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 29, 2025 meeting.
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This bill requires landlords to provide voter registration information to tenants when they sign a lease or renew their rental agreement. The goal is to inform tenants about voting and make it easier for them to register. This change affects tenants and landlords in Philadelphia.
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.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows a business at 3423 Kensington 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 people who own businesses and live near this location.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the city to use automated speed cameras on certain state routes to improve safety. The cameras will be used to enforce speed limits and issue tickets to drivers who exceed the limit. This affects drivers who travel on designated state routes in Philadelphia.
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.? ?
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows a business at 1313-17 S 3rd 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 1313-17 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 1000-52 Frankford Ave in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to regulate and permit these encroachments in a controlled manner.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1000-52 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the city's plan for a portion of Southampton Road, removing it from the city's map from Bustleton Avenue to its end. This affects people who live or travel near this area. The change is made under specific terms and conditions.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 370 by striking from the City Plan Southampton Road from Bustleton Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and activities allowed there. The area is bounded by Wilt Street, Gratz Street, Montgomery Avenue, and 19th Street. This change may impact residents, businesses, and developers 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 Wilt Street, Gratz Street, Montgomery Avenue, and 19th Street.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill amends a previous ordinance that widened Ridge Avenue by revising lines and grades on City Plan Nos. 230 and 289. The amendment extends the period for compliance with the terms and conditions of the original ordinance, which affects property owners along Ridge Avenue. This change impacts the area near Wissahickon Creek and Main Street.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 230438), approved July 5, 2023, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 230 and 289 by placing on the City Plan two irregularly-shaped areas, one located along the northeasterly side of Ridge Avenue and extending from a point northwest of the Wissahickon Creek to a point approximately four-hundred twenty-four feet further northwestwardly therefrom and the other located along the southwesterly side of Ridge Avenue extending from a point northwest of the Wissahickon Creek northwestwardly to the southwesterly side of Main Street, thereby widening said Ridge Avenue, and authorizing the opening of the portions of the said widened Ridge Avenue extending through property owned by the City, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the additions to the beds of Ridge Avenue and Main Street being placed on the City Plan," by extending the period for compliance...
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill creates new parking regulations on specific streets in Philadelphia, including Hobart Street, Lancaster Avenue, N. 59th Street, and Bambrey Street. The regulations will affect drivers who park on these streets. The goal is to manage parking in these areas.
Establishing a parking regulation on Hobart street between Thompson street and Master street; Lancaster avenue between Jefferson street and N. 54th street; N. 59th street between Malvern avenue and Woodcrest avenue; Bambrey street between Willard street and Allegheny avenue.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill establishes new parking regulations on several streets in Philadelphia, including Fountain Street, Lauriston Street, and Overlook Road, among others. The regulations will affect residents and visitors who park on these streets. The goal is to manage parking in these areas.
Establishing a parking regulation on Fountain street between Ridge avenue and Hazelwood lane; Lauriston street between Roxborough avenue and Monastery avenue; Overlook road between Matthias street and Shalkop street; Gorgas lane between Ridge avenue and Lawton street; Martin street between Ridge avenue and Mitchell street; Levering street between Cresson street to Silverwood street; Lemonte street between Pechin street and Ridge avenue; Dupont street between Flemming street and Boone street to Dead end; Monastery avenue between Mitchell street and Ridge avenue; Palisades drive between Capital View drive and Heritage drive and Merrick road.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill creates new parking regulations on specific streets in Philadelphia, including parts of S. 62nd street, Kingsessing avenue, Sansom street, and Powelton avenue. The regulations will affect people who park on these streets. The goal is to manage parking in these areas.
Establishing a parking regulation on S. 62nd street between Chestnut street and Walnut street; Kingsessing avenue between S. 52nd street and S. 53rd street; Sansom street between S. 62nd street and S. 63rd street; Powelton avenue between N. 42nd street and N. 43rd street; Powelton avenue between 43rd street and Holden street.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the Streets Department to create parking and stopping rules on both sides of 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Street. The rules will be made under specific terms and conditions. This change affects people who park or stop on this part of 47th Street.
Authorizing the Streets Department to establish parking and stopping regulations on both sides of 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the direction of traffic on Preston Street between Spring Garden and Haverford Streets. It affects people who drive, walk, or bike on this part of Preston Street. The change is made to improve traffic flow and safety under certain conditions.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Preston Street, between Spring Garden and Haverford, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill extends the time period for complying with the terms of a previous ordinance that vacated Sloan Street and reserved a right-of-way for sewer, drainage, and public utility purposes. The previous ordinance had specific conditions that needed to be met, and this bill gives more time to complete these requirements. This affects the City and potentially nearby residents or businesses.
Amending Section 3 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 230033), approved April 12, 2023, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Sloan Street from Ogden Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No. 106 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and public utility purposes within the lines of said Sloan Street being vacated and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, bounded by Grange Avenue, Park Avenue, Chew 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 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 Grange Avenue, Park Avenue, Chew Avenue, and Broad Street.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows a streetery, an outdoor seating area, to be built in the public right-of-way next to a business at 782-84 S 3rd St in Philadelphia. The streetery will take up some public space, and the bill sets rules for how it can be used. This affects people who live, work, or visit the area around 3rd St.
Authorizing a Streetery in the Right-of-Way adjacent to 782-84 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows a property owner at 782-84 South 3rd Street to put a dumpster enclosure on the sidewalk, as long as they follow certain rules. The enclosure will take up some space on the public sidewalk. This affects people who walk by this location and the property owner who needs to manage their trash.
Authorizing a dumpster enclosure encroachment at 782-84 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows a business at 426-28 W. Girard Ave 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 keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects people who own businesses or live near this location, as well as people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 426-28 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Council action without a posted tally.