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, 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST 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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST 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...
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution, listed as in Council for final passage, calls on Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to enact Senate Bill 1465, the “Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act.” The proposed state law would create an Office of Health Care and Pennsylvania Care Board to implement a publicly administered single-payer system covering all Pennsylvanians, with financing through employer and employee payroll contributions and no copays, deductibles, or coinsurance for participants.
Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact Senate Bill 1465, also known as the “Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act”, which would establish the Office of Health Care and the Pennsylvania Care Board with responsibility to implement a comprehensive single-payer healthcare model that would provide healthcare coverage to all Pennsylvanians.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution would ceremonially rename the corner of East Ashmead Street and Wakefield Street as “Ennis Way” to honor Philadelphia boxer Jaron “Boots” Ennis.
Also designating and ceremonially renaming the corner of East Ashmead Street and Wakefield Street as “Ennis Way,” in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments in boxing, his representation of Philadelphia on the world stage, and his commitment to inspiring and giving back to the young people of his hometown.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution would also name the 3900 block of Lancaster Avenue “Chosen 300 Way” to honor Chosen 300 Ministries and its service to the West Philadelphia community.
Also naming the 3900 Block of Lancaster Avenue as “Chosen 300 Way” to honor the legacy and impact of the Chosen 300 Ministries on the West Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution would also name the 1200 block of 46th Street at the intersection of Kingsessing Avenue “The Links, Incorporated Lane.” It honors The Links, Incorporated, which was founded in Philadelphia and provides community service, and directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be presented to the organization.
Also naming the 1200 Block of 46th Street at the intersection of Kingsessing Avenue “The Links, Incorporated Lane” to honor the service and impact of The Links, Incorporated on the Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create an Office of Food and Nutrition Security led by a mayor-appointed director, along with a Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security and the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s response to sexual violence.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the City's response to sexual violence, including support for survivors, law enforcement's response, the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault, and prevention, in light of recent sexual assault cases in Philadelphia and reopened investigations of school campus sexual assault elsewhere. WHEREAS, Sexual violence is a term that encompasses a variety of acts that range from verbal harassment, or sexual harassment, to forced sexual intercourse, including rape and sexual assault, and multiple types of coercion, like social pressure, intimidation and physical force; and WHEREAS, Sexual assault is a violent and heinous criminal action, in which a perpetrator abuses their power by violating a victim’s bodily freedom, and safety; and WHEREAS, Sexual assault is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of abhorrent behaviors, like rape, sodomy, touching an intimate body part clothed or uncloth...
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 recognizes October 10, 2026, as World Mental Health Day and October 8, 2026, as National Depression Screening Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 10, 2026 as World Mental Health Day and October 8, 2026 as National Depression Screening 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.
Adopted legislation recognizes October 12, 2026, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 12, 2026 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the City of Philadelphia, honoring and commemorating the achievements, traditions, and contributions of American Indians, also known as “Indigenous peoples”; and affirming the City’s commitment to historical truth, cultural respect, education, and partnership with Indigenous communities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on whether Philadelphia could support grocery stores and other food retailers through partnerships with private businesses and community organizations.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of establishing City-supported grocery stores and food retailers through public-private and community partnerships to expand access to affordable, nutritious, and high-quality food in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Education to hold public hearings about charter schools in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the state of charter education in Philadelphia, including charter school funding, authorization and renewal practices, and the role charter schools play in providing educational opportunities for Philadelphia students and families.
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 authorizes the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings on emerging grocery-industry technologies, including surveillance, algorithmic, and changing-price systems.
Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings to examine the use of emerging technologies, including surveillance, algorithmic, and dynamic pricing systems, in the grocery industry to better understand how these technologies are being utilized and their potential impacts for consumers and retailers, and to examine opportunities to support transparency, affordability, and consumer confidence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.