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 December 12, 2024 meeting.
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Transmitting a message advising you that pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No.
READ AND FILED
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Recognizing November 2024 as "American Diabetes Month" in support of those battling the disease and acknowledging the structural conditions that lead to disparities in affected populations and available care.
ADOPTED
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Honoring the extraordinary legacy and groundbreaking achievements of Richard Anthony "Dick" Allen, a Philadelphia Phillies legend and trailblazing African American baseball player, as he receives his long-overdue induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Class of 2025.
ADOPTED
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Honoring and Recognizing Officer Bernard "Bernie" Turner, Badge #4544, for his exemplary service in light of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department.
ADOPTED
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Honoring the life and legacy of Isabella "Izzy" Fitzgerald, a lifelong advocate and former State Representative in the 203rd House District of Pennsylvania
ADOPTED
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Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 105th Founders' Day.
ADOPTED
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Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 111th Founders' Day.
ADOPTED
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Recognizing January 2025 as National Mentoring Month and honoring the contributions of Philadelphia's mentoring organizations.
ADOPTED
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Approving the re-appointment of Debra McCarty to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
ADOPTED
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Urging Pennsylvania State Senate Republicans and Senate Democrats to write and pass bipartisan legislation that will provide necessary funding for SEPTA.
ADOPTED
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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.
ADOPTED
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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.
ADOPTED
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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.
ADOPTED
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Thanking Governor Josh Shapiro for flexing $153 million in federal highway funds to SEPTA.
ADOPTED
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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.
ADOPTED
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Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the Water Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and to the Transportation Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Appointing Gary Brandeis to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
ADOPTED
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Approving the amendment of a neighborhood improvement district in the area generally bounded by, and including, 11th Street to the West, Filbert Street to the North, 8th Street to the East and Market Street to the South, with the exception of certain condominium units at 801 Market Street Condominium not included in the District, known as the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District, to remove certain portions of such property generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 10th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south from such District in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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