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
Procedural actions actions from the January 30, 2025 meeting.
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The adopted resolution recognizes January 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year and celebrates the cultural and historical significance of Philadelphia’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Recognizing January 29th, 2025, as the Lunar New Year and celebrating the cultural and historical significance of Philadelphia's Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings about how the Philadelphia 311 non-emergency hotline operates and works with City departments.
Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings regarding the operation of the Philadelphia 311 non-emergency hotline and its engagement with City departments
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution declares 2025 the Year of Cooperatives in Philadelphia.
Declaring 2025 as the Year of Cooperatives in Philadelphia and calling on the City of Philadelphia to explore all options to support the development and resilience of local cooperative businesses.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted Resolution proclaims January 2024 as National Poverty in America Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Honoring January as National Poverty in America Awareness Month and recognizing the severe conditions of poverty that many Americans experience day-to day.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, and other heart conditions as important public health concerns.
Recognizing the Rise of Cardiovascular Disease as the World's Leading Cause of Death and Disability and Supporting the Recognition of February 2025 as "American Heart Month."
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Patricia Riley as SEPTA’s first female conductor.
Recognizing Patricia Riley, SEPTA's first female conductor.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 719 S.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 719 S. 51st Street, 1124 S. 56th Street, and 1218 N. 41st Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 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.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Sid Booker, a Philadelphia businessman and community figure associated with North Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and legacy of Sid Booker, a Philadelphia businessman and community icon who left an indelible mark on North Philadelphia and beyond.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Safety to hold hearings on enforcement against stores that illegally sell drug paraphernalia.
Authorizing the Committee on Licenses & Inspections and the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on enforcement against drug paraphernalia stores.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors Philadelphia’s Office of Clean and Green for its work toward a cleaner and more sustainable city.
Honoring the Office of Clean and Green for Their Exceptional Contributions Toward a Cleaner, Greener Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Juvenile Law Center on its 50th anniversary.
Recognizing and Honoring Juvenile Law Center on its 50th Anniversary.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the owners of 1625 South 2nd Street, the location of O’Jung’s Tavern Bar, to place six sidewalk-café tables with 16 seats and four planters along South 2nd Street and Fernon Street.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1625 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the owner of Little Walter’s at 2049 East Hagert Street to install and maintain a sidewalk café with one table and two seats in the public footway, while leaving at least six feet of unobstructed sidewalk.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2049 East Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the owners of Grumpy’s Tavern at 1525 S.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1525 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Department of Streets’ Board of Surveyors to formally open portions of City-owned land near Bath and Victoria Streets as a public right of way.
Authorizing the opening of a right of way to the public on land near the intersection of the southeasterly side of Bath Street and southwesterly side of Victoria Streets, all being land owned by the City.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules for residential rental applications.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to establish requirements related to fees charged by landlords to individuals applying for residential tenancy, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill defines which residential developments qualify as affordable housing projects, including projects using certain housing programs, public financing, public land, or long-term affordability agreements.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by defining affordable housing projects and establishing specific application and permitting procedures for such projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in committee, would change Philadelphia’s zoning rules for accessory dwelling units, such as backyard cottages or converted garages.
Amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code ("Accessory Uses and Structures") to modify certain restrictions with respect to accessory dwelling units, and making conforming technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.