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.
Meeting dates
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Meeting date
October 15, 2026
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.
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer City-owned properties at the listed addresses in the 5th Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1808, 1809, 1810, 1812, 1819 N. Bailey Street, 2611 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2438, 2442, 2456, 2648, 2651 N. Corlies Street, 1816, 1838, 1839, 1841, 1843, 1845, 1848, 1851, 1861, 1862, 1866 N. Etting Street, 2519, 2600, 2611, 3019, 3021, 3027, 3029, 3031, 3039 W. Oakdale Street, 2423, 2425, 2437, 2446, 2501, 2504, 2506, 2513, 2516, 2517, 2526, 2539, 2556 N. Stanley Street, 1726 N. 26th Street, 1735, 1747 N. 27th Street in the 5th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of 1811 W.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1811 W. Stiles Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Meeting date
October 8, 2026
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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member 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.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.