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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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the October 23, 2025 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 97 actions from October 23, 2025

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250897

This adopted resolution officially renamed the 1300 block of N 52nd Street in West Philadelphia as “Dr.

Renaming the 1300 Block of N 52nd Street as "Dr. Damone B. Jones Way" in recognition of Dr. Damone B. Jones, Sr. for his exceptional service to the West Philadelphia community.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250892

The adopted resolution approves Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2026 Rebuild Project Statement as required by Bill No.

Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Year 2026 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Council Action2025-10-23
COMMUNICATION 250912

This communication states that Mayor Cherelle L.

October 23, 2025 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 250771, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker, Mayor

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250937

The adopted resolution affirms Philadelphia’s commitment to public health policies based on scientific evidence.

Recognizing and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to public health grounded in scientific evidence; and opposing state proposals that would weaken proven protections, including childhood immunizations, community water fluoridation, and practical steps that limit the spread of disease in schools.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-10-23
Resolution 250937

The adopted resolution affirms Philadelphia’s commitment to public health policies based on scientific evidence.

Recognizing and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to public health grounded in scientific evidence; and opposing state proposals that would weaken proven protections, including childhood immunizations, community water fluoridation, and practical steps that limit the spread of disease in schools.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250936

This resolution, which is currently in committee, would authorize the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about threats to SNAP and SNAP-Ed in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the impacts of the current crisis threatening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) on food and nutrition security in Philadelphia, including barriers to accessing benefits, disruptions to nutrition education and outreach, consequences for residents, and opportunities for coordinated City and community response.

ADOPTED & REFERRED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-10-23
Resolution 250936

This resolution, which is currently in committee, would authorize the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about threats to SNAP and SNAP-Ed in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the impacts of the current crisis threatening the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) on food and nutrition security in Philadelphia, including barriers to accessing benefits, disruptions to nutrition education and outreach, consequences for residents, and opportunities for coordinated City and community response.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250935

This adopted resolution honors Dr.

Recognizing the extraordinary contributions and lifetime achievements of Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, founder of Afrocentricity, and the founder of the Molefi Kete Asante (MKA) Institute for Afrocentric Studies in the Germantown Neighborhood.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-10-23
Resolution 250935

This adopted resolution honors Dr.

Recognizing the extraordinary contributions and lifetime achievements of Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, founder of Afrocentricity, and the founder of the Molefi Kete Asante (MKA) Institute for Afrocentric Studies in the Germantown Neighborhood.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250934

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 on its 125th anniversary.

Recognizing and congratulating the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 on the momentous occasion of its 125th anniversary, celebrating over a century of exemplary leadership, advocacy, and unwavering dedication to the rights and welfare of electrical workers.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-10-23
Resolution 250934

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 on its 125th anniversary.

Recognizing and congratulating the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 on the momentous occasion of its 125th anniversary, celebrating over a century of exemplary leadership, advocacy, and unwavering dedication to the rights and welfare of electrical workers.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250933

Adopted, this resolution honors and recognizes Reverend Carolyn Clarene Cavaness for the one-year anniversary of her pastoral appointment at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church.

Honoring and recognizing Reverend Carolyn Clarene Cavaness for the one-year Anniversary of her pastoral appointment at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-10-23
Resolution 250933

Adopted, this resolution honors and recognizes Reverend Carolyn Clarene Cavaness for the one-year anniversary of her pastoral appointment at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church.

Honoring and recognizing Reverend Carolyn Clarene Cavaness for the one-year Anniversary of her pastoral appointment at the historic Mother Bethel AME Church.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250932

The adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 250771, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Council Action2025-10-23
Resolution 250932

The adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 250771, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, 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

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2025-10-23
Resolution 250932

The adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.

Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 250771, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing 3419 KENSINGTON PARTNERS or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2025-10-23
Resolution 250931

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow.

Honoring the life and legacy Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a prophetic activist and author grounded in Jewish tradition and faith, who created the foundation on which generations of moral activists stand.

ADOPTED·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Procedural2025-10-23
Resolution 250931

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow.

Honoring the life and legacy Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a prophetic activist and author grounded in Jewish tradition and faith, who created the foundation on which generations of moral activists stand.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.