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 April 16, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 25 actions from April 16, 2026
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution honoring Temple University's Jazz Band and Terell Stafford for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship. This resolution recognizes their achievement as a source of pride for the city. It affects the university and the city by acknowledging their accomplishment.
Honoring Temple University's Jazz Band and Terell Stafford on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship and recognizing this accomplishment as a source of pride for the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Pastor Dicie Gilmore for her community service and leadership. This recognition is part of the National Month of Hope, which celebrates healing and resilience. The resolution affects Pastor Gilmore and the community she serves.
Honoring Pastor Dicie Gilmore for her leadership, compassion, and dedicated service to the community, in recognition of April as the National Month of Hope and the power of healing and resilience.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution to recognize May 21st of each year as 'Ona Judge Day' in Philadelphia. Ona Judge was a historical figure who escaped from slavery in Philadelphia. This resolution honors her legacy and contributions to the city's history.
Recognizing and honoring May 21st of each year as "Ona Judge Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution recognizing the Germantown Jazz Festival for its contributions to the community. The festival is seen as a positive force for cultural enrichment, community wellness, and economic growth in the Germantown neighborhood. This resolution affects residents and businesses in the Germantown area by acknowledging the festival's importance.
Recognizing the Germantown Jazz Festival and its contributions to cultural enrichment, community wellness, and economic vitality in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution recognizes National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which takes place from April 19-25, 2026, and honors Northwest Victim Services for their work advocating for victims' rights in the community. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of supporting crime victims and their families. It affects the community by promoting awareness and recognition of victims' rights.
Recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026, and honoring Northwest Victim Services for their dedicated advocacy and community impact
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the work of various city departments and agencies that responded to a partial garage collapse at 3000 Grays Ferry Avenue. This resolution affects the employees of the Fire Department, Police Department, and other city agencies who were involved in the response. The resolution is a way for the City Council to express appreciation for their efforts.
Honoring and recognizing the members of the Fire Department, Philadelphia Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Managing Directors Office, Medical Examiner's Office, License & Inspections, Water Department, Streets Department, Sanitation, PECO, and Philadelphia Gas Works for their diligent efforts in responding to the partial collapse of the garage at 3000 Grays Ferry Avenue on April 8, 2026.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution honors the 75th anniversary of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, which was adopted by city voters. The charter gives Philadelphia the power to govern itself and make local decisions. This resolution celebrates the importance of local government and civic engagement in the city.
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by the voters of the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the importance of local government and civic engagement.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Jaheim Warner for his heroism, service, and character. This resolution acknowledges his actions and expresses appreciation for his contributions. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal recognition of his efforts.
Honoring and recognizing Jaheim Warner for his heroism, service and exemplary character.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has created a special committee to investigate construction practices in Philadelphia, including the recent partial collapse of a garage at Children's Hospital. This committee will hold public hearings, gather information, and make recommendations to protect workers and neighborhoods. The committee has the power to require people to testify and provide documents.
Authorizing the establishment of the "Special Investigative Committee on Construction Practices in the City of Philadelphia" to investigate the partial collapse of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia garage on April 8, 2026, and other construction projects in the City. In furtherance of such investigation, the Special Investigative Committee is authorized to hold public hearings and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents to the fullest extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Charter, and to develop recommendations for construction practices to protect the City's workers and neighborhoods.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Women Against Abuse on its 50th anniversary. This organization has been a leader in Philadelphia's response to domestic violence for five decades. The resolution acknowledges the group's contributions and dedication to helping those affected by domestic violence.
Honoring and recognizing Women Against Abuse on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary and celebrating five decades of leadership on the frontlines of Philadelphia's response to domestic violence.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council passed a resolution recognizing April 15, 2026 as World Art Day in Philadelphia, celebrating the city's creativity, innovation, and cultural diversity in fine arts. This resolution affects all Philadelphia residents who appreciate and participate in the city's art scene. It is a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the importance of art in the city.
Recognizing April 15, 2026 as World Art Day in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating the creativity, innovation and cultural diversity of the City's fine arts.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has passed a resolution recognizing April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week in Philadelphia. This resolution aims to raise awareness about the health disparities and challenges faced by Black mothers in the city. It affects the community by promoting awareness and support for Black maternal health.
Recognizing April 11 - 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution honors Ezechial Thurman, a music technology teacher at Hill-Freedman World Academy, for his creative teaching and dedication to his students. It recognizes his efforts to enrich the educational experience of young people through music and innovation. The resolution affects Ezechial Thurman and the community he serves in the Ninth Councilmanic District.
Honoring and recognizing Ezechial Thurman, Music Technology Teacher at Hill-Freedman World Academy, for his creativity, mentorship, and dedication to enriching the educational experience of young people through music, innovation, and student-centered learning in the Ninth Councilmanic District.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Jamel Lindsey, the Head Coach of the Boys' Basketball Team at Samuel Fels High School, for his leadership and commitment to the students and community. This recognition is for his work in uplifting students, strengthening school culture, and serving the community in the Ninth Councilmanic District. The resolution is a way for the City Council to express appreciation for Coach Lindsey's efforts.
Honoring and recognizing Jamel Lindsey, Head Coach of the Boys' Basketball Team at Samuel Fels High School, for his leadership, mentorship, and steadfast commitment to uplifting students, strengthening school culture, and serving the broader Fels community in the Ninth Councilmanic District.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council passed a resolution to honor Shakir Johnson, the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Olney High School, for his leadership and commitment to helping young people in the Ninth Councilmanic District. This resolution recognizes Coach Johnson's positive impact on his community. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal expression of appreciation.
Honoring and recognizing Shakir Johnson, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Olney High School, for his leadership, mentorship, and steadfast commitment to expanding opportunity for young people in the Ninth Councilmanic District.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council is allowing its Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings to find new members for the Commission on Parks and Recreation. The committee will then recommend nominees to the full Council, which will forward the nominations to the mayor for consideration. This process will help fill open positions on the Commission.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings for applicants seeking nomination to serve on the Commission on Parks and Recreation and further authorizing the Committee to recommend for Council's consideration nominations to be forwarded to the mayor.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
A resolution has been introduced to name a portion of South Street between 8th and 9th Streets as 'Octavius Catto Way' in honor of the civil rights leader. This name change aims to recognize and celebrate the life and legacy of Octavius Catto. The resolution affects the city's street naming and will serve as a tribute to Catto's contributions to the city.
Also naming South Street between 8th and 9th Streets as "Octavius Catto Way" to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights warrior.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The city is transferring ownership of two properties, 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which will then give them to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This affects the properties' ownership and use in the 8th Councilmanic District. The goal is to allow for potential redevelopment of these properties.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.