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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the February 27, 2025 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 94 actions from February 27, 2025
This bill would amend Philadelphia’s zoning rules for nonconforming uses.
Amending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Nonconformities," by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses; all under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
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 Number 250002 Bill Number 250003 Bill Number 250008 Bill Number 250009 Bill Number 250041 - 45 days Bill Number 250042 - 45 days Bill Number 250046 Bill Number 250047 Bill Number 250048 Bill Number 250049 Bill Number 250068 Bill Number 250071 Bill Number 250073 Bill Number 250100 Bill Number 250102
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning property bounded by State Road, Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue.
Transmitting an ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portion of the premises bounded by State Road, the Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development at said premises for the development of a facility, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with PAID for the development of the facility, and to take title to the completed facility from PAID, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes the importance of legal representation for immigrants who interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Recognizing the critical importance of legal representation in protecting the rights of immigrants when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and encouraging all immigrant serving organizations to promote legal resources.
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 and congratulating Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton Jr.
A resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native, Stephen Fulton Jr., for his achievement in becoming the World Boxing Council Featherweight Champion.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton Jr.
A resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native, Stephen Fulton Jr., for his achievement in becoming the World Boxing Council Featherweight Champion.
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 PIDC for 25 years of job growth and economic development at the Navy Yard.
Honoring and congratulating PIDC, Philadelphia's public-private economic development corporation, on driving 25 years of job growth at the Navy Yard, and recognizing March 31-April 6 as Navy Yard Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring PIDC for 25 years of job growth and economic development at the Navy Yard.
Honoring and congratulating PIDC, Philadelphia's public-private economic development corporation, on driving 25 years of job growth at the Navy Yard, and recognizing March 31-April 6 as Navy Yard Week in the City of 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 and congratulates the Father Judge High School boys' basketball team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.
Honoring the Father Judge High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the 2025 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship and celebrating their remarkable achievement.
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 recognizes inadequate heating conditions in Philadelphia rental housing and emphasizes the need to address heating problems across the city.
Recognizing inadequate heating standards in rental housing across Philadelphia and emphasizing the need to efficiently and comprehensively address heating issues throughout the City.
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 honors the historic North Philadelphia Tenants Union, City-Wide Tenants Union, East Broad Street Tenants Union, and Northwest Tenants Organization.
Honoring the historic North Philadelphia Tenants Union, City-Wide Tenants Union, East Broad Street Tenants Union, and Northwest Tenants Organization, which were critical in the fight for basic tenants' rights and protections in the City of Philadelphia and whose work continues to inspire local activists and community leaders today.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors the historic North Philadelphia Tenants Union, City-Wide Tenants Union, East Broad Street Tenants Union, and Northwest Tenants Organization.
Honoring the historic North Philadelphia Tenants Union, City-Wide Tenants Union, East Broad Street Tenants Union, and Northwest Tenants Organization, which were critical in the fight for basic tenants' rights and protections in the City of Philadelphia and whose work continues to inspire local activists and community leaders today.
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 denouncing Senator Rand Paul’s National Right to Work Act.
Denouncing Senator Rand Paul's National Right to Work Act as detrimental to labor, as it undermines workers' collective bargaining rights, weakens union power, and threatens worker protections.
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 using art therapy as an accessible way to address substance use disorders and serious mental illness during and after incarceration.
Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the implementation of Art Therapy Programming as a low-barrier intervention method in addressing substance abuse disorder and serious mental illness during and after incarceration.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings about using art therapy as an accessible way to address substance use disorders and serious mental illness during and after incarceration.
Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the implementation of Art Therapy Programming as a low-barrier intervention method in addressing substance abuse disorder and serious mental illness during and after incarceration.
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 also names the 2900 block of Dauphin Street “James Blocker Way.” It honors James Blocker, a longtime Strawberry Mansion resident and founder of Mansion Auto Repair, for his work in construction, as a Navy Yard electrician, and in the community.
Also naming the 2900 Block of Dauphin Street as "James Blocker Way."
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 honors and recognizes Philadelphia’s Dominican community for its contributions to the city’s cultural, economic, and social life.
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Dominican Community and Celebrating the 181st Anniversary of the Dominican Republic's Independence.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Philadelphia’s Dominican community for its contributions to the city’s cultural, economic, and social life.
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Dominican Community and Celebrating the 181st Anniversary of the Dominican Republic's Independence.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.