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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Other actions actions from the March 21, 2024 meeting.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 31, 2024 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia, a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Transgender people, and to lift up the joy, triumphs, and pride that Transgender people experience and bring into our communities.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Dr.
Honoring Dr. Kahlila Johnson, Principal of Overbrook High School, for her years of dedicated service to the students of West Philadelphia and further commemorating the story of Overbrook High School's success.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Lincoln University Lions for winning the 2024 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the Lincoln University Lions for winning the 2024 CIAA Food Lion Men's Basketball Tournament Championship.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring Fletcher Cox on his retirement from the National Football League and recognizing his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, including his role on the team’s Super Bowl championship team.
Honoring Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and recognizing Fletcher's historic career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 27 properties on Ashmead, Collom, and East Wister Streets in the Eighth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 61 E. Ashmead Street, 65 E. Ashmead Street, 77 E. Ashmead Street, 23 E. Ashmead Street, 24 E. Ashmead Street, 44 E. Ashmead Street, 49 E. Ashmead Street, 51 E. Ashmead Street, 53 E. Ashmead Street, 55 E. Ashmead Street, 57 E. Ashmead Street, 67 E. Ashmead Street, 73 E. Ashmead Street, 78 E. Ashmead Street, 89 E. Ashmead Street, 93 E. Ashmead Street, 106 E. Ashmead Street, 18 Collom Street, 34 Collom Street, 61 Collom Street, 87 Collom Street, 69 E. Wister Street, 71 E. Wister Street, 89 E. Wister Street, 91 E. Wister Street, 93 E. Wister Street, 95 E. Wister Street in the Eighth 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.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 17 properties in the Third Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 809 N. 40th Street, 827 N. 40th Street, 830 N. 40th Street, 843 N. 40th Street, 847 N. 40th Street, 849 N. 40th Street, 851 N. 40th Street, 865 N. 40th Street, 867 N. 40th Street, 1105 N. 41st Street, 1115 N. 41st Street, 607 N. 53rd Street, 625 N. 53rd Street, 3927 Folsom Street, 3946 Folsom Street, 3948 Folsom 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.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution names the 5400 block of Woodland Avenue “Dr.
Also naming the 5400 block of Woodland Avenue as "Dr. Minnie Moore Johnson Way" to honor the life and legacy of community service of Dr. Minnie Moore Johnson to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to fully fund Governor Shapiro’s proposed Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the anti-violence programs it would coordinate across Pennsylvania.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate full funding for Governor Shapiro's proposed Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the anti-violence initiatives that the Office would coordinate to address the epidemic of gun violence across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED
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The ordinance regulates businesses and individuals that prepare federal, state, or City tax returns for consumers.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses", by adding a new section regulating the operation of establishments providing tax preparation services and providing for remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.
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