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.
Action types
Council actions
Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.
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Meeting date
June 12, 2026
This bill updates Philadelphia's building construction and occupancy code to match the 2021 International Plumbing Code.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Plumbing Code" as published by the International Code Council, including introduction of new amendments and maintenance of previously adopted amendments to the 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill updates Philadelphia's building codes to match international standards for energy conservation and residential construction.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by adopting the 2021 edition of the "International Energy Conservation Code" and the "International Residential Code- Part IV Energy Conservation" as published by the International Code Council, with previously adopted amendments thereto, as authorized by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code Act, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
June 11, 2026
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School for its environmental science program and community role.
Honoring Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School and standing in solidarity with Lankenau and other schools slated for closure because of the proposed School District of Philadelphia's Facilities Plan.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Science Leadership Academy/Palumbo Girls Lacrosse Team for winning the 2026 Philadelphia Public League Girls Lacrosse Championship after an undefeated season.
Honoring and congratulating the Science Leadership Academy/Palumbo Girls Lacrosse Team upon winning the 2026 Philadelphia Public League Girls Lacrosse Championship, recognizing their undefeated season, outstanding athletic achievement, leadership, perseverance, and positive impact as role models in their school and community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution renaming Lombard Street between 6th and 7th Streets as “Bishop Richard Allen Way.” The name honors Bishop Richard Allen, founder of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church denomination.
Also naming Lombard Street between 6th and 7th Streets as "Bishop Richard Allen Way" to honor the life and legacy of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of (Mother) Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church denomination.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Bernard Havard, President and Producing Artistic Director of the Walnut Street Theatre Company, for his contributions to the theater.
Honoring and recognizing Bernard Havard, President & Producing Artistic Director of the Walnut Street Theatre company.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and community partners for the Summer Night Lights initiative’s positive impact.
Recognizing the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and their community partners for the positive impact of the Summer Night Lights initiative and encouraging Philadelphia residents and families to participate in the 2026 Summer Night Lights series.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Transportation and Public Utilities and Public Safety Committees to hold joint public hearings about youth safety on and around SEPTA.
Authorizing the Committees on Transportation and Public Utilities and Public Safety to hold joint public hearings examining youth safety on and around SEPTA and identifying coordinated strategies to prevent violence, support young people, and protect all riders.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the 2026 Frankford High School Pioneers baseball team for winning the 5A City Championship.
Honoring and congratulating the 2026 Frankford High School Pioneers Baseball team on winning the 5A City Championship and celebrating their outstanding academic and athletic achievements.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings about the City’s crowd-control strategies and tactics during and after public events.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining the strategy and tactics deployed by the City of Philadelphia for crowd control during and following public events, as a result of reports of overly aggressive tactics used by the Philadelphia Police Department following the 2026 LGBTQ Pride festivities.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors the life, legacy, and memory of Dito van Reigersberg, a Philadelphia theater artist, singer, cabaret performer, and drag artist known as Martha Graham Cracker.
Honoring the life, legacy, and memory of Dito van Reigersberg, the theater artist, accomplished singer, cabaret star, and incomparable Philadelphia drag queen who performed as Martha Graham Cracker, on the occasion of his passing.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Pride House Philadelphia 2026 and the Philadelphia Falcons for creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ athletes, sports fans, and allies during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Honoring Pride House Philadelphia 2026 and their local partners, the Philadelphia Falcons, for fostering, uplifting, and advancing a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ athletes, sports fans, and allies during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about how accessible and equitable Algebra instruction is in Philadelphia schools.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings examining the accessibility and equity of Algebra education curriculum in Philadelphia schools and the impact this has on accessibility to special admission high school schools.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Walter Reeder Jr.
Honoring and celebrating Walter Reeder Jr. of Big Bloc Entertainment Inc on the occasion of Black Music Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution honors retired Philadelphia Police Officer Joe Young by renaming the 6400 block of Woodland Avenue “Officer Joe Young Way.” It recognizes his 28 years of service to the 12th District and his work with the Southwest Philadelphia community, and directs that a copy be presented to his family.
Honoring Police Officer Joe Young by renaming the 6400 Block of Woodland Avenue to "Officer Joe Young Way" in recognition of his service to the 12th District and protection of the Southwest Philadelphia community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Thee Pink Plate Cafe on its first anniversary since opening on Wadsworth Avenue in the Ninth Council District in 2025.
Honoring and congratulating Thee Pink Plate Cafe on the occasion of its first anniversary since opening in 2025 on Wadsworth Avenue in Philadelphia's ninth Council District, and recognizing its continued contributions to neighborhood vitality, local entrepreneurship, and community life.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution condemns the Trump Administration and the U.S.
Condemning the Trump Administration and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for ending the Restore-Rebuild Program, one of the strongest tools available to Public Housing Authorities nationwide for expanding and preserving deeply affordable housing.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution establishes Philadelphia City Council’s vision for reproductive freedom, family formation, and the conditions needed to raise families with dignity.
Establishing a Vision for Reproductive Freedom, Family, and the American Promise in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.