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 55-72 of 75 actions from October 8, 2026
The resolution would ceremonially rename the corner of East Ashmead Street and Wakefield Street as “Ennis Way” to honor Philadelphia boxer Jaron “Boots” Ennis.
Also designating and ceremonially renaming the corner of East Ashmead Street and Wakefield Street as “Ennis Way,” in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments in boxing, his representation of Philadelphia on the world stage, and his commitment to inspiring and giving back to the young people of his hometown.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution would also name the 3900 block of Lancaster Avenue “Chosen 300 Way” to honor Chosen 300 Ministries and its service to the West Philadelphia community.
Also naming the 3900 Block of Lancaster Avenue as “Chosen 300 Way” to honor the legacy and impact of the Chosen 300 Ministries on the West Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution would also name the 1200 block of 46th Street at the intersection of Kingsessing Avenue “The Links, Incorporated Lane.” It honors The Links, Incorporated, which was founded in Philadelphia and provides community service, and directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be presented to the organization.
Also naming the 1200 Block of 46th Street at the intersection of Kingsessing Avenue “The Links, Incorporated Lane” to honor the service and impact of The Links, Incorporated on the Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to create an Office of Food and Nutrition Security led by a mayor-appointed director, along with a Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security and the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is still in Council, would pay members of the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission $125 for each meeting they attend, up to $1,500 per year.
Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” to provide for compensation for the members of the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission; and amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code (“Miscellaneous”) by adding a Chapter entitled “Food and Nutrition Security,” to provide additional duties of the Office of Food and Nutrition Security, the composition and duties of the Food and Nutrition Security Advisory Commission, for reporting requirements about food and nutrition security, and an online portal, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would expand Philadelphia’s Environmental Preservation Overlay District in Roxborough to include Lankenau High School and other lots zoned for civic, educational, and medical uses in the area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy’s Mill Road, and the Montgomery County line.
Amending Section 14-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/ENV, Environmental Preservation Overlay District”. by expanding the boundaries to include Lankenau High School, and creating additional use and dimensional restrictions, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would authorize the City’s Board of Surveyors to rename specified portions of Osler Circle, between Civic Center Boulevard and Curie Boulevard, to Roberts Way.
Authorizing and directing the changing of the name of Osler Circle, from Civic Center Boulevard to a terminus northwestwardly therefrom and from Curie Boulevard to a terminus southeastwardly therefrom, to Roberts Way, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.