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 October 8, 2026 meeting.
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This bill would change the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street, and Keyser Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street and Keyser Street.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by N.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street and Chelten Avenue.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in City Council for a second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would establish an approximately 110-foot, one-hour truck loading zone on the west side of 1716 Frankford Avenue, between Palmer Street and E.
Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and E. Columbia Avenue, 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 would create an approximately 110-foot truck loading zone on the east side of S.
Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street, 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, which is in committee, would allow the owner of Impresso Coffee at 544 E.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 544 E. Girard Ave., 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, which is in committee, would authorize the owner of 319-25 N 11th Street to install and maintain basement stairs with railings that extend about 4 feet 8 inches into the public footway along Wood Street, while leaving at least 5 feet 6 inches clear for pedestrians.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 319-25 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, 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, which is currently in committee, would allow 4201 LLC to install and maintain a sidewalk café near 4201 Manayunk Avenue with five tables and 20 seats extending about four feet into the north sidewalk of Pensdale Street, while leaving at least six feet of clear walkway.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4201 Manayunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 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, which is currently in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s sidewalk café rules to allow sidewalk cafés in the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, on both sides of 54th Street between City Avenue and Overbrook Avenue, and within the Manayunk Special Services District.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for 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, 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.
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 certain structures or objects to be built or placed on or over city property near 6238 Bustleton Avenue, as long as they meet specific requirements.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 6238 Bustleton Avenue, 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 proposal, currently held in committee, would authorize buffered bicycle lanes around City Hall on South Penn Square, East Penn Square, and part of John F.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane around City Hall, 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, which is currently in committee, would authorize an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to finance the construction, equipment, and setup of a new Philadelphia Police Department forensics laboratory at 4101 Market Street.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the buildout, construction, equipping, installation and implementation of improvements for the development of a forensics laboratory for the Philadelphia Police Department at a specified property or properties owned or leased, and operated, by the City; approving the issuance by such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance the costs of such project and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal year...
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 change the zoning rules for certain areas of land in Northwest Philadelphia, affecting properties bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy's Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy's Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would establish an approximately 110-foot, one-hour truck loading zone on the west side of 1716 Frankford Avenue, between Palmer Street and E.
Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on 1716 Frankford Avenue between Palmer Street and E. Columbia Avenue, 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 would create an approximately 110-foot truck loading zone on the east side of S.
Regulating the placement of a truck loading zone on S. 23rd Street between South Street and Naudain Street, 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, which is in committee, would allow the owner of Impresso Coffee at 544 E.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 544 E. Girard Ave., 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.