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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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September 17, 2026
This resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 7120 Yocum Street in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 7120 Yocum Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in Council for final passage, would rename the 1800 block of South 22nd Street “Frances Adams Way.” It honors Frances Adams for her work to prevent violence and support young people in South Philadelphia.
Honoring public servant Frances Adams by renaming the 1800 Block of South 22nd Street to “Frances Adams Way” in recognition of her dedication to violence prevention in South Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution honors and congratulates Reverend Joshua Goodin on becoming a bishop and recognizes his years of ministry and leadership in South Philadelphia.
Honoring and congratulating Reverend Joshua Goodin on his elevation to the status of Bishop and recognizing his years of ministry and leadership to the South Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would welcome LeBron James to Philadelphia as he begins playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Welcoming NBA Superstar and Forward LeBron James, better known as King James, to Philadelphia as he begins his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would authorize the Committees on Legislative Oversight and Streets and Services to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s “ticket-to-tow” requirement for unauthorized vehicles on private property.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight and the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings examining the City of Philadelphia’s “ticket-to-tow” requirement under Section 9-605(11) of The Philadelphia Code, including its effectiveness, fairness, transparency, enforcement, and impact on private property owners, vehicle owners, towing companies, and City agencies.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would change the zoning designations for certain properties in an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Germantown Avenue, Cayuga Street, 17th Street, Saint Paul Street, Brunner Street, and Wayne Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roberts Avenue, Germantown Avenue, Cayuga Street, 17th Street, Saint Paul Street, Germantown Avenue, Brunner Street, and Wayne Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would create a limited exception to the Eighth District rule that generally bars covered commercial establishments from being open to the public between 11 p.m.
Amending Chapter 9-645 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled, Eighth District Commercial Business Hour Restriction, to provide a limited exception to the curfew for a specific area in the Eighth Councilmanic District, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would amend the Eighth District Overlay District zoning rules.
Amending Section 14-530 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/EDO, Eighth District Overlay District” by restricting additional uses and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would authorize the Mayor’s Administration to develop a Philadelphia Zero Waste Circular Economy Plan to evaluate and potentially restructure the City’s waste collection, recycling, and disposal systems.
To authorize a plan for evaluation and potential restructuring of the City’s solid waste management and recycling systems, including consideration of long-term recycling processing and long-term waste disposal services featuring specific infrastructure developments, establishing strict waste reduction and diversion targets, and transition toward a sustainable and equitable waste management economy, to be known as the "Philadelphia Zero Waste Circular Economy Act ,” all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would allow the owner of Impresso Coffee at 544 E.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 544 E. Girard Ave., under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would authorize the owner of 319-25 N 11th Street to install and maintain basement stairs with railings that extend about 4 feet 8 inches into the public footway along Wood Street, while leaving at least 5 feet 6 inches clear for pedestrians.
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 319-25 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, 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 authorize installing and maintaining all-way stop signs at the intersection of Pine Road and Susquehanna Road in accordance with PennDOT regulations.
Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Pine Road and Susquehanna Road.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would combine the Far Northeast and Northeast overlay zoning districts into a new Tenth District Overlay District covering lots in Philadelphia District 10.
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts” by combining the /FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District and the /NE, Northeast Overlay District into a new /TEN, Tenth District Overlay District 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, which is currently in committee, would define self-service storage facilities in Philadelphia’s zoning code and prohibit them in certain locations, including the Sixth District Overlay District.
Amending Chapter 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by defining self-service storage facilities and prohibiting them in certain locations and making related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would restrict people who are swimming, floating, or operating a water vessel on a public body of water from using a sound amplification device that can be heard more than 100 feet away.
Adding a new Chapter 21-3800 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sound Amplification Devices on Public Bodies of Water,” to establish certain restrictions related to the use of sound amplification devices and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in committee, would create a Philadelphia Youth Employment Program tax credit for businesses that employ eligible Philadelphia residents ages 12 to 24 who are enrolled in an educational or training program.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” to establish a Philadelphia Youth Employment Program Tax Credit for businesses that employ eligible youth or contribute to qualifying tax-exempt organizations employing such students; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s zoning rules to require special exception approval for limited lodging in the RSA-5 residential zoning district.
Amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Regulations,” by requiring special exception approval for limited lodging in the RSA-5 zoning district; 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 reduce fines for violations recorded by Philadelphia’s automated speed enforcement system based on how far a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit.
Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of an Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety,” to reduce fines for automated speed enforcement violations based on the amount by which a vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.