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.
Action types
Council actions
Unanimous actions actions from the February 20, 2025 meeting.
Meeting dates
Showing 1-15 of 15 actions from February 20, 2025
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Friday, February 21, 2025, as International Mother Language Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Friday, February 21, 2025, as International Mother Language Day to honor the brave souls who, on this day in 1952, sacrificed their lives to retain the right to use their mother language Bangla also known as Bengali.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution calls for preserving the University of the Arts’ Hamilton Hall and Furness Hall at 320 S.
Calling for the preservation of the University of the Arts' Hamilton Hall and Furness Hall as vital spaces for the arts in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring February 24, 2025, “Tesla Science Foundation Day” in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing the Tesla Science Foundation (TSF) by declaring February 24th 2025 "Tesla Science Foundation Day" in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the work of TSF in cultivating scientific innovation and advancing the legacy of Nikola Tesla in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution honors local, state, and federal public servants who helped make Philadelphia’s February 14, 2025 Eagles Super Bowl parade possible.
Honoring the public servants at the local, state, and federal level who made the unforgettable Eagles Super Bowl Parade possible and recognizing all public servants for their dedication to the communities they serve.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and honoring Lorraine “Mrs.
Celebrating and honoring Lorraine "Mrs. Dee Dee" Haw for her constant pursuit of justice, her ability to speak truth to power across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, and for her infinite love for the people and communities around her, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution honors Brenda Harris, a founding member of the Coalition to Abolish Death By Incarceration, for her community work and advocacy for people serving life sentences.
Honoring and celebrating the life of Brenda Harris, one of the Founding Members of the Coalition to Abolish Death By Incarceration (CADBI), and a Black woman whose profound love of her communities improved the lives of her neighbors and people across Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Yvonne Newkirk for her work supporting the rights, dignity, and well-being of incarcerated people across Pennsylvania.
Honoring and celebrating Yvonne Newkirk as a pillar of her community for her relentless work to improve the lives and protect the dignity of people who are incarcerated across Pennsylvania, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and recognizing Sandra “Nan” Hill during Black History Month for her work supporting people who are incarcerated and their loved ones.
Celebrating and recognizing Sandra "Nan" Hill for her relentless work to improve the lives of people around her and to recognize the dignity of every person, particularly people who are incarcerated, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Patricia “Mama Patt” Vickers during Black History Month.
Honoring and celebrating Patricia "Mama Patt" Vickers for her work to love and care for people across Philadelphia, her commitment to justice, and her resolve to reduce the suffering of incarcerated people, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and commending Martha Williams for her community work, support for incarcerated people and their families, and advocacy related to incarceration.
Celebrating and commending Martha Williams for her commitment to her communities, family and people across Philadelphia, and for her insistence on seeing the humanity of people who are incarcerated, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating Queen Judith Robinson for her advocacy and work to amplify the voices of communities in North Philadelphia.
Recognizing and celebrating Queen Judith Robinson for her tireless advocacy, insistence on being heard, and for her work to amplify voices of communities in North Philadelphia for the benefit of the entire City of Philadelphia, on the occasion of Black History Month.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Bob Perkins, a Philadelphia jazz radio host and longtime contributor to the city’s music and cultural community.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of legendary jazz host Bob Perkins.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 20, 2025, as World Day of Social Justice in Philadelphia.
Recognizing February 20th, 2025 as World Day of Social Justice in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on the Environment to hold a hearing on progress in carrying out the Philly Tree Plan.
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to conduct a hearing to evaluate progress on the implementation of the Philly Tree Plan, determine how to expedite progress and what, if any, additional policies might promote the City's sustainable greening goals.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commending and recognizing NFL Hall of Famer Merrill Reese for his nearly 50-year career as the Philadelphia Eagles’ radio play-by-play announcer and his contributions to sports broadcasting.
Commending and recognizing NFL Hall of Famer Merrill Reese for his nearly fifty-year career as the voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and his exceptional contributions to broadcasting in sports.
ADOPTED·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.