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 March 12, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 72 actions from March 12, 2026
This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2025.
To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution honors and congratulates Max Kent on his retirement from NewCourtland, recognizing his decades of service in the US Army, healthcare administration, and community service, particularly in supporting Philadelphia's seniors and underserved populations.
Honoring and congratulating Max Kent on the occasion of his retirement from NewCourtland and recognizing his decades of dedicated leadership in the United States Army, healthcare administration, community service, and support of Philadelphia's seniors and those who are underserved.88
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Mekia Elizabeth, a Block Captain in Southwest Germantown, for being named Block Captain of the Year.
Honoring and recognizing Mekia Elizabeth, Block Captain of the 4500 block of Fernhill Road in Southwest Germantown, for being named Block Captain of the Year by The Philadelphia Citizen and commending her outstanding leadership and dedication to building a stronger, more connected community in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council passed a resolution to honor Imhotep Institute Charter High School for its excellent STEM program and global educational initiatives.
Recognizing and honoring the students, educators, and leadership of Imhotep Institute Charter High School for their outstanding STEM Program and global educational initiatives, including Project Kuumba: Japan, and celebrating their commitment to expanding access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for students in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has designated March 8, 2026, as 'Joe Frazier Day' to honor the 55th anniversary of Joe Frazier's historic boxing win against Muhammad Ali.
Designating March 8, 2026, as "Joe Frazier Day" in the City of Philadelphia in celebration and recognition of the 55th anniversary of the "Fight of the Century", in which Philadelphia icon "Smokin'" Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali to win the world heavyweight championship title.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council passed a resolution to hold hearings about the Port of Philadelphia, also known as PhilaPort, to review its operations and economic impact.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the status, operations, and economic impact at the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) to ensure its growth and operations position the City of Philadelphia as a 21st century commerce hub.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution honors Major Benjamin F.
Honoring and recognizing Major Benjamin F. Brooks for his historic career in the Pennsylvania State Police and his role in expanding opportunity in law enforcement.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing March 2026 as 'Creative and Nighttime Economy Month' in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the month of March 2026 as "Creative and Nighttime Economy Month" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill requires locking dumpsters in Philadelphia under certain conditions.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," to require locking dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to protect tenants in Philadelphia by adding rules against landlord retaliation and harassment, and by making it clearer what rights tenants have to a safe and livable home.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants' rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to improve property owner accountability by clarifying licensing requirements and creating a proactive inspection program.
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution renames a portion of Buttonwood Street to 'Dr.
Also naming Buttonwood Street between Broad Street and N. 15th Street as "Dr. Constance E. Clayton Way."
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The city has renamed the 700 block of North 63rd Street to 'Madaline Dunn Way' in honor of Madaline Dunn's community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia.
Renaming the 700 Block of North 63rd Street "Madaline Dunn Way" in recognition of her lifetime of community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The city has passed a resolution to rename the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as 'Rasheen Hall Way' in honor of Rasheen Hall.
Also naming the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as "Rasheen Hall Way" to honor the life and memory of Rasheen Hall and his lasting impact on his family, neighbors, and the West Philadelphia community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution urges the US Congress to pass a law that would prevent the federal government from altering Philadelphia's historical record and require the restoration of the President's House Memorial.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the "Protecting American History Act", which would prevent any further attempt by the federal government to whitewash Philadelphia's complex history and require the restoration of the President's House Memorial.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-546 entitled /SIX, Sixth District Overlay District, revise Section 14-515, the /NE, Northeast Overlay District, remove Section 14-523, the /IMA, Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District, and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Caf?s," and Section A-301.1.5 of Title 4, Subcode "A" ("The Philadelphia Administrative Code") of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Use Registration Permits," by removing expired provisions related to outdoor entertainment at sidewalk caf?s, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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 and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.