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 20, 2025 meeting.
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Showing 1-4 of 4 actions from October 20, 2025
This bill modifies Philadelphia's rules about the use of certain bags by retail establishments, requiring them to charge customers a fee for bags and to post signs about the policy. The goal is to reduce the use of certain types of bags. Retail establishments and their customers are affected by this change.
Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail Establishments," to modify certain definitions, require retail establishments to charge a fee for the provision of a bag to customers, and require signage, all under certain terms and conditions.
Council action without a posted tally.
This law requires utility companies to check if a rental property has a valid license before installing a second utility meter. This affects landlords and property owners who rent out their properties in Philadelphia. The goal is to ensure that rental properties meet the city's safety and health standards.
Adding a new Chapter 21-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Utility Meters," to prohibit provision of a second utility meter by a public utility at a residential property without evidence of a valid housing rental license for the property, under certain terms and conditions.
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill updates the city's rules for dealing with businesses that are considered nuisances, allowing the city to continue enforcing rules against a business even if it changes ownership or operations. This affects businesses in Philadelphia that have been deemed nuisances, such as those with repeated safety or health issues. The goal is to hold businesses accountable for ongoing problems, even if the business changes hands.
Amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Enforcement," to provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under certain terms and conditions.
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the penalties for not following stop work or cease operations orders in Philadelphia. It affects property owners, contractors, and builders who receive these orders. The goal is to update the rules for when the city can issue fines or take other actions.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code) to revise penalties associated with stop work and cease operations orders, under certain terms and conditions.
Council action without a posted tally.