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 May 15, 2025 meeting.
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Showing 37-54 of 103 actions from May 15, 2025
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
City Council confirmed Ryan McAdams to continue serving on Philadelphia’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Confirming the appointment of Ryan McAdams to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would revise Philadelphia’s rules on weapons and dangerous devices.
Amending Section 10-810 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Weapons and Dangerous Devices," by revising and clarifying unlawful weapons and dangerous devices and unlawful conduct, and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is currently in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces” law so employees covered by a bona fide collective bargaining agreement could qualify for paid and unpaid leave under the law’s terms.
Amending Section 9-4103 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces," to provide that employees covered by a bona fide collective bargaining agreement are eligible for paid and unpaid leave, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the creation of a Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Early Childhood Development.
Calling for the creation of a Special Committee on Early Childhood Development to evaluate, support, and strengthen Philadelphia's early childhood care and education systems, with the goal of improving outcomes for children from birth through age five and addressing the broader issues of poverty, equity, and economic opportunity.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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.