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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September 17, 2026
This proposal would place a question before Philadelphia voters on November 3, 2026, asking whether to amend the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 260076, entitled “Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election,” for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in Council for final passage, would authorize the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings about composting in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on composting in Philadelphia, including current best practices, gaps in the City's composting programs and infrastructure, and ways to encourage residents and businesses to compost.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution recognizes September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in Philadelphia and highlights the effects of sickle cell disease on people living with the condition.
Recognizing September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the life of Dr. Roy Neil Gay and his dedication to treating patients with sickle cell disease.
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’s resolution recognizes September 2026 as National Drive Electric Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and celebrating September 2026 as National Drive Electric Month 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.
This resolution would honor and welcome NBA player Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia as he begins playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Welcoming NBA All-Star and Swingman Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia as he begins his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution would honorarily name the 1100 block of West Rockland Street in Logan “Officer Melvin Kilgore Way.” It recognizes Officer Melvin “Kil” Kilgore’s more than 25 years of service to the Logan community, including his work with young people through the Logan Police Athletic League, and would provide an engrossed copy to his family.
Also naming the 1100 Block of West Rockland Street in the Logan neighborhood as “Officer Melvin Kilgore Way” in honor of the life, legacy, and extraordinary community service of Officer Melvin “Kil” Kilgore.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would authorize the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 1941-47 E.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1941-47 E. Huntingdon Street located in the 1st 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
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution would name 4th Street between Hoffman and Dudley Streets in honor of Henry “Hank” Gonski, III.
Also naming 4th Street between Hoffman and Dudley Streets in honor of Henry “Hank” Gonski, III.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would urge the U.S.
Urging the United States Congress to support and enact the Ahmad Butler Pediatric Cancer HOPE for a Cure Act and calling for federal action to recognize and respond to pediatric cancer with national emergency-level urgency while also calling upon the President of the United States to consider declaring a national emergency concerning pediatric cancer under the National Emergencies Act.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution recognizes John Giordano as the United States Ambassador to Namibia and commends his career in local, state, federal, and international public service.
Recognizing Ambassador John Giordano, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, and celebrating his distinguished career of public service.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr.
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Michael A. Schiavone, D.D.S., beloved husband, father, and co-founder of Caring for Friends, and recognizing his lifetime commitment to feeding the hungry and caring for those in need.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would recognize September 2026 as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and honor people affected by addiction, along with their families, treatment providers, harm reduction workers, first responders, and recovery organizations.
Recognizing September 2026 as National Recovery Month and honoring the strength of those impacted by addiction.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution honors and congratulates Isaiah Thomas, known as HMBL ZAYY, for completing a more than 3,000-mile faith walk from Philadelphia to California.
Honoring and congratulating Isaiah Thomas, known as HMBL ZAYY on social media, for completing an over 3,000-mile faith walk and fundraiser from Philadelphia to California to build a trade school for Philadelphia youth.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution recognizes September 14–19, 2026, as National Arts in Education Week in Philadelphia and celebrates the role of arts education in students’ development.
Recognizing the week of September 14th to 19th, 2026, as National Arts in Education Week in the City of Philadelphia, and celebrating the essential role arts education plays in developing the next generation of creative thinkers, leaders, and community builders.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
At final passage, this resolution would also name the 1400 block of Thompson Street “Samuel Staten Jr.
Also naming the 1400 Block of Thompson Street as “Samuel Staten Jr. Way” to honor the life, leadership, and enduring contributions of Samuel Staten Jr. to organized labor, working families, and the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, listed as in Council for final passage, would authorize the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 855 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 855 N. Orkney Street 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
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would authorize the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer four properties at 916, 920, 922, and 924 W.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 916, 920, 922, 924 W. Auburn Street 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
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.