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 November 13, 2025 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 74 actions from November 13, 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.
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.
NO ACTION TAKEN
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of nine properties on N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1807 N. 8th Street, 1809 N. 8th Street, 1811 N. 8th Street, 1813 N. 8th Street, 1817 N. 8th Street, 1819 N. 8th Street, 1821 N. 8th Street, 1823 N. 8th Street, and 1825 N. 8th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to add medetomidine, a veterinary sedative, to the state’s list of controlled substances.
Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to add medetomidine to the list of controlled substances in Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The withdrawn resolution would have called on the Pennsylvania State Senate and Legislature to approve the Community Energy Act, which would allow community energy programs in Pennsylvania.
Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to approve House Bill 304, the Community Energy Act, and the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass this legislation to allow for the creation of community energy programs in Pennsylvania.
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing November 14 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Philadelphia.
Honoring the courage and Legacy of Ruby Bridges by Recognizing November 14th as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing November 14 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Philadelphia.
Honoring the courage and Legacy of Ruby Bridges by Recognizing November 14th as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in 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 Nicole Fisher for her work empowering young people, supporting anti-violence efforts, and serving the community.
Honoring and Recognizing Nicole Fisher for Her Outstanding Commitment to Empowering Philadelphia's Youth, Promoting Anti-Violence Initiatives, and Exemplifying Leadership Through Faith, Family, and Service
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Nicole Fisher for her work empowering young people, supporting anti-violence efforts, and serving the community.
Honoring and Recognizing Nicole Fisher for Her Outstanding Commitment to Empowering Philadelphia's Youth, Promoting Anti-Violence Initiatives, and Exemplifying Leadership Through Faith, Family, and Service
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 Inspector Frank Bachmayer on his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department after 44 years of service.
Honoring and recognizing Inspector Frank Bachmayer on his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department after 44 years of dedicated service.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Inspector Frank Bachmayer on his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department after 44 years of service.
Honoring and recognizing Inspector Frank Bachmayer on his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department after 44 years of dedicated service.
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 recognizing November as National Restorative Justice Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November as National Restorative Justice Month and honoring the power of art, healing, and community through the collaborative efforts of The Barnes Foundation, Mural Arts Philadelphia, and Creative Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing November as National Restorative Justice Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November as National Restorative Justice Month and honoring the power of art, healing, and community through the collaborative efforts of The Barnes Foundation, Mural Arts Philadelphia, and Creative 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 recognizing December 10, 2025, as Human Rights Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Human Rights Day and celebrating abortion access as a human right.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing December 10, 2025, as Human Rights Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Human Rights Day and celebrating abortion access as a human right.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City Council adopted a resolution honoring Danny Garcia on his retirement from professional boxing and recognizing his contributions to Philadelphia and the 7th Councilmanic District.
Honoring and recognizing Danny Garcia on his retirement and celebrating his outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and the 7th Councilmanic District.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council adopted a resolution honoring Danny Garcia on his retirement from professional boxing and recognizing his contributions to Philadelphia and the 7th Councilmanic District.
Honoring and recognizing Danny Garcia on his retirement and celebrating his outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and the 7th Councilmanic District.
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 recognizing November 16, 2025, as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November 16th, 2025 as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing November 16, 2025, as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November 16th, 2025 as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in 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.