Thursday, October 23, 2025
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 250493-AAENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 9th Street, Erie Avenue, and Broad Street.
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250534ENACTED
Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District (“District”) beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue t...
- Bill 250572ENACTED
Amending Section 2-112 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Commissioners,” by removing the powers and duties of the Department of Licenses and Inspections over matters relating to weights and mea...
- Bill 250577ENACTED
Repealing in its entirety the following Ordinance, approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240964-A02 (authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services Dist...
- Bill 250648IN COMMITTEE
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by North Street, Broad Street, Wallace Street, and 15th Street.
- Bill 250654ENACTED
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Economic Opportunity Plans,” to add two additional business community members to the Economic Opportunity Review Committee, all under certa...
Roll call: 14 Yes, 2 No (member by member)
- Bill 250708ENACTED
Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code) to revise penalties associated with stop work and cease...
- Bill 250709ENACTED
Amending Section 9-4403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Enforcement,” to provide for the continuation of nuisance business enforcement following a change in business, under certain terms and condi...
- Bill 250718-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-900 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and Penalties,” to confirm regulations adopted by the Department of Streets that establish and revise time-limited and o...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250722ENACTED
Adding a new Chapter 21-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Utility Meters,” to prohibit provision of a second utility meter by a public utility at a residential property without evidence...
- Bill 250767ENACTED
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 wi...
- Bill 250771-AENACTED
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.
- Bill 250773ENACTED
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 f...
- Bill 250800ENACTED
Amending Title 14-602, entitled “Use Tables,” by prohibiting drug paraphernalia sales in certain industrial districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250802ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms...
- Bill 250803ENACTED
Amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FDO Fourth District Overlay District” by clarifying allowed uses, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250804-AENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/UCO, University-Com...
- Bill 250808ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms...
- Bill 250810ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by clarifying certain provisions related to mixed income housing, revising the quality standards for affordable units within...
- Bill 250811ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ardleigh Street, East Sedgwick Street, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East...
- Resolution 250892ADOPTED
Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Year 2026 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
- Resolution 250897ADOPTED
Renaming the 1300 Block of N 52nd Street as “Dr. Damone B. Jones Way” in recognition of Dr. Damone B. Jones, Sr. for his exceptional service to the West Philadelphia community.
- COMMUNICATION 250910PLACED ON FILE
October 17, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the rec...
- COMMUNICATION 250911PLACED ON FILE
October 20, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the re...
- COMMUNICATION 250912PLACED ON FILE
October 23, 2025 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 250771, entitled “An Ordin...
- Bill 250913ENACTED
Renaming the Paschalville Library to the “Hardy Williams Library of Paschalville” in honor of Pennsylvania State Senator Hardy Williams, a distinguished politician and trailblazer for the African Amer...
- Bill 250914ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5021-23 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250915HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” to establish a partial exemption for certain child care service businesses, all under certain terms an...
- Bill 250916ENACTED
Granting permission to Haverford Business Association to install and maintain encroachments in the nature of decorative lighting fixtures, attached to existing facilities owned by the City or other en...
- Bill 250917-AENACTED
Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to provide for building requirements to prevent vacant lots, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250918ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 161 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250919IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by making technical changes to text that has expired, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250920ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2535-37 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 250921ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Kada Scott, a beacon of light and love in Philadelphia, remembered for her faith, kindness, and the countless lives she touched.
- Resolution 250922ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Michael I. Days for his extensive career as a reporter and editor for the Philadelphia Daily News and later as the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at the Phi...
- Resolution 250923ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Power 99’s Rise and Grind Morning Show for its lasting contributions to radio and the cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250924ADOPTED
Recognizing Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, for his work exemplary work and advocacy in ensuring the safety and inclusivity of cyclists throughout Phil...
- Resolution 250925ADOPTED
Celebrating the Mural Arts Program and recognizing the month of October as Mural Arts Month in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250926ADOPTED
Honoring and Recognizing the Atlantic Center for Capital Representation and its staff for 15 years of dedicated service addressing systemic issues with the death penalty in Pennsylvania and across the...
- Resolution 250927IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to examine the City of Philadelphia’s strategies, laws, and policies for protecting victims of abuse and domestic violence within the justi...
- Resolution 250928ADOPTED
Commemorating and honoring the 2025 Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer’s for mobilizing thousands of Philadelphians in the ongoing fight against Alzheimer's through advocacy, research, and community c...
- Resolution 250929IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to investigate the City’s payment and refund systems for municipal taxes.
- Resolution 250930ADOPTED
Also naming Oxford Street between Broad Street and 15th Street as “Jake and Sarah Adams Avenue.”
- Resolution 250931ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a prophetic activist and author grounded in Jewish tradition and faith, who created the foundation on which generations of moral activists stand...
- Resolution 250932ADOPTED
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 250771, entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensi...
- Resolution 250933ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Reverend Carolyn Clarene Cavaness for the one-year Anniversary of her pastoral appointment at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church.
- Resolution 250934ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 on the momentous occasion of its 125th anniversary, celebrating over a century of exemplary leadership, advo...
- Resolution 250935ADOPTED
Recognizing the extraordinary contributions and lifetime achievements of Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, founder of Afrocentricity, and the founder of the Molefi Kete Asante (MKA) Institute for Afrocentric St...
- Resolution 250936IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the impacts of the current crisis threatening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Supplem...
- Resolution 250937ADOPTED
Recognizing and affirming the City of Philadelphia’s commitment to public health grounded in scientific evidence; and opposing state proposals that would weaken proven protections, including childhood...