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 City Council resolution, listed as In Council—Final Passage, urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact House Bill 1678.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact House Bill 1678 to tax digital advertising receipts and provide additional property-tax relief for eligible senior households.
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 Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings about the announced closure of Drexel University’s Academy of Natural Sciences public museum, its effects on Philadelphia, and ways to preserve public access and the Academy’s scientific and educational work.
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings investigating the announced closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s public museum, its consequences for Philadelphia, and options to preserve public access and the institution’s scientific and educational mission and authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
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 public service of former Pennsylvania State Senator Shirley M.
Honoring the life and legacy of former Pennsylvania State Senator Shirley M. Kitchen and expressing condolences to her family, friends, and the communities she served.
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 authorize City Council’s Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings about the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s enforcement during Philadelphia’s summer 2026 events, including FIFA World Cup 26.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to investigate the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s enforcement during Philadelphia’s summer 2026 events, including FIFA World Cup 26; its accountability to Philadelphia residents and City government; and reforms to protect residents, strengthen oversight, and restore meaningful local control.
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 14–18, 2026, as Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 14–18, 2026, as Adult Education & Family Literacy Week in Philadelphia.
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 as National Literacy Month and highlights Philadelphia’s efforts to expand reading, writing, and digital literacy for people of all ages.
Recognizing September as National Literacy Month and Celebrating Philadelphia’s Commitment to Expanding Literacy for All
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 15 through October 15, 2026, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, with particular recognition of the Puerto Rican community.
Recognizing September 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the rich history, culture, and extraordinary contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities to our City.
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 recognizes September 14–18, 2026, as Disability Voting Rights Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing September 14-18, 2026, as Disability Voting Rights Week 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 Council resolution calls on Pennsylvania’s General Assembly and Senate to pass bipartisan legislation banning Flock cameras and other automatic license plate reader cameras statewide, or to establish strict rules for their use.
Calling on the General Assembly and Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass bipartisan legislation to ban the use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras like Flock cameras across the Commonwealth and ban or develop strong guardrails for the use of automatic license plate reader technology.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution, listed in Council for final passage, would rename the 6000 block of Market Street “Sharif El-Mekki Way” to honor Sharif El-Mekki’s more than two decades of service to Philadelphia students, educators, schools, and communities.
Renaming the 6000 Block of Market Street “Sharif El-Mekki Way” to honor Sharif El-Mekki and his decades of distinguished service to Philadelphia's students, educators, schools, and communities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution, listed as in Council for final passage, would authorize the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 1718-26 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1718-26 N. 52nd Street located in the 4th 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 honors the city employees, public agencies, businesses, organizations, artists, workers, volunteers, and residents who contributed to Philadelphia’s citywide Summer 2026 events.
Honoring and Recognizing the Key Stakeholders of Philadelphia’s Citywide Summer 2026 Events.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, in Council on final passage, would honor Cecily Tynan upon her retirement from 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News after more than three decades of service.
Honoring and recognizing Cecily Tynan on the occasion of her retirement, in celebration of more than three decades of dedicated service to 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News and to the people of 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 honors and recognizes Ukee Washington for nearly 40 years of service as a CBS 3 (KYW-TV) anchor and for his contributions to the people of Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing Ukee Washington for nearly forty years of dedicated service to CBS 3 (KYW-TV) and to the people 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, currently in Council at final passage, would authorize the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the net income portion of Philadelphia’s Business Income and Receipts Tax (BIRT).
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings on the competitive challenges created by the net income portion of the Business Income and Receipts Tax, its history, the affordability crisis and routes to take to ensure a thriving business community in 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 is before City Council for final passage and would honor and congratulate Team Final, a Philadelphia-based youth basketball organization, for winning the Amateur Athletic Union 14U and 16U national championships.
Honoring and congratulating Team Final, on the occasion of winning the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) 14U and 16U National Championship.
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 and congratulates Dr.
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Alycia Marshall, PhD, as the Community College of Philadelphia celebrates her investiture as the College’s seventh President
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The resolution is in Council for final passage and would recognize September 23 as John Coltrane Day in Philadelphia in connection with his 100th birthday.
Honoring September 23rd as John Coltrane Day in the City of Philadelphia, on the event of John Coltrane’s 100th birthday, celebrating his life and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping his artistic and cultural legacy.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.