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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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Meeting date

February 29, 2024

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240137

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Denise Ripley for more than 40 years of community service, including supporting residents, organizing neighborhood events, and advocating for employment, health care, and housing rights.

Honoring and recognizing the work and accomplishments of Denise Ripley, whose dedication to the city, to community service, and to the housing rights of all, have invigorated and supported civic life in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240136

The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings on how the city’s Outdoor Dining Program is being implemented and how it could be improved.

Authorizing Philadelphia City Council to conduct hearings to investigate the efficiency, implementation, and enhancement of the outdoor dining program and improve opportunities for restaurants to operate streeteries and sidewalk cafes.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240135

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Joy Parham-Thomas for her contributions to Black food culture as a chef, culinary educator, and food justice advocate.

Recognizing and honoring Joy Parham-Thomas for her impactful contributions to a thriving Black food culture in Philadelphia as a chef, culinary educator, and advocate for food justice.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240134

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Dr.

Recognizing and Honoring Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman for her leadership as the first female and first Black Chief Executive Officer and President of the Philadelphia Zoo.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240133

The adopted resolution honors the life and legacy of Baba Joe Foster, recognizing his contributions as an educator and leader in Philadelphia’s African-centered education movement.

Recognizing the life and legacy of Baba Joe Foster, a community leader in the movement for African-centered education in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240132

City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Elaine Estes, a Spanish teacher at Furness High School, as Educator of the Month.

Honoring and congratulating the Educator of the Month, Elaine Estes, a Spanish teacher at Furness High School who recently shined at the U.S. Olympic Trials as a long distance runner.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240131

City Council adopted a resolution honoring Abdul-Rahim Muhammad during Black History Month for his contributions to West Philadelphia.

Honoring Mr. Abdul-Rahim Muhammad, on the occasion of Black History Month, for his contributions to West Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240128

Adopted, this resolution honors the Defender Association of Philadelphia on the 90th anniversary of its founding.

Honoring the Defender Association of Philadelphia on the 90th anniversary of the Association's founding and recognizing the contributions of the Association and its attorneys to Philadelphia's criminal justice system.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240127

This adopted resolution congratulates the Universal Audenried Charter School girls basketball team for winning the 2024 Public League Championship.

Congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2024 Public League Championship.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240126

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Kenneth E.

Honoring Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr. on his appointment as Board Chair at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and recognizing Mr. Lawrence for his dedication to improving transit service across the SEPTA network.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240124

Adopted by City Council, this resolution recognizes March 2024 as “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month” in Philadelphia.

Recognizing March 2024 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month," and promoting the public awareness of the risk of colon cancer.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240112

The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2464 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2464 N. Natrona Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240111

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2428 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2428 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240109

The adopted resolution calls on the U.S.

Calling on the United States Congress to pass the bipartisan Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act which will give law enforcement the support they need to investigate violent crime and increase the closure rate of homicide cases.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240108

This adopted resolution reconvenes the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission and its Advisory Committee.

Authorizing the reconvening of the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission and its Advisory Committee to conduct an updated comprehensive analysis of all taxes imposed in the City of Philadelphia, and to make recommendations concerning tax reforms that support the City's economic growth and competitiveness.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240107

The adopted resolution authorizes a Special Committee to examine the City’s and private sector’s diversity, equity and inclusion policies and their effect on minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the creation of a Special Committee on City and Private Sector Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies to examine the impact of such policies and to provide practical, evidence-based recommendations to enhance policy effectiveness in the promotion of minority, women and disabled-owned businesses in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Resolution 240103

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer several properties on South 44th Street and Ludlow Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 18-20, 24-30, and 34-36 South 44th Street and 4422 and 4426-30 Ludlow Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-02-29
Bill 240066

This enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within the area bounded by Wood Street, 4th Street, Vine Street, and Lawrence Street.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wood Street, 4th Street, Vine Street, and Lawrence Street.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.