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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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Council actions

Actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote.

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Meeting date

December 23, 2024

Council Action2024-12-23
Bill 240968

The enacted bill authorizes the City to remove Filbert Street between 10th and 11th Streets from the official City Plan and vacate that portion of the street.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Filbert Street from 10th Street to 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-12-23
Bill 240967

The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a service agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for project development, management, and oversight services related to a multipurpose sports and entertainment facility, including an arena for Philadelphia 76ers games and family, community, retail, and other uses.

Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain project-related services to promote, among other things, the growth and expansion of business, commerce and tourism within The City of Philadelphia in connection with the development of a multipurpose sports and entertainment facility, including an arena to accommodate National Basketball Association games, and family entertainment, community, retail and other uses; authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under ce...

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-12-23
Bill 240966

The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to acquire and assemble properties near Market, Filbert, 10th, and 11th Streets for a new multi-purpose arena for the Philadelphia 76ers and other events.

To grant the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate development, construction, and operation of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers professional basketball team and for other uses, including authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and such other City officials as may be appropriate, on behalf of the City, to enter into the following agreements and take the following actions: (1) acquire fee simple title to all or portions of 1001-1025 Filbert Street, 1001-1019 Market Street, and 1025 Market Street (together, the "Market and Filbert Street Properties"); (2) acquire fee simple title to other parcels of land, aerial areas and subsurface areas in the vicinity of the Market and Filbert Street Properties including, without limitation, those areas reverting to the City or other parties in connection with the striking of certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street (the "Additional Properties") and certain other nearby parcels a...

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-12-23
Bill 240932

The enacted ordinance changes how certain leave benefits are administered during a pandemic or epidemic affecting Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces," to modify the manner in which certain leave benefits are administered during a pandemic or epidemic, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

December 19, 2024

Council Action2024-12-19
COMMUNICATION 241153

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising you that on December 18, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on December 05, 2024: Bill No. 240242 Bill No. 240613-AA Bill No. 240664 Bill No. 240876 Bill No. 240877 Bill No. 240878 Bill No. 240879 Bill No. 240880 Bill No. 240881 Bill No. 241026 Bill No. 241027 Bill No. 241028 Bill No. 241030

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-12-19
Resolution 241152

The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on People With Disabilities and Special Needs to hold a hearing on accessibility in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on People With Disabilities and Special Needs to hold a hearing regarding the state of accessibility in the City of Philadelphia, including ensuring the celebratory events that will be held in Philadelphia in 2026 are maximally accessible to every person in the City.

ADOPTED·Pass

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-12-19
Resolution 241152

The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on People With Disabilities and Special Needs to hold a hearing on accessibility in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committee on People With Disabilities and Special Needs to hold a hearing regarding the state of accessibility in the City of Philadelphia, including ensuring the celebratory events that will be held in Philadelphia in 2026 are maximally accessible to every person in the City.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-12-19
Resolution 241151

The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing about the recent deaths of people incarcerated in Philadelphia correctional facilities, including Amanda Cahill, Michael McKinnis, and Joseph Gabor.

Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing concerning the deaths of individuals incarcerated in Philadelphia correctional facilities in recent weeks, including Amanda Cahill, Michael McKinnis, and Joseph Gabor, and evaluating the changes that are needed to prevent further tragedies.

ADOPTED·Pass

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-12-19
Resolution 241151

The adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing about the recent deaths of people incarcerated in Philadelphia correctional facilities, including Amanda Cahill, Michael McKinnis, and Joseph Gabor.

Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing concerning the deaths of individuals incarcerated in Philadelphia correctional facilities in recent weeks, including Amanda Cahill, Michael McKinnis, and Joseph Gabor, and evaluating the changes that are needed to prevent further tragedies.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-12-19
Resolution 241150

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni, a poet, professor, activist, and revolutionary, following her passing.

Celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of legendary poet, professor, activist and revolutionary Nikki Giovanni on the occasion of her passing.

ADOPTED·Pass

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-12-19
Resolution 241150

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni, a poet, professor, activist, and revolutionary, following her passing.

Celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of legendary poet, professor, activist and revolutionary Nikki Giovanni on the occasion of her passing.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-12-19
Resolution 241149

This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on vaping among Philadelphia children and the effectiveness of current enforcement efforts.

Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold a hearing on the prevalence of vaping among children and the effectiveness of current enforcement efforts.

ADOPTED·Pass

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-12-19
Resolution 241149

This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on vaping among Philadelphia children and the effectiveness of current enforcement efforts.

Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold a hearing on the prevalence of vaping among children and the effectiveness of current enforcement efforts.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-12-19
Resolution 241148

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of DJ Gary O, who was known for his work on WDAS FM and contributions to Philadelphia’s music community.

Honoring the life and legacy of iconic DJ Gary O, a beloved Philadelphia music legend who graced the airwaves of the community for decades.

ADOPTED·Pass

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-12-19
Resolution 241148

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of DJ Gary O, who was known for his work on WDAS FM and contributions to Philadelphia’s music community.

Honoring the life and legacy of iconic DJ Gary O, a beloved Philadelphia music legend who graced the airwaves of the community for decades.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-12-19
Resolution 241147

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing December 21, 2024, as Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.

Recognizing December 21st 2024 as Homeless Persons' Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia, acknowledging the lives of all unhoused people we have lost over the past year, and bringing attention to housing insecurity across the City.

ADOPTED·Pass

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-12-19
Resolution 241147

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing December 21, 2024, as Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.

Recognizing December 21st 2024 as Homeless Persons' Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia, acknowledging the lives of all unhoused people we have lost over the past year, and bringing attention to housing insecurity across the City.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Council Action2024-12-19
Resolution 241146

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming January 13, 2025 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Korean Americans and their invaluable contributions to enhance the City's culture, economy, and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.

ADOPTED·Pass

Other recorded action without a published tally.