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 April 16, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 106 actions from April 16, 2026
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.
This bill aims to modify the rules for landlords ending a tenancy, add protections for tenants against retaliation and harassment, and clarify tenants' rights to a safe and habitable living space. It also establishes new enforcement mechanisms and remedies for tenants. The bill affects tenants 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.
AMENDED
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to update Philadelphia's property licensing rules, allowing the city to create a program to inspect properties before problems occur, and requiring the city to publicly report on how well property owners are following the rules. The bill also includes new protections and remedies for tenants. It 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.
AMENDED
Procedural 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.
This resolution calls on the US Congress to pass and the President to sign the Living Wage for Musicians Act, which would affect musicians across the country. The resolution is a statement of support from the Philadelphia City Council, but it does not create any new laws or policies in Philadelphia. It aims to show support for fair pay for musicians.
Calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, the Living Wage for Musicians Act.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution recognizes a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that found the state's felony murder law to be outdated and unconstitutional. It calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass a bill that would reform this law. The resolution affects people who have been or may be impacted by the current felony murder law in Pennsylvania.
Recognizing Commonwealth v. Derek Lee (2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's landmark decision striking down Pennsylvania's outdated felony murder law; and calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass SB387 reforming Pennsylvania's unconstitutional felony murder law.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council is considering a resolution to recognize April 2026 as School Library Month in Philadelphia. This resolution aims to promote the importance of school libraries and the role they play in supporting students' education. It affects students, teachers, and the community by highlighting the value of school libraries.
Recognizing April 2026 as School Library Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This bill renames the 400 block of West Lehigh Avenue to 'Wilfredo Gonzalez Way' in honor of Wilfredo Gonzalez's contributions to the Latin-American community and his service to the country. This change affects people who live, work, or visit this area of Philadelphia. The renaming is intended to recognize Gonzalez's commitment to cultural empowerment in the city.
Renaming the 400 Block of West Lehigh Avenue to "Wilfredo Gonzalez Way" in recognition of Wilfredo Gonzalez's lifelong contributions to the Latin-American community, devoted service to his country, and commitment to cultural empowerment in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This bill renames the 300 block of East Rockland Street to 'Sharon Vaughn Street' in honor of her service and dedication to public service. The renaming affects the area between N. 2nd Street and N. 3rd Street. This change is intended to recognize and honor Sharon Vaughn's contributions.
Renaming the 300 Block of East Rockland Street between N. 2nd Street N. 3rd Street "Sharon Vaughn Street," in honor of her service, advocacy and dedication to public service.
WITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City Council is considering a resolution to name the 4700 Block of Brown Street as 'Tiffany Fletcher Way - Gone But Never Forgotten' in honor of Tiffany Fletcher's life and legacy. This naming would affect the Mill Creek community where Tiffany Fletcher had an impact. The resolution aims to recognize her contributions to the community.
Also naming the 4700 Block of Brown Street as "Tiffany Fletcher Way - Gone But Never Forgotten" to honor the life and legacy of Tiffany Fletcher and her impact on the Mill Creek community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.