Philadelphia City Council

Recently passed (enacted or adopted)

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240510 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to convene for the purpose of investigating and addressing the barriers to accessing treatment beds in the Kensington area.
240514 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on the Administration's proposed Return to Office Policy, and the impact on the City's workforce.
240043 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings examining data to most effectively implement place-based strategies and appropriate technologies to reduce violence through the targeted investment of resources, services, and environmental improvements.
240071 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings to explore the effects of recent Rite Aid and pharmacy closures in Philadelphia, understand the impact this has on prescription access and vital pharmacy health services for senior citizens, and examine the use of urgent care centers to fill the void in prescription care.
240392 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs committee to hold hearings on ensuring Recreation Centers have the full complement of staff needed to respond to the diverse challenges of Philadelphia neighborhoods.
240047 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act of Pennsylvania.
240715 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the joint Committees on Public Safety and Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate Philadelphia Police Department precinct policies and practices for approving and denying block party permits, and exploring methods to increase block party permit applications.
240031 Resolution ADOPTED
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.
240027 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Finance to investigate the operations and significant overspending of the Office of Homeless Services under the previous administration, as well as quality of services provided in the homeless services system.
240136 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing Philadelphia City Council to conduct hearings to investigate the efficiency, implementation, and enhancement of the outdoor dining program and improve opportunities for restaurants to operate streeteries and sidewalk cafes.
240115 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining proposed solutions to racial disparities in the maternal mortality rate in the City of Philadelphia.
240069 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to investigate the City's progress on its carbon neutrality goals to meaningfully participate in the planet-wide effort to mitigate the effects of global warming.
240488 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling on the Committee of Health and Human Services to conduct a hearing regarding the efficacy and impact of recovery homes and transitional housing and to gather input from all stakeholders, including members of affected communities, representatives from recovery homes and transitional housing, and from those in recovery, to better understand the challenges and concerns from all perspectives.
240108 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the reconvening of the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission and its Advisory Committee to conduct an updated comprehensive analysis of all taxes imposed in the City of Philadelphia, and to make recommendations concerning tax reforms that support the City's economic growth and competitiveness.

Oct. 10, 2024

240902 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and Celebrating Elizabeth Taylor, 10th and 11th-grade social studies teacher at Masterman High School and recipient of the 2024 David McCullough Teacher Prize for Excellence in American Public History.
240908 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing the month of October 2024 as "Manufacturing Month" in the City of Philadelphia, and further honoring AdvanSix for its contributions and dedication to the manufacturing industry in the City of Philadelphia.
240890 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the members of the Links, Incorporated's Philadelphia Chapter and Delaware Valley Chapter.
240905 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing September 30th through October 6th, 2024 as Week Without Driving in the City of Philadelphia, honoring all Philadelphians who participated, and encouraging all Philadelphians to join efforts to reduce reliance on automobiles and fossil fuels.
240891 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing October 16, 2024, as the Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence in the City of Philadelphia.
240906 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating The Philadelphia Theatre Company on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
240900 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing October 14, 2024 as "Indigenous Peoples Day" in the City of Philadelphia, honoring and commemorating the achievements, traditions, and contributions of American Indians, also known as "Indigenous peoples"
240825 Resolution ADOPTED
Renaming 5800 N. 12th Street to "Shirley Gregory Way", in honor of her remarkable contributions to the community and her lifelong dedication to public service.
240907 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing October 2024 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in the City of Philadelphia
240903 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing And Honoring Tim Witherspoon for his legacy as a two-time heavyweight world champion.
240862 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass legislation prohibiting the use and sale of software that use algorithms to anti-competitively set rental rates, fees, and occupancy levels.
240917 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing and Honoring Jaron "Boots" Ennis, the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Welterweight champion for his outstanding achievements in professional boxing and work in the community.
240826 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Municipal Services", to analyze and recommend ways to enhance the efficient and effective delivery of municipal services, identify optimal models and tools to improve transparency and communication with residents regarding the submission, follow-up, and tracking of City service requests, and propose legislative and administrative policy reforms to eliminate barriers that impede the efficient delivery of services.
240830 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3924 Cambridge Street, 3909 Pennsgrove Street, 1110, 1112, 1113, 1118, 1128 State Street, 3900, 3902, 3911, 3912, 3919, 3926 Wyalusing Avenue in the 3rd 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.
240832 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3958 Parrish Street, 3900 Reno Street, 3972 Reno Street, 844 Hutton Street, and 855 N. 43rd Street in the Third 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.
240831 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 844 Hutton Street in the 3rd 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.
240838 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling upon the Department of Prisons and the Office of Reentry Partnerships to work in collaboration with local resource providers to develop a distribution process of reentry resource packages for individuals released from incarceration.
240829 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 839 N. 39th Street, 3938 Mount Vernon Street, 3940 Mount Vernon Street, 3944 Mount Vernon Street, 3907 Wallace Street, 3930 Wallace Street, 3833 Brown Street, 3902 Brown Street, 3912 Brown Street, 3922 Brown Street, 908 N. Holly Street, 910 N. Holly Street, 3948 Parrish Street, 4117 Pennsgrove Street, 4119 Pennsgrove Street, 4121 Pennsgrove Street, 4146 Pennsgrove Street, 3814 Reno Street, 3816 Reno Street, 3850 Reno Street, 3852 Reno Street, 3947 Reno Street, 3949 Reno Street, 3960 Reno Street, 3962 Reno Street, 3964 Reno Street, 666 Union Street, 674 Union Street, and 803 Union Street in the Third 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 Co...
240840 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 116 North 58th Street in the Fourth 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.
240857 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying titles to 2917 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2919 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2937 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, and 2939 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
240885 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring WURD Radio on the occasion of their Founder's Day, which memorializes the late owner/founder Walter P. Lomax Jr., M.D., and recognizing the station's role as the voice of the African American community.
240841 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 138 N. 58th Street, 6214 Vine Street, and 3212 N. 33rd Street in the Fourth 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.
240886 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings that include monthly reporting requirements, to discuss the fiscal position and overarching social impact goals of the City, including and as related to the Five-Year Plan and the reporting requirements set forth in the Quarterly City Manager's Report ("QCMR") and as submitted to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority ("PICA").
240839 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3148 N. 24th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240893 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing October 7th to October 11th, 2024 as Digital Inclusion Week in the City of Philadelphia.
240884 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Mural Arts Philadelphia for four decades of transforming communities through public art and social engagement.
240914 Resolution ADOPTED
Designating the week of Sunday, October 13 through Saturday, October 19, 2024 as "Italian American Heritage Week" in the City of Philadelphia. This is done in celebration of the countless contributions Italian Americans have given to our country and honoring Lisa Ann Walter as Grand Marshall of the 2024 Philadelphia Italian American Heritage Parade.

