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 18, 2025 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 54 actions from September 18, 2025
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing September 17, 2025, as National Workforce Development Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 17th, 2025, as "National Workforce Development Day" 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.
This adopted resolution recognizes September 21, 2025, as “Sun Day” in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 21, 2025 as "Sun Day" in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association and Third Act PA for their advocacy for a solar-powered Southeastern Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes September 21, 2025, as “Sun Day” in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 21, 2025 as "Sun Day" in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association and Third Act PA for their advocacy for a solar-powered Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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 September 15–21, 2025, as National Coding Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as National Coding Week in the City of Philadelphia, highlighting the essential nature of coding skills in a rapidly evolving digital world.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing September 15–21, 2025, as National Coding Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as National Coding Week in the City of Philadelphia, highlighting the essential nature of coding skills in a rapidly evolving digital world.
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 honors the Education Law Center-PA on its 50th anniversary and recognizes its work to expand access to quality public education and advance education justice for children in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania.
Recognizing and honoring the Education Law Center-PA on its 50th anniversary for its outstanding contributions and lasting impact to ensure access to quality public education for all children in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors the Education Law Center-PA on its 50th anniversary and recognizes its work to expand access to quality public education and advance education justice for children in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania.
Recognizing and honoring the Education Law Center-PA on its 50th anniversary for its outstanding contributions and lasting impact to ensure access to quality public education for all children in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania.
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 recognizing September 15–21, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week.
Recognizing the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Philadelphia, and acknowledging the outstanding efforts of community-based organizations working to ensure that all children have the essential items needed to thrive and survive.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing September 15–21, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week.
Recognizing the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Philadelphia, and acknowledging the outstanding efforts of community-based organizations working to ensure that all children have the essential items needed to thrive and survive.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the Public Safety Committee to hold hearings on the potential creation of an Office of Freedmen Affairs in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the potential establishment of the Office of Freedmen Affairs within the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED & REFERRED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would authorize the Public Safety Committee to hold hearings on the potential creation of an Office of Freedmen Affairs in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the potential establishment of the Office of Freedmen Affairs within 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.
This adopted resolution recognizes Jane Golden for more than 40 years of service to Philadelphia’s arts and culture community.
Recognizing Jane Golden, honoring her life's work, legacy, and contribution as a fundamental pillar in the arts and culture community in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes Jane Golden for more than 40 years of service to Philadelphia’s arts and culture community.
Recognizing Jane Golden, honoring her life's work, legacy, and contribution as a fundamental pillar in the arts and culture community 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.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
September 16, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on September 16, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on September 11, 2025: Bill No. 250530-A Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, placed on file, transmitted a draft resolution proposing to authorize the transfer of city-owned properties at 13 listed addresses in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, and then to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
September 15, 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 Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1811 N. Bucknell Street, 1818 N. 23rd Street, 1805 N. Ringgold Street, 1850 N. Ringgold Street, 1937 N. 19th Street, 1939 N. 19th Street, 1945 N. 19th Street, 1935 N. 19th Street, 1947 N. 19th Street, 1907 N. 19th Street, 1913 N 19th Street, 1931 N 19th Street, 1909 N. Van Pelt Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give i...
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which has been placed on file, transmitted a draft resolution for Council consideration concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s proposed disposal of nine properties on Cecil B.
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 2806, 2903, 2907, 2913, 2917, 2919, 2925, 2937, and 2939 Cecil B Moore Avenue, located in the 5th 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 transmitted a draft resolution that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property to convey 17 city-owned properties in the Third Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
September 15, 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 Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4152 Viola Street, 4154 Viola Street, 4200 Viola Street, 4202 Viola Street, 4204 Viola Street, 4220 Viola Street, 4227 Viola Street, 4153 Leidy Avenue, 4157 Leidy Avenue, 4205 Leidy Avenue, 1703 N. 42nd Street, 1711 N. 42nd Street, 1129 N. 41st Street, 1135 N. 41st Street, 1201 N. 41st Street, 1205 N. 41st Street, 1207 N. 41st Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I re...
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication submitted a proposed ordinance that would amend the Philadelphia Code to change the compensation of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
September 15, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by changing the compensation of members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.