Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 240304-AENACTED
Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; all...
- Bill 240427-AAIN COUNCIL - SUSPENSION CALENDAR
Amending 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.
- Bill 250066-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 11-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Openings and Excavations in the Streets,” to impose additional penalties on violators of underground permitting requirements, under certain...
- Bill 250100ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 177 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250147ENACTED
Authorizing PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 250183ADOPTED
Opposing any attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education or slash federal funding for public school programs that support low-income students and students with disabilities.
- Bill 250195ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250196ENACTED
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
- Bill 250197ENACTED
To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget.
- Bill 250198ENACTED
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive.
- Bill 250199ENACTED
Amending 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 c...
- Bill 250200ENACTED
Amending 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.
- Bill 250201ENACTED
Amending 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 auth...
- Bill 250202ENACTED
Amending 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.
- Bill 250203ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Ogden street between N. 13th street and Camac street; Wood street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; N. 21st street between Hamilton street...
- Bill 250204ENACTED
To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals...
- Bill 250205ENACTED
To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and cond...
- Bill 250206ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, depar...
- Bill 250207ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Federal Street, 13th Street, Wharton Street, and Broad Street.
- Bill 250208ENACTED
Amending Section 12-1117 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Physically Handicapped and Disabled or Severely Disabled Veteran Parking,” as it will take effect pursuant to Bill No. 240613-AA (approved...
- Bill 250209ENACTED
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to clarify penalties and procedures associated with smart loading zone parking enforcement, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250210ENACTED
Amending 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...
- Bill 250211ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Realty Transfer Tax,” by revising the rate of the tax, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250212ENACTED
To amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Development Impact Tax,” to end imposition of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250213-AENACTED
Amending Section 9-633 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products,” to update definitions and to provide for additional penalties,...
- Resolution 250214IN COUNCIL - SUSPENSION CALENDAR
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030, and incorporating revi...
- Resolution 250215ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on the implementation of Bill No. 220654-A and the success of Community Evening Resource Centers.
- Resolution 250216ADOPTED
Honoring Officer Jesse Woodhouse for his outstanding service to the 16TH Police District in West Philadelphia on the occasion of his retirement.
- Resolution 250217ADOPTED
Honoring the members of Commonwealth Association of School Administrators as they have made significant contributions to their community, advocating for the rights and interests of staff and students...
- Resolution 250218ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the career of Tumar Alexander, a dedicated public servant, on the occasion of his retirement from Philadelphia City Government.
- Resolution 250219ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Trey Howard for his heroic response to the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250220ADOPTED
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the civil rights marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama to Montgomery on March 7, 1965, also known as “Bloody Sunday.”
- Resolution 250221ADOPTED
Condemning the Trump Administration for its reprehensible actions to drastically defund the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which will have a devastating effect on the enforcem...
- Resolution 250222ADOPTED
Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Children First Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- COMMUNICATION 250223PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising you that on March 7, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 06, 2025: Bill No. 250071 Bill No. 250072 Bill No. 25...
- COMMUNICATION 250224PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a Resolution Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2026 through 20...
- COMMUNICATION 250225PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance to amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Development Impact Tax,” to end imposition of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.
- COMMUNICATION 250226PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance amending 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...
- COMMUNICATION 250227PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- COMMUNICATION 250228PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance amending 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 Distri...
- COMMUNICATION 250229PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,” to eliminate certain exemptions, all under certain terms and cond...
- COMMUNICATION 250230PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Realty Transfer Tax,” by revising the rate of the tax, all under certain terms and conditions.
- COMMUNICATION 250231PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance amending 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 re...
- COMMUNICATION 250232PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance amending 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.
- COMMUNICATION 250233PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance to amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive,” by revising various approp...
- COMMUNICATION 250234PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance to amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all un...
- COMMUNICATION 250235PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain...
- COMMUNICATION 250236PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget.
- COMMUNICATION 250237PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive.
- COMMUNICATION 250238PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
- COMMUNICATION 250239PLACED ON FILE
FY2026 Budget Speech The One Philly 2.0 Budget Good morning to my friend, Council President Kenyatta Johnson, to Council’s Leadership team, Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Majority W...