Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 8, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 75 actions from October 8, 2026
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about Philadelphia’s response to sexual violence.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the City's response to sexual violence, including support for survivors, law enforcement's response, the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault, and prevention, in light of recent sexual assault cases in Philadelphia and reopened investigations of school campus sexual assault elsewhere. WHEREAS, Sexual violence is a term that encompasses a variety of acts that range from verbal harassment, or sexual harassment, to forced sexual intercourse, including rape and sexual assault, and multiple types of coercion, like social pressure, intimidation and physical force; and WHEREAS, Sexual assault is a violent and heinous criminal action, in which a perpetrator abuses their power by violating a victim’s bodily freedom, and safety; and WHEREAS, Sexual assault is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of abhorrent behaviors, like rape, sodomy, touching an intimate body part clothed or uncloth...
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes October 10, 2026, as World Mental Health Day and October 8, 2026, as National Depression Screening Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 10, 2026 as World Mental Health Day and October 8, 2026 as National Depression Screening Day in the City of Philadelphia
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted legislation recognizes October 12, 2026, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 12, 2026 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in the City of Philadelphia, honoring and commemorating the achievements, traditions, and contributions of American Indians, also known as “Indigenous peoples”; and affirming the City’s commitment to historical truth, cultural respect, education, and partnership with Indigenous communities.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on whether Philadelphia could support grocery stores and other food retailers through partnerships with private businesses and community organizations.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of establishing City-supported grocery stores and food retailers through public-private and community partnerships to expand access to affordable, nutritious, and high-quality food in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Education to hold public hearings about charter schools in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold public hearings to examine the state of charter education in Philadelphia, including charter school funding, authorization and renewal practices, and the role charter schools play in providing educational opportunities for Philadelphia students and families.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings on emerging grocery-industry technologies, including surveillance, algorithmic, and changing-price systems.
Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings to examine the use of emerging technologies, including surveillance, algorithmic, and dynamic pricing systems, in the grocery industry to better understand how these technologies are being utilized and their potential impacts for consumers and retailers, and to examine opportunities to support transparency, affordability, and consumer confidence.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and celebrates the Philadelphia Fringe Festival for reaching its 30th festival.
Honoring and celebrating the Philadelphia Fringe Festival on the occasion of its 30th Festival, and recognizing its extraordinary contributions to Philadelphia's artists, audiences, neighborhoods, and cultural life.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors the Philadelphia Waterdogs, their coaches, and staff for winning the 2026 Premier Lacrosse League championship.
Honoring the Philadelphia Waterdogs on the occasion of their 2026 Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) championship, marking their second win in the PLL in 4 years and earning top seed of the Eastern Conference.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes October as Black Male Educators Month in Philadelphia.
Honoring October as Black Male Educators Month in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the Center for Black Educator Development for their leadership in the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes the French American Foundation’s Young Leaders Program as its 2026 cohort holds a U.S.
Recognizing the French American Foundation’s Young Leaders Program as its 2026 cohort convenes in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October as College Awareness Month and honoring the Philadelphia Education Fund and the College Access and Success Ecosystem (CASE) for supporting students through the college application and postsecondary planning process.
Recognizing October as College Awareness Month and honoring the Philadelphia Education Fund and the College Access and Success Ecosystem (CASE) for their commitment to ensuring Philadelphia students are informed, prepared, and supported throughout the college application process.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill would change the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street, and Keyser Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by West Seymour Street, Knox Street, West Logan Street and Keyser Street.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by N.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by N. 18th Street, Colonial Street, N. 17th Street and Chelten Avenue.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is in City Council for a second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Stenton Avenue, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, currently in Council on second reading, would change the zoning designations for certain land within the area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by East Washington Lane, Crittenden Street, East Tulpehocken Street, East Haines Street, and Ardleigh Street.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution designates October 11–17, 2026, as Italian American Heritage Week in Philadelphia.
Designating the week of Sunday, October 11 through Saturday, October 17, 2026, as “Italian American Heritage Week” in the City of Philadelphia. This is done in celebration of the countless contributions Italian Americans have given to our country and honoring Bob Pantano as Grand Marshall of the 2026 Philadelphia Italian American Heritage Parade.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution, listed as in Council for final passage, would authorize the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 2751 Kensington Avenue in the 1st Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2751 Kensington Avenue located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor the Citywide Tenant Union of the Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America and tenants, leaders, and organizers at the Emerson and Florence Gardens.
Honoring the Citywide Tenant Union of the Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America and tenants, tenant leaders, and tenant organizers at the Emerson and Florence Gardens, who are organizing to end rental junk fees and secure basic tenants’ rights and protections in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.