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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 4, 2026 meeting.
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold hearings on new revenue proposals for the School District of Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to conduct hearings to explore new revenue proposals to address the School District of Philadelphia's historic underfunding.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would authorize a bicycle lane on Roberts Avenue between Henry Avenue and King Street.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
June 01, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 260238 - Not for approval Bill No. 260239 Bill No. 260297 Bill No. 260298 Bill No. 260340 Bill No. 260342 - Not for approval Bill No. 260343 - Not for approval Bill No. 260344 - Not for approval Bill No. 260345 - Not for approval Bill No. 260379 - Not for approval Bill No. 260383 Bill No. 260422 Bill No. 260425 Bill No. 260426 Bill No. 260427 Bill No. 260429 - Not for approval Bill No. 260462 Bill No. 260463 Bill No. 260515 Bill No. 260516 Bill No. 260517 Bill No. 260518 Bill No. 260519 Bill No. 260520 Bill No. 260530 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a draft resolution for City Council consideration concerning the possible disposal by the Philadelphia Land Bank of 1438 Poplar Street in the 5th Councilmanic District.
June 02, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1438 Poplar Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The Mayor transmitted a communication containing a draft resolution for City Council’s consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s proposed disposition of 214 Hermit Street in the 4th Councilmanic District.
June 02, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 214 Hermit Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution for City Council consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s possible disposal of 1425 S.
June 02, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1425 S. Paxon Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s possible disposal of 10 properties on Viola Street, Leidy Avenue, North 42nd Street, and North 41st Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
June 02, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4152, 4154, and 4220 Viola Street; 4153 and 4157 Leidy Ave; 1703 and 1711 North 42nd Street; and 1129, 1135, and 1137 North 41st Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance creates the West Chestnut Street Overlay District for certain lots along West Chestnut Street and Ionic Street near 20th Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District," 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 enacted ordinance creates the West Chestnut Street Overlay District for certain lots along West Chestnut Street and Ionic Street near 20th Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance creates the West Chestnut Street Overlay District for certain lots along West Chestnut Street and Ionic Street near 20th Street.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes property owners Lawrence Polanski and Ping Zeng to install and maintain a sidewalk café at 2101 South 3rd Street, with five tables and 30 seats along Snyder Avenue and South 3rd Street.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2101 South 3rd Street, 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 enacted ordinance authorizes property owners Lawrence Polanski and Ping Zeng to install and maintain a sidewalk café at 2101 South 3rd Street, with five tables and 30 seats along Snyder Avenue and South 3rd Street.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2101 South 3rd Street, 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 enacted ordinance authorizes property owners Lawrence Polanski and Ping Zeng to install and maintain a sidewalk café at 2101 South 3rd Street, with five tables and 30 seats along Snyder Avenue and South 3rd Street.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2101 South 3rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain parcels of land within the area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain parcels of land within the area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill changes the zoning designations for certain parcels of land within the area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Clearfield Street, Tulip Street, and Lehigh Avenue.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance revises enforcement of Philadelphia’s sidewalk café rules, setting a $300-per-day fine for certain violations and fines of up to $300 for repeat violations.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafés," to revise remedies and provide for enforcement of sidewalk cafés provisions, 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.
The enacted ordinance revises enforcement of Philadelphia’s sidewalk café rules, setting a $300-per-day fine for certain violations and fines of up to $300 for repeat violations.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Cafés," to revise remedies and provide for enforcement of sidewalk cafés provisions, 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.