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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 May 15, 2025 meeting.

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Showing 19-36 of 46 actions from May 15, 2025

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250542

The adopted resolution recognizes May 28, 2025, as LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day in Philadelphia to raise awareness of domestic, family, and intimate partner violence affecting LGBTQ+ communities.

Recognizing May 28, 2025, as LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia to shed light on domestic, family, and intimate partner violence in LGBTQ+ communities.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250541

Adopted legislation declares May 21, 2025, as Frank Kameny Day in Philadelphia.

Declaring May 21, 2025, as Frank Kameny Day in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250540

The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about challenges facing the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).

Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Education to hold hearings to investigate challenges and make recommendations for a strategic plan for the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250510

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 1520–40 and 1600–20 Venango Street under revised project terms.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1520-40 Venango Street and 1600-20 Venango Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250509

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of the listed properties in the 8th Councilmanic District under revised project terms.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 423-27, 429-39 (incl. 429-39 Rear) East Ashmead Street; 226, 260, 278, 313 (a/k/a 313-15) East Bringhurst Street; 49 East Earlham Street; 4635 Germantown Avenue; 30 Good Street; 5608, 5618, 5619, 5642, 5669 Heiskell Street; 4946 Keyser Street; 5514, 5515, 5642 Morton Street; 6672, 6674 Musgrave Street; 53 East Pastorius Street; 207 East Penn Street; 248 East Phil Ellena Street; 42, 44 Reger Street; 35 East Seymour Street; 227, 261, 263 East Sharpnack Street; 218, 326, 342, 343 Shedaker Street; 4951, 4957, 4961, 4975 Sheldon Street; 111, 112 East Springer Street; and 4925, 5222 Wakefield Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250507

The adopted resolution declares May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

Declaring the Month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250504

The adopted resolution renames the 4700 block of Rising Sun Avenue between Wyoming and Mascher Streets as “Officer Lauretha A.

Renaming the 4700 block of Rising Sun Avenue between Wyoming and Mascher Streets to "Officer Lauretha A. Vaird Way" in honor of her bravery, sacrifice, and dedication to public service.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250407

City Council adopted a resolution reappointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Reappointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

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Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250407

City Council adopted a resolution reappointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Reappointing Tina Byles Williams to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250406

City Council reappointed Carol Watson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Reappointing Carol Watson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

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Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250406

City Council reappointed Carol Watson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Reappointing Carol Watson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250405

City Council adopted a resolution appointing Jim Pearlstein to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Appointing Jim Pearlstein to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

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Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250405

City Council adopted a resolution appointing Jim Pearlstein to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Appointing Jim Pearlstein to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250404

The adopted resolution appoints Allan Domb to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Appointing Allan Domb to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250404

The adopted resolution appoints Allan Domb to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Appointing Allan Domb to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

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Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250403

The resolution appoints Chris Cullom to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Appointing Chris Cullom to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

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Council Action2025-05-15
Resolution 250403

The resolution appoints Chris Cullom to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

Appointing Chris Cullom to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED COUNCIL MEETING

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-05-15
Bill 250273

The enacted ordinance creates an automated vehicle-noise enforcement system using stationary cameras and sound-measuring equipment to document violations of Philadelphia’s motor-vehicle noise limit.

Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to revise procedures for operation of an automated vehicle noise enforcement system and creating Section 12-1138, entitled "Automated Vehicle Noise Enforcement".

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.