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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Procedural actions actions from the May 15, 2025 meeting.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the 2025 Philippine Independence Week Celebration, taking place from June 7 through June 21.
Recognizing and celebrating the 2025 Philippine Independence Week Celebration in Philadelphia, taking place from June 7th to June 21st.
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 authorizes the Special Committee on Child Separation and the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold a joint hearing.
Authorizing the Special Committee on Child Separation and the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold a joint hearing to investigate the recent provisional licensing status of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center, and to examine the implications of alleged misconduct, breaches of confidential information, and overall child safety within Philadelphia's juvenile detention and child welfare systems.
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 authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold a hearing about ways to include young people in Parks and Recreation advisory councils and decision-making.
Authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to hold a hearing to explore strategies for incorporating youth voices in Parks and Recreation advisory councils and decision-making processes.
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 renames the 2900 block of South 7th Street, between Bigler Street and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76), as “SEYAA Way.” The name honors the Southeast Youth Athletic Association and its work providing youth sports and recreation in South Philadelphia.
Also naming 7th Street between Bigler Street and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) as "SEYAA Way" to honor the Southeast Youth Athletic Association.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution would begin the process of continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its December 31, 2025 termination date, with a proposed term ending December 31, 2035.
Initiating action to continue the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; and for which Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act, prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally establish the District.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution proclaimed May 2025 as Dual Asian American and Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming May 2025 as Dual Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and Jewish Americans to our Country, Commonwealth, and City.
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 election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pope.
Honoring the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Pope and celebrating his connections to the Philadelphia area.
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 calling on the federal government to continue its antitrust lawsuit against Meta.
Calling on the Federal government to maintain its antitrust litigation that would break up Meta's social media monopoly.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes May as Lupus Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May as Lupus Awareness Month 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 also names Firth Street between 15th Street and Sydenham Street “Earl Young Way.” It honors Philadelphia drummer and musician Earl Young for his contributions to the city’s music and arts legacy.
Also naming Firth Street between 15th Street and Sydenham Street as "Earl Young Way."
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted resolution naming the 1900 block of N.
Also naming the 1900 block of N. Judson Street as "Sister Mary Scullion Way".
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 May 2025 as National Foster Care Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the month of May 2025 as "National Foster Care Month" 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 honoring the life and legacy of Qidere Johnson, known professionally as LGP Qua.
Honoring the life and legacy of Qidere Johnson, known professionally at LGP Qua - a Philadelphia Rapper who used his platform to speak out against gun violence and became widely recognized as the Voice of the Youth.
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 declares June 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Philadelphia and recognizes the city’s LGBTQ+ history, community, and continuing fight for civil rights.
Declaring June 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride Month 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.
Adopted, this resolution declared May 16, 2025, as National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day in Philadelphia.
Declaring May 16, 2025, as National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day in the City of Philadelphia, a day to recognize and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ elders who have been pivotal in the fight for justice, equity, and rights for every member of the LGBTQ+ community.
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 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
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 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.