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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Council actions
Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.
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September 17, 2026
This resolution, currently in Council for final passage, would authorize the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings about composting in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on composting in Philadelphia, including current best practices, gaps in the City's composting programs and infrastructure, and ways to encourage residents and businesses to compost.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution recognizes September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in Philadelphia and highlights the effects of sickle cell disease on people living with the condition.
Recognizing September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the life of Dr. Roy Neil Gay and his dedication to treating patients with sickle cell disease.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council’s resolution recognizes September 2026 as National Drive Electric Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and celebrating September 2026 as National Drive Electric Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor and welcome NBA player Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia as he begins playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Welcoming NBA All-Star and Swingman Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia as he begins his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution recognizes John Giordano as the United States Ambassador to Namibia and commends his career in local, state, federal, and international public service.
Recognizing Ambassador John Giordano, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, and celebrating his distinguished career of public service.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr.
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Michael A. Schiavone, D.D.S., beloved husband, father, and co-founder of Caring for Friends, and recognizing his lifetime commitment to feeding the hungry and caring for those in need.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would recognize September 2026 as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and honor people affected by addiction, along with their families, treatment providers, harm reduction workers, first responders, and recovery organizations.
Recognizing September 2026 as National Recovery Month and honoring the strength of those impacted by addiction.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The resolution honors and congratulates Isaiah Thomas, known as HMBL ZAYY, for completing a more than 3,000-mile faith walk from Philadelphia to California.
Honoring and congratulating Isaiah Thomas, known as HMBL ZAYY on social media, for completing an over 3,000-mile faith walk and fundraiser from Philadelphia to California to build a trade school for Philadelphia youth.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The resolution recognizes September 14–19, 2026, as National Arts in Education Week in Philadelphia and celebrates the role of arts education in students’ development.
Recognizing the week of September 14th to 19th, 2026, as National Arts in Education Week in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating the essential role arts education plays in developing the next generation of creative thinkers, leaders, and community builders.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would authorize the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings about the announced closure of Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences public museum, its effects on Philadelphia, and ways to preserve public access and the Academy’s scientific and educational work.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings investigating the announced closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s public museum, its consequences for Philadelphia, and options to preserve public access and the institution’s scientific and educational mission and authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution honors the life and public service of former Pennsylvania State Senator Shirley M.
Honoring the life and legacy of former Pennsylvania State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen and expressing condolences to her family, friends, and the communities she served.
ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The resolution would authorize City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s enforcement during Philadelphia’s summer 2026 events, including FIFA World Cup 26.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to investigate the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s enforcement during Philadelphia’s summer 2026 events, including FIFA World Cup 26; its accountability to Philadelphia residents and City government; and reforms to protect residents, strengthen oversight, and restore meaningful local control.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would recognize September 14–18, 2026, as Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 14–18, 2026, as Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The resolution recognizes September as National Literacy Month and highlights Philadelphia’s efforts to expand reading, writing, and digital literacy for people of all ages.
Recognizing September as National Literacy Month and Celebrating Philadelphia’s Commitment to Expanding Literacy for All
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution recognizes September 15 through October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, with particular recognition of the Puerto Rican community.
Recognizing September 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the rich history, culture, and extraordinary contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities to our City.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council recognizes September 14–18, 2026, as Disability Voting Rights Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 14-18, 2026, as Disability Voting Rights Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution honors the city employees, public agencies, businesses, organizations, artists, workers, volunteers, and residents who contributed to Philadelphia’s citywide Summer 2026 events.
Honoring and Recognizing the Key Stakeholders of Philadelphia’s Citywide Summer 2026 Events.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution, in Council on final passage, would honor Cecily Tynan upon her retirement from 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News after more than three decades of service.
Honoring and recognizing Cecily Tynan on the occasion of her retirement, in celebration of more than three decades of dedicated service to 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News and to the people of the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.