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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September 18, 2025
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September 16, 2025
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September 11, 2025
The enacted ordinance restricts commercial establishments from being open to the public between 11 p.m.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Service and Other Businesses") to add business hour restrictions in the First, Seventh, and Eighth Councilmanic Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance creates an automated vehicle-noise enforcement system using stationary cameras and sound-measuring equipment to document violations of Philadelphia’s motor-vehicle noise limit.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to revise procedures for operation of an automated vehicle noise enforcement system and creating Section 12-1138, entitled "Automated Vehicle Noise Enforcement".
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This enacted bill defines which residential developments qualify as affordable housing projects, including projects using certain housing programs, public financing, public land, or long-term affordability agreements.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by defining affordable housing projects and establishing specific application and permitting procedures for such projects, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s zoning code to allow the Zoning Board of Adjustment to make approval of certain residential projects depend on a commitment to provide affordable housing.
Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," by authorizing the Zoning Board of Adjustment to condition zoning approval upon provision of affordable housing, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill creates an Anti-Displacement Fund to help prevent tenants from being forced out of their homes.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to hereby authorize the creation of an Anti-Displacement Fund, to establish violations for displacement, and to authorize the Department of Planning and Development to administer the Anti-Displacement Fund; and amending Section A-505, entitled "Cease Operations Order" to add notice requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates the rules for selling electronic smoking devices and other nicotine products in Philadelphia, adding new penalties and ways to enforce the rules.
Amending Section 9-633 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products," to update definitions and to provide for additional penalties, enforcement, and compliance options, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The adopted resolution amends and restates the Economic Opportunity Review Committee’s membership by appointing representatives from the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia and the Independence Business Alliance as two additional business community members.
Amending and restating Resolution 120184 to appoint two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee.
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City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 1500 block of Girard Avenue “Alphonso Deal Way.” The resolution honors Alphonso Deal, a former Philadelphia police officer, civic leader, and state representative, and directs that an engrossed copy be presented to the Guardian Civic League.
Also naming the 1500 block of Girard Avenue as "Alphonso Deal Way."
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2847 Boudinot Street in the 7th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2847 Boudinot Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Legislative Oversight to establish an advisory Philly is a Music City Task Force.
Authorizing the creation of the Philly is a Music City Task Force by the Committee of Legislative Oversight to develop and maintain the cultural and economic impact of music in Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject Senate Bill 527, which would repeal the Sterling Act and change how Philadelphia collects and keeps wage taxes from people who work in the city but live elsewhere.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject Senate Bill 527, which would repeal the Sterling Act and have a devastating impact on the City of Philadelphia's fiscal stability, therefore financially crippling public services and regional leadership.
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This adopted resolution recognizes Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day.
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Adopted, this resolution honors We On A Mission, a Philadelphia grassroots organization, for its outreach, advocacy, and service to marginalized residents.
Honoring "We On A Mission" and the 2025 Philadelphia Midnight Run as a reminder that movement, when powered by purpose, can transform lives and cities alike.
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Adopted, this resolution honors and commends the Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN) for its role in the “Playing It Safe in the 8th” initiative.
Honoring and commending Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN) for its proactive efforts to ensure the safety of youth and families in the 8th Councilmanic District's Recreation Centers and celebrating their success in maintaining violence-free zones through the implementation of the "Playing It Safe in the 8th" initiative.
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The City Council adopted a resolution honoring the 20th anniversary of the Danny Rumph Classic, held August 7–11, 2025, and recognizing the Daniel E.
Honoring and celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Danny Rumph Classic and recognizing its ongoing commitment to heart health awareness, community empowerment, and Philadelphia's rich basketball legacy. .Body WHEREAS, The Danny Rumph Classic, presented by the Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation, celebrates its 20th year from Thursday, August 7, 2025, to Monday, August 11, 2025, marking two decades of community, competition, and cause-driven commitment to saving lives through heart health awareness; and WHEREAS, The Classic was founded in 2006 in memory of Danny Rumph, a beloved Philadelphia basketball player who tragically passed away in 2005 at the age of 21 from sudden cardiac arrest caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, following a pickup game at the Rumph-Mallery Recreation Center, which now bears his name; and WHEREAS, Since its founding by Danny's mother, Viola "Candy" Owens, his uncle Marcus Owens, Sharif Hanford, Mike Morak, and close friends, the Classic has grown into a natio...
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This adopted resolution recognizes September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and honors people and families affected by addiction.
Recognizing September as National Recovery Month and honoring the strength of those impacted by addiction.
ADOPTED
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