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 April 3, 2025 meeting.
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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.
RECONSIDERED
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This communication advises City Council that Bill No.
Transmitting a message advising you that I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 240427-AA, entitled "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," for the purpose of reconsideration by Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising you that on April 02, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 20, 2025: Bill No. 250100 Bill No. 250147
READ AND FILED
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the transfer of ownership of six properties on North 5th and North Orkney Streets in the Seventh Councilmanic District.
Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2323-31 N. 5th Street, 2322 N. Orkney Street, 2324 N. Orkney Street, 2326 N. Orkney Street, 2328 N. Orkney Street, 2330 N. Orkney Street in the Seventh 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.
READ AND FILED
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This communication transmitted a resolution concerning a proposed transfer of full ownership of five properties—813 Union Street, 6130 Ellsworth Street, 4910 Kingsessing Avenue, 5417 Florence Avenue, and 5425 Florence Avenue—to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 813 Union Street, 6130 Ellsworth Street, 4910 Kingsessing Avenue, 5417 Florence Avenue, 5425 Florence Avenue 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.
READ AND FILED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School boys’ basketball team for winning the 2025 PIAA Class 6A championship.
Honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Boys' Basketball Team for winning the 2025 PIAA 6A championship
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution celebrates the launch of the Philadelphia Fair Lease on the City’s online Landlord Gateway.
Celebrating the launch of the Philadelphia Fair Lease on the City of Philadelphia's Landlord Gateway.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month in the City of Philadelphia and commending the work of advocates who are people living with autism and who are breaking down barriers to create a truly inclusive society.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill 240427-AA to City Council so the Council can reconsider its vote approving the bill.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 240427-AA, entitled "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" for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill 240427-AA to City Council so the Council can reconsider its vote approving the bill.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 240427-AA, entitled "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" for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes April as National Donate Life Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing April as National Donate Life Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation, as well as celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Gift of Life Donor Program.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution declared April 2025 National Poetry Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring April 2025 as National Poetry Month in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the profound impact of poetry on Philadelphia's cultural, educational, and social landscape.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring April 4, 2025, Women in Tech Day in Philadelphia.
Declaring April 4, 2025, as Women in Tech Day in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the importance of women in technology, emphasizing their contributions, promoting STEM education and careers for women and girls, and expanding gender equity in the technology field.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes April as Arab American Heritage Month in Philadelphia and celebrates the heritage, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans.
Recognizing April as Arab American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in Philadelphia and celebrates the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968.
Recognizing April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the current state of higher education in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating the current state of higher education as this pillar of the Philadelphia economy and cultural landscape undergoes generational change.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the All-Star Labor Classic and Philadelphia’s organized labor for 37 years of charitable service.
Honoring and Recognizing the All-Star Labor Classic and Philadelphia's Organized Labor for Thirty-Seven Years of Charitable Service to Students and the Community
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors and recognizes the Omicron Delta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, marking its 40 years of service in Philadelphia.
Honoring, recognizing, and celebrating the Omicron Delta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated for 40 years of service and impact in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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