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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 9, 2026
The Philadelphia City Council has adopted a resolution to honor Malala Yousafzai for receiving the 2026 WHYY Lifelong Learning Award, recognizing her work to promote education for all.
The Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes and honors Malala Yousafzai for being the recipient of the 2026 WHYY Lifelong Learning Award for her contributions to the fundamental right to education for all individuals.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage 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.
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 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
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 celebrating the selection of 'Our Missing Hearts' by Celeste Ng for the 2026 One Book, One Philadelphia program.
Celebrating the selection of Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng for the 2026 One Book, One Philadelphia program.
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 congratulating the members of Ye Olde Philadelphia Club on their 100th anniversary.
Recognizing and congratulating the members of Ye Olde Philadelphia Club of Philadelphia on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill creates a process for Philadelphia agencies to certify U-Visa and T-Visa applications, which are for victims of crime.
Amending Title 21 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous" to add a Chapter entitled "U-Visa and T-Visa Certifications," providing for a process for Certifying Agencies, including timely responses to requests, confidentiality of requests, guidelines for the grant or denial of a request, and other procedures, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in Philadelphia, bounded by Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lippincott Street, 20th Street, Toronto Street, and 22nd Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in Northeast Philadelphia, specifically between Milnor Street, Cottman Avenue, and the Delaware River.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Milnor Street, Cottman Avenue, Cottman Avenue (Extended), the Delaware River, Unruh Avenue (Extended), Unruh Avenue, Wissinoming Street, and New State Road.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to allow more sidewalk cafes in Philadelphia by changing the rules about where they can be located.
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés,” to authorize additional locations for sidewalk cafés, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to change the pay for members of the Fair Housing Commission, a group that works to ensure fair housing practices in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 9-803 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Housing Commission," and Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils," to amend the compensation paid to members of the Fair Housing Commission and delete superfluous provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to change the zoning rules for certain areas of land in Northwest Philadelphia, affecting properties bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy's Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Spring Lane, Hagy's Mill Road, Port Royal Avenue, River Road, and the Montgomery County Line.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to change the zoning designations of certain areas of land in a specific part of Philadelphia, bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to approve changes to the University of Pennsylvania's Master Plan, specifically for the area around the Class of 1920 Commons building and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 36th Street, Spruce Street, and 39th Street, related to the Class of 1920 Commons building at 3800 Locust Walk, and the Stuart Weitzman Theatre addition to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) at 3680 Walnut Street.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate 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.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The Mayor of Philadelphia signed several bills into law on April 07, 2026, which were previously passed by City Council on March 26, 2026.
April 07, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on April 07, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 26, 2026: Bill No. 250844 Bill No. 250980-A Bill No. 251068 Bill No. 251069 Bill No. 251099 Bill No. 251102 Bill No. 260025 Bill No. 260095 Bill No. 260115 Bill No. 260132 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The Mayor of Philadelphia signed several bills into law on March 30, 2026, which were previously passed by City Council on March 19, 2026.
March 30, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 19, 2026: Bill No. 250843-AA Bill No. 260021 Bill No. 260022 Bill No. 260055 Bill No. 260073 Bill No. 260074 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The Mayor of Philadelphia signed two bills, Bill No.
March 30, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on March 30, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 26, 2026: Bill No. 260131 Bill No. 260161 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.