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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 January 30, 2025 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 38 actions from January 30, 2025

Council Action2025-01-30
COMMUNICATION 250063

This communication transmitted a proposed ordinance that would authorize the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire a permanent right and easement from Pennsylvania at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard.

Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a perpetual right and easement on, over and across a certain tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard for roadway and related improvements, under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-01-30
COMMUNICATION 250062

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

Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the opening of a right of way to the public on land near the intersection of the southeasterly side of Bath Street and southwesterly side of Victoria Streets, all being land owned by the City.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-01-30
COMMUNICATION 250061

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

Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to own and maintain a bridge to be constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") to carry Byberry Road over certain railroad tracks between Evans Street and Worthington Road, and placing said bridge carrying Byberry Road on the City Plan pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the City and PennDOT, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2025-01-30
Resolution 250060

The adopted resolution recognizes January 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year and celebrates the cultural and historical significance of Philadelphia’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Recognizing January 29th, 2025, as the Lunar New Year and celebrating the cultural and historical significance of Philadelphia's Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-01-30
Resolution 250060

The adopted resolution recognizes January 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year and celebrates the cultural and historical significance of Philadelphia’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Recognizing January 29th, 2025, as the Lunar New Year and celebrating the cultural and historical significance of Philadelphia's Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

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

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

Unanimous2025-01-30
Resolution 250059

This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings about how the Philadelphia 311 non-emergency hotline operates and works with City departments.

Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings regarding the operation of the Philadelphia 311 non-emergency hotline and its engagement with City departments

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-01-30
Resolution 250059

This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings about how the Philadelphia 311 non-emergency hotline operates and works with City departments.

Authorizing the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings regarding the operation of the Philadelphia 311 non-emergency hotline and its engagement with City departments

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

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

Procedural2025-01-30
Resolution 250058

The adopted resolution declares 2025 the Year of Cooperatives in Philadelphia.

Declaring 2025 as the Year of Cooperatives in Philadelphia and calling on the City of Philadelphia to explore all options to support the development and resilience of local cooperative businesses.

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

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

Unanimous2025-01-30
Resolution 250057

Adopted Resolution proclaims January 2024 as National Poverty in America Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Honoring January as National Poverty in America Awareness Month and recognizing the severe conditions of poverty that many Americans experience day-to day.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-01-30
Resolution 250057

Adopted Resolution proclaims January 2024 as National Poverty in America Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Honoring January as National Poverty in America Awareness Month and recognizing the severe conditions of poverty that many Americans experience day-to day.

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

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

Unanimous2025-01-30
Resolution 250056

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, and other heart conditions as important public health concerns.

Recognizing the Rise of Cardiovascular Disease as the World's Leading Cause of Death and Disability and Supporting the Recognition of February 2025 as "American Heart Month."

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-01-30
Resolution 250056

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, and other heart conditions as important public health concerns.

Recognizing the Rise of Cardiovascular Disease as the World's Leading Cause of Death and Disability and Supporting the Recognition of February 2025 as "American Heart Month."

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

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

Unanimous2025-01-30
Resolution 250055

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Patricia Riley as SEPTA’s first female conductor.

Recognizing Patricia Riley, SEPTA's first female conductor.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-01-30
Resolution 250055

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Patricia Riley as SEPTA’s first female conductor.

Recognizing Patricia Riley, SEPTA's first female conductor.

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

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

Procedural2025-01-30
Resolution 250054

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 719 S.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 719 S. 51st Street, 1124 S. 56th Street, and 1218 N. 41st 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.

Unanimous2025-01-30
Resolution 250053

City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Sid Booker, a Philadelphia businessman and community figure associated with North Philadelphia.

Honoring the life and legacy of Sid Booker, a Philadelphia businessman and community icon who left an indelible mark on North Philadelphia and beyond.

ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-01-30
Resolution 250053

City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Sid Booker, a Philadelphia businessman and community figure associated with North Philadelphia.

Honoring the life and legacy of Sid Booker, a Philadelphia businessman and community icon who left an indelible mark on North Philadelphia and beyond.

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

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

Unanimous2025-01-30
Resolution 250052

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Safety to hold hearings on enforcement against stores that illegally sell drug paraphernalia.

Authorizing the Committee on Licenses & Inspections and the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on enforcement against drug paraphernalia stores.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.