Council Actions Archive
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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the April 30, 2026 meeting.
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The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill to buy a piece of land near Cobbs Creek that includes the Cibotti Recreation Center. This land is bounded by several streets and the creek. The purchase would be made by the City, with the goal of acquiring the property under certain terms and conditions.
Authorizing real estate transactions by the Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Land Bank necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acquire property bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, South 77th Street, Buist Avenue, South 78th Street, Cobbs Creek waterway, the vacated section of South 75th, and the former Grays Avenue, including property known as Cibotti Recreation Center, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This resolution renames the corner of E. Collom Street and Wakefield Street to 'Herbert 'Drum' Burch Way' in honor of Herbert 'Drum' Burch, a community activist, veteran, and healthcare professional. This change affects the community surrounding the intersection and serves to recognize Burch's contributions to the City of Philadelphia. The renaming is intended to honor his legacy and service.
Also renaming the corner of E. Collom Street and Wakefield Street "Herbert 'Drum' Burch Way," to honor and recognize the life, service, and enduring legacy of Herbert "Drum" Burch, a devoted community activist, veteran, healthcare professional, and political leader in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution to reappoint Abby Pozefsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board. This board helps set rates for water, sewer, and storm water services in the city. The reappointment affects the board's composition and the city's water utility management.
Approving the reappointment of Abby Pozefsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The H.O.M.E. Program helps with housing in Philadelphia. This bill extends the program's budget and plan for another year, allowing city agencies to keep spending money on housing initiatives. It affects people who work with or benefit from the H.O.M.E. Program.
Extending approval of the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the H.O.M.E. Program, to constitute approval of spending in Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant to that same Program Statement and Budget.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution to appoint William Snyder, Jr. as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. This appointment affects the leadership of the housing authority, which oversees public housing in the city. The appointment is subject to council approval.
Approving the appointment of William Snyder, Jr., as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural 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
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.