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
Procedural actions actions from the December 5, 2024 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 65 actions from December 5, 2024
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the need for expanded and equitable mental health services for Philadelphia children and youth.
Recognizing the urgent need for comprehensive mental health services for Philadelphia's youth.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution approves Debra McCarty’s re-appointment to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Approving the re-appointment of Debra McCarty to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging Pennsylvania Senate Republicans and Democrats to work together on bipartisan legislation providing necessary, long-term funding for SEPTA.
Urging Pennsylvania State Senate Republicans and Senate Democrats to write and pass bipartisan legislation that will provide necessary funding for SEPTA.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Officer Coleen Donnelly for her actions after a November 21, 2024, hit-and-run near City Hall that seriously injured two pedestrians.
Commending Officer Coleen Donnelly for Her Heroic Actions and Quick Thinking in a Moment of Crisis.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania Attorney General to investigate building code requirements for community-based homes serving people with disabilities, including requirements for costly sprinkler systems.
Calling on the Pennsylvania Attorney General to investigate building code requirements affecting community-based housing and to provide strategies to ensure equitable, inclusive, and accessible housing for people with disabilities.
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 thanks SEPTA for expanding its high fare gate pilot program to combat fare evasion.
Thanking SEPTA for expanding its high fare gate pilot program to combat fare evasion by installing 100 full length fare gates at nine SEPTA stations across the City of Philadelphia.
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 calls on the Department of Licenses and Inspections to halt any potential demolition plans for Joe Frazier’s Gym on North Broad Street.
Calling on the Department of Licenses and Inspections to halt any potential demolition plans to the iconic Joe Frazier's Gym on North Broad Street; and calling on the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, and all other associated parties to identify alternative uses for Joe Frazier's Gym.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution thanking Governor Josh Shapiro for redirecting $153 million in federal highway funds to SEPTA.
Thanking Governor Josh Shapiro for flexing $153 million in federal highway funds to SEPTA.
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 the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings about the year-end report on the Kensington Community Revival Plan and its effects on the community.
Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to conduct hearings regarding the year-end report on the Kensington Community Revival Plan (KCR) and its effects on the community.
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 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc., recognizing its cultural, educational, and artistic contributions to Philadelphia’s Latino and broader communities.
Honoring and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc. for its remarkable contributions to the cultural, educational, and artistic enrichment of Philadelphia's Latino and broader communities.
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 and congratulating Crystal Tann for more than a decade of service as a staff member in Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr.’s office upon her retirement.
Honoring and congratulating Crystal Tann, a beloved colleague and employee, for her tenure as a valued staff member in the office of Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr., upon her retirement.
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 authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Law and Government to hold public hearings on how the incoming Trump Administration’s federal policies could affect Philadelphia’s revenues, federal funding, budget, services, and overall economy.
Authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings to evaluate the financial impacts of the impending Trump Administration on the City of Philadelphia, to ensure that the City is immune to harmful policies.
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 formally recognizes and commends Philadelphia parents and guardians who report their children’s involvement in criminal activities.
Acknowledging and commending parents in Philadelphia who uphold responsibility by reporting their children's involvement in criminal activities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution honors recording artist Suzann Christine for mentoring young Philadelphia artists and supporting her community.
Honoring Suzann Christine for her role in mentoring upcoming Philadelphia artists and leading by example, showing how success can build not just portfolios but people and neighborhoods.
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 and recognizing Ciarra Lambert for inspiring women artists through her activism and music.
Honoring and recognizing Ciarra Lambert for inspiring women artists across Philadelphia through her activism and music.
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 and congratulating Dionne Gary as the first African American woman to serve as president of AFSCME District 1199C, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees.
Honoring and congratulating Dionne Gary, the first African American woman to be the president of the AFSCME District 1199C, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees.
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 Pritzker Law Group for receiving the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Gold Medal for “2024 Best Overall Law Firm” in the first “Philly Favorites” awards.
Honoring and celebrating Pritzker Law Group for being awarded the Gold Medal for "2024 Best Overall Law Firm" by the Philadelphia Inquirer in their first ever "Philly Favorites" and for their contribution and commitment to the legal profession in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution honors Teresa Johnson-Duncan for addressing the personal and material needs of pregnant women, new mothers, and infants.
Honoring Teresa Johnson-Duncan for her role in addressing the personal and material needs of pregnant and new moms and their infants.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.