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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 9, 2025 meeting.
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Showing 55-72 of 164 actions from October 9, 2025
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing professional boxer Stephen “Scooter” Fulton Jr.
Recognizing Stephen "Scooter" Fulton Jr.'s outstanding achievements and contributions to the boxing community and his unwavering dedication to the City of 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 honoring and congratulating Greg E.
Honoring and Congratulating Greg E. Deavens, President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross, for His Visionary Leadership and Commitment to Advancing Equitable Health Care.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Greg E.
Honoring and Congratulating Greg E. Deavens, President and CEO of Independence Blue Cross, for His Visionary Leadership and Commitment to Advancing Equitable Health Care.
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 honors Trust Factor Organization for supporting Philadelphia youth through carpentry training, life-skills development, mentorship, counseling, and emotional wellness services.
Honoring and recognizing Trust Factor Organization for its transformative work in empowering the youth of Philadelphia through carpentry training, life skills development, and emotional wellness support, as part of the Children & Youth Spotlight, which celebrates community based organizations that are shaping brighter futures for young people across the City.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors Trust Factor Organization for supporting Philadelphia youth through carpentry training, life-skills development, mentorship, counseling, and emotional wellness services.
Honoring and recognizing Trust Factor Organization for its transformative work in empowering the youth of Philadelphia through carpentry training, life skills development, and emotional wellness support, as part of the Children & Youth Spotlight, which celebrates community based organizations that are shaping brighter futures for young people across the City.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors and recognizes TeenSHARP for helping Black, Latino, and low-income students in Philadelphia and beyond pursue college access, academic success, and leadership opportunities.
Honoring and recognizing TeenSHARP for its outstanding commitment to expanding college access, equity, and leadership opportunities for Black, Latino, and low-income students across the City of Philadelphia and beyond.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors and recognizes TeenSHARP for helping Black, Latino, and low-income students in Philadelphia and beyond pursue college access, academic success, and leadership opportunities.
Honoring and recognizing TeenSHARP for its outstanding commitment to expanding college access, equity, and leadership opportunities for Black, Latino, and low-income students across the City of 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 honors and congratulates Graduate Philadelphia on its 20 years of supporting adult learners in Philadelphia.
Honoring and congratulating Graduate Philadelphia for twenty years of supporting adult learners, transforming lives, and strengthening the economic and educational fabric of the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and congratulates Graduate Philadelphia on its 20 years of supporting adult learners in Philadelphia.
Honoring and congratulating Graduate Philadelphia for twenty years of supporting adult learners, transforming lives, and strengthening the economic and educational fabric of the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s Eighth District Overlay zoning rules.
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-530, entitled "Eighth District Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This proposal would create a Philadelphia rent refund for eligible low-income renters who are approved for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for refunds of real estate taxes overpaid through rent by certain low income persons, directing the Revenue Department to develop procedures, guidelines, and forms whereby eligible taxpayers can obtain state and city refunds, and requiring property owners to provide informational materials to tenants; and amending Chapter 9-800 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," by requiring landlords to complete and return Rent Certificates or other documentation necessary for tenants to apply for rent refund programs, prohibiting retaliation, and providing for enforcement and penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would put a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment before city voters in a special election.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for perpetual City ownership and operation of the City's water supply and sewage systems and facilities; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
October 08, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on October 08, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on September 25, 2025: Bill No. 250373-A Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted to City Council a draft resolution for consideration concerning approval of the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Year 2026 under Bill No.
October 08, 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 Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Year 2026 pursuant to Bill No. 170206. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication submitted a proposed ordinance that would authorize the Director of the Department of Aviation, on behalf of Philadelphia, to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve litigation with Tinicum Township in Delaware County.
October 08, 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 Director of the Department of Aviation, on behalf of the City, to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve litigation with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill requires landlords to provide voter registration information to tenants when they sign a lease or renew their rental agreement.
Amending Section 9-3903 of The Philadelphia Code ("Certificate of Rental Suitability; Required Tenant Documents") to include the provision of voter registration information to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill requires landlords to provide voter registration information to tenants when they sign a lease or renew their rental agreement.
Amending Section 9-3903 of The Philadelphia Code ("Certificate of Rental Suitability; Required Tenant Documents") to include the provision of voter registration information to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill requires landlords to provide voter registration information to tenants when they sign a lease or renew their rental agreement.
Amending Section 9-3903 of The Philadelphia Code ("Certificate of Rental Suitability; Required Tenant Documents") to include the provision of voter registration information to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.