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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the March 19, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 76 actions from March 19, 2026
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Dr. Khine Zaw Arthur, the President and CEO of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, for her leadership and contributions to the city's economy and community. This resolution recognizes her achievements and commitment to advancing economic opportunity and community empowerment. It affects Dr. Arthur and the community she serves.
Honoring Dr. Khine Zaw Arthur, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, for her leadership, entrepreneurial achievements, and commitment to advancing economic opportunity and community empowerment in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution to recognize March 24, 2026, as National Cheesesteak Day in Philadelphia. This resolution honors the city's famous cheesesteak dish and its cultural significance. It affects all Philadelphia residents who celebrate the city's food heritage.
Honoring and recognizing March 24, 2026, as National Cheesesteak Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution to recognize March 31, 2026, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Philadelphia. This day is meant to celebrate the achievements and contributions of transgender people and acknowledge their positive impact on the community. The resolution aims to promote awareness and appreciation for transgender individuals.
Recognizing March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia, a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Transgender people, and to lift up the joy, light, and laughter that Transgender people experience and bring into our communities.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council has passed a resolution allowing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the health of LGBTQ+ individuals in Philadelphia. These hearings will examine the current state of health for this community in the city. The goal is to understand and address the health needs of LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the state of LGBTQ+ health in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution declaring March 16-20, 2026 as National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week in Philadelphia. This week aims to raise awareness about the health needs and issues affecting the LGBTQ community. The resolution affects the LGBTQ community and the city as a whole by promoting awareness and support.
Declaring March 16 - March 20, 2026 as National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution honors the schools and principals in the Fourth Council District for their commitment to regular Monday morning meetings. These meetings help with coordination and staying informed. The resolution is a way for City Council to show appreciation for their efforts.
Honoring the Schools and Principals of the Fourth Council District for Their Ongoing Commitment to Coordination and Staying Informed Through Monday Morning Roll Call Meetings.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office during Women's History Month 2026. This resolution acknowledges their service, sacrifice, and contributions to the city's safety and well-being. It affects the women working in the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office by showing appreciation for their work.
Honoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office during Women's History Month 2026 for their tireless service, sacrifice, and invaluable contributions to the safety and well-being of the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to regulate the direction of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue. It would affect drivers who use this section of Ryan Avenue. The bill is sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Ryan Avenue between Leon Street and Frankford Avenue.
WITHDRAWN
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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. It also creates ways for tenants to organize and gives them more time to take action if their rights are violated. The bill affects renters and landlords in Philadelphia.
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.
RECOMMITTED
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to improve property owner accountability by clarifying licensing requirements and creating a proactive inspection program. It also requires public reporting on code compliance and establishes protections for tenants. The bill affects property owners and tenants in Philadelphia.
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.
RECOMMITTED
Council action without a posted tally.
The City Council has passed a resolution allowing Councilmember Gauthier to represent them in a zoning appeal case regarding a property at 4283 Viola Street. This means Councilmember Gauthier can participate in the appeal on behalf of City Council. The appeal is related to a decision made by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Authorizing Councilmember Gauthier to intervene, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, in the appeal against the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 4283 Viola Street.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has passed a resolution to name the 6200 Block of Osage Avenue 'Gerald Wayne Renfrow Way' in honor of Gerald Wayne Renfrow's life and legacy in the community. This change affects the Osage Avenue and Pine Street area, recognizing Renfrow's leadership and impact. The naming of the street is a way to commemorate his contributions to the community.
Also naming the 6200 Block of Osage Avenue "Gerald Wayne Renfrow Way" to honor the life, leadership, and enduring legacy of Gerald Wayne Renfrow in the Osage Avenue and Pine Street community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This bill changes city rules to pay the Director of the Office of Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board. It also adds new rules about how these groups work with other city employees and agencies. This affects the people working in or with the Office of Prison Oversight and the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board.
Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," to provide for compensation of the Director of Office of Prison Oversight and members of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board, and amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to add a new chapter, providing for the powers and duties of Office of Prison Oversight and Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and the manner in which other officers, employees and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Office and Board, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the installation, ownership, and maintenance of structures that extend into public spaces, such as sidewalks or streets, under certain conditions. It affects property owners and residents who want to build or maintain these structures, as well as the general public who uses these spaces. The bill sets rules for how these structures can be built and maintained.
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the direction of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue. It affects people who drive, walk, or bike on this part of Hermit Street. The change is intended to improve traffic flow and safety in the area.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill that would allow the city to install, own, and maintain structures or features on certain blocks of Ogontz Avenue. This would affect people who live, work, or travel on these blocks. The city would have to follow specific terms and conditions to do this.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to install, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments on the 7600, 7700, and 7800 blocks of Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING 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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of an elevator encroachment in the vicinity of 3400 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.