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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the September 11, 2025 meeting.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Bernie Prazenica on his retirement after 17 years as president and general manager of WPVI-TV/6abc.
Honoring and recognizing Bernie Prazenica on the occasion of his retirement after 17 years of distinguished service as President and General Manager of WPVI-TV/6abc.
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 honoring Bernie Prazenica on his retirement after 17 years as president and general manager of WPVI-TV/6abc.
Honoring and recognizing Bernie Prazenica on the occasion of his retirement after 17 years of distinguished service as President and General Manager of WPVI-TV/6abc.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the joint Council committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about the causes and effects of increasing pharmacy closures in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the joint committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to examine the causes and impacts of the uptick in pharmacy closures across Philadelphia.
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 authorizes the joint Council committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about the causes and effects of increasing pharmacy closures in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the joint committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to examine the causes and impacts of the uptick in pharmacy closures across Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families.
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis' historic visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families 2015 (WMOF), as the City prepares for historic events in 2026.
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 celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families.
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Pope Francis' historic visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families 2015 (WMOF), as the City prepares for historic events in 2026.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution recognizing September 14–19, 2025, as Arts in Education Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the week of September 14th to 19th as National Arts Education Week 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.
Adopted resolution recognizing September 14–19, 2025, as Arts in Education Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the week of September 14th to 19th as National Arts Education Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about the sale of unregulated substances, including Delta-8 and Kratom, in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings concerning the sale of unregulated substances, such as Delta-8 and Kratom, 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about the sale of unregulated substances, including Delta-8 and Kratom, in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings concerning the sale of unregulated substances, such as Delta-8 and Kratom, in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors the life and legacy of the Honorable Frederica Massiah-Jackson, recognizing her as the first African American President Judge in Pennsylvania and the first African American woman to preside over civil trials in Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Frederica Massiah-Jackson, the first African American President Judge in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the first African American woman to preside over civil trials 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.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors the life and legacy of the Honorable Frederica Massiah-Jackson, recognizing her as the first African American President Judge in Pennsylvania and the first African American woman to preside over civil trials in Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Frederica Massiah-Jackson, the first African American President Judge in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the first African American woman to preside over civil trials in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE·Pass
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes It Takes Philly for providing Philadelphia and Montgomery County middle school students with experiences and encouragement to pursue higher education, careers, and their full potential.
Honoring and recognizing the work of It Takes Philly: Encouraging and Empowering Our Children to Aim High for Inspiring Philadelphia's Youth to Pursue Their Full Potential.
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 honors and recognizes It Takes Philly for providing Philadelphia and Montgomery County middle school students with experiences and encouragement to pursue higher education, careers, and their full potential.
Honoring and recognizing the work of It Takes Philly: Encouraging and Empowering Our Children to Aim High for Inspiring Philadelphia's Youth to Pursue Their Full Potential.
ADOPTED·Pass
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This proposal, currently held in committee, would require City-owned vehicles to carry a basic first aid kit, an opioid-overdose reversal medication such as naloxone, and protective equipment.
Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, by adding a new Chapter requiring that all City-owned vehicles carry a basic first aid kit and overdose prevention medication, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This communication, placed on file, transmitted a draft resolution for Council consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s proposed disposal of 2208 E Norris St.
September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2208 E Norris St located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication from the mayor transmits a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s possible disposal of properties at 2407, 2409, 2411, 2413, 2415, 2439, 2441, 2443, 2445, and 2447 N 6th St in the 7th Councilmanic District.
September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2407, 2409, 2411, 2413, 2415, 2439, 2441, 2443, 2445, and 2447 N 6th St located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution for City Council consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s disposal of properties at 2323–31 N.
September 05, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2323-31 N. 5th Street, 2322, 2324, 2326, 2328, 2330, 2332 N. Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.