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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the September 11, 2025 meeting.
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s potential disposition of 2230 N.
September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2230 N. 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication transmitted a draft resolution for Council consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s proposed disposal of 2002 N.
September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2002 N. 20th Street, 2007 Norris Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution for City Council consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s possible disposal of 1610 S.
September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1610 S. 56th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication transmitted a draft resolution that would authorize the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of the properties at 5417 and 5425 Florence Avenue in the 3rd Councilmanic District under Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5417 and 5425 Florence Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication, placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s possible disposal of properties at 2323–31 N.
September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2323-31 N. 5th Street, 2322, 2324, 2326, 2328, 2330, 2332 N. Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1316 and 1318 South Cleveland Street, 2714 and 2716 Oakford Street, 1225 S. 17th Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication transmitted a proposed resolution for City Council’s consideration that would approve McCullough Williams III’s reappointment to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Approving the reappointment of McCullough Williams III to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication from the mayor presents a proposed ordinance about parking rules in Center City, the area bounded by Spring Garden Street, the Schuylkill River, Bainbridge Street, and the Delaware River.
September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 12-900 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise time-limited and other rules restricting parking, stopping and standing, including the establishment of time-restricted loading zones, in the Center City area, bounded by Spring Garden street, the Schuylkill River, Bainbridge street and the Delaware River; and to reauthorize changes and additions to such parking rules in the Center City area by the Department of Streets on an ongoing basis; all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication, which has been placed on file, submits a proposed ordinance for Council’s consideration.
September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain various right-of-way encroachments, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication submits a proposed ordinance that would amend Philadelphia’s rules for automated speed enforcement by addressing the use, administration, and enforcement of speed cameras on designated state routes.
September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety," by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on designated state routes, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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September 08, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 250606 - 45 days Bill Number 250608 Bill Number 250648 Bill Number 250652 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250331, introduced by Councilmember Nicholas O'Rourke, and passed by City Council on June 12, 2025. Bill Number 250331 would allow the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund for residential tenants who cannot stay in their homes because the building they live in has been closed due to a cease operation order. While protecting vulnerable tenants is a laudable goal, given the length and complexity of the Code enforcement process associated with this ordinance, we are concerned about the efficacy of using violations as sources of revenue. Both the revenues from violations and the costs of implementation are unpredictable, making it hard to know what the net costs will be. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 250331 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250292, introduced by Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, and passed by City Council on June 05, 2025. Bill Number 250292 would expand certain commercial business curfews by including the entire Seventh and Eighth Council Districts. When the initial series of business curfew bills passed last year, this administration welcomed their enactment. This decision was based on the limited scope of the prior legislation and its focus on areas with a documented history of late-night crime and disorder. This targeted approach has allowed the administration to deploy limited resources more effectively, focusing on locations where late-night business activity has had the greatest impact on public safety. Expanding the curfew zone to include the entire Seventh and Eighth Council Districts and additional neighborhoods in the First Council District, however...
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September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250273, introduced by Councilmember Mark Squilla, and passed by City Council on June 05, 2025. Bill Number 250273 would amend certain existing restrictions on vehicle noise and create several vehicle noise prohibitions, each applying differing geographic and event restrictions, noise standards, and penalties. The need to address vehicle noise pollution is salient, and we appreciate the Council's efforts to address it with this bill. However, I have been advised by the Law Department that Bill Number 250273 has several legal and practical challenges. Because of these challenges, I am returning Bill Number 250273 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250213-A, introduced by Councilmember Nina Ahmad, and passed by City Council on June 12, 2025. Bill Number 250213-A is intended to regulate the sale of vaping devices to individuals under the age of 21. While this is a laudable goal, I have been advised by the Law Department that the requirements of this bill are both preempted by state law and inconsistent with the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter. For this reason, I am returning Bill Number 250213-A unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250043, introduced by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, and passed by City Council on June 05, 2025. This bill will define "affordable housing project" and enable the City to more effectively track zoning approvals and timelines, regardless of whether a variance or special exemption is required. Bill Number 250043 also alters the fee schedule for appeals to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by waiving the "accelerated hearing" fee for certain defined affordable housing projects. This will increase the number of cases heard on the accelerated schedule, potentially lengthening the time it takes to hear an accelerated appeal and, thus, reducing the difference between an accelerated appeal and a regular appeal. For these reasons, I am returning Bill Number 250043 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 250041, introduced by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, and passed by City Council on June 05, 2025. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission considered Bill Number 250041 at its public meeting on February 21, 2025, and held the case to continue working with the bill sponsor. While the Commission did not vote on the final version passed by the Council, Bill Number 250041 still presents unresolved technical challenges. For this reason, I am returning Bill Number 250041 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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September 10, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on September 10, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on June 12, 2025: Bill No. 240671 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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