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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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April 24, 2025

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250390

City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for working together to support children and families affected by child abuse.

Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance (PCA) and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) for their collaborative efforts in providing healing and justice to child abuse victims during Child Abuse Prevention Month in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250389

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring April 2025 as Second Chance Month in the city.

Declaring April 2025 as Second Chance Month in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250388

Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates the first graduating class of the Philadelphia Zoo’s West Philadelphia Zoo Scholars program.

Honoring and congratulating the first graduating class of the West Philadelphia Zoo Scholars program for their outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and dedication to the values of conservation, community, and lifelong learning.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250387

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating the selection of Tariq Trotter’s memoir, “The Upcycled Self,” for the Free Library of Philadelphia’s 2025 One Book, One Philadelphia program.

Celebrating the selection of The Upcycled Self: A Memoire on the Art of Becoming Who We Are by Tariq Trotter for the 2025 One Book, One Philadelphia program.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250386

The adopted resolution calls for City Council’s Committee for Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on whether Philadelphia should create a citywide “daylighting” initiative.

Calling for the Committee for Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of a Citywide daylighting initiative, and help determine best practices to protect cyclists, ensure pedestrian safety, and prevent needless traffic deaths.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250361

The adopted resolution establishes a Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia to review how the city’s child welfare system separates children from families.

Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia" to review child separation practices in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with state child protective services law, protect children, uphold due process rights of families, and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250358

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving Angela Dunston’s appointment to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

Approving the appointment of Angela Dunston to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250357

The City Council adopted a resolution approving Council President Johnson’s appointment of Darby Ford, of the American Legion, to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

Approving the appointment of Darby Ford to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250356

The resolution was adopted, approving Council President Johnson’s appointment of Dave Jannette to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

Approving the appointment of Dave Jannette to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250355

City Council approved the appointment of Myra Ralph, of the Foreign War Veterans Association, to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

Approving the appointment of Myra Ralph to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250354

The adopted resolution approved James Lamont Rozier’s appointment to Philadelphia’s Veterans Advisory Commission.

Approving the appointment of James Lamont Rozier to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250353

The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass bipartisan legislation providing long-term funding for SEPTA.

Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to draft and pass bipartisan legislation that will secure necessary funding for SEPTA to prevent service closures, fare increases, and a decline in mobility and economic activity for the citizens of Philadelphia and neighboring counties.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250348

The adopted resolution authorizes a Special Committee to review how Pennsylvania’s Act 135, which allows non-owners to seek court authority to repair abandoned or blighted properties, is being used in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the establishment of the Special Committee on Reform of ACT 135, the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act, to develop recommendations for reforming the Act to prevent its use for exploitation of vulnerable communities.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250347

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the National Football League to abandon proposed rule changes that would stop the Philadelphia Eagles from using their quarterback sneak, known as the “Brotherly Shove” or “Tush Push.” The resolution asks the NFL to allow the play to continue but does not establish any rule for Philadelphia residents or require action by the league.

Calling on the National Football League to abandon proposed rule changes to halt the usage of the Philadelphia Eagles' signature quarterback sneak, better known as the "Brotherly Shove" or the "Tush Push."

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250343

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass the Ready to Rent Act.

Calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass the Ready to Rent Act and increase housing opportunities for Pennsylvanians by automatically sealing most eviction records.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250342

The adopted resolution calls on the Trump Administration to reverse the termination of Health and Human Services staff who manage the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Calling on the Trump Administration to reverse the mass termination of Health and Human Services (HHS) staff that manages the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which distributes $4.1 billion annually to state governments to assist low-income households in paying their utility bills, threatening the health and safety of vulnerable populations in extreme temperatures.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250339

This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Education to create a task force to investigate the current state of higher education in Philadelphia and the region.

Authorizing the Committee on Education to create a taskforce investigating the current state of higher education as this pillar of the Philadelphia regional economy and cultural landscape undergoes generational change.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2025-04-24
Resolution 250337

Adopted legislation authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer six properties—705, 709, and 713 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 705, 709, and 713 N 35th St; 3712 and 3714 Wallace St; and 3810 Haverford Ave 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.