Council Actions Archive
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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 16, 2025 meeting.
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Honoring and congratulating Jenaye Munford for nearly twenty years of dedicated, innovative, and transformative service to the City of Philadelphia and City Council.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
Recognizing October 2025 as International Dignity Month and celebrating Philadelphia's commitment to upholding the worth and humanity of every resident.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Recognizing October 2025 as International Dignity Month and celebrating Philadelphia's commitment to upholding the worth and humanity of every resident.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
Amending Section 19-1606 of The Philadelphia Code Entitled "Penalties and Interest for Late Payment," by exempting certain residential customers from penalties and interest for late payment of water and sewer rent charges; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
October 10, 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 bill: Bill Number 250721 - 45 days Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill updates parking rules in Center City Philadelphia, setting time limits and restrictions on stopping and standing in certain areas. The rules include time-restricted loading zones and allow the Department of Streets to make changes to these rules as needed. The changes affect people who drive or park in the Center City area.
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.
AMENDED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the rules for the Economic Opportunity Review Committee by adding two more members from the business community. The committee reviews economic opportunity plans, which affect businesses and development projects in Philadelphia. This change aims to give the business community more representation in the review process.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to add two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the rules for the Economic Opportunity Review Committee by adding two more members from the business community. The committee reviews economic opportunity plans, which affect businesses and development projects in Philadelphia. This change aims to give the business community more representation in the review process.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to add two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the rules for the Economic Opportunity Review Committee by adding two more members from the business community. The committee reviews economic opportunity plans, which affect businesses and development projects in Philadelphia. This change aims to give the business community more representation in the review process.
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," to add two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
Renaming the 1300 Block of N 52nd Street as "Dr. Damone B. Jones Way" in recognition of Dr. Damone B. Jones, Sr. for his exceptional service to the West Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Year 2026 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and Broad Street. The new zoning designations will affect how land can be used in this area, such as what types of buildings can be built or what businesses can operate. This change will impact property owners, developers, and residents in the affected area.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and Broad Street.
AMENDED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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 N. Sydenham Street, Venango Street, N. Smedley Street, and W. Tioga 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 N. Sydenham Street, Venango Street, N. Smedley Street, and W. Tioga Street.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to stop the illegal trade and theft of catalytic converters and other car parts that contain valuable metals. It increases penalties for those who break the law, and it applies to anyone involved in these illegal activities in Philadelphia. The goal is to prevent these crimes and protect car owners from theft.
Amending Section 10-503 of The Philadelphia Code to prohibit the unlawful trading, theft, and trafficking of catalytic converters and motor vehicle parts containing precious metals, and to increase penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to build, own, and maintain structures that extend into public spaces like sidewalks and streets, under certain rules. This affects areas throughout the city where the city wants to add these structures. The goal is to manage how the city uses its public spaces.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill prohibits third-party restaurant reservation services from making unauthorized reservations at Philadelphia restaurants. It affects restaurants and third-party reservation services, aiming to prevent unauthorized bookings. The bill includes rules for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions" by adding a new chapter to prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from arranging unauthorized restaurant reservations with food service establishments and to provide for definitions, prohibited acts, penalties, and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill adds a new chapter to the Philadelphia Code that requires minimum training for security officers. The goal is to ensure that security officers in the city have the necessary training to perform their jobs effectively. This affects security officers and the companies that hire them in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Profession," by adding a new chapter entitled "Minimum Training For Security Officers."
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill adds a new chapter to the Philadelphia Code that requires minimum training for security officers. The goal is to ensure that security officers in the city have the necessary training to perform their jobs effectively. This affects security officers and the companies that hire them in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Profession," by adding a new chapter entitled "Minimum Training For Security Officers."
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.