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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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March 5, 2026
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Honoring and recognizing the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter (NC100BWPA) on their annual Legislative Day and for their dedication to advancing gender and racial equity and empowering Black women, during Women's History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The city has renamed the 700 block of North 63rd Street to 'Madaline Dunn Way' in honor of Madaline Dunn's community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia.
Renaming the 700 Block of North 63rd Street "Madaline Dunn Way" in recognition of her lifetime of community leadership and civic engagement in West Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The city has passed a resolution to rename the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as 'Rasheen Hall Way' in honor of Rasheen Hall.
Also naming the 5100 Block of Delancey Street as "Rasheen Hall Way" to honor the life and memory of Rasheen Hall and his lasting impact on his family, neighbors, and the West Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing March 1-7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week in Philadelphia, during Women's History Month.
Recognizing March 1 - 7, 2026, during Women's History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) 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.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the Deborah Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for their 126 years of service to the city and state.
Congratulating and honoring the Deborah Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star during Women's History Month for 126 years of women-led service to the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution urges the US Congress to pass a law that would prevent the federal government from altering Philadelphia's historical record and require the restoration of the President's House Memorial.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the "Protecting American History Act", which would prevent any further attempt by the federal government to whitewash Philadelphia's complex history and require the restoration of the President's House Memorial.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAH) Philly for its work in preventing violence, promoting youth leadership, and providing healing-centered engagement with Black youth in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (YEAH) Philly for its work advancing community-based violence prevention, youth leadership, and healing-centered engagement with Black youth 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 Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Shelice's Angels, an organization that empowers young women by providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to new opportunities.
Honoring and recognizing Shelice's Angels for its work empowering young women by expanding their horizons, building self-esteem, and providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to opportunities beyond their immediate environments.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill regulates the use of vehicle immobilization devices, such as 'barnacles', by private parking lot operators in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by regulating the use of vehicle immobilization devices commonly known as barnacles and other non-wheel-based immobilization devices by private parking lot operators, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the rules for when a parking ticket can be given on private property, like parking lots and driveways.
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," to revise certain requirements regarding the issuance of a ticket on Private Lots, Private Property and Driveways.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to regulate stopping, standing, or parking in a specific area of Philadelphia.
Amending Section 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Stopping, Standing, or Parking at Certain Times," to provide for regulation of such activity within an area described herein.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes zoning rules in certain areas of Philadelphia, specifically the Seventh District Overlay District and the Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District.
Amending Section 14-545 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled /SEV, Seventh District Overlay District by adding provisions from the /AME, American Street Overlay District, and the /NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District, North Delaware Avenue, removing the /AME, American Street Overlay District from the Zoning Code, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would allow the city to create bicycle lanes and remove travel lanes on parts of Ridge Avenue.
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to establish rules and restrictions on the sale of certain intoxicating substances in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances and provide for associated penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill requires commercial landlords to take action against tenants who sell tobacco products without a permit.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Service And Other Businesses") by adding a new Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take certain remedial action against commercial tenants who engage in tobacco retailing without a required tobacco retailer permit and establishing penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill allows the installation, ownership, and maintenance of structures that extend into public spaces, such as sidewalks or streets, under certain conditions.
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The Mayor has sent a communication to the City Council regarding the City Planning Commission's recommendations on four bills.
March 04, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 260022 - Approval with amendments Bill Number 260025 - Approval Bill Number 260055 - Approval Bill Number 260074 - Approval Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor .End
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
A proposed bill aims to regulate tobacco retailers and prevent the sale of tobacco products to minors in Philadelphia.
March 04, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill Number 251097, introduced by Councilmember Anthony Phillips, and passed by City Council on February 19, 2026. This bill would amend the Philadelphia Code to impose new regulations on tobacco retailers and the sale of tobacco products to minors. While this legislation is well intentioned, the Law Department has advised that the bill is preempted by state law. For this reason, I am returning Bill Number 251097 unsigned. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.