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A fuller log of what Council actually did.

Roll-call votes still live on member and vote pages. This archive captures the rest of the meeting record too: unanimous actions, amendments, referrals, withdrawals, and other Council steps that Philadelphia Legistar publishes without a member-by-member tally.

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Latest MeetingJune 23, 2026Most recent action date on file

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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 9, 2025 meeting.

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Showing 145-162 of 164 actions from October 9, 2025

Procedural2025-10-09
250848

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties. The area impacted is bounded by Chew Avenue, Church Lane, and East Wister Street. This change may influence development and land use in the area.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chew Avenue, Church Lane, and East Wister Street.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250831

This bill changes the rules for certain businesses that provide basic utilities and services in special areas of the city. It allows these businesses to open without needing special permission in some cases. This affects businesses and residents in areas with Special Purpose districts.

Amending Section 14-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Tables" by allowing Basic Utilities and Services uses without a Special Exception in certain Special Purpose districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250834

This bill changes the zoning rules in the Seventh District of Philadelphia to limit certain types of commercial activities. It creates a new overlay district with specific rules and restrictions. The goal is to shape the character of the area and guide future development.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" to establish Seventh District Overlay District, restrict certain commercial uses and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250721

Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-515, entitled "Northeast Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250721

Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-515, entitled "Northeast Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-10-09
250721

Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-515, entitled "Northeast Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Council action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250847

The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or gain an interest in a property at 1948 Cayuga Street. This decision affects the property owner and the city. The purchase is subject to certain terms and conditions.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 1948 Cayuga Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250846-A

This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 5901 Wayne Avenue in Philadelphia, under specific conditions. It affects property owners and residents in the area. The bill sets terms for these encroachments to ensure they do not negatively impact the surrounding community.

Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 5901 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250842

This bill allows a business near 400 E Girard Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which is an outdoor seating area, under certain rules. The business must follow these rules to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 400 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250841

The City of Philadelphia is allowing the Director of the Department of Aviation to transfer or convey real estate interests to resolve a lawsuit with Tinicum Township in Delaware County. This will help settle the litigation between the two parties. The transfer will be done under specific terms and conditions.

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.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250840

This bill allows a streetery, an outdoor dining area, to be set up in the public right-of-way next to a business at 3467 Richmond Street in Philadelphia. The streetery will be subject to certain rules and conditions. This will affect the business and nearby residents who use the street.

Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250839

This bill allows a business at 3467 Richmond St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to get this permission. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250833

This bill requires the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to City Council, detailing how it handles and disposes of land. The report will help track the Land Bank's activities and ensure transparency. This affects the Philadelphia Land Bank and City Council, as well as residents interested in land use and development.

Amending Title 16 entitled "Public Property" to add a new chapter to explicitly require the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to Council that details the disposition of all land subject to the Land Bank, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250832

The city has renamed the Wynnefield Branch Library to the Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library in honor of former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop. This change affects the library located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue in Philadelphia. The new name recognizes Bishop's dedication and service to the community.

Formally renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library, located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the "Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library" to honor the dedication and service of former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250771-A

This bill allows the owner of 3423 Kensington Avenue to install and maintain an encroachment, which is a structure that extends beyond their property line, under certain conditions. The bill applies to the owner of this specific property, 3419 Kensington Partners or any future owner. The encroachment will be installed at 3423 Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia.

Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250771-A

This bill allows the owner of 3423 Kensington Avenue to install and maintain an encroachment, which is a structure that extends beyond their property line, under certain conditions. The bill applies to the owner of this specific property, 3419 Kensington Partners or any future owner. The encroachment will be installed at 3423 Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia.

Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Procedural action without a posted tally.

Council Action2025-10-09
250771-A

This bill allows the owner of 3423 Kensington Avenue to install and maintain an encroachment, which is a structure that extends beyond their property line, under certain conditions. The bill applies to the owner of this specific property, 3419 Kensington Partners or any future owner. The encroachment will be installed at 3423 Kensington Avenue in Philadelphia.

Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Council action without a posted tally.

Procedural2025-10-09
250843-AA

This bill requires locking dumpsters in Philadelphia under certain conditions. The goal is to reduce litter and trash scattered from dumpsters. This change would affect businesses and property owners who use dumpsters for waste disposal.

Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

Procedural action without a posted tally.