Rue Landau
Attendance
Council average: 99.5%
Contested Votes
Of 242 roll calls this session, 91% passed unanimously. These 21 had at least one dissent.
Participated in 21 of 21 contested votes · Voted no 3times · Absent for 0
Providing 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 19-1800 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 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 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.
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 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.
PassRecent Roll Call Votes (10)
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Caf?s," and Section A-301.1.5 of Title 4, Subcode "A" ("The Philadelphia Administrative Code") of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Use Registration Permits," by removing expired provisions related to outdoor entertainment at sidewalk caf?s, under certain terms and conditions.
PassAmending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes, and Collections," to amend excluded transactions to the realty transfer tax, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill changes the rules about which real estate transactions are exempt from the city's realty transfer tax. The bill affects people who buy or sell properties in Philadelphia, and it clarifies which transactions are excluded from paying this tax. The goal is to update the existing tax rules to reflect certain terms and conditions.
PassAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.
PassTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, the Wissahickon Creek, Kelly Drive, Falls Road, the Schuylkill River, and Dawson Street extended.
PassTo amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-546 entitled /SIX, Sixth District Overlay District, revise Section 14-515, the /NE, Northeast Overlay District, remove Section 14-523, the /IMA, Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District, and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
PassAmending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill requires locking dumpsters in Philadelphia under certain conditions. The goal is to reduce litter and trash scattered from dumpsters. This change would affect businesses and property owners who use dumpsters for waste disposal.
PassAmending 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.?
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.
PassAmending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District," to provide for building requirements to prevent vacant lots, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill aims to prevent vacant lots in the Fifth District Overlay area by setting building requirements. It affects property owners and developers in this specific area. The goal is to encourage development and reduce vacant lots.
PassAuthorizing, generally, the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue Notes of the City, prescribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment, pledging certain revenues of the Gas Works as security, adopting a rate covenant and directing the imposition and collection of rates and charges sufficient to comply therewith, prescribing the conditions precedent to the issuance of specific series of notes, including a resolution passed by the Bond Committee providing for establishment of credit support for notes, providing for designation of a fiscal agent and sinking fund depositary, providing for establishment of a sinking fund and its management, providing remedies upon default, and providing for amendments and modifications.
This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to continue selling special notes to fund the Gas Works, using some of the Gas Works' revenue as security for these notes. The bill affects the city's budget and management of the Gas Works. It outlines the rules and conditions for selling these notes, including how the money will be managed and paid back.
PassAuthorizing the Commissioner of Records and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to execute a multi-year concession agreement with Ancestry.com in connection with the digitizing, indexing, and public access and search of City of Philadelphia Department of Records vital records, all under provisions set forth in the concession agreement substantially as set forth in Exhibit A to this ordinance.
The City of Philadelphia is considering a deal with Ancestry.com to digitize and make available to the public the city's vital records, such as birth and death certificates. This agreement would allow people to search these records online. The city's Records and Procurement departments would oversee the agreement.
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