Sept. 26, 2024

240752 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 5019 N. Camac Street in the Ninth 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.
240751 Resolution ADOPTED
Renaming Stenton Avenue and Washington Lane to "Isabella Fitzgerald Way" to honor her significant impact on the community.
240772 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1532 W. Loudon Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240754 Resolution ADOPTED
Renaming the 5800 block of Oxford Street "Fred Rosenfeld Way" to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Frederick C. Rosenfeld for his outstanding contributions to youth sports in Philadelphia.
240757 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling on The School District of Philadelphia to expand SEPTA Student Fare Passes to all students for usage at all times, and regardless of their residential distance from schools.
240760 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to convene and explore best practices in substance use disorder outreach and to investigate the effectiveness of current methods used by the City of Philadelphia and its partners.
240764 Resolution ADOPTED
Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to allow the criminalization of homelessness in Grants Pass v. Johnson, and reaffirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to housing as a human right.
240846 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing Clotilde Jim?nez For His Representation Of The City Of Philadelphia On The Global Stage As A Commissioned Artist For The 2024 Paris Olympic Games
240770 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2134-36 E. Clearfield Street in the 1st 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.
240769 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1900 E. Lehigh Avenue located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240773 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 423-27, 429-39 (incl. 429-39 Rear) East Ashmead Street; 226, 260, 278, 313 (a/k/a 313-15) East Bringhurst Street; 49 East Earlham Street; 4635 Germantown Avenue; 30 Good Street; 5608, 5618, 5619, 5642, 5669 Heiskell Street; 4946 Keyser Street; 5514, 5515, 5642 Morton Street; 6672, 6674 Musgrave Street; 53 East Pastorius Street; 207 East Penn Street; 248 East Phil Ellena Street; 42, 44 Reger Street; 35 East Seymour Street; 227, 261, 263 East Sharpnack Street; 218, 326, 342, 343 Shedaker Street; 4951, 4957, 4961, 4975 Sheldon Street; 111, 112 East Springer Street; and 4925, 5222 Wakefield Street in the 8th Councilmanic district in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240768 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass House Bill 1283, Susan's and Emily's Law, to empower municipalities to create parking protected bike lanes on state-owned roads.
240828 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing a Joint Hearing of the City Council Committee on Children and Youth and the Committee on Technology and Information Services on the use of electronic monitoring or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for youth involved with Philadelphia's Juvenile Justice System.
240827 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to examine the city's response to illegal dumping, focusing on monitoring high-activity areas, enforcement strategies, and the development of effective tools to combat this issue. Illegal dumping threatens the quality of life in our neighborhoods and communities, undermining our shared mission to transform Philadelphia into the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation.
240776 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 5803 Knox Street in the 8th 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.
240859 Resolution ADOPTED
Declaring September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, congratulating the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Philadelphia / Delaware Valley Chapter in recognition of their 26th Annual Walter E. Brandon (Virtual) Sickle Cell 5K Walk / Run Fundraiser, named in memory of the late Rev. Walter E. Brandon, and commending the work of researchers and medical health professionals working every day to fight Sickle Cell Disease and towards the ultimate goal of a universal cure.
240866 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing September 17, 2024 as the Mid-Autumn Festival and celebrating the cultural and historical significance of Philadelphia's Chinatown.
240867 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing September 2024 as Infant Mortality Awareness Month and highlighting the ongoing disparities in maternal and infant health in Philadelphia.
240865 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing Philadelphia as the host city for the TED Democracy Fireside Chats, a pioneering event series from TED and Visit Philadelphia that engages national thought leaders in critical discussions on the evolving role of democracy in our society leading up to America's 250th anniversary.
240837 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating State Representative-Elect Keith Harris on the occasion of his special election victory in Pennsylvania House District 195.
240833 Resolution ADOPTED
Also naming the 600 block of N. 34th Street as "C. B. Kimmins Way" to honor the life and memory of C. B. Kimmins and his service to the City of Philadelphia.
240848 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing Geisha Torres For Her Career In Media And Service To Philadelphia's Latino Community
240849 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing and Honoring Deputy Commissioner Pedro R. Rosario, as the first Latino officer to hold the position of Deputy Commissioner in the 226-year history of law enforcement in the City of Philadelphia
240847 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing Argenis Figueroa For His Career In Media And Service To Philadelphia's Latino Community
240851 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring And Commending Dr. Jamile Tellez Lieberman, Dr. PH, MPH, For Her Dedication To Public Health And Service To The North Philadelphia Community
240850 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing David Pi?a For His Career In Philadelphia's Restaurant Industry And Philadelphia's Latino Community
240842 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to investigate the level and effectiveness of community engagement and outreach initiatives carried out by higher education institutions in Philadelphia that directly impact adjacent neighborhoods.
240843 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings to determine the need for a conservation district to be enacted within Philadelphia County.
240854 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing And Honoring Remarkable Latino And Hispanic Philadelphia Artists And Journalists During Hispanic Heritage Month
240856 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing And Honoring Alba Martinez For Her Dedication To Enhancing And Uplifting The City Of Philadelphia
240855 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing And Honoring Nitza Walesca Sierra, Community Engagement Teaching Artist & Studio Coordinator At The Clay Studio
240860 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and Celebrating Jocelyn Wims, activist, gospel singer, and public servant, on the Occasion of Her Birthday.
240853 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing And Honoring The Puerto Rican Day Parade On The Occasion Of Its 60th Anniversary, Within Philadelphia's Puerto Rican And Latino Community
240844 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring the anniversary of the enactment of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and the honorable service of countless LGBTQ+ veterans, and urging all veterans discharged due to this discriminatory policy to seek an upgraded discharge, enabling LGBTQ+ veterans and their families to enjoy all the benefits they have earned.
240845 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of September 23rd through September 29th, 2024 as Diaper Need Awareness Week in Philadelphia, and acknowledging the outstanding efforts of community-based organizations working to ensure that all children have the essential items needed to thrive and survive.
240852 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing And Honoring Prominent Public Servants During Hispanic Heritage Month, Who Contribute To The Health And Economic Wellness Of Philadelphians
240771 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2248 Ruffner Street in the 8th 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.
240766 Resolution ADOPTED
Affirming the City of Philadelphia's ongoing commitment to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, endorsing the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, urging the federal government to support this initiative by entering into treaty discussions, and committing the City to prioritizing a fair and equitable clean energy transition.

