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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Procedural actions actions from the February 29, 2024 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 42 actions from February 29, 2024
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating the life and honoring the memory of Dr.
Celebrating the Life and Honoring the Memory of Trailblazing Physician, Researcher, and Humanitarian, Dr. Edith Peterson Mitchell.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution gives Chestnut Street between 12th and 13th Streets in Philadelphia’s “Gayborhood” the additional name “Michael Hinson Way.” It honors Michael Hinson, Philadelphia’s first appointed liaison to the City’s LGBTQ+ communities, for his advocacy and public service.
Also naming Chestnut Street between 12th and 13th Streets in the "Gayborhood" as "Michael Hinson Way" to honor the life and legacy of Philadelphia's first appointed liaison with the City LGBTQ+ communities by Mayor John F. Street.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution also names the 600 block of Federal Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, “Bob Pantano Way.” The honorary name recognizes Philadelphia radio and music personality Bob Pantano and his broadcasting, entertainment, and charitable work.
Also naming Federal Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, as "Bob Pantano Way".
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes and ratifies Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr., who represents the Fifth Council District, as Philadelphia City Council’s representative in the zoning appeal involving 1451 North Broad Street.
Authorizing and ratifying the designation of Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr., as Council's representative in connection with an appeal of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 1451 North Broad Street and all litigation related thereto.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Michael Andrew Decker, who served Philadelphia City Council for 36 years, including 15 years as Chief Clerk.
Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of former Chief Clerk Michael Andrew Decker, our friend, colleague, and dedicated public servant.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming March 2024 as Irish Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming the Month of March in 2024 as Irish Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and Honoring the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Stadium Stompers for advocating for the North Philadelphia community, housing rights, and neighborhood stability.
Honoring and recognizing the work and accomplishments of the Stadium Stompers, whose dedication to advocating for the North Philadelphia community and for housing rights for all people have helped secure neighborhood stability for communities 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Rochelle Nichols-Solomon for her more than 50 years of work serving, teaching, and advocating for students and marginalized people.
Honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Rochelle Nichols-Solomon, whose dedication to serving, teaching, and advocating for students and marginalized peoples has improved the lives of people across 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.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Prudence Powell for her advocacy for immigrant rights, healthcare access, and Philadelphia families and communities.
Honoring and recognizing Prudence Powell for her for her powerful advocacy, love for her community and her inspiring work to keep families in Philadelphia whole and to provide sanctuary and stability to all.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Denise Ripley for more than 40 years of community service, including supporting residents, organizing neighborhood events, and advocating for employment, health care, and housing rights.
Honoring and recognizing the work and accomplishments of Denise Ripley, whose dedication to the city, to community service, and to the housing rights of all, have invigorated and supported civic life 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings on how the city’s Outdoor Dining Program is being implemented and how it could be improved.
Authorizing Philadelphia City Council to conduct hearings to investigate the efficiency, implementation, and enhancement of the outdoor dining program and improve opportunities for restaurants to operate streeteries and sidewalk cafes.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Joy Parham-Thomas for her contributions to Black food culture as a chef, culinary educator, and food justice advocate.
Recognizing and honoring Joy Parham-Thomas for her impactful contributions to a thriving Black food culture in Philadelphia as a chef, culinary educator, and advocate for food justice.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Dr.
Recognizing and Honoring Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman for her leadership as the first female and first Black Chief Executive Officer and President of the Philadelphia Zoo.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Baba Joe Foster, recognizing his contributions as an educator and leader in Philadelphia’s African-centered education movement.
Recognizing the life and legacy of Baba Joe Foster, a community leader in the movement for African-centered education in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Elaine Estes, a Spanish teacher at Furness High School, as Educator of the Month.
Honoring and congratulating the Educator of the Month, Elaine Estes, a Spanish teacher at Furness High School who recently shined at the U.S. Olympic Trials as a long distance runner.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring Abdul-Rahim Muhammad during Black History Month for his contributions to West Philadelphia.
Honoring Mr. Abdul-Rahim Muhammad, on the occasion of Black History Month, for his contributions to West Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 5307 Market Street and 723 N.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 5307 Market Street and 723 N. Shedwick Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, currently in committee, would reappoint James Aros, Jr., as Philadelphia’s Chief Assessment Officer in the Office of Property Assessment.
Reappointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.