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
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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Meeting date
October 22, 2026
The adopted resolution honors Dr.
Honoring and recognizing Dr. Bernice Suddler for her landmark 44-year tenure of leadership, desegregation trailblazing, and community stewardship at Hamilton Disston School.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution celebrates Philadelphia’s Zero Fare Program, which provides free public transportation passes to 60,000 low-income residents, and recognizes initial Georgetown University findings about the program.
Celebrating the national model Zero Fare Program and recognizing the initial findings of the Georgetown University Better Government Lab Report on the program’s success.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Streets and Services Committee and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless Committee to hold joint hearings on unsheltered homelessness in public rights-of-way.
Authorizing the Committees on Streets and Services and Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold joint hearings to investigate the prevalence of unsheltered homelessness in public rights-of-way and examine the City's coordination and utilization of resources to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with appropriate housing, shelter, and supportive services.
ADOPTED & REFERRED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Kensington to hold a hearing on the past year’s progress, current conditions, and future barriers and goals in Kensington.
Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold a hearing to evaluate the progress of the last year, the current state of affairs, as well as future barriers and goals.
ADOPTED & REFERRED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings about Philadelphia Gas Works’ residential shutoffs for unpaid bills.
Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining Philadelphia Gas Works’ residential shutoffs for nonpayment and measures to prevent households from losing essential utility service.
ADOPTED & REFERRED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution would confirm James Engler’s reappointment to the Philadelphia Board of Ethics for a five-year term ending November 16, 2031.
Confirming the reappointment of James Engler as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2031.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
October 15, 2026
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.