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 26, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 43 actions from March 26, 2026
The City Council passed a resolution recognizing the contributions of Taiwanese Americans to Philadelphia and expressing support for strengthening economic, educational, and cultural ties between Philadelphia and Taiwan.
Recognizing Taiwanese Americans' contribution to City of Philadelphia, and showing support for City of Philadelphia to strengthen its economic, educational, and cultural ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan).
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council passed a resolution to honor Mary Nolan and her family for their work at the Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center, also known as the Irish Center, and their contributions to the Irish American community.
Honoring and recognizing Mary Nolan and her family for their leadership at the Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center, also known as the Irish Center in Mt Airy, and their lasting contributions to the Irish American community in recognition of Women's History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Viola Sanders for her work advocating for economic justice and welfare rights for low-income and underserved communities in Philadelphia.
Celebrating Viola Sanders for her life's work in advocating for economic justice and welfare rights for the impoverished and underserved in Philadelphia on the occasion of Women's History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution recognizes March as Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March as Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has passed a resolution to investigate how speed cushions and other traffic calming measures are installed, inspected, and maintained near schools in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the installation, inspection, contract oversight, safety, and possible remediation of speed cushions and other traffic calming measures installed in the vicinity of schools in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor women veterans during Women's History Month, acknowledging the unique challenges they face in areas like healthcare, housing, and safety.
Honoring women veterans during Women's History Month, recognizing the distinct challenges they face in health care, housing, safety, and reintegration, and commending the National Alliance of Women Veterans, Inc. for its advocacy on behalf of women veterans.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has declared April 4, 2026, as Women in Tech Day in Philadelphia, recognizing the importance of women in the technology field and their contributions.
Declaring April 4, 2026 as Women in Tech Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the importance of women in technology, emphasizing their contributions, promoting STEM education and careers for women and girls, and expanding gender equity in the technology field.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the Philadelphia Children's Alliance and the Department of Human Services for their work in preventing child abuse and supporting children and families during Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance (PCA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Their Collaboration in Preventing Child Abuse and Supporting Philadelphia Children and Families During Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April as National Donate Life Month, highlighting the importance of organ donation.
Recognizing April as National Donate Life Month and highlighting the critical need for organ donation through the work of the Gift of Life Donor Program.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Sheryl Lee Ralph for being named one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential Women of The Year in 2026.
Honoring and recognizing Sheryl Lee Ralph for being named one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential Women of The Year in 2026.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution allows a City Council committee to hold hearings on plans to keep elections safe and fair in Philadelphia, especially with concerns about federal immigration agents being near polling places.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on Philadelphia county's plan to preserve election integrity, voter confidence and participation, and public safety on Election Day especially amid worries of the federal government's potential deployment of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to polling locations.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the women of the Philadelphia Police Department during Women's History Month 2026.
Honoring and recognizing the women of the Philadelphia Police Department during Women's History Month 2026 for their dedication and service to the safety and well-being of the City of Philadelphia and its residents.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill changes city rules to pay the Director of the Office of Prison Oversight and members of 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 PASSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill allows the city to install cameras at the intersection of School House Lane and Henry Avenue to automatically enforce red light laws.
Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of an Automated Red Light Enforcement System to Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of School House Lane & Henry Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND PASSED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution to allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell a property at 2726 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2726 N.15th Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution to allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell 20 individual parcels of land on Martha Street in the 1st Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 Martha Street, now subdivided resulting in the creation of twenty (20) individual parcels known as 3011, 3013, 3015, 3017, 3019, 3021, 3023, 3025, 3027, 3029, 3031, 3033, 3035, 3037, 3039, 3041, 3043, 3045, 3047 and 3049 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell several properties on North 16th Street.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1601, 1605, 1616, 1618, 1620 N. 16th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.