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 6, 2025
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution denouncing Senator Rand Paul’s National Right to Work Act.
Denouncing Senator Rand Paul's National Right to Work Act as detrimental to labor, as it undermines workers' collective bargaining rights, weakens union power, and threatens worker protections.
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The adopted resolution also names the 2900 block of Dauphin Street “James Blocker Way.” It honors James Blocker, a longtime Strawberry Mansion resident and founder of Mansion Auto Repair, for his work in construction, as a Navy Yard electrician, and in the community.
Also naming the 2900 Block of Dauphin Street as "James Blocker Way."
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proposing to rename the 2000 block of N 59th Street “Will Smith Way.” The honorary name recognizes Will Smith’s career and legacy as an actor, producer, musician, philanthropist, and West Philadelphia native.
Renaming the 2000 block of N 59th Street "Will Smith Way" to honor and celebrate the impactful career and legacy of Will Smith, a West Philadelphia native.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution condemning what it describes as unconstitutional actions by the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to dismantle federal agencies.
Condemning the unconstitutional actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency to dismantle the federal government.
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Meeting date
February 27, 2025
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising you that pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 250002 Bill Number 250003 Bill Number 250008 Bill Number 250009 Bill Number 250041 - 45 days Bill Number 250042 - 45 days Bill Number 250046 Bill Number 250047 Bill Number 250048 Bill Number 250049 Bill Number 250068 Bill Number 250071 Bill Number 250073 Bill Number 250100 Bill Number 250102
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning property bounded by State Road, Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue.
Transmitting an ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portion of the premises bounded by State Road, the Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development at said premises for the development of a facility, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with PAID for the development of the facility, and to take title to the completed facility from PAID, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton Jr.
A resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native, Stephen Fulton Jr., for his achievement in becoming the World Boxing Council Featherweight Champion.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring PIDC for 25 years of job growth and economic development at the Navy Yard.
Honoring and congratulating PIDC, Philadelphia's public-private economic development corporation, on driving 25 years of job growth at the Navy Yard, and recognizing March 31-April 6 as Navy Yard Week in the City of Philadelphia.
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This adopted resolution honors the historic North Philadelphia Tenants Union, City-Wide Tenants Union, East Broad Street Tenants Union, and Northwest Tenants Organization.
Honoring the historic North Philadelphia Tenants Union, City-Wide Tenants Union, East Broad Street Tenants Union, and Northwest Tenants Organization, which were critical in the fight for basic tenants' rights and protections in the City of Philadelphia and whose work continues to inspire local activists and community leaders today.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings about using art therapy as an accessible way to address substance use disorders and serious mental illness during and after incarceration.
Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold hearings on the implementation of Art Therapy Programming as a low-barrier intervention method in addressing substance abuse disorder and serious mental illness during and after incarceration.
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The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Philadelphia’s Dominican community for its contributions to the city’s cultural, economic, and social life.
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Dominican Community and Celebrating the 181st Anniversary of the Dominican Republic's Independence.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month.
Recognizing the month of February as National Cancer Prevention Month and acknowledging the disproportionate impact of cancer on the Black community.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committees on Streets and Services and on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings about water main breaks and sinkholes in District 7.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold joint hearings examining water main breaks and sinkholes occurring in District 7, evaluating the underlying causes of these issues, and identifying solutions to prevent and mitigate their frequency.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Tyrone Smith, a longtime community leader, LGBTQ+ activist, and advocate for Black gay men in Philadelphia.
Honoring the life and legacy of Tyrone Smith, longtime community leader and champion for the Black LGBTQ+ Community in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 28, 2025, as HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing February 28th, 2025, as HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution recognizes Black History Month and acknowledges the history of slavery in the United States and its continuing effects on laws, society, and people’s lives.
Calling on all of Philadelphia to recognize Black History Month, the stain of slavery in America, and the ways it still affects our laws and our common humanity, and to uplift and recall those who have advocated for moving our city and nation toward full inclusion and equity.
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The adopted resolution congratulates Universal Audenried High School’s Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team, the Lady Rockets, for winning their third consecutive Philadelphia Public League Championship in 2025.
A resolution congratulating Universal Audenried High School's Varsity Girls' Basketball Team for their historic three-peat as 2025 Public League Champions.
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Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates Universal Audenried High School senior guard Shayla Smith for becoming Philadelphia’s all-time girls’ basketball scoring leader.
A resolution honoring and congratulating Universal Audenried High School senior guard Shayla Smith on her remarkable achievement as Philadelphia's All-Time Girls' Scoring Leader.
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