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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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Meeting date
April 3, 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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted legislation authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer four properties—2942 and 2944 W.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2942 and 2944 W Wishart St; 3323 W Allegheny Ave; 3212 N 33rd St; and 3216 N Newkirk Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Father Judge High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.
Honoring the Father Judge High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship and celebrating their remarkable achievement.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill changes the rules for filing permit applications that are similar to previous ones that were denied or dismissed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the One Year Rule which limits the filing of permit applications that are substantially similar to a prior application with respect to which an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment has been denied or dismissed; and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the rules for building homes in certain areas of Philadelphia to make it easier to create affordable housing.
Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code ("/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District") to exempt from certain requirements of that Section residential development under programs designed to create affordable homeownership, which programs mandate deed restrictions and agreements establishing ongoing affordability requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.
Honoring The Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Service Center School celebrating its 20th bi-annual "Carpe Diem" honoring all the judges and students who participate in this remarkable and beneficial event.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Meeting date
April 2, 2025
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philippian Baptist Church, or a future owner of 5801 N Broad St, to install, own, and maintain a prefabricated access ramp extending into the adjacent public sidewalk.
Authorizing PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes the owners of The Brass Tap at 177 Markle Street to install and maintain a sidewalk café with six tables and 24 seats along Terrace Street, extending about 3 feet 4 inches into the public footway while leaving at least six feet clear.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 177 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
March 27, 2025
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising you that pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 250147 Bill Number 250149 Bill Number 250175 - 45 Days Bill Number 250176 Bill Number 250177 Bill Number 250204 Bill Number 250205
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2942 and 2944 W Wishart St; 3323 W Allegheny Ave; 3212 N 33rd St; and 3216 N Newkirk Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Celebrating the Extraordinary Efforts of WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Celebrating the Extraordinary Efforts of WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.
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 Dr.
Recognizing and honoring Dr. Arlene Parsons Bennett for her contributions to the City as a prominent community organizer and the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's medical school, on the occasion of Women's History Month.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Dr.
Recognizing and honoring Dr. Arlene Parsons Bennett for her contributions to the City as a prominent community organizer and the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's medical school, on the occasion of Women's History Month.
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 recognizing and celebrating Sharon A.
Recognizing and Celebrating Sharon A. Powell on the Occasion of Her Official Retirement.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating Sharon A.
Recognizing and Celebrating Sharon A. Powell on the Occasion of Her Official Retirement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes the Montreux Jazz Festival and Philadelphia’s history and contributions to jazz.
Recognizing the Montreux Jazz Festival and the rich jazz history of Philadelphia and expressing the City's desire to host a world-class jazz festival in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes the Montreux Jazz Festival and Philadelphia’s history and contributions to jazz.
Recognizing the Montreux Jazz Festival and the rich jazz history of Philadelphia and expressing the City's desire to host a world-class jazz festival in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.