Council Actions Archive
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Procedural actions from the May 28, 2026 meeting.
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The city is considering giving the Philadelphia Land Bank ownership of a property at 1941-47 E. Huntingdon Street. This would be done through the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which would transfer the property as required by state law. The property is located in the 1st Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1941-47 E. Huntingdon Street, located in the 1st Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill urges the state government to allow Philadelphia to raise its minimum wage to $25 an hour. The goal is to help Philadelphia residents keep up with the rising cost of living and build a better future. If passed by the state, this change would affect workers and employers in the city.
Urging the General Assembly to pass legislation allowing cities of the first class to raise the minimum wage to $25 an hour, an essential step toward ensuring that all Philadelphians are able to keep up with the rising cost of living and have the opportunity to build a better future.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City Council is considering a resolution to confirm the appointment of Layla Bibi to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This board makes decisions about zoning rules and exceptions in Philadelphia. The appointment affects the board's membership and decision-making process.
Confirming the appointment of Layla Bibi to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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 and recognize Ms. Anna Jenkins for her decades of service as an educator and school leader in the School District of Philadelphia. This resolution is a way for the City Council to express appreciation for her contributions to the community. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal recognition of her dedication.
Honoring and recognizing Ms. Anna Jenkins on the occasion of her retirement after decades of distinguished service as an educator and school leader in the School District of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of several properties in the 5th Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This affects properties on various streets in the district, including N. 6th Street, N. 15th Street, and W. Stiles Street, among others. The goal is to follow the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: N. 6th Street, N. 15th Street, N. 30th Street, Parrish Street, Seybert Street, W. Stiles Street, W. Somerset Street, N. Marshall Street, N. 9th Street, N. 27th Street, N. 19th Street, N. 23rd Street, N. Bucknell Street, W. Norris Street, N. Ringgold Street, N. Etting Street, N. 16th Street, and W. Auburn Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The city is transferring ownership of a property at 855 N. Orkney Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which will then give the property to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This transfer is part of the city's process for managing and redeveloping vacant or underused properties. The property is located in the 5th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 855 N. Orkney Street in the 5th 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The city is transferring ownership of three properties on W. Auburn Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which will then give them to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This affects the properties at 916, 920, and 924 W. Auburn Street in the 5th Councilmanic District. The goal is to allow the Land Bank to manage and potentially redevelop these properties.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 916, 920, 924 W. Auburn Street in the 5th 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.
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 that allows the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell several properties in the 5th Councilmanic District. These properties are located on N. Ringgold Street, N. Taylor Street, and W. Montgomery Avenue. The sale of these properties will follow the rules outlined in The Philadelphia Code.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1802, 1804, 1808, 1810, 1812, 1824, 1826, 1828, 1830, 1831, 1835, 1837, 1839, 1850 N. Ringgold Street, 1812, 1839, 1844 N. Taylor Street, 2411, 2427 W. Montgomery Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council has adopted a resolution to recognize July 5, 2026, as 'Martyrs Day in Philadelphia' to honor the memory of five Philadelphians who were killed while trying to exercise their right to vote. This resolution affects the city's recognition of its history and the community's awareness of the struggles for voting rights. It serves as a tribute to the five individuals who lost their lives fighting for this fundamental right.
Recognizing July 5, 2026, as "Martyrs Day in Philadelphia" to honor the memory of five Philadelphians - Octavius Catto, Levi Bolden, Jacob Gordon, Moses Wright, and Isaac Chase - who were slain while attempting to exercise their right to vote after the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment.
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 the Pride Visitors Center for being a welcoming and safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals. This resolution acknowledges the center's role in making Philadelphia a more inclusive city for both residents and visitors. The resolution affects the LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing the Pride Visitors Center on its opening, for being a welcoming and visionary hub that will make all LGBTQ+ Philadelphians and visitors feel seen and safe when they come to this City.
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 the work of Philly Queer Fundy, a group that organizes and supports the city's LGBTQ+ community. This resolution acknowledges the group's efforts in promoting community safety, mutual aid, and solidarity. It affects the LGBTQ+ community in Philadelphia by showing appreciation for their work.
Recognizing and honoring the incredible work of Philly Queer Fundy in organizing and activating Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ community for direct action, mutual aid, & community safety in a beautiful display of solidarity and intersectionality in action.
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 the William Way LGBT Community Center on its 50th anniversary. This resolution congratulates the center for its work in the city, which has had a positive impact on the community. The resolution affects the William Way LGBT Community Center and the broader LGBT community in Philadelphia.
Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring William Way LGBT Community Center on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its life changing work in the City of 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 honor and celebrate GayBINGO!, a well-known Philadelphia cultural institution and LGBTQ+ tradition that also raises funds for HIV causes, on its 30th anniversary. This resolution recognizes the importance of GayBINGO! to the city's LGBTQ+ community. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal expression of appreciation.
Honoring and celebrating GayBINGO! an iconic Philadelphia cultural institution and one of its most recognizable LGBTQ+ traditions and HIV fundraisers, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City Council is considering a resolution to adopt the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official plan for Philadelphia. This plan will help the city prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other hazards, affecting all Philadelphia residents. The plan aims to reduce the risk of harm to people and property in the city.
Adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of 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 passed a resolution to honor Jane Golden for her 42 years of leadership at Mural Arts Philadelphia, recognizing her contributions to the city's cultural fabric through public art initiatives. This resolution affects Jane Golden and acknowledges her impact on the city. It is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the City Council.
Honoring Jane Golden for her 42 years of visionary leadership of Mural Arts Philadelphia, during which she championed countless murals and public art initiatives that have strengthened the cultural fabric of the City of 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 honor and recognize the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on its 85th anniversary. This resolution acknowledges the organization's service, advocacy, and dedication to Philadelphia's students, educators, and schools. It affects the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and the city's education community.
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers on the occasion of its 85th anniversary for extraordinary service, advocacy, and dedication to the students, educators, and schools of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This resolution recognizes the Mantua community in West Philadelphia as the birthplace of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network and Mural Arts Program, now known as Mural Arts Philadelphia. It acknowledges the community's role in the program's origins and development. The resolution affects the Mantua community and the city's recognition of its history.
Recognizing the Mantua community in West Philadelphia as the birthplace of the Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network and Mural Arts Program, now known as Mural Arts 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 honor and celebrate Noel George Miles, Jr., a renowned painter in Philadelphia, for his distinguished career and civic contributions. This resolution recognizes his accomplishments and expresses appreciation for his work. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal expression of admiration.
Honoring and celebrating Noel George Miles, Jr., AWS, for a distinguished career as one of Philadelphia's most accomplished and civically minded painters.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.