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
Other actions actions from the January 25, 2024 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 23 actions from January 25, 2024
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Adam N. Geer as the Chief Public Safety Director.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Renee Garcia, Esq., as the City Solicitor.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmits a proposed ordinance concerning requirements for publishing notices in newspapers.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Title 11 ("Streets") and Title 21 ("Miscellaneous") of The Philadelphia Code to amend requirements concerning publication of notices in newspapers, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4320 and 4322 Lancaster Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5906 Market Street and 5908 Market Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2464 N. Natrona Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code
READ AND FILED
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The adopted resolution recognizes January 2024 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing January 2024 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about Pennsylvania’s Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, also known as Act 135.
Authorizing the Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act of Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Captain Pedro R.
Congratulating Captain Pedro R. Rosario for his promotion to Deputy Commissioner, as the first Latino officer to hold the position in the 226-year history of law enforcement in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors and congratulates Philadelphia restaurants and chefs recognized in the 2024 James Beard Awards semifinalist and finalist lists.
Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia restaurants and chefs named as semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Brian Pollitt, William Dade, Owen Gowans III, Theodore Hicks, Carl Riley, Gabriel Hart, and Catherine Hicks for their contributions to African American history in Philadelphia.
Honoring Philadelphia's Living Legends Brian Pollitt, William Dade, Owen Gowans, III, Theodore Hicks, Carl Riley, Gabriel Hart, and Catherine Hicks for their generation-defining contributions to African American History in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Paula Peebles, identified as the Philadelphia Chairwoman of the National Action Network.
Honoring the life and legacy of legendary activist and changemaker Paula Peebles, the Philadelphia Chairwoman of the National Action Network.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Jerry Jordan, president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, on the occasion of his retirement.
Honoring Jerry Jordan, President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, on the occasion of his retirement.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Rich “Yank” Yankowitz, who coached basketball, cross country, baseball, soccer, and track and field in Philadelphia’s Public League for more than 40 years.
Honoring the life and legacy of Rich "Yank" Yankowitz, the legendary Public League head coach at Dobbins Technical High School.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating Adrienne Smith as Champion of the Week.
Recognizing and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Adrienne Smith, creator of the Blitz Champz football themed card game and trailblazer for women of color in sports and gaming.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings on the rise in moving violations and traffic deaths since 2020.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the rise in moving violations and traffic deaths since 2020 and explore solutions to create a safer Philadelphia for people walking, cycling and driving.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a hearing on Philadelphia’s ability to prepare people with different educational backgrounds for careers in the growing life sciences industry.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct a hearing on the City of Philadelphia's capacity to prepare individuals of all educational backgrounds for careers in the growing life sciences industry, with a focus on the cell and gene therapy subsector.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the School District of Philadelphia’s practice of “leveling,” which changes staff assignments and class sizes after the school year begins.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings concerning the practice of "leveling" and its impact on students and teachers in the School District of Philadelphia, especially following the learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.