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
May 28, 2025
This bill updates Philadelphia's rules for businesses to include selling tobacco to minors as a nuisance behavior. It affects businesses that sell tobacco products and aims to prevent sales to people under 18. The change is part of the city's efforts to regulate business operations.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4400, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to add the sale of tobacco in violation of 18 Pa. C.S. ? 6305 to the list of nuisance behaviors, under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or lease a piece of land near the Delaware River to build a new facility. The city will work with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to develop the facility. This project will affect the area bounded by State Road, Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portion of the premises bounded by State Road, the Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development at said premises for the development of a facility, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with PAID for the development of the facility, and to take title to the completed facility from PAID, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows the city to suspend licenses of businesses that don't follow state rules or have a physical layout that is significantly different from their original plans. This affects businesses in Philadelphia that need licenses to operate. The goal is to ensure businesses comply with regulations and follow approved plans.
Amending Section 6-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Licenses and Permits," to provide for the suspension of licenses for businesses not in compliance with applicable state regulations and/or whose physical layout significantly differs from the originally approved floor plan, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia will own and maintain a new bridge over railroad tracks on Byberry Road, between Evans Street and Worthington Road. The bridge will be built by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This agreement allows the city to add the bridge to its official plans.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to own and maintain a bridge to be constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") to carry Byberry Road over certain railroad tracks between Evans Street and Worthington Road, and placing said bridge carrying Byberry Road on the City Plan pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the City and PennDOT, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is acquiring a perpetual right and easement from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. This will allow the City to make roadway and related improvements. The acquisition is part of the City's efforts to improve its infrastructure.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a perpetual right and easement on, over and across a certain tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard for roadway and related improvements, under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia has renamed the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, to the 'Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center'. This change affects the community that uses the recreation center. The new name honors Donna Reed Miller, a former City Councilmember.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, as the "Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center" in the City of Philadelphia.
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This bill adds new rules for mobile services that use vehicles, such as food trucks or mobile shops, in Philadelphia. It sets guidelines for these services and includes penalties for those who don't follow the rules. The bill affects people who operate these mobile services in the city.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The city has renamed the Overbrook Park Branch Library to the Robert A. Brady Library in honor of former US Congressman Robert A. Brady. This change affects the library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia. The new name recognizes Brady's dedication and service to the city.
Formally renaming the Overbrook Park Branch Library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151, as the Robert A. Brady Library to honor the dedication and service of former United States Congressman and Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, The Honorable Robert A. Brady.
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Meeting Date
May 27, 2025
Meeting Date
May 15, 2025
This bill sets rules for parking on the 1000 block of Ludlow Street, between 10th and 11th Streets. It affects people who park in this area, including residents, visitors, and businesses. The rules are in place to manage parking in this specific location.
Establishing parking regulations on the 1000 block of Ludlow Street between 10th Street and 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This bill allows for the installation of pedestrian lights near 416-38 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. The lights will be placed on city property, and the bill sets terms and conditions for their installation and maintenance. This affects residents and pedestrians in the area who will benefit from the increased lighting.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of pedestrian lights in the vicinity of 416-38 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This bill changes the city's map by removing Brill Street and part of Salmon Street from the official plan, and adds space for public utilities like water and electricity lines. This affects the area near Richmond Street, Brill Street, and Bridge Street. The change helps the city manage its infrastructure and public spaces.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 306 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Brill Street from Richmond Street to Salmon Street, striking from the City Plan and vacating Salmon Street from Brill Street to the northeasterly required right-of-way line of Bridge Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various public utility purposes and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said public utility rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows a business at 115 E Girard 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 115 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows for a staircase to be built on city property near 1855 Gladstone Street, under certain conditions. The staircase is considered an encroachment, meaning it will extend onto public land. This affects residents and property owners in the area, as well as the city's management of public spaces.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 1855 Gladstone Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows for certain structures or objects to extend beyond property lines near 2700 S 10th St in Philadelphia, as long as they meet specific conditions. The bill affects property owners and residents in the area. It aims to balance private property use with public space needs.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2700 S 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows for the installation of planters and benches outside a building at 2300 Market St in Philadelphia. The installation is subject to certain terms and conditions. This affects people who live, work, or visit the area around 2300 Market St.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters and benches in the vicinity of 2300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill extends the time period for complying with the terms and conditions of a previous ordinance that vacated a portion of Montour Street. The previous ordinance, from 2018, removed a part of Montour Street from the city map from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street. This change affects property owners or users in that area who need to adjust to the street change.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560), approved July 10, 2018, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions" by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
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This bill allows a staircase to be built outside a building at 5313 Haverford Ave, as long as the owner follows certain rules. The staircase will take up some public space, but the city has agreed to let it be there. This affects people who own or visit the building at this address.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 5313 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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