Council Actions Archive
A fuller log of what Council actually did.
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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from Philadelphia Legistar.
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Meeting Date
February 26, 2026
18 actions
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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.
The Philadelphia City Council passed a resolution congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2026 Public League Championship. This resolution recognizes the team's achievement and honors their success. It affects the team and the school community.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The city has adopted a resolution to name the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as 'Philadelphia Masjid Way'. This name change is meant to recognize and honor the contributions of a local faith community over the past 50 years. The new name will serve as a tribute to their service, leadership, and community excellence.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The City Council passed a resolution to honor and recognize Chief Inspector Nicholas Smith for his service and leadership in keeping Philadelphia safe. This resolution affects Chief Inspector Smith and acknowledges his contributions to public safety in the city. It is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the City Council.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
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. The zones would be in the area between Spring Garden Street, Bainbridge Street, the Schuylkill River, and the Delaware River. This change aims to reduce traffic congestion in the area.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to clarify rules about what happens to building permits when construction hasn't started. It affects people who have been issued permits but haven't begun building, and it tries to make the process clearer. The goal is to provide more certainty for permit holders and the city.
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
Procedural action without a posted tally.