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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Procedural actions actions from the December 4, 2025 meeting.
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This withdrawn bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Northeast Overlay District zoning rules.
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-515, entitled "Northeast Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions.
WITHDRAWN
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of architect Robert A.M.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of architect Robert A.M. Stern.
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 authorizing its Legislative Oversight and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs committees to hold hearings on the current conditions and future of the city’s public libraries.
Authorizing the Council Committees on Legislative Oversight and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to investigate the current conditions and future of Philadelphia's public libraries.
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 8 through December 14, 2025, as Computer Science Education Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing December 8 through December 14, 2025 as Computer Science Education Week 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 City Council resolution honoring and congratulating former Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins on his induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame on November 28, 2025.
Honoring and congratulating former Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, a Super Bowl LII champion, defensive leader, and distinguished advocate for social justice, on his induction into the Eagles Hall of Fame on November 28, 2025 - the first member of the Super Bowl LII roster to earn this recognition.
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 congratulating the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition and its founder, Michael Coard, on the 15th anniversary of the Slavery Memorial’s opening at the President’s House at Sixth and Market Streets.
Congratulating the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition and its founder Michael Coard, Esq. on the 15th Anniversary of the grand opening of the Slavery Memorial at the President's House at Sixth and Market Streets.
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 Mo’ne Davis, a Philadelphia native and the 10th overall pick in the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League draft.
Honoring Mo'ne Davis, Philadelphia native and 10th overall pick in the inaugural Women's Professional Baseball League draft.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution declares each Friday in December 2025 as “Shop Black Business Friday” in Philadelphia.
Declaring each Friday in December 2025 as "Shop Black Business Friday" 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.
The City Council has passed a resolution to hold hearings on how cruising, or driving for fun, affects Philadelphia's economy.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the economic impact of cruising 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.
The adopted resolution honors Distinguished Young Gentlemen for mentoring Philadelphia elementary school-aged boys through etiquette, character-building, and leadership programs.
Honoring and recognizing Distinguished Young Gentlemen for its mentorship and youth development work empowering Philadelphia's elementary school-aged boys through etiquette, character-building, and leadership development, as part of the Children & Youth Spotlight, which celebrates community-centered organizations uplifting young people across the City.
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 for the installation, ownership, and maintenance of certain structures or features that extend onto public space near 510 N Christopher Columbus Blvd in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 510 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19123, 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 allows for the installation, ownership, and maintenance of certain structures or features that extend onto public space near 510 N Christopher Columbus Blvd in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 510 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19123, 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.
The City of Philadelphia is entering into an agreement to develop a Health Center Facility on Frankford Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to fit out a Health Center Facility based on plans and specifications acceptable to the City that will be developed on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street and to repay the landlord for the costs of the fit out, 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.
The City of Philadelphia is entering into an agreement to develop a Health Center Facility on Frankford Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to fit out a Health Center Facility based on plans and specifications acceptable to the City that will be developed on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street and to repay the landlord for the costs of the fit out, 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 changes the rules for sidewalk cafes in Philadelphia, affecting businesses that want to set up outdoor seating areas.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to revise standards and requirements associated with Sidewalk Cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the rules for sidewalk cafes in Philadelphia, affecting businesses that want to set up outdoor seating areas.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to revise standards and requirements associated with Sidewalk Cafés, 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 rules for sidewalk cafes in Philadelphia, affecting businesses that want to set up outdoor seating areas.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to revise standards and requirements associated with Sidewalk Cafés, 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 City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to reduce energy and water costs at certain city properties.
Amending Bill No. 250103, (approved June 13, 2025) entitled "Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain terms and conditions," to clarify the scope of the guaranteed energy savings contract and make related technical changes; 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.