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
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the February 27, 2025 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 94 actions from February 27, 2025
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month.
Recognizing the month of February as National Cancer Prevention Month and acknowledging the disproportionate impact of cancer on the Black community.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month.
Recognizing the month of February as National Cancer Prevention Month and acknowledging the disproportionate impact of cancer on the Black community.
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 authorizes the City Council’s Committees on Streets and Services and on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings about water main breaks and sinkholes in District 7.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings examining water main breaks and sinkholes occurring in District 7, evaluating the underlying causes of these issues, and identifying solutions to prevent and mitigate their frequency.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committees on Streets and Services and on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings about water main breaks and sinkholes in District 7.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings examining water main breaks and sinkholes occurring in District 7, evaluating the underlying causes of these issues, and identifying solutions to prevent and mitigate their frequency.
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 the life and legacy of Tyrone Smith, a longtime community leader, LGBTQ+ activist, and advocate for Black gay men in Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and legacy of Tyrone Smith, longtime community leader and champion for the Black LGBTQ+ Community in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Tyrone Smith, a longtime community leader, LGBTQ+ activist, and advocate for Black gay men in Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and legacy of Tyrone Smith, longtime community leader and champion for the Black LGBTQ+ Community in Philadelphia.
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 recognizing February 28, 2025, as HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing February 28th, 2025, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 28, 2025, as HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing February 28th, 2025, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proposing to rename the 2000 block of N 59th Street “Will Smith Way.” The honorary name recognizes Will Smith’s career and legacy as an actor, producer, musician, philanthropist, and West Philadelphia native.
Renaming the 2000 block of N 59th Street "Will Smith Way" to honor and celebrate the impactful career and legacy of Will Smith, a West Philadelphia native.
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 recognizes Black History Month and acknowledges the history of slavery in the United States and its continuing effects on laws, society, and people’s lives.
Calling on all of Philadelphia to recognize Black History Month, the stain of slavery in America, and the ways it still affects our laws and our common humanity, and to uplift and recall those who have advocated for moving our city and nation toward full inclusion and equity.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes Black History Month and acknowledges the history of slavery in the United States and its continuing effects on laws, society, and people’s lives.
Calling on all of Philadelphia to recognize Black History Month, the stain of slavery in America, and the ways it still affects our laws and our common humanity, and to uplift and recall those who have advocated for moving our city and nation toward full inclusion and equity.
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 congratulates Universal Audenried High School’s Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team, the Lady Rockets, for winning their third consecutive Philadelphia Public League Championship in 2025.
A resolution congratulating Universal Audenried High School's Varsity Girls' Basketball Team for their historic three-peat as 2025 Public League Champions.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution congratulates Universal Audenried High School’s Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team, the Lady Rockets, for winning their third consecutive Philadelphia Public League Championship in 2025.
A resolution congratulating Universal Audenried High School's Varsity Girls' Basketball Team for their historic three-peat as 2025 Public League Champions.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates Universal Audenried High School senior guard Shayla Smith for becoming Philadelphia’s all-time girls’ basketball scoring leader.
A resolution honoring and congratulating Universal Audenried High School senior guard Shayla Smith on her remarkable achievement as Philadelphia's All-Time Girls' Scoring Leader.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates Universal Audenried High School senior guard Shayla Smith for becoming Philadelphia’s all-time girls’ basketball scoring leader.
A resolution honoring and congratulating Universal Audenried High School senior guard Shayla Smith on her remarkable achievement as Philadelphia's All-Time Girls' Scoring Leader.
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 recognizing Bernice Corean Wilcox for her lifelong dedication to her family and community, including her service with the United States Postal Service.
Recognizing Bernice Corean Wilcox for her lifelong dedication to her family and community, celebrating her remarkable contributions, and expressing deep appreciation for the lasting impact of her kindness, service, and leadership.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Bernice Corean Wilcox for her lifelong dedication to her family and community, including her service with the United States Postal Service.
Recognizing Bernice Corean Wilcox for her lifelong dedication to her family and community, celebrating her remarkable contributions, and expressing deep appreciation for the lasting impact of her kindness, service, and leadership.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would require businesses found to have violated state tobacco laws to post signs at each entrance and point of sale stating that they are not authorized to sell tobacco products.
Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," by revising Section 9-4406, entitled "Penalties," to require businesses found in violation of state tobacco laws to post signage indicating their lack of authorization to sell tobacco under city and state law; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.