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
September 18, 2025
This bill modifies Philadelphia's rules about the use of certain bags by retail establishments, requiring them to charge customers a fee for bags and to post signs about the policy.
Amending Chapter 9-4900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags by Retail Establishments," to modify certain definitions, require retail establishments to charge a fee for the provision of a bag to customers, and require signage, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill repeals a previous law that changed the zoning designations of certain areas near Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue.
Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240415 (approved July 19, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Island Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, and Bartram Avenue."
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The proposal, currently in Council on second reading, would prohibit businesses contracted by Philadelphia to transfer, transport, process, recycle, or dispose of city-collected waste from sending it to an incinerator or waste-to-fuel facility.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," to prohibit contractors providing solid waste, recycling or composting services to the City from incinerating discarded matter, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill allows the owner of 3423 Kensington Avenue to install and maintain an encroachment, which is a structure that extends beyond their property line, under certain conditions.
Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the pay for members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which is a group that makes decisions about zoning rules in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Officers and Employees,” by changing the compensation of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
September 11, 2025
This resolution would approve the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with changes to fiscal year 2025.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2025, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.
ORDER THE RESOLUTION PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SUSPENSION CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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...
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 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the City Council’s Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold a hearing on the City’s progress preparing to accommodate people with disabilities during Philadelphia’s major 2026 events and related programming.
Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold a hearing on the City's progress preparing to accommodate individuals with disabilities for the historic programming taking place in 2026 in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the City Council’s Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold a hearing on the City’s progress preparing to accommodate people with disabilities during Philadelphia’s major 2026 events and related programming.
Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold a hearing on the City's progress preparing to accommodate individuals with disabilities for the historic programming taking place in 2026 in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware for being named Chamber of the Year at the 2025 U.S.
Honoring and congratulating the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware for being named Chamber of the Year at the 2025 U.S. Black Chambers National Conference.
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 recognizes and honors nine Philadelphia Latino leaders and community advocates during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Recognizing and honoring distinguished Latino Leaders and Community Advocates in the City of Philadelphia during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted Resolution recognizing September as National Literacy Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the month of September as National Literacy Month and strengthening Philadelphia's commitment to literacy and digital literacy for all residents.
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 recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities to our City and nation.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors world master percussionist Pablo Batista for his contributions to music, education, and Latino cultural expression.
Recognizing and honoring World Master Percussionist Pablo Batista for his distinguished contributions to music, culture, and education in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.