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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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October 15, 2026
This resolution would honor and recognize the Please Touch Museum on its 50th anniversary for its work supporting childhood learning through play and serving children and families.
Honoring and recognizing the Please Touch Museum on its 50th anniversary in recognition of its longstanding commitment to childhood learning through play and its lasting impact on millions of children and families from all walks of life since its founding.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in Council, would amend Philadelphia’s zoning maps for land within the area bounded by Rubicam Street, Ashmead Street, Wakefield Street, and Bringhurst Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rubicam Street, Ashmead Street, Wakefield Street, and Bringhurst Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would change Philadelphia’s rules for removing or immobilizing boats, motor homes, truck campers, and vending carts parked on city streets.
Amending Section 12-2405 of The Philadelphia Code (“Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice”) by modifying certain requirements related to the removal or immobilization of certain boats, motor homes, truck campers, and vending carts, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would reauthorize a Philadelphia Parking Authority amnesty program for certain parking-violation fines, fees, penalties, and eligible towing and storage costs.
Amending Chapter 12-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations,” to reauthorize an amnesty program for fines, fees and penalties on parking violations; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill would prohibit certain commercial establishments on North 54th Street between Arlington Street and Montgomery Avenue from being open to the public between 11 p.m.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments on North 54th Street between Arlington Street and Montgomery Avenue, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill in Council would create a zoning category for stores and wholesalers that sell tobacco, nicotine, vaping, or related products, and update Philadelphia’s zoning tables to show where these businesses are allowed, require special approval, or are prohibited.
Amending?Section 14-601?of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Categories”, Section 14-602, entitled “Use Tables”, and Section 14-603, entitled “Use-Specific Standards” by adding a definition to the retail sales use category for tobacco sales, making changes to the use tables to reflect the updated use category definition, and adding use-specific standards, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This communication, which was placed on file, submits a proposed ordinance concerning the possible purchase or other acquisition of land along the west bank of the Schuylkill River near South 58th Street, South 61st Street, and West Passyunk Avenue.
October 15, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in and to all or portions of certain parcels of land located along the west bank of the Schuylkill River in and around an area generally bounded by South 58th Street, as extended to the bulkhead line of the west bank of the Schuylkill River; South 61st Street; and West Passyunk Avenue for public park, recreation, and transportation purposes under certain terms and conditions
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
October 13, 2026
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.