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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Meeting date
June 10, 2026
This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in a specific part of Philadelphia, bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue.
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This bill aims to approve changes to the University of Pennsylvania's Master Plan, specifically for the area around the Class of 1920 Commons building and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk, and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) at 3680 Walnut Street.
SIGNED
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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 McKinley Street, Leonard Street, Devereaux Avenue, and Bustleton Avenue.
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This bill renames Panati Playground to the Allegheny West Recreation Center, recognizing the community it serves.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Panati Playground, located at 3100 N 22nd Street, to the "Allegheny West Recreation Center" in recognition of the community and neighborhood that it serves.
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This bill creates temporary parking rules and permits for a specific area in North Philadelphia, bounded by several streets.
Establishing temporary parking regulations, and enforcement thereof, and temporary residential and guest parking permits for the vicinity of: the area bounded by the intersection of North 21st street and North College avenue, North 21st street, Master street, North 25th street, Cecil B. Moore avenue, North 33rd street, West Oxford street, West Glenwood avenue, North 32nd street and continuing along the railroad boundary south from North 32nd street at West Thompson street to the intersection of Aspen Street, Pennsylvania avenue, Hamilton street, North 21st street, Fairmount avenue, Corinthian avenue, Brown street, North 21st street, Poplar street, Corinthian avenue, South College avenue, Poplar street, West College avenue, North College avenue to the intersection of North College avenue and North 21st street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Meeting date
June 4, 2026
This proposal, which is held in committee, would change Philadelphia’s procedures for designating historic properties and districts, including how property owners are notified and how public meetings are handled.
Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code ("Historic Preservation") to revise procedures and requirements related to designation of historic properties and districts, including notification requirements; revising procedures concerning permit applications while designation determinations are pending; amending related Zoning Code definitions; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the owners of Varallo Brothers Bakery at 1639 South 10th Street to install and maintain a sidewalk café with one table and two seats, extending about four feet into the sidewalk while leaving at least five feet ten inches clear.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1639 South 10th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted bill authorized the City of Philadelphia to sublease about 26,758 square feet on the fifth floor of 701 Market Street from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for City office space.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted legislation amends Philadelphia’s zoning rules for floor area, building height, and dwelling-unit density bonuses.
Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses," to clarify the terms of the public street enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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