycle racks that extend into sidewalks near 1001-19 Market Street, 1025 Market Street, and 1001-25 Filbert Street. The owners must obtain required permits, maintain the encroachments, keep specified clear walking space, carry insurance, and remove the encroachments at their own cost if the City gives notice for a municipal construction project.
PassInitiating action to approve the amendment of an existing neighborhood improvement district currently in the area generally bounded by, and including, 11th Street to the West, Filbert Street to the North, 8th Street to the East and Market Street to the South, with the exception of certain condominium units at 801 Market Street Condominium not included in the District, known as the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District, to remove certain portions of such property generally bounded by Filbert Street on the North, 10th Street on the East, 11th Street on the West, and Market Street on the South from such District and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Chief Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act, prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally amend the District.
This adopted resolution starts the process of changing the boundaries of the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District, which generally covers the area from 8th to 11th Streets and from Market to Filbert Streets. The proposed change would remove property generally bounded by Filbert Street, 10th Street, 11th Street, and Market Street from the district; the Rules Committee and Chief Clerk are directed to complete required notices and public hearings before a later ordinance formally amends the district.
PassAgreeing to participate in the amended "Gallery At Market East Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be amended by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L. 465, No. 113), as amended, in the Center City Redevelopment Area, in an area currently generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 8th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south; and designating the Mayor or her designee as the City's representative for purposes of meeting with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, pursuant to Section 5(a)(2) of the Tax Increment Financing Act.
This adopted resolution agrees that Philadelphia will participate fully in the proposed amended Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District in Center City, generally bounded by Filbert Street, 8th Street, 11th Street, and Market Street. The amendment would remove certain property from the district, change the redevelopment plan, and designate the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to meet with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development about the changes.
PassAmending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," to modify the requirements for contracts with not-for-profit vendors, all under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s procurement rules for contracts with not-for-profit vendors awarded by specified city offices and agencies. Effective July 1, 2025, it removes a special exception that had excluded these contracts from certain requirements and allowed some disclosures to be filed after the contract was signed.
PassCondemning the use of school voucher programming as harmful to the School District of Philadelphia.
The adopted resolution condemns school voucher programs, stating that they could reduce funding available to the School District of Philadelphia and its public-school services. It addresses Pennsylvania’s budget decisions and the School District’s expected funding challenges, but it does not establish or change voucher policy.
PassAmending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify requirements and authorizations related to the City's residential eviction diversion program, including associated changes to the landlord and tenant relationship, and to make certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules governing the City’s residential eviction diversion program. While the City operates a mandatory pre-filing program, landlords must enroll, notify tenants of their diversion rights, and participate in good faith for at least 30 days before seeking to evict, except when eviction is needed to prevent an imminent threat of harm.
PassRecent Roll Call Votes
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill aims to allow more sidewalk cafes in Philadelphia by changing the rules about where they can be located. It would give businesses more opportunities to have outdoor seating areas, as long as they follow certain guidelines. The change would affect businesses and residents in areas where sidewalk cafes are allowed.
PassAmending 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.
This bill creates a process for Philadelphia agencies to certify U-Visa and T-Visa applications, which are for victims of crime. The process includes guidelines for responding to requests, keeping information confidential, and deciding whether to grant or deny a request. This affects people who are applying for these types of visas, often victims of crime, and the agencies that handle their applications.
PassProviding 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.
This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a new office called Creative Philadelphia. If approved, the bill would allow voters to decide whether to add this office to the city government, which would have its own powers and duties. The bill affects all Philadelphia residents who would be eligible to vote on the proposed charter amendment.
PassAmending 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.
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. The bill would update the compensation for commission members and remove unnecessary parts of the law. This change would affect the members of the Fair Housing Commission and the city's housing policies.
PassAmending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill would allow the city to create bicycle lanes and remove travel lanes on parts of Ridge Avenue. The change aims to make the road safer for people on bikes. It affects people who drive, bike, or walk on Ridge Avenue.
PassAuthorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Positive Energy Inc. for the procurement, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of Direct Current Fast Chargers in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.
The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to allow the Procurement Commissioner to enter into an agreement with Positive Energy Inc. to install and operate fast chargers for electric vehicles in the cell phone lot at Philadelphia International Airport. This agreement would enable the construction, installation, and maintenance of the charging stations. The bill affects travelers and airport visitors who own electric vehicles.
PassAmending 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.
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. The Department would set the method for calculating the water use and bill reduction through regulations, affecting Philadelphia customers with qualifying meter problems.
PassAmending 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.
This bill, currently in the Mayor’s Office, would revise income eligibility standards for Philadelphia’s Income-Based Water Rate Assistance Program. It would extend eligibility for certain discounted water bills to households earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level and require affordable payment plans, including arrearages, for some households earning between 200% and 300% of that level. The changes would take effect when new Water Department base rates and charges established after January 1, 2027, become effective.
PassAdopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
The proposed bill sets the city's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how the city will spend its money on various services and programs. This budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it impacts the funding for city services such as trash collection, police and fire departments, and parks maintenance. The budget outlines the city's financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
PassAmending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street Overlay District from the Zoning Code, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes zoning rules in certain areas of Philadelphia, specifically the Seventh District Overlay District and the Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District. It adds rules from one area to another and removes some existing rules. This change affects people who own property or live in these areas.
Pass