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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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April 16, 2026
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.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
A resolution has been introduced to name a portion of South Street between 8th and 9th Streets as 'Octavius Catto Way' in honor of the civil rights leader.
Also naming South Street between 8th and 9th Streets as "Octavius Catto Way" to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights warrior.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The city is transferring ownership of two properties, 45 and 75 E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 45 and 75 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th 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 calls on the US Congress to pass and the President to sign the Living Wage for Musicians Act, which would affect musicians across the country.
Calling on the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, the Living Wage for Musicians Act.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution recognizes a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that found the state's felony murder law to be outdated and unconstitutional.
Recognizing Commonwealth v. Derek Lee (2026), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's landmark decision striking down Pennsylvania's outdated felony murder law; and calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass SB387 reforming Pennsylvania's unconstitutional felony murder law.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council is considering a resolution to recognize April 2026 as School Library Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 2026 as School Library Month in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill renames the 400 block of West Lehigh Avenue to 'Wilfredo Gonzalez Way' in honor of Wilfredo Gonzalez's contributions to the Latin-American community and his service to the country.
Renaming the 400 Block of West Lehigh Avenue to "Wilfredo Gonzalez Way" in recognition of Wilfredo Gonzalez's lifelong contributions to the Latin-American community, devoted service to his country, and commitment to cultural empowerment in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill renames the 300 block of East Rockland Street to 'Sharon Vaughn Street' in honor of her service and dedication to public service.
Renaming the 300 Block of East Rockland Street between N. 2nd Street N. 3rd Street "Sharon Vaughn Street," in honor of her service, advocacy and dedication to public service.
WITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City Council is considering a resolution to name the 4700 Block of Brown Street as 'Tiffany Fletcher Way - Gone But Never Forgotten' in honor of Tiffany Fletcher's life and legacy.
Also naming the 4700 Block of Brown Street as "Tiffany Fletcher Way - Gone But Never Forgotten" to honor the life and legacy of Tiffany Fletcher and her impact on the Mill Creek community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council is considering a resolution to name the 700 Block of 48th Street as 'Sean Perretta Way' in honor of Sean Perretta, a community contributor.
Also naming the 700 Block of 48th Street as "Sean Perretta Way" to honor the life and memory of Sean Perretta, Esquire, and his enduring contributions to the Mill Creek and West Philadelphia communities.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill names the 200 Block of South Alden Street as 'Dr.
Also naming the 200 Block of South Alden Street as "Dr. Wesley Proctor Way" to honor the life, leadership, and lasting contributions of Dr. Wesley T. Proctor to the Philadelphia community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to support economic and commercial development in the city.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance creates “Safe Community Places,” including city facilities such as schools, libraries, health care sites, shelters, parks, and recreation centers.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to restrict the use of community spaces for government purposes not expressly authorized by the City or the courts and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance prohibits using City-owned or controlled property and Philadelphia public rights-of-way as staging areas, processing locations, or operation bases for civil immigration enforcement, with exceptions for existing leases and lawful judicial warrants or criminal-law enforcement.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," and amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," to prohibit immigration enforcement on City and City-related property and facilities, to prohibit immigration enforcement in the right-of-way and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires law enforcement officers working in Philadelphia to visibly display identifying information, identify themselves in specified interactions, and use clearly marked vehicles, with limited exceptions for situations such as undercover work, safety risks, and medical or religious reasons.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identity, require officers to visibly display their badge and other official identifying information, prohibit the impersonation of law enforcement officers, and provide for civil and criminal enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This ordinance bars Philadelphia city agencies and employees from participating in federal immigration-enforcement programs or using City money, staff, equipment, or facilities to support those activities, except when cooperation is required by law or based on a valid judicial warrant.
Amending Title 17 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," and Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," to prohibit the acceptance of bids on City contracts from, or the execution of contracts with, entities that do business with immigration enforcement authorities; bar City participation in, resource expenditures to, and involvement in any agreements or activities in furtherance of immigration enforcement, including through the conduct of its employees, contractors and funding recipients; require annual reporting of City immigration-related activities, and provide for civil enforcement of violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance adds citizenship and immigration status to Philadelphia’s protected categories under the Fair Practices Ordinance.
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," to add protections against discrimination on the basis of citizenship and immigration status, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.