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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Meeting date
March 21, 2024
The adopted resolution honors JoAnn Seaver for her decades of teaching, tutoring, mentoring, literacy work, and community activism in Philadelphia.
Honoring the life, work and dedication to teaching of JoAnn Seaver, whose decades of community activism and constant presence as a teacher, tutor and mentor for students, particularly students learning to read, has enriched and nourished the minds of young people across Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring eight women leaders for their service as principals and educators: Sherri Arabia, Charlotte Gillum, Awilda Balbuena, Diana Garcia, Regina Tanghe, Tameka Bowman, Marika Meekins and Erica Green.
Honoring our Women's History Month heroes, principals Sherri Arabia, Charlotte Gillum, Awilda Balbuena, Diana Garcia, Regina Tanghe, Mama Tameka Bowman, Mama Marika Meekins and Erica Green. These are eight women in leadership who are dedicated to serving the children of the School District of Philadelphia, investing in a better Philadelphia for all.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 31, 2024 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia, a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Transgender people, and to lift up the joy, triumphs, and pride that Transgender people experience and bring into our communities.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Dr.
Honoring Dr. Kahlila Johnson, Principal of Overbrook High School, for her years of dedicated service to the students of West Philadelphia and further commemorating the story of Overbrook High School's success.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors and congratulates the Lincoln University Lions for winning the 2024 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Food Lion Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the Lincoln University Lions for winning the 2024 CIAA Food Lion Men's Basketball Tournament Championship.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring Fletcher Cox on his retirement from the National Football League and recognizing his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, including his role on the team’s Super Bowl championship team.
Honoring Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and recognizing Fletcher's historic career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 27 properties on Ashmead, Collom, and East Wister Streets in the Eighth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 61 E. Ashmead Street, 65 E. Ashmead Street, 77 E. Ashmead Street, 23 E. Ashmead Street, 24 E. Ashmead Street, 44 E. Ashmead Street, 49 E. Ashmead Street, 51 E. Ashmead Street, 53 E. Ashmead Street, 55 E. Ashmead Street, 57 E. Ashmead Street, 67 E. Ashmead Street, 73 E. Ashmead Street, 78 E. Ashmead Street, 89 E. Ashmead Street, 93 E. Ashmead Street, 106 E. Ashmead Street, 18 Collom Street, 34 Collom Street, 61 Collom Street, 87 Collom Street, 69 E. Wister Street, 71 E. Wister Street, 89 E. Wister Street, 91 E. Wister Street, 93 E. Wister Street, 95 E. Wister Street in the Eighth 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.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 17 properties in the Third Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 809 N. 40th Street, 827 N. 40th Street, 830 N. 40th Street, 843 N. 40th Street, 847 N. 40th Street, 849 N. 40th Street, 851 N. 40th Street, 865 N. 40th Street, 867 N. 40th Street, 1105 N. 41st Street, 1115 N. 41st Street, 607 N. 53rd Street, 625 N. 53rd Street, 3927 Folsom Street, 3946 Folsom Street, 3948 Folsom Street 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.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution names the 5400 block of Woodland Avenue “Dr.
Also naming the 5400 block of Woodland Avenue as "Dr. Minnie Moore Johnson Way" to honor the life and legacy of community service of Dr. Minnie Moore Johnson to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to fully fund Governor Shapiro’s proposed Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the anti-violence programs it would coordinate across Pennsylvania.
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate full funding for Governor Shapiro's proposed Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the anti-violence initiatives that the Office would coordinate to address the epidemic of gun violence across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ADOPTED
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The ordinance regulates businesses and individuals that prepare federal, state, or City tax returns for consumers.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses", by adding a new section regulating the operation of establishments providing tax preparation services and providing for remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings about Pennsylvania’s Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, also known as Act 135.
Authorizing the Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act of Pennsylvania.
RECESSED
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The enacted bill extends the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development’s term of existence for 50 years from the date its amended incorporation documents are approved by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Adopting an Amendment to Section V of the Articles of Incorporation of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development by increasing the Authority's term of existence to a date fifty years from the date of approval of Articles of Amendment by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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Meeting date
March 20, 2024
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain areas of land within the area bounded by Holme Avenue, Academy Road, and Willits Road.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Holme Avenue, Academy Road, and Willits Road.
SIGNED
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This enacted law establishes a city program for Philadelphia high school students who participate in competitive sports or related activities and live in households with annual adjusted gross income of $150,000 or less.
Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new Chapter 21-3400, entitled "Youth Name, Image, and Likeness Protection," to establish provisions related to education and counseling for certain Philadelphia youth and their families who are considering licensing publicity rights, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
March 14, 2024
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising you that on March 8, 2024, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on March 7, 2024: Bill No. 240064
READ AND FILED
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This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the transfer of full ownership of 17 listed properties in Philadelphia’s 3rd Councilmanic District from the City to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, followed by a transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Transmitting a Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 809 N. 40th Street, 827 N. 40th Street, 830 N. 40th Street, 843 N. 40th Street, 847 N. 40th Street, 849 N. 40th Street, 851 N. 40th Street, 865 N. 40th Street, 867 N. 40th Street, 1105 N. 41st Street, 1115 N. 41st Street, 607 N. 53rd Street, 625 N. 53rd Street, 3927 Folsom Street, 3946 Folsom Street, 3948 Folsom Street in the 3rd 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 presented Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget, five-year plan, and capital budget, called the “One Philly Budget.” The proposal described $2 billion in new operating and capital investments over five years, with priorities including public safety, cleaner and greener neighborhoods, economic opportunity, housing, education, and city services, while stating that it would not add new taxes.
One Philly Budget
READ AND FILED
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