Council Actions Archive
A fuller log of what Council actually did.
Roll-call votes still live on member and vote pages. This archive captures the rest of the meeting record too: unanimous actions, amendments, referrals, withdrawals, and other Council steps that Philadelphia Legistar publishes without a member-by-member tally.
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Meeting Date
December 4, 2025
This bill allows a business at 3467 Richmond St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to get this permission. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 3467 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill requires the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to City Council, detailing how it handles and disposes of land. The report will help track the Land Bank's activities and ensure transparency. This affects the Philadelphia Land Bank and City Council, as well as residents interested in land use and development.
Amending Title 16 entitled "Public Property" to add a new chapter to explicitly require the Philadelphia Land Bank to submit an annual report to Council that details the disposition of all land subject to the Land Bank, under certain terms and conditions.
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The city has renamed the Wynnefield Branch Library to the Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library in honor of former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop. This change affects the library located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue in Philadelphia. The new name recognizes Bishop's dedication and service to the community.
Formally renaming the Wynnefield Branch Library, located at 5325 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, as the "Reverend Louise Williams Bishop Library" to honor the dedication and service of former Pennsylvania State Representative Louise Williams Bishop.
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 113-17 Washington Ave in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to regulate and permit these encroachments in a controlled manner.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 113-17 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill changes city rules to allow pharmacies to stay open longer than other businesses, as long as they meet certain conditions. The new rule applies to pharmacies in Philadelphia, which may help people who need to pick up prescriptions outside of regular business hours. This change aims to make it easier for people to get the medicine they need.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Services and Other Businesses") to add a new exemption from certain business hour restrictions for pharmacies, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or acquire land along the Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Creek for public recreational use. This can be done through purchase, donation, or other means, and includes any buildings or rights associated with the land. The goal is to create public spaces for recreation.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances, for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill adds new rules for where mobile medical service providers can operate in Philadelphia and sets penalties for breaking these rules. It affects mobile medical service providers and is intended to regulate their activities in the city. The goal is to ensure these services are provided in appropriate locations.
Amending Chapter 10-2800 of The Philadelphia Code ("Chapter 10-2800 Vehicular Mobile Service Providers") to add new prohibitions on where mobile medical service providers may operate and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia has renamed Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, to 'Margaret Tartaglione Park'. This change affects people who visit or live near the park. The new name honors Margaret Tartaglione, and the park remains a public space for the community.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Wissinoming Park, located at 5801 Frankford Ave, as "Margaret Tartaglione Park" in the City of Philadelphia.
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This bill allows the owner of a property at 1338-44 Rising Sun Avenue to install and maintain a fence that extends onto public space, under certain conditions. The bill affects the property owner, Howard Foreman, and nearby residents who may be impacted by the fence. The fence will be installed at the owner's expense and maintained according to city rules.
Authorizing HOWARD FOREMAN, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows victims of deed fraud to get a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid. Deed fraud happens when someone falsely claims to own a property and sells it. The bill helps people who were affected by this type of fraud and paid taxes on the fake sale.
Amending Chapter 19-1700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes, and Collections," to allow for refunds of the realty transfer taxes to victims of deed fraud, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia has approved a bill to amend a lease agreement for a building at 2401 Walnut Street. This agreement allows the city to use part or all of the building under specific terms. The lease is managed by the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the city.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
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Approving the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the H.O.M.E. Program.
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This bill creates a new overlay zoning district called the West Fairmount Sports Area Overlay District. The district has specific rules and conditions that apply to properties within its boundaries. This affects property owners and developers in the West Fairmount area.
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts" by creating Section 14-545, entitled, "/WFS, West Fairmount Sports Area Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill aims to regulate the direction of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue. It would affect drivers who use this section of Ryan Avenue. The bill is sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue.
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This bill requires locking dumpsters in Philadelphia under certain conditions. The goal is to reduce litter and trash scattered from dumpsters. This change would affect businesses and property owners who use dumpsters for waste disposal.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Meeting Date
December 3, 2025
This bill allows a business at 1526-32 N American St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects people who own businesses or live near this location.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1526-32 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill allows a business at 5015 Baltimore Ave to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to get this permission. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 5015 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and Broad Street. The new zoning designations will affect how land can be used in this area, such as what types of buildings can be built or what businesses can operate. This change will impact property owners, developers, and residents in the affected area.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and Broad Street.
SIGNED
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