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
Unanimous actions actions from the October 15, 2026 meeting.
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This resolution would recognize October 18, 2026, as World Menopause Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 18, 2026 as World Menopause Day in Philadelphia
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would authorize the City Council’s Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings about how Philadelphia maintains, inspects, enforces rules for, and demolishes deteriorating, blighted, or unsafe properties.
Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings to examine the maintenance, inspection, enforcement, and demolition of deteriorating, blighted, and unsafe properties in the City of Philadelphia
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor the life and public service of Martin “Marty” Weinberg, a Philadelphia attorney and former City Solicitor.
Honoring the life and legacy of Martin “Marty” Weinberg, attorney and former City Solicitor, celebrating his lifetime commitment to the City of Philadelphia and extending the deepest condolences to his family and friends upon his passing.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would commend the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for guidance stating that waiving admission fees for personal care assistants can be an important reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities at public and commercial properties.
Commending the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) for issuing guidance, affirming that waiving admission fees for personal care assistants at public and commercial properties is an important reasonable accommodation and recognizing the work of Michael Anderson of The Arc of Philadelphia for his successful advocacy.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would recognize the late Judge Raymond Pace Alexander at his Judicial Portrait Rededication Ceremony.
Recognizing the late Judge Raymond Pace Alexander, former Councilmember of the Fifth Councilmanic District, the first African American Philadelphia City Councilmember, and the first African American judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania, on the occasion of his Judicial Portrait Rededication Ceremony.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor Philadelphia firefighter Joshua Pagan for rescuing four fellow firefighters and for his service with the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Honoring Philadelphia Firefighter Joshua Pagan for his extraordinary courage and selfless service in saving the lives of four fellow firefighters and celebrating his historic distinction as the first Latino recipient of the Philadelphia Firefighter of the Year award.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would declare October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor and congratulate Second Baptist Church of Frankford for more than 150 years of service, leadership, education, and advocacy in the Black community of Frankford.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia proudly recognizes and celebrates the historic legacy, enduring service, and contributions of Second Baptist Church of Frankford and the Black community of Frankford.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor and recognize Mental Health Partnerships on its 75th anniversary for its work advancing mental health, recovery, and peer-led support in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing Mental Health Partnerships, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, for advancing mental health, recovery, and peer-led support for the people of Philadelphia for three quarters of a century.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor and recognize Mario Zucca, also known as “One-Shot Mar,” as the first winner of the Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association Championship held on October 3, 2026.
Honoring and recognizing Mario Zucca, also known as “One-Shot Mar,” as the first ever winner of the Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association (PPPA) Championship held on October 3, 2026.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor and recognize the Please Touch Museum on its 50th anniversary for its work supporting childhood learning through play and serving children and families.
Honoring and recognizing the Please Touch Museum on its 50th anniversary in recognition of its longstanding commitment to childhood learning through play and its lasting impact on millions of children and families from all walks of life since its founding.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor the Philadelphia Department of Prisons for opening a Skills Center in partnership with the Philadelphia Technician Training Institute and the Green Family Foundation.
Celebrating the Philadelphia Department of Prisons on the opening of the Skills Center, improving the career readiness and reentry process of incarcerated individuals.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor Merrill Reese as the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and congratulate him on his 50th season as the team’s radio play-by-play announcer.
Honoring Merrill Reese as the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and congratulating him on his 50th season as the Eagles radio play-by-play announcer.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor Philadelphia-born basketball player Justin Edwards for his community involvement and career in the National Basketball Association.
Honoring Justin Edwards on the occasion of the renaming of Smedley Elementary’s school gym, commemorating his community involvement and career in the National Basketball Association.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would honor Philadelphia Eagles player Lane Johnson on the occasion of his retirement after 14 seasons with the team.
Honoring Philadelphia Eagles Legend Lane Johnson on the occasion of his retirement after 14 incredible seasons with the organization and earning two Super Bowl rings and numerous other accolades.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would recognize National School Lunch Week, celebrated in Philadelphia schools from October 12–16, 2026, and honor school meals and food service employees for supporting students’ health, learning, and well-being.
Recognizing National School Lunch Week, celebrated in schools October 12–16, 2026, and honoring the role of school meals and school food service employees in addressing food insecurity and supporting the health, learning, and well-being of Philadelphia’s students.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The resolution, listed as in Council for final passage, calls on Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to enact Senate Bill 1465, the “Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act.” The proposed state law would create an Office of Health Care and Pennsylvania Care Board to implement a publicly administered single-payer system covering all Pennsylvanians, with financing through employer and employee payroll contributions and no copays, deductibles, or coinsurance for participants.
Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact Senate Bill 1465, also known as the “Pennsylvania Universal Healthcare Act”, which would establish the Office of Health Care and the Pennsylvania Care Board with responsibility to implement a comprehensive single-payer healthcare model that would provide healthcare coverage to all Pennsylvanians.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.