Council Actions Archive
A fuller log of what Council actually did.
Roll-call votes still live on member and vote pages. This archive captures the rest of the meeting record too: unanimous actions, amendments, referrals, withdrawals, and other Council steps that Philadelphia Legistar publishes without a member-by-member tally.
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Procedural actions from the February 19, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 19 actions from February 19, 2026
This bill proposes a change to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter that would allow City employees to run for public office without having to quit their City job first. This change would affect City officers and employees who want to become candidates for public office. The proposed change will be put to a vote by the people of Philadelphia.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to eliminate the requirement that City officers and employees resign from their City office or employment before becoming candidates for public office; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.
AMENDED
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Urging the U.S. Senate to oppose the SAVE Act and reject any additional barrier to voter registration.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Recognizing Saturday, February 21, 2026, as International Mother Language Day to honor the brave souls who, on this day in 1952, sacrificed their lives to retain the right to use their mother language Bangla, also known as Bengali.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Recognizing and honoring the life of trailblazing Civil Rights leader, dedicated public servant, and lifelong activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Recognizing the beginning of the Lenten season, a sacred period of reflection, prayer, fasting, and service observed by millions of Christians in Philadelphia and throughout the world.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Calling on Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact adult-use cannabis legalization in 2026.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Celebrating and honoring Vashti DuBois, Val Gay, Facetta Garrison-Greene, and the Black women who are leaders of culture and arts in the City and devote their lives to improving the arts and culture of Philadelphia, on Black History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 515-33 W. Cumberland Street, 2502, 2504, 2506, 2508, 2511-21, 2543-51 N. Fairhill Street, 2506-22, 2524, 2526, 2534-42 N. Reese Street located in the 7th 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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Calling on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to expand investments into the evidence-based solution to address homelessness that is Permanent Supportive Housing, and condemning the significant negative impacts such cuts to funding will have on Philadelphia's residents, municipal services, and exacerbate our ongoing housing crisis.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia Gay News on the distinguished occasion of its 50th anniversary in Philadelphia, serving as Philadelphia's longest-running LGBTQ+ publication, and serving as a vital independent voice that advances equality, visibility, and community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Honoring Ukrainian organizations in Philadelphia for their service to Ukrainian Americans, Ukrainian refugees, and the broader Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution allowing the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell properties at 3902, 3906 W. Girard Avenue, and 3911-15 Cambridge Street. This decision affects the owners or potential buyers of these properties, as well as the surrounding community in the 3rd Councilmanic District. The sale will follow the rules outlined in Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3902, 3906 W. Girard Avenue, 3911-15 Cambridge Street located in the 3rd 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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Honoring Pastor Rob Harrison of New Journey Christian Center and celebrating the vital role of faith leaders in shaping, uplifting, and strengthening the Germantown community and the City of Philadelphia in recognition of Black History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Honoring the leadership and service of Reverend Tony Pritchette for his unwavering commitment to spiritual empowerment, community outreach, and restorative justice in the City of Philadelphia in recognition of Black History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Recognizing and Celebrating The Philadelphia Heritage and Phila Montco Branches of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Authorizing Mukeshkumar Patel, owner and operator of the newsstand at the northwest corner of 34th Street and Convention Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard to construct, use, and maintain conduits in, under, and across the northwest corner of 34th Street and Convention Avenue and Civic Center Boulevard for the purpose of supplying electrical service to said newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Authorizing and directing the changing of the name of NovaCare Way to Eagles Way.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The city is updating an agreement with a company that provides gas storage services to the Philadelphia Gas Works. This agreement affects the Philadelphia Gas Works and its customers. The update is being made through the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation.
Authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of an amended Service Agreement with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC for gas storage services under the Transco WSS Open Access Rate Schedule.
Introduced and Referred
Procedural action without a posted tally.