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
Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.
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Meeting date
May 7, 2026
The enacted ordinance adds rules for City agencies, employees, and City contractors regarding citizenship and immigration information.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code by adding a new Chapter 21-3600 entitled "Non-Intervention with Respect to Immigration Enforcement" to place certain restrictions on the collection and use of information related to citizenship and immigration status, prohibit certain forms of discrimination in City services, and provide for remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill aims to modify the rules for landlords ending a tenancy, add protections for tenants against retaliation and harassment, and clarify tenants' rights to a safe and habitable living space.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to modify the requirements related to good cause for ending a tenancy, add protections against retaliation and harassment for tenants and tenant organizations, specify tenants' rights related to the implied warranty of habitability and provide a legal presumption related to breaches of the implied warranty of habitability, create a tenant right to organize, specify deadlines for asserting claims, and establish and enhance enforcement mechanisms, remedies, damages, and protections, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill aims to update Philadelphia's property licensing rules, allowing the city to create a program to inspect properties before problems occur, and requiring the city to publicly report on how well property owners are following the rules.
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," to clarify licensing requirements, authorize the Department to create a Proactive Inspection program, require public reporting related to Code compliance, and establish remedies, damages, and protections for tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill allows the city to move money between different funds and departments for the 2026 budget year.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2025.
To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill makes changes to the city's six-year capital budget plan, which was approved in 2025.
To amend Bill No. 250198 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
April 30, 2026
The City Council passed a resolution to honor several individuals for their volunteer service and contributions to Philadelphia during National Volunteer Month.
Honoring Dr. Charlotte Brown, Rachael Hanible, Tijania "Tee" Goodwin, Dr. Jasmyn Wright, and Mecca Robinson during National Volunteer Month for their extraordinary service, leadership, and enduring contributions to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 30, 2026, as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 30, 2026, as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day in the City of Philadelphia, honoring the vital work of local animal shelters and encouraging residents to adopt, volunteer, and support animal welfare efforts throughout the year.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the Asian American Business Alliance of Greater Philadelphia for hosting a gala to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.
Honoring the Asian American Business Alliance of Greater Philadelphia (AABAGP) for hosting the 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Gala in celebration of AAPI heritage and the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Russell H.
Recognizing and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Russell H. Conwell Middle Magnet School.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing May 4-8, 2026, as Philly Tech Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 4-8, 2026, as Philly Tech Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the vibrant and thriving tech ecosystem in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to recognize and honor Community Legal Services on its 60th anniversary.
Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring Community Legal Services on its 60th anniversary.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor Will Yip, a lifelong Philadelphian and award-winning audio engineer and record producer.
Honoring and recognizing lifelong Philadelphian and Central High School and Temple University alum, Will Yip, as the first Asian American and second Philadelphian producer to win the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, and for his outstanding work as an audio engineer and record producer in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has passed a resolution to hold hearings about how well Philadelphia's students can get around the city using public transportation, and whether the SEPTA Student Fare Program should be expanded.
Authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings examining the status of transit mobility and access for Philadelphia's students and the expansion of the SEPTA Student Fare Program.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council is holding public hearings to consider creating an independent agency to review the School District of Philadelphia's budget.
Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to assess the potential establishment of an independent fiscal oversight agency to perform independent fiscal audits of The School District of Philadelphia's annual budget.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing May as Music Month in Philadelphia, celebrating the city's rich music history and its economic impact.
Recognizing May as Music Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the city's dedication to the arts, its legacy of producing world-class musicians across genres, and its powerful economic impact, generating billions in revenue, jobs, tourism, and local business growth.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize several students for earning associate degrees before graduating from high school.
Honoring and recognizing Jeremiah Roach, Dylan Adkins, Aidan Marion, Khalif Barakat-Cooper, and Marquise Floyd-Reid for their outstanding academic achievement in earning associate degrees prior to graduating from high school, and further recognizing Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School, Principal Robert L. Parker III, CEO Dr. William Hayes, and Zachary Paris, Director of Early College and Career Programming, for their leadership and commitment to student success.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 26 - May 2, 2026, as National Apprenticeship Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 26 - May 2, 2026, as National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.