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 March 13, 2025 meeting.
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Showing 19-28 of 28 actions from March 13, 2025
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the March 7, 1965, civil rights march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, known as “Bloody Sunday.” The resolution remembers the demonstrators who were attacked while protesting the denial of voting rights to African Americans and reaffirms the importance of civil rights, voting rights, and racial justice.
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the civil rights marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama to Montgomery on March 7, 1965, also known as "Bloody Sunday".
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes 10-year-old Trey Howard for protecting his younger sister during the January 31, 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia, despite suffering serious injuries himself.
Honoring and recognizing Trey Howard for his heroic response to the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Tumar Alexander’s 24-year career in Philadelphia City Government on the occasion of his retirement.
Honoring and recognizing the career of Tumar Alexander, a dedicated public servant, on the occasion of his retirement from Philadelphia City Government.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors the Commonwealth Association of School Administrators and the School District of Philadelphia’s 2024–25 group of first-year principals.
Honoring the members of Commonwealth Association of School Administrators as they have made significant contributions to their community, advocating for the rights and interests of staff and students in the school district.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors Officer Jesse Woodhouse for his service as Community Relations Officer in the 16th Police District in West Philadelphia since 2000, on the occasion of his retirement.
Honoring Officer Jesse Woodhouse for his outstanding service to the 16TH Police District in West Philadelphia on the occasion of his retirement.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings about how Bill No.
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on the implementation of Bill No. 220654-A and the success of Community Evening Resource Centers.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the federal government to preserve the U.S.
Opposing any attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education or slash federal funding for public school programs that support low-income students and students with disabilities.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philippian Baptist Church, or a future owner of 5801 N Broad St, to install, own, and maintain a prefabricated access ramp extending into the adjacent public sidewalk.
Authorizing PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes the owners of The Brass Tap at 177 Markle Street to install and maintain a sidewalk café with six tables and 24 seats along Terrace Street, extending about 3 feet 4 inches into the public footway while leaving at least six feet clear.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 177 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s rules for street openings, excavations, and underground utility work.
Amending Chapter 11-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Openings and Excavations in the Streets," to impose additional penalties on violators of underground permitting requirements, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.