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
February 26, 2026
The City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Philadelphia250, the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, and their community partners for their work on the 'Ring It On' citywide semi quincentennial initiative.
Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia250 and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, and their Philadelphia community partners for their work on the "Ring It On" Citywide semi quincentennial initiative.
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 Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2026 Public League Championship.
Congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2026 Public League Championship against Imhotep High School, securing their fourth straight PPL championship.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The city has adopted a resolution to name the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as 'Philadelphia Masjid Way'.
Also naming the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as "Philadelphia Masjid Way" in recognition of over 50 years of faith, service, leadership, and community excellence.
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 passed a resolution to honor and recognize Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith for his service and leadership in keeping Philadelphia safe.
Honoring and recognizing Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith for his distinguished service, community-centered leadership, and unwavering commitment to public safety in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill allows the Philadelphia Parking Authority to create 'smart loading zones' in Center City to help manage traffic and make sure loading zones are used correctly.
Amending Chapter 12-923 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Smart Loading Zones" authorizing the Philadelphia Parking Authority to install smart loading zones in the area of Center City bounded by Spring Garden Street, Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River and the Delaware River, for the purpose of improving the appropriate use of loading zones and reducing traffic congestion, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill aims to clarify rules about what happens to building permits when construction hasn't started.
Amending Section 14-303 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," by further clarifying exceptions to lapse of permits issued without construction documents, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill changes the direction of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue.
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Hermit Street between Manor Street and Manayunk Avenue.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City of Philadelphia is considering a bill that would allow the city to install, own, and maintain structures or features on certain blocks of Ogontz Avenue.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to install, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments on the 7600, 7700, and 7800 blocks of Ogontz Avenue, 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 two bills into law on February 24, 2026, which were previously passed by City Council on February 12, 2026.
February 24, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on February 24, 2026, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on February 12, 2026: Bill No. 250988 Bill No. 251031 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
February 24, 2026
This bill repeals a previous zoning law that changed the zoning designations for areas near Packer Avenue.
Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 241055 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled "/PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions."
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill proposes to restrict business hours and certain commercial uses in the Fifth Councilmanic District.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code (entitled "Service and Other Businesses") to add business hour restrictions in the Fifth Councilmanic District; and amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District," to restrict certain commercial uses and make other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
February 19, 2026
The adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for Temple University student and youth civil-rights advocate Jerome Richardson and for First Amendment rights related to protest.
Expressing support for Jerome Richardson and our First Amendment rights in the face of political persecution against protestors by the Trump Administration.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Saturday, February 21, 2026, as International Mother Language Day.
Recognizing Saturday, February 21, 2026, as International Mother Language Day to honor the brave souls who, on this day in 1952, sacrificed their lives to retain the right to use their mother language Bangla, also known as Bengali.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a prominent Civil Rights leader and public servant.
Recognizing and honoring the life of trailblazing Civil Rights leader, dedicated public servant, and lifelong activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson.
ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution recognizes the start of the Lenten season, a period of reflection and spiritual growth for Christians in Philadelphia and worldwide.
Recognizing the beginning of the Lenten season, a sacred period of reflection, prayer, fasting, and service observed by millions of Christians in Philadelphia and throughout the world.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The City Council passed a resolution to honor and celebrate Black women leaders in Philadelphia's arts and culture scene, including Vashti DuBois, Val Gay, and Facetta Garrison-Greene, during Black History Month.
Celebrating and honoring Vashti DuBois, Val Gay, Facetta Garrison-Greene, and the Black women who are leaders of culture and arts in the City and devote their lives to improving the arts and culture of Philadelphia, on Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Gay News on its 50th anniversary of serving the city's LGBTQ+ community.
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia Gay News on the distinguished occasion of its 50th anniversary in Philadelphia, serving as Philadelphia's longest-running LGBTQ+ publication, and serving as a vital independent voice that advances equality, visibility, and community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This resolution honors Ukrainian organizations in Philadelphia for their work with Ukrainian Americans, refugees, and the broader community.
Honoring Ukrainian organizations in Philadelphia for their service to Ukrainian Americans, Ukrainian refugees, and the broader Philadelphia community.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.