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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

March 25, 2024

Procedural2024-03-25
Resolution 240031

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a hearing on Philadelphia’s ability to prepare people with different educational backgrounds for careers in the growing life sciences industry.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct a hearing on the City of Philadelphia's capacity to prepare individuals of all educational backgrounds for careers in the growing life sciences industry, with a focus on the cell and gene therapy subsector.

HEARING HELD

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

Procedural2024-03-25
Resolution 240031

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a hearing on Philadelphia’s ability to prepare people with different educational backgrounds for careers in the growing life sciences industry.

Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct a hearing on the City of Philadelphia's capacity to prepare individuals of all educational backgrounds for careers in the growing life sciences industry, with a focus on the cell and gene therapy subsector.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2024-03-25
Bill 240012-A

The enacted ordinance changes zoning designations for certain land in the area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue, and to amend Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," and make related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing

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

Procedural2024-03-25
Bill 240012-A

The enacted ordinance changes zoning designations for certain land in the area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue, and to amend Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," and make related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Meeting date

March 21, 2024

Council Action2024-03-21
COMMUNICATION 240238

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

Transmitting a message advising you that on March 20, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 14, 2024: Bill No. 240016 Bill No. 240014

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-03-21
COMMUNICATION 240237

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

Transmitting a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 644-646 North Fortieth street, a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 827 North Fortieth street, 843 North Fortieth street, 847 North Fortieth street, 849 North Fortieth street, 851 North Fortieth street, 865 North Fortieth street and 867 North Fortieth street, and a portion of the Sarah Allen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 818 North Fortieth street and 830 North Fortieth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with North 40th Street LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2024-03-21
COMMUNICATION 240236

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

Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work required to provide public sewer service in the 600 and 700 blocks of Hendren Street, under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240235

This adopted resolution honors former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds.

Honoring former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds who, after playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will retire as a Flyer after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the team.

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

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

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240235

This adopted resolution honors former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds.

Honoring former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds who, after playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will retire as a Flyer after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the team.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240234

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr.

Recognizing and Honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department, commending his commitment to law enforcement and public service after 37 years of employment with the City of Philadelphia.

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

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

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240234

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr.

Recognizing and Honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department, commending his commitment to law enforcement and public service after 37 years of employment with the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240233

Adopted, this resolution commends Eva Gladstein for her decades of work in Philadelphia government and community development.

Commending the work and life of Eva Gladstein, whose tireless efforts to make our city more just and our city government more efficient, have improved the lives of all Philadelphians.

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

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

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240233

Adopted, this resolution commends Eva Gladstein for her decades of work in Philadelphia government and community development.

Commending the work and life of Eva Gladstein, whose tireless efforts to make our city more just and our city government more efficient, have improved the lives of all Philadelphians.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240232

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Mercedes Reyes for her life, work, and advocacy for safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers.

Honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Mercedes Reyes, whose inspiring energy and insistence on creating safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers in Philadelphia has protected and enriched the lives of people across the country.

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

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

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240232

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Mercedes Reyes for her life, work, and advocacy for safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers.

Honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Mercedes Reyes, whose inspiring energy and insistence on creating safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers in Philadelphia has protected and enriched the lives of people across the country.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240231

The adopted resolution honors JoAnn Seaver for her decades of teaching, tutoring, mentoring, literacy work, and community activism in Philadelphia.

Honoring the life, work and dedication to teaching of JoAnn Seaver, whose decades of community activism and constant presence as a teacher, tutor and mentor for students, particularly students learning to read, has enriched and nourished the minds of young people across Philadelphia.

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

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

Council Action2024-03-21
Resolution 240231

The adopted resolution honors JoAnn Seaver for her decades of teaching, tutoring, mentoring, literacy work, and community activism in Philadelphia.

Honoring the life, work and dedication to teaching of JoAnn Seaver, whose decades of community activism and constant presence as a teacher, tutor and mentor for students, particularly students learning to read, has enriched and nourished the minds of young people across Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2024-03-21
Resolution 240230

The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 2903, 2907, and 2925 Cecil B.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2903 Cecil B Moore Avenue, 2907 Cecil B Moore Avenue and 2925 Cecil B Moore Avenue in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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