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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

January 22, 2026

Meeting date

January 20, 2026

Council Action2026-01-20
Bill 250607

This bill changes the rules for companies that work on city construction projects, requiring them to meet certain training and documentation standards for their workers.

Amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by revising Section 17-101, entitled "Prequalification of Prospective Bidders for Contracts for Construction of Public Works," to establish minimum workforce training requirements and documentation standards for contractors and subcontractors on public works projects, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-20
Bill 240304-A

This bill requires proof of certain insurance certificates for buildings in Philadelphia.

Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-20
Bill 250950

This bill allows Philadelphia voters to decide on a proposal to create the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board through an amendment to the city's Home Rule Charter.

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-20
Bill 250651-A

The Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program is a new automated savings program for certain City of Philadelphia employees.

Amending Title 19 ("Finance, Taxes and Collections") of The Philadelphia Code to add a new chapter creating the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Program as an automated savings program for certain employees in the City of Philadelphia, to establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board, and to establish the Retirement Savings Administrative Fund, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-20
Bill 250646-A

This bill adds a new chapter to the Philadelphia Code that requires minimum training for security officers.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Profession," by adding a new chapter entitled "Minimum Training For Security Officers."

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

January 13, 2026

Meeting date

January 7, 2026

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250834

This bill changes the zoning rules in the Seventh District of Philadelphia to limit certain types of commercial activities.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning" to establish Seventh District Overlay District, restrict certain commercial uses and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250709

This bill updates the city's rules for dealing with businesses that are considered nuisances, allowing the city to continue enforcing rules against a business even if it changes ownership or operations.

Amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Enforcement," to provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250708

This bill changes the penalties for not following stop work or cease operations orders in Philadelphia.

Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code) to revise penalties associated with stop work and cease operations orders, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 251028

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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 251022-A

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.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250987

This bill changes the zoning rules for certain areas of land in a specific part of Philadelphia, affecting how land can be used and developed in that area.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Sunset Avenue, Harner Street, Port Royal Avenue, Hagys Mill Road, and Cathedral Road.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250985

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, which is bounded by Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street, and the SEPTA Railroad Right of Way.

Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Bryn Mawr Avenue, Wynnefield Avenue, Nevada Street and the SEPTA Railroad Right of Way.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250984

This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, affecting how land can be used within those boundaries.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Eva Street, Dearnley Street, Flamingo Street, Hillside Avenue, Shaw Street, Wigard Avenue Extension, Umbria Street, Minerva Street, and Shawmont Avenue.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250983

This bill changes the rules for the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Review Area, which affects businesses and development in that part of the city.

Amending Section 14-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District," by amending the East Falls Neighborhood Commercial Review Area, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250982

This bill regulates the direction of traffic on parts of LeCount and Bambrey Streets in Philadelphia.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of LeCount and Bambrey Streets, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2026-01-07
Bill 250947

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 N Frazier St., Master St., N Ithan St., and Media St.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.