Sept. 12, 2024

240721 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling upon The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) to use projected climate rainfall information to prioritize actions to fix raw sewage overflows and urging PWD to use real world climate related rainfall data to project the impacts of their Green City Clean Water (GCCW) plans.
240692 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3837, 3917, 3938, 3940, 3944 Mt Vernon St; 612 Union St; and 3607, 3830, and 3832 Melon St located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240723 Resolution ADOPTED
Renaming the 3700 block of Blaybon Street "Lou and Choo's Way" to honor Louis Crump and Charles Franklin's "Lou and Choo Lounge."
240722 Resolution ADOPTED
Continuing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District ("District"), in the area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the west side of Delaware Avenue to the southwest side of Lehigh Avenue, both sides of North Front Street from the north side of Poplar Street to the south side of Diamond Street, both sides of East Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue continuing to the west side of East Berks Street, the north side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to North 2nd Street, and the south side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Howard Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; approving an extension of the boundaries of the District to include North Front Street from Montgomery Street to Diamond Street, East Girard Avenue from East Fletcher Street to East Berks Street, and the north side of West Girard Avenue from Front Street to North 2nd Street; continuing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business I...
240691 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3914, 3917, 3927, 3935, 3936, 3937, 3938, 3940, 3946, and 3948 Folsom St located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240725 Resolution ADOPTED
Renaming the Waterview Playground to the "Donna Reed Miller Playground" to honor the life and contributions of former Councilmember Donna Reed Miller.
240728 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3858 Mount Vernon St; 3903, 3905, 3907, and 3930 Wallace St; 642, 647, and 658 Union St; and 3841 and 3843 Melon St located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240694 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3731 and 3940 Aspen St; 3936 and 3959 Brown St; 3958 Parrish St; 3900 and 3972 Reno St; and 773 Sloan St located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240693 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 839 N 39th St; 3517 Mount Vernon St; 524 N 35th St; 3605 Melon St; 3833 and 3915 Brown St; 735 N DeKalb St; and 740 and 765 N 38th St located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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