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
Procedural actions actions from the November 13, 2025 meeting.
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The withdrawn resolution would have called on the Pennsylvania State Senate and Legislature to approve the Community Energy Act, which would allow community energy programs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WITHDRAWN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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Pierre Robert, a longtime WMMR radio host known for supporting Philadelphia’s rock music scene.
Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Pierre Robert, a beloved and legendary Philadelphia WMMR Radio host and champion of Philadelphia's rock music scene.
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 celebrating the 40th anniversary of Asian Americans United (AAU).
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Asian Americans United (AAU) 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 celebrating the football careers and Philadelphia-area ties of Jahri Evans, Eddie George, and Erik Williams.
Celebrating this year's homegrown talent, including Jahri Evans, Eddie George, and Erik Williams who have been nominated and are in consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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 2025 as National Adoption Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing November 2025 as National Adoption Month 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.
This bill allows the Haverford Business Association to install and maintain decorative lighting fixtures on existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, with the owner's consent.
Granting permission to Haverford Business Association to install and maintain encroachments in the nature of decorative lighting fixtures, attached to existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, subject to such owner's consent; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill allows the Haverford Business Association to install and maintain decorative lighting fixtures on existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, with the owner's consent.
Granting permission to Haverford Business Association to install and maintain encroachments in the nature of decorative lighting fixtures, attached to existing facilities owned by the City or other entities, subject to such owner's consent; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting the types of buildings and uses allowed on certain properties.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to stop the illegal trade and theft of catalytic converters and other car parts that contain valuable metals.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to stop the illegal trade and theft of catalytic converters and other car parts that contain valuable metals.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.