Philadelphia City Council

Recently passed (enacted or adopted)

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
240047 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Council Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding the Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act of Pennsylvania.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Oct. 24, 2024

240982 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing October as Black Male Educators Month in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the Center for Black Educator Development's dedication to the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators in schools.
240987 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Sunrise Movement Philadelphia for their outstanding work and contributions to the fight to confront climate change and ensure that the generations to come have a sustainable future.
240947 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2750 Amber Street, 2850 Amber Street, 2041 E. Auburn Street, 2730 Emerald Street, 2762 Emerald Street, 2787 Emerald Street, 2730 Frankford Avenue in the First 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.
240991 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection for its 40th Year Anniversary at Temple University where it collects, preserves, and disseminates the history and culture of the global Black experience.
240949 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1520-40 Venango Street & 1600-20 Venango Street in the 8th Councilmanic district in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240916 Resolution ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of James Engler as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2026.
240915 Resolution ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Nelson Diaz as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2028.
240933 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2741 Latona Street, 2743 Latona Street, and 1329 S. 15th Street in the Second 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.
240998 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring, and congratulating Thomas Jefferson University on the occasion of their 200th Anniversary and recognizing October 26, 2024 through November 1, 2024 as Jefferson Bicentennial Week in the City of Philadelphia.
240887 Resolution ADOPTED
Renaming the 1400 block of Sansom Street "Judith M. von Seldeneck Way", in honor of Judith M. von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair of the esteemed Diversified Search Group, a leading executive search firm committed to advancing women into leadership positions across both local and global sectors.
240938 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention" to address Philadelphia's enduring plague of gun violence by facilitating coordination among stakeholders and formulating a comprehensive gun violence prevention strategy.
240944 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 532 W. Dauphin Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240934 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1911 Mountain Street in the 2nd 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.
240948 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2351 S. Beulah Street, located in the 1st Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
240936 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1501-17 Point Breeze Avenue in the Second 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.
240935 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1329 S. 15th Street in the 2nd 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.
240977 Resolution ADOPTED
Commending and recognizing the Honorable Lydia Y. Kirkland on the occasion of her retirement from her distinguished career as a Judge for the Philadelphia Municipal Court and her service to the legal community.
240941 Resolution ADOPTED
Renaming the 400 block of Krams Avenue to "Jack Wheeler Way", in recognition of his outstanding service to the Roxborough community and his role in the formation of the Roxborough Development Corporation.
240946 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to adopt House Bill 1756 of the 2023-2024 Session, which would expand voting access and education in prisons.
240942 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 32 N. 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.
240984 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia City Commissioners and the election poll workers in Philadelphia as they play a crucial role in conducting free and fair elections in the United States, acting as the vanguards of democracy.
240975 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and Recognizing Philadelphia Academies, Inc. for its dedicated service to the students of Philadelphia since 1969 and for its ongoing commitment to providing innovative solutions that empower young people to succeed academically and professionally.
240983 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to receive the report of the PHL Gaming Taskforce, to learn about its findings and the actions thus far taken, and to review the impact of this work on the vital Gaming and Tech sectors in the City of Philadelphia.
240950 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 23, 24, 45, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 62, 65, 67, 73, 75, 77, 78, 89-91 and 106 E. Ashmead Street in the 8th Councilmanic district in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240937 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: S. 44th Street and Ludlow Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
240989 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Council Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the practice of "courtesy towing" by the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and private towing companies

Oct. 17, 2024

240896 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to convene and investigate the processes and effectiveness of the current and past diversion programs in relation to individuals suffering from substance use disorder in the Kensington area.
240912 Resolution ADOPTED
Appointing Ivan Joseph to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
240911 Resolution ADOPTED
Appointing Robert Perry to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
240897 Resolution ADOPTED
Joining the City of Pittsburgh in calling on Congress to pass H.R. 9002, the "Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act".
240894 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1766 - 72 N. Bodine Street, 2244 Hope Street, and 2246 Hope Street in the Seventh 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.
240895 Resolution ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2271 N. Philip Street in the 7th 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.
240910 Resolution ADOPTED
Appointing George Reilly to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
240939 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling on Philadelphia residents to register to vote before the upcoming Election deadline of Monday, October 21st.
240940 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Alan Horwitz, the Philadelphia 76ers "Sixth Man" and superfan on the occasion of his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
240945 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating Quibila A. Divine and The EARTHS, Inc. for 30 years of uplifting and nurturing parent-student relationships, and for working to support parental involvement in the education of their children.
240913 Resolution ADOPTED
Appointing Gil Arends to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
240909 Resolution ADOPTED
Appointing Bridget Foy to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
240904 Resolution ADOPTED
Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass House Bill 999, also known as the Death Penalty Repeal Bill, to abolish the death penalty in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Oct. 10, 2024

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.
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"
240890 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the members of the Links, Incorporated's Philadelphia Chapter and Delaware Valley Chapter.
240891 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing October 16, 2024, as the Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence 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.
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.
240893 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing October 7th to October 11th, 2024 as Digital Inclusion Week in the City of Philadelphia.
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").
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
240903 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing And Honoring Tim Witherspoon for his legacy as a two-time heavyweight world champion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
240906 Resolution ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating The Philadelphia Theatre Company on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
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.
240907 Resolution ADOPTED
Recognizing October 2024 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in the City of Philadelphia

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.
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.
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.
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.
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