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 30, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 127 actions from April 30, 2026
The City Council passed a resolution to honor several individuals for their volunteer service and contributions to Philadelphia during National Volunteer Month. The resolution recognizes the efforts of Dr. Charlotte Brown, Rachael Hanible, Tijania 'Tee' Goodwin, Dr. Jasmyn Wright, and Mecca Robinson. This resolution affects these specific individuals and the city as a whole by acknowledging their dedication to the community.
Honoring Dr. Charlotte Brown, Rachael Hanible, Tijania "Tee" Goodwin, Dr. Jasmyn Wright, and Mecca Robinson during National Volunteer Month for their extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring contributions to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 30, 2026, as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day in Philadelphia. This day honors the work of local animal shelters and encourages residents to adopt pets, volunteer, and support animal welfare efforts. The resolution aims to promote animal adoption and welfare in the city.
Recognizing April 30, 2026, as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the vital work of local animal shelters and encouraging residents to adopt, volunteer, and support animal welfare efforts throughout the year.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the Asian American Business Alliance of Greater Philadelphia for hosting a gala to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. This resolution recognizes the importance of the event and the contributions of the AAPI community in Philadelphia. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal expression of appreciation.
Honoring the Asian American Business Alliance of Greater Philadelphia (AABAGP) for hosting the 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Gala in celebration of AAPI heritage and the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School. This resolution affects the school community, including students, teachers, and alumni. It is a ceremonial gesture to honor the school's history and contributions.
Recognizing and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing May 4-8, 2026, as Philly Tech Week in Philadelphia. This resolution celebrates the city's thriving tech ecosystem. It affects the city's tech community and promotes the industry as a whole.
Recognizing May 4-8, 2026, as Philly Tech Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the vibrant and thriving tech ecosystem in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to recognize and honor Community Legal Services on its 60th anniversary. This resolution congratulates the organization for its work and dedication to the community. It affects Community Legal Services and acknowledges its contributions to the city.
Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Community Legal Services on its 60th anniversary.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Will Yip, a lifelong Philadelphian and award-winning audio engineer and record producer. This resolution recognizes Yip's achievements, including being the first Asian American and second Philadelphian to win the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. It acknowledges his contributions to the city's music scene.
Honoring and recognizing lifelong Philadelphian and Central High School and Temple University alum, Will Yip, as the first Asian American and second Philadelphian producer to win the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, and for his outstanding work as an audio engineer and record producer in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has passed a resolution to hold hearings about how well Philadelphia's students can get around the city using public transportation, and whether the SEPTA Student Fare Program should be expanded. These hearings will look at how transit options affect students and how the program can be improved. The goal is to make it easier for students to get where they need to go.
Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining the status of transit mobility and access for Philadelphia's students and the expansion of the SEPTA Student Fare Program.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is holding public hearings to consider creating an independent agency to review the School District of Philadelphia's budget. This agency would conduct independent audits of the school district's annual budget. The goal is to assess whether this type of oversight is needed.
Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to assess the potential establishment of an independent fiscal oversight agency to perform independent fiscal audits of The School District of Philadelphia's annual budget.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing May as Music Month in Philadelphia, celebrating the city's rich music history and its economic impact. This resolution affects the city as a whole, acknowledging the importance of music in Philadelphia's culture and economy. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a proclamation of appreciation for the city's music scene.
Recognizing May as Music Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the city's dedication to the arts, its legacy of producing world-class musicians across genres, and its powerful economic impact, generating billions in revenue, jobs, tourism, and local business growth.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize several students for earning associate degrees before graduating from high school. The resolution also recognizes the leadership and commitment of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School and its staff for supporting student success. This resolution affects the recognized students and the school community.
Honoring and recognizing Jeremiah Roach, Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid for their outstanding academic achievement in earning associate degrees prior to graduating from high school, and further recognizing Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School, Principal Robert L. Parker III, CEO Dr. William Hayes, and Zachary Paris, Director of Early College and Career Programming, for their leadership and commitment to student success.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 26 - May 2, 2026, as National Apprenticeship Week in Philadelphia. This recognition aims to acknowledge and support apprenticeship programs in the city, which provide training and job opportunities for residents. The resolution affects Philadelphia residents who participate in or benefit from apprenticeship programs.
Recognizing April 26 - May 2, 2026, as National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution to recognize May 7, 2026, as Alexander Graham Bell and AT&T Day in Philadelphia, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first successful phone call and the first public demonstration of the telephone at the Centennial World's Fair in Philadelphia. This resolution affects the city's recognition of historical events and figures. It is a symbolic gesture to honor the significance of these events in Philadelphia's history.
Recognizing May 7, 2026, as Alexander Graham Bell and AT&T Day in the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the first successful phone call and the ultimate founding of AT&T, as well as the first broad public demonstration of the telephone later that year at the Centennial World's Fair in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This resolution honors the St. Raymond of Penafort Boys Basketball Team for their championship wins in 2026, recognizing their achievements and the pride they brought to the Oak Lane community. The resolution is a symbolic gesture of appreciation and does not affect any city policies or laws. It was sponsored by several City Council members but has been withdrawn.
Honoring and recognizing the St. Raymond of Penafort Boys Basketball Team for winning the 2026 Region 58 Championship, the 2026 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Varsity Boys Basketball Championship, and the 2026 Pennsylvania CYO State Championship, and celebrating a historic season that brought pride and distinction to the Oak Lane community.
WITHDRAWN
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This resolution honors and recognizes outstanding educators in the Ninth Councilmanic District for their dedication to teaching and mentoring young people. The educators being recognized have shown leadership and a strong commitment to their students and school communities. This resolution affects the educators being honored and the community they serve.
Honoring and recognizing outstanding educators in the Ninth Councilmanic District for their leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to shaping the lives of young people and strengthening school communities through education, service, and opportunity.
ADOPTED·Pass
Unanimous action without a posted tally.
This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2025. It revises the amounts of money allocated for different purposes and updates the total budget. This affects the city's overall budget and spending plan.
To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, 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 1707 Ridge Avenue. This property is located in the 5th Councilmanic District and the sale will follow the rules set by The Philadelphia Code. The resolution affects the Philadelphia Land Bank and the owner of the property.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue 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.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution to allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell several properties in the 5th Councilmanic District. The properties are located on North 23rd Street, North 24th Street, North Bucknell Street, Judson Street, and West Montgomery Avenue. This resolution affects the owners or potential buyers of these properties, as well as the surrounding community.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1800, 1818, 1862 N. 23rd Street, 1802, 1806, 1808, 1810, 1820, 1828, 1845, 1848, 1852 N. 24th Street, 1801, 1813, 1837, 1855, 1868 N. Bucknell Street, 1800, 1814, 1858 Judson Street, 2318, 2326, 2330, 2332, 2334, 2336 W. Montgomery Avenue 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.