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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Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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Meeting date
January 30, 2025
This enacted ordinance authorizes the owners of 1625 South 2nd Street, the location of O’Jung’s Tavern Bar, to place six sidewalk-café tables with 16 seats and four planters along South 2nd Street and Fernon Street.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1625 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the owner of Little Walter’s at 2049 East Hagert Street to install and maintain a sidewalk café with one table and two seats in the public footway, while leaving at least six feet of unobstructed sidewalk.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2049 East Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the owners of Grumpy’s Tavern at 1525 S.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1525 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the Department of Streets’ Board of Surveyors to formally open portions of City-owned land near Bath and Victoria Streets as a public right of way.
Authorizing the opening of a right of way to the public on land near the intersection of the southeasterly side of Bath Street and southwesterly side of Victoria Streets, all being land owned by the City.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s landlord-tenant rules for residential rental applications.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to establish requirements related to fees charged by landlords to individuals applying for residential tenancy, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in committee, would change Philadelphia’s zoning rules for accessory dwelling units, such as backyard cottages or converted garages.
Amending Section 14-604 of The Philadelphia Code ("Accessory Uses and Structures") to modify certain restrictions with respect to accessory dwelling units, and making conforming technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill sets rules for security deposits in residential rentals, including what landlords must do and what happens if they don't follow the rules.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to establish requirements related to security deposits for residential rentals and establishing remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
January 23, 2025
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Jackie Pettyjohn on her retirement from SEPTA after 40 years of service.
Honoring and congratulating Jackie Pettyjohn, the "First Lady of SEPTA," on her retirement after forty years as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution also naming Market Street from 7th to 8th Streets “Emma Chappell Way.” The honorary name recognizes Emma Chappell’s work establishing the United Bank of Philadelphia, described as the City’s first bank operated by a Black woman.
Also naming Market Street from 7th to 8th as Emma Chappell Way, in honor of the trailblazing work she did to establish the City's first bank operated by a Black woman.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the devastation caused by wildfires in Los Angeles and the growing effects of climate change.
Recognizing the devastation caused by the wildfires to the Los Angeles community, the accelerating rate of climate change, and calling on the City of Philadelphia to provide the funding and resources necessary to fully update and implement human-centered climate mitigation and resilience plans.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Labor to hold hearings examining Philadelphia’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax and its effects on local businesses, workers in the beverage trades, and consumers.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor to hold hearings exploring the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax and its impact on Philadelphia businesses, trades, and consumers.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing on detainer policies in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing on detainer policy in the City of Philadelphia, and calling on the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania to provide an overview of its policies and practices regarding detainer issuance on individuals with post trial probation and parole sentences.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors the Philadelphia Anti-Trafficking Coalition and The Salvation Army for raising awareness of human trafficking victims and survivors during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Honoring the work of The Philadelphia Anti-Trafficking Coalition and The Salvation Army to raise awareness of victims and survivors of human trafficking during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29, 2024, at age 100.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of President Jimmy Carter.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution congratulates the Temple University men’s basketball team for winning its 2,000th game.
Congratulating the Temple University men's basketball team for winning their 2,000th game.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution also names N.
Also naming N. 10th Street between Oxford Street and Master Street as "Paula Peebles Way."
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.