Council actions
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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Council actions
Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.
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Meeting date
October 29, 2026
This bill aims to change the zoning rules for certain areas of land in Northwest Philadelphia, affecting properties bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy's Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy's Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill, which is in City Council for a second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by N.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street and Chelten Avenue.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill would change the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street, and Keyser Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street and Keyser Street.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill would create a Philadelphia Transit Access Fund to support free or subsidized SEPTA access for eligible low-income residents, city employees, and participants connected to employers, housing providers, or educational institutions.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” to add a new chapter creating the Philadelphia Transit Access Fund, to establish the purposes for which appropriations to the Transit Access Fund may be used, and to establish public reporting requirements related to the Fund.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
October 27, 2026
This proposal, currently held in committee, would authorize buffered bicycle lanes around City Hall on South Penn Square, East Penn Square, and part of John F.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane around City Hall, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill allows for certain structures or objects to be built or placed on or over city property near 6238 Bustleton Avenue, as long as they meet specific requirements.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 6238 Bustleton Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would authorize a bicycle lane on Roberts Avenue between Henry Avenue and King Street.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill would create an approximately 110-foot truck loading zone on the east side of S.
Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill would establish an approximately 110-foot, one-hour truck loading zone on the west side of 1716 Frankford Avenue, between Palmer Street and E.
Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and E. Columbia Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
October 26, 2026
This bill would require hotels with 50 or more guest rooms to notify current and prospective guests and third-party booking vendors about major service disruptions, such as infestations, unavailable amenities or utilities, accessibility problems, or foreseeable demonstrations.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter to require hotel operators to notify guest of service disruptions which substantially affect or are likely to substantially affect any guest's use of a room or utilization of a hotel service, and providing for enforcement and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would authorize the Mayor’s Administration to develop a Philadelphia Zero Waste Circular Economy Plan to evaluate and potentially restructure the City’s waste collection, recycling, and disposal systems.
To authorize a plan for evaluation and potential restructuring of the City’s solid waste management and recycling systems, including consideration of long-term recycling processing and long-term waste disposal services featuring specific infrastructure developments, establishing strict waste reduction and diversion targets, and transition toward a sustainable and equitable waste management economy, to be known as the "Philadelphia Zero Waste Circular Economy Act ,” all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would authorize the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings about the announced closure of Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences public museum, its effects on Philadelphia, and ways to preserve public access and the Academy’s scientific and educational work.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings investigating the announced closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s public museum, its consequences for Philadelphia, and options to preserve public access and the institution’s scientific and educational mission and authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
October 22, 2026
This bill, currently in Council, would authorize Philadelphia’s Sanitation and Procurement commissioners to enter into agreements with recycling vendors to process and market materials collected by the City and other authorized government agencies.
Authorizing the Sanitation Commissioner and Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into agreements with several vendors to process and market recyclable materials, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This proposal would authorize Philadelphia’s Sanitation and Procurement commissioners to enter into agreements with Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Republic Services of Pennsylvania, and ReWorld Sustainable Solutions for the collection, transfer, and disposal of municipal solid waste.
Authorizing the Sanitation Commissioner and Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into agreements for the collection, transfer and disposal of municipal solid waste, under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 23 listed properties in the 5th Councilmanic District for development as homeownership housing.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1936, 1940, 1944, 1952-54 N. 19th Street, 1913, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1949 N. 20th Street, 1907, 1919 W. Berks Street, 1901, 1915, 1919, 1937 W. Norris Street, 1912, 1914, 1918, 1946, 1948, 1950, 1952 N. Uber Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution supports workers represented by Unite Here Local 274, including room attendants, cooks, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, and banquet staff.
Supporting the workers of Unite Here Local 274 and calling on the management of the Hilton Garden Inn to reach a deal as the only unionized hotel in Center City without a new contract.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.