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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

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the March 21, 2024 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 50 actions from March 21, 2024

Council Action2024-03-21
COMMUNICATION 240238

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising you that on March 20, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 14, 2024: Bill No. 240016 Bill No. 240014

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-03-21
COMMUNICATION 240237

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 644-646 North Fortieth street, a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 827 North Fortieth street, 843 North Fortieth street, 847 North Fortieth street, 849 North Fortieth street, 851 North Fortieth street, 865 North Fortieth street and 867 North Fortieth street, and a portion of the Sarah Allen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 818 North Fortieth street and 830 North Fortieth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with North 40th Street LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-03-21
COMMUNICATION 240236

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work required to provide public sewer service in the 600 and 700 blocks of Hendren Street, under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240235

This adopted resolution honors former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds.

Honoring former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds who, after playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will retire as a Flyer after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the team.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240235

This adopted resolution honors former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds.

Honoring former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds who, after playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will retire as a Flyer after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the team.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240234

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr.

Recognizing and Honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department, commending his commitment to law enforcement and public service after 37 years of employment with 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.

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240234

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr.

Recognizing and Honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department, commending his commitment to law enforcement and public service after 37 years of employment with the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240233

Adopted, this resolution commends Eva Gladstein for her decades of work in Philadelphia government and community development.

Commending the work and life of Eva Gladstein, whose tireless efforts to make our city more just and our city government more efficient, have improved the lives of all Philadelphians.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240233

Adopted, this resolution commends Eva Gladstein for her decades of work in Philadelphia government and community development.

Commending the work and life of Eva Gladstein, whose tireless efforts to make our city more just and our city government more efficient, have improved the lives of all Philadelphians.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240232

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Mercedes Reyes for her life, work, and advocacy for safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers.

Honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Mercedes Reyes, whose inspiring energy and insistence on creating safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers in Philadelphia has protected and enriched the lives of people across the country.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240232

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Mercedes Reyes for her life, work, and advocacy for safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers.

Honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Mercedes Reyes, whose inspiring energy and insistence on creating safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers in Philadelphia has protected and enriched the lives of people across the country.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240231

The adopted resolution honors JoAnn Seaver for her decades of teaching, tutoring, mentoring, literacy work, and community activism in Philadelphia.

Honoring the life, work and dedication to teaching of JoAnn Seaver, whose decades of community activism and constant presence as a teacher, tutor and mentor for students, particularly students learning to read, has enriched and nourished the minds of young people across Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240231

The adopted resolution honors JoAnn Seaver for her decades of teaching, tutoring, mentoring, literacy work, and community activism in Philadelphia.

Honoring the life, work and dedication to teaching of JoAnn Seaver, whose decades of community activism and constant presence as a teacher, tutor and mentor for students, particularly students learning to read, has enriched and nourished the minds of young people across Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240230

The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 2903, 2907, and 2925 Cecil B.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2903 Cecil B Moore Avenue, 2907 Cecil B Moore Avenue and 2925 Cecil B Moore Avenue in the Fifth 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.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240229

The adopted resolution authorizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada to represent Philadelphia on the 2024 Blueprint Communities community team.

Authorizing the participation of Philadelphia in the 2024 cohort of the Pennsylvania Blueprint Communities Program.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240228

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring eight women leaders for their service as principals and educators: Sherri Arabia, Charlotte Gillum, Awilda Balbuena, Diana Garcia, Regina Tanghe, Tameka Bowman, Marika Meekins and Erica Green.

Honoring our Women's History Month heroes, principals Sherri Arabia, Charlotte Gillum, Awilda Balbuena, Diana Garcia, Regina Tanghe, Mama Tameka Bowman, Mama Marika Meekins and Erica Green. These are eight women in leadership who are dedicated to serving the children of the School District of Philadelphia, investing in a better Philadelphia for all.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240228

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring eight women leaders for their service as principals and educators: Sherri Arabia, Charlotte Gillum, Awilda Balbuena, Diana Garcia, Regina Tanghe, Tameka Bowman, Marika Meekins and Erica Green.

Honoring our Women's History Month heroes, principals Sherri Arabia, Charlotte Gillum, Awilda Balbuena, Diana Garcia, Regina Tanghe, Mama Tameka Bowman, Mama Marika Meekins and Erica Green. These are eight women in leadership who are dedicated to serving the children of the School District of Philadelphia, investing in a better Philadelphia for all.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240227

The adopted resolution urges President Biden and Congress to permanently reauthorize and fund the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Calling on President Biden and Congress to prioritize a permanent reauthorization and funding of the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program ("ACP").

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.