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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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution renaming the 5200 block of Wayne Avenue “Reverend Melvin Floyd Way.” The honorary renaming recognizes Reverend Melvin Floyd, founder and pastor of Agape Christian Chapel and the Neighborhood Crusades, Inc., for his work reaching youth and families and preventing gang violence in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia's Reverend Melvin Floyd, by renaming the 5200 block of Wayne Avenue, "Reverend Melvin Floyd Way" to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Floyd, Founder and Pastor Agape Christian Chapel and the Neighborhood Crusades, Inc., where he tirelessly worked to prevent gang violence citywide and since 1970, successfully reaching youth and families for over 40 years.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution designating October 8–14, 2023, as Italian American Heritage Week.
Designating the week of Sunday, October 8 through Saturday, October 14, 2023 as "Italian American Heritage Week" in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Gaetano (Guy) Pigliacelli and Gerald "Jerry" Blavat (posthumously) as the Grand Marshalls of the 2023 Philadelphia Italian American Parade.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes a Joint Task Force on City Flag Reform to examine how Philadelphia’s flag could be redesigned in line with vexillological conventions and civic pride.
Authorizing a "Joint Task Force on City Flag Reform" to reexamine and recommend a process to reform the flag of the City of Philadelphia in line with vexillological conventions and an aim to promote Civic Pride.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming September 16, 2023, as Masha Amini Day in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming September 16, 2023 as Masha Amini Day in the City of Philadelphia to Commemorate and Recognize the one-year anniversary of her death in custody after being detained by Iranian Morality Police.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating National Coming Out Day on October 11, 2023.
Commemorating National Coming Out Day on October 11th, 2023 in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring Akeiff Staples and Brent Johnstone of FathersRead365 for their service to Philadelphia communities.
Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week Akeiff Staples and Brent Johnstone, of FathersRead365, for their service and dedication to our local communities by expanding literacy and access to quality books for young people.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Dr.
Recognizing and honoring Doctor Steven Larson, MD, for his humanitarian efforts in bringing top-notch medical service to underserved communities, bringing a dream of care and compassion into the world that moves forward with every life saved.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia artist, educator, and social activist Roberto Lugo for his contributions to the arts and his receipt of a Heinz Award for Arts.
Recognizing and honoring Roberto Lugo for his contributions to the Arts, and in celebration of his exceptional achievement in securing a prestigious Heinz Awards for Arts.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Joan N.
Recognizing and honoring Joan N. Stern, one of Philadelphia's finest public finance attorneys, concentrating her practice in the areas of general government and education, transportation and utilities, tax and revenue anticipation financing, health care and housing finance, refinancing and working capital finance, project finance, and derivatives transactions.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Dr.
Recognizing and honoring Doctor Daphne Owen, MD, for her ability to bridge relationships for the common good and her humanitarian efforts in bringing top-notch medical service to the people, all with a powerfully inspiring dream of doing better by our most vulnerable communities.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 11 properties in the 2nd Councilmanic District, including addresses on Fernon Street, Norwood Street, Point Breeze Avenue, and South 20th and South 22nd Streets.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1811, 2114, 2123 Fernon Street, 1930, 1932 Norwood Street, 1629, 1642, 1648, 1652 Point Breeze Avenue, 1824 S. 20th Street, 1835 S. 22nd Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of the listed properties in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1324 S. Bancroft Street; 1213 S. Bonsall Street; 1202, 1223 S. Bucknell Street; 2117, 2221 Earp Street; 2007 Ellsworth Street; 2537 Oakford Street; 1818, 2229 Latona Street; 1730, 2014, 2114, 2236, 2426, 2532 Manton Street; 1545 S. Ringgold Street; 1506, 1511, S. Stillman Street; 1519, 1527, 1529 S. Taney Street; 1702 S. 20th Street; 1419 S. 22nd Street; 1230, 1303 S. 23rd Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer 2609-27 Sears Street, including 1308-14 S 26th Street, in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2609-27 Sears Street (including 1308-14 S 26th Street) located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring those who have fought and continue to fight against breast cancer.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utility to hold public hearings about SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line painting project.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Transportation and Public Utility to hold public hearings to investigate the impact SEPTA's Market Frankford Line Painting Project is having on surrounding communities and determine whether SEPTA has been responsive to community complaints during the course of this project; and explore SEPTA's commitment to contracting minority owned businesses for its projects.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The adopted resolution commemorates Philadelphia’s 13th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day and recognizes the history, cultures, contributions, and experiences of Indigenous peoples and Indigenous migrant communities.
Honoring and Commemorating the 13th Annual Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
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City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia native and Overbrook High School alumnus Waverly Bernard Woodson, Jr.
Honoring war-hero Waverly Bernard Woodson, Jr., for his courageous and selfless service during World War II and further calling on Overbrook High School to induct him into their Hall of Fame.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.