Council Actions Archive
A fuller log of what Council actually did.
Roll-call votes still live on member and vote pages. This archive captures the rest of the meeting record too: unanimous actions, amendments, referrals, withdrawals, and other Council steps that Philadelphia Legistar publishes without a member-by-member tally.
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Meeting Date
March 5, 2026
3 actions
This bill aims to establish rules and restrictions on the sale of certain intoxicating substances in Philadelphia. It would affect businesses that sell these substances, as well as individuals who purchase them. The bill also includes penalties for non-compliance and outlines how the rules would be enforced.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," to establish restrictions and regulations related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances and provide for associated penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill requires commercial landlords to take action against tenants who sell tobacco products without a permit. It aims to ensure that businesses follow the rules and get the necessary permits to sell tobacco. The bill affects commercial landlords and tenants who sell tobacco products.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Service And Other Businesses") by adding a new Section 9-631.1 to establish requirements for commercial landlords to take certain remedial action against commercial tenants who engage in tobacco retailing without a required tobacco retailer permit and establishing penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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This bill allows the installation, ownership, and maintenance of structures that extend into public spaces, such as sidewalks or streets, under certain conditions. It affects property owners and residents who want to build or maintain these structures, as well as the general public who uses these spaces. The bill sets rules for how these structures can be built and maintained.
Authorizing the installation, ownership and maintenance of right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
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Meeting Date
February 26, 2026
15 actions
The City Council passed a resolution to honor Angelo Perryman and Perryman Building and Construction for their 70 years of contributions to Philadelphia. This recognition is for their excellence, leadership, and lasting impact on the city. The resolution affects Perryman Building and Construction, as well as the city's recognition of their achievements.
Honoring Angelo Perryman and Perryman Building and Construction for seventy years of excellence, leadership, and lasting impact on the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor The Philadelphia Orchestra on its 125th anniversary, recognizing its role in making Philadelphia a global center of culture and art. This resolution affects The Philadelphia Orchestra and the city's cultural community. It is a symbolic gesture to celebrate the orchestra's enduring impact on the city.
Recognizing and honoring The Philadelphia Orchestra on the occasion of its 125th Anniversary, celebrating its founding in 1900 and its enduring role in establishing Philadelphia as a global center of culture, creativity, and artistic excellence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The City Council has passed a resolution to hold hearings about how social media and online gaming platforms can be used to exploit and traffic minors. These hearings aim to raise awareness about the issue and how it affects young people in Philadelphia. The goal is to understand and address the role of online platforms in the exploitation of minors.
Authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Health and Human Services and the Children and Youth to hold hearings to raise awareness regarding the role of gaming platforms and social platforms and their use in the grooming, recruitment, and exploitation of minors, including conduct that may lead to human trafficking.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
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The City Council passed a resolution to honor Pastor Clement M. Lupton, III for his leadership and service to Philadelphia's spiritual and civic life. This resolution is a way for the city to recognize Pastor Lupton's contributions, particularly during Black History Month. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather serves as a formal expression of appreciation.
Honoring Pastor Clement M. Lupton, III for his outstanding leadership, faithful service, and transformative impact upon the spiritual and civic life of the City of Philadelphia in recognition of Black History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to recognize and honor the Imhotep Charter High School boys' basketball team for winning its sixth consecutive Public League Championship. This resolution celebrates the team's achievement in Philadelphia high school basketball. It affects the Imhotep Charter High School boys' basketball team and the community that supports them.
Recognizing and honoring the Imhotep Charter High School boys' basketball team for winning its sixth consecutive Public League Championship and celebrating its historic achievement in Philadelphia high school basketball.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This resolution recognizes and celebrates several Black women in Philadelphia who have made significant contributions to their communities, particularly in the area of nourishment and support for their neighbors. It honors their dedication and service during Black History Month. The resolution affects these individual women and the broader community by acknowledging their important work.
Recognizing and celebrating Dr. Carol Simmons, Nyoca Carr, Estelle Vaughn, Pela McFee, Carolyn Booker, Winnie Harris, and the Black women who devote their lives to nourishing their neighbors and communities across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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Recognizing February 23 to February 27, 2026, as Public Schools Week and celebrating the essential role of Public Schools, educators, students, and families in strengthening the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing March as National Reading Month and March 2nd as Read Across America Day in Philadelphia. This resolution honors community organizations that work to improve literacy skills among youth and adults in the city. It does not create new laws or policies, but rather raises awareness about the importance of literacy.
Recognizing March as "National Reading Month" and March 2nd as "Read Across America Day" in the City of Philadelphia, and further honoring the critical work of community organizations working to expand literacy skills of youth and adults across the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City Council passed a resolution welcoming the 58th Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association Regional Convention to Philadelphia. This resolution is a formal greeting to the convention attendees and does not create new laws or policies. It affects the convention attendees and the city's reputation as a host for events.
Welcoming the 58th Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association Regional Convention to the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
{"summary": "The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to recognize and honor the Smedley Bulldog Blitz Cheerleaders for being the first Philadelphia public elementary school to compete at the UCA Nationals. This resolution affects the Smedley Elementary School community and the cheerleading team. The resolution is a ceremonial acknowledgment of their achievement.", "categories": ["health-human-services", "government-operations", "education" is not available so using "health-human-servic
Recognizing and honoring the Smedley Bulldog Blitz Cheerleaders as the first Philadelphia Public Elementary School to compete at the UCA Nationals.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month in Philadelphia, honoring women who contribute to the city's prosperity. This resolution celebrates the achievements and contributions of women in the city. It is a symbolic gesture and does not create new laws or policies.
Recognizing and celebrating March 2026 as Women's History Month in the City of Philadelphia and championing the power of women who build connections and drive prosperity for all.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize the U.S. Women's Hockey Team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This resolution acknowledges the team's achievement and their representation of the United States. It does not affect any specific laws or policies, but rather serves as a gesture of appreciation.
Honoring and recognizing the U.S. Women's Hockey Team for winning the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics and representing the United States with distinction, integrity, and excellence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City Council has adopted a resolution recognizing February 28th, 2026, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day in Philadelphia. This day aims to raise awareness about the issues faced by people living with HIV and to promote education and understanding. The resolution affects the city's approach to supporting individuals with HIV and promoting public health.
Recognizing February 28th, 2026, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This resolution calls on the Pennsylvania state government to pass a law that would provide death benefits to the families of first responders who die from job-related trauma, including suicide related to post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). The law would affect the families of first responders, such as police officers and firefighters, who experience traumatic events on the job. The goal is to ensure these families receive fair treatment and support.
Calling on the PA General Assembly to take swift and decisive action to pass Pennsylvania Senate Bill 110, also known as Bryan's Law, to amend the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to extend line-of-duty death benefits to surviving spouses and children of first responders who die from job-related trauma, including PTSI-related suicide, ensuring equitable treatment for their families.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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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. This initiative celebrates a significant anniversary of the city and the resolution acknowledges the efforts of these organizations and their partners. The resolution affects these organizations and the community by showing appreciation for their work.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.