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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Unanimous actions from the March 26, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 18 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. This resolution affects the Taiwanese American community in Philadelphia and the city's international relationships. It is a symbolic gesture of appreciation and support.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. This resolution is part of the city's recognition of Women's History Month. It affects Mary Nolan and her family, as well as the broader Irish American community in Philadelphia.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. This resolution is a recognition of her contributions, particularly during Women's History Month. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a tribute to her efforts.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. This resolution aims to raise awareness about brain injuries and their impact on individuals and families. It affects people who have experienced brain injuries and those who support them.
Recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution recognizes March as Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia. It aims to raise awareness about these diseases and promote education and prevention efforts. The resolution affects all Philadelphia residents, especially those at risk for colon and rectal cancer.
Recognizing March as Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Awareness Month
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. This investigation will look into the safety and effectiveness of these measures. The goal is to ensure the safety of students and others near schools.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. This resolution recognizes the difficulties women veterans encounter and expresses appreciation for the National Alliance of Women Veterans, Inc.'s advocacy efforts. The resolution affects women veterans in Philadelphia and beyond.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. This declaration aims to promote STEM education and careers for women and girls, and to expand gender equity in the technology field. It affects women and girls interested in technology careers, as well as the broader community.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. This resolution recognizes the importance of their collaboration and its impact on Philadelphia's children and families. It does not create new policies or laws, but rather serves as a statement of appreciation and support.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April as National Donate Life Month, highlighting the importance of organ donation. This resolution aims to raise awareness about the need for organ donation and acknowledges the work of the Gift of Life Donor Program. It affects Philadelphia residents who may be impacted by organ donation and transplantation.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. This resolution acknowledges her achievement and expresses the city's appreciation for her contributions. It does not affect city policies or laws, but rather serves as a ceremonial recognition.
Honoring and recognizing Sheryl Lee Ralph for being named one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential Women of The Year in 2026.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. The hearings will focus on preserving election integrity, voter confidence, and public safety on Election Day. This affects all Philadelphia voters and the city's election process.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the women of the Philadelphia Police Department during Women's History Month 2026. This resolution acknowledges their dedication and service to keeping the city and its residents safe. It affects the women serving in the Philadelphia Police Department.
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
Unanimous action without a posted 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. The cameras would take pictures of vehicles that run red lights, and the owners of those vehicles could be fined. This change affects drivers who use this intersection.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution to allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell a property at 2726 N. 15th Street. This property is located in the 8th Councilmanic District. The sale will follow the rules outlined in The Philadelphia Code.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
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. This resolution affects the owners or potential buyers of these properties, as well as the surrounding community. The sale would be done according to the rules outlined in The Philadelphia Code.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell several properties on North 16th Street. This would affect the owners or potential buyers of these properties, as well as the surrounding community. The sale would follow the rules outlined in The Philadelphia Code.
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
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution aims to honor Paul Ellis Hill by naming the 5100 Block of Chester Avenue as 'Paul Ellis Hill Way'. This naming is intended to recognize Hill's life, legacy, and community impact in the Kingsessing neighborhood. The resolution affects residents and visitors to the area by providing a formal recognition of Hill's contributions.
Also naming the 5100 Block of Chester Avenue as "Paul Ellis Hill Way" to honor the life, legacy, and community impact of Paul Ellis Hill in the Kingsessing neighborhood.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.