Council President Johnson

Recent Sponsored Legislation

240648 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity for being a pillar of strength and a symbol of hope for Philadelphia through its social justice activism.

240647 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing and commending the Save the Train Coalition for the preservation of Philadelphia's SEPTA services in the community's time of need.

240646 Resolution ADOPTED

Calling upon Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement as well as the United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Human Services to investigate and prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud for those in the City of Philadelphia.

240643 Resolution ADOPTED

Commemorating and celebrating June 19th as Juneteenth, when final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation was ordered in Texas, marking the end of the enslavement of Black and brown people in the United States.

240638 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the week of June 17th through June 23rd as "Sanitation Workers Week" in the City of Philadelphia.

240637 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the 10th through 13th days of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijr as Eid al-Adha" in the City of Philadelphia during June 2024

240636 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing the month of August 2024 as "Public Safety Awareness Month" in the City of Philadelphia

240629 Resolution ADOPTED

Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to enact House Bill 2370 to fairly fund schools in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth to ensure fair allocation of resources for all students.

240628 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Reverend Bonnie Camarda as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240627 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the appointment of Erin Dwyer as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240626 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the appointment of Darrell Clarke as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240625 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Ethel Wise as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240624 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Lynette M. Brown-Sow as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240623 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating Anthony Glass for his outstanding work as a Legislative Director for the office of Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. and wishing him luck with his future endeavors at The University of Notre Dame Law School.

240622 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Ismail A. Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240621 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Asia Coney as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240620 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the appointment of Sandra Dungee Glenn as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240619 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the reappointment of Herbert Wetzel as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

240615 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming the 1400 block of South 55th Street between Springfield Avenue and Chester Avenue "Mont Brown Way" to honor Mont Brown and his dedicated community service to Southwest Philadelphia.

240600 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Miya Benintende and Mark Macyk of the Edward T. Steel School as recipients of the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers.

240599 Resolution ADOPTED

Joining the City of Philadelphia in National Garden Week, celebrating the role of nature in nurturing mental and physical wellness, and recognizing the urgent need for garden equity across the City of Philadelphia.

240597 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and congratulating the Girard College Varsity Boys Track Team for winning the 2024 Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association's Boys Track Championship.

240596 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing June 2024 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Philadelphia.

240595 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming N. College Avenue between W. College Avenue and Ridge Avenue as "Freedom Fighters Way."

240594 Resolution ADOPTED

Also naming Master Street between Broad Street and Carlisle Street as "Erika Alexander Way."

240585 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the Council President to initiate appeals by City Council of decisions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment in certain circumstances and to retain legal counsel in connection with such appeals.

240584 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Tumar Alexander as Regional Trustee for the City of Philadelphia in connection with the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust.

240553 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing and celebrating the 2024 Philippine Independence Week Celebration in Philadelphia, taking place from June 1st to June 15th.

240549 Resolution ADOPTED

Approving the appointment of Richard Harris to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

240548 Resolution ADOPTED

Recognizing May 2024 as Building Safety Month in the City of Philadelphia.

240545 Resolution ADOPTED

Declaring the City of Philadelphia's commitment to protect the rights and equal protections of all LGBTQ+ Philadelphians in light of the recent increase in attempts to restrict the rights of Transgender people.

240544 Resolution ADOPTED

Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community and exploring solutions to achieving equity for LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.

240543 Resolution ADOPTED

Declaring June 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.

240541 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Cheryl Gaston to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240540 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the re-appointment of Ismail Shahid to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240539 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the re-appointment of William Bergman to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240538 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the re-appointment of James Snell to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240537 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240536 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Tya Winn to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240535 Resolution ADOPTED

Confirming the appointment of Michael Johns to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

240533 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of service of the Honorable James R. Roebuck, Jr.

240518 Resolution ADOPTED

Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate full funding for School-Based Health Centers and to give the Commonwealth's most vulnerable children an opportunity to thrive by providing complete mental and physical health in their schools.

240515 Resolution ADOPTED

Proclaiming May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of America's local governments and the National League of Cities' historic centennial anniversary.

240511 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and congratulating students from the Benjamin Franklin High School Building Trades and Property Maintenance Program, for their 100% passing rate of the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Exam.

240508 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Coded by Kids for preparing underrepresented people for leadership roles within the tech and startup space.

240502 Resolution ADOPTED

Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia Freeway by declaring June 1st, 2024, "Philadelphia Freeway Day" in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Philadelphia Freeway and his organization Freedom Thinkers Academy.

240494 Bill ENACTED

Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept ...

240493 Bill IN MAYOR'S OFFICE

Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1532 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145, under certain terms and conditions.

240492 Bill ENACTED

Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.

240486 Resolution ADOPTED

Renaming the 2700 Block of Germantown Avenue "Leo Rosenblum Way" to honor Leo Rosenblum for his significant contributions to the community and his outstanding legacy in business.

Recent Votes

March 27, 2025	Ayes	Amending Chapter 11-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Openings and Excavations in the Streets," to impose additional penalties on violators of underground permitting requirements, under certain terms and conditions.
March 20, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 177 Markle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127, under certain terms and conditions.
March 20, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing PHILIPPIAN BAPTIST CHURCH or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2025 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of York street between Almond street and Mercer street; Clarion street between Dickinson street and Tasker Street; Ellsworth street between S. 7th street and S. 8th street; Annin street between Marshall street and S. 7th street; Ellsworth street between Passyunk avenue and S. 9th street; Pierce street between S. 12th street and S. 11th street; McClellan street between S. 9th street and S. 10th street; Jackson street between S. 5th street and S. 6th street; Cross street between S. 5th street and S. 4th street; S. 5th street between Morris street and Tasker street.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Wildey Street between Columbia Avenue and Earl Street; Dunton Street between Wildey Street and Girard Avenue; Earl Street between Girard Avenue and Wildey Street; S. 7th Street between Johnston Street and Bigler Street.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1148-50 S. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 229 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1625 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2049 East Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 1525 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing the opening of a right of way to the public on land near the intersection of the southeasterly side of Bath Street and southwesterly side of Victoria Streets, all being land owned by the City.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 542 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing the vacating of Clarion Street from Addison Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No. 308 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of said Clarion Street being vacated and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 23rd Street between Race Street and Market Street, under certain terms and conditions
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 13th Street, from Cecil B. Moore Avenue to Diamond Street, all under certain terms and conditions
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on North 22nd Street, from Spring Garden Street to Green Street and remove a travel lane on North 22nd Street within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 230577), approved November 13, 2023, entitled "Granting permission to Wynnefield/Overbrook Eruv Association, in order to demarcate the boundaries of a Wynnefield/Overbrook eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and other ancillary facilities including a maximum of one hundred poles and forty-five pieces of plexiglass along, over, and in certain public rights-of-way and City streets, and/or to attach such demarcation facilities to existing facilities owned by other entities authorized by other City ordinances, subject to such owner's consent; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 546 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
March 6, 2025	Ayes	Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 18th street between Wood street and Callowhill street; Vine street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; Callowhill street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; N. 17th street between Callowhill street and Wood street; Thompson street between N. 18th street and N. 17th street; Harold street between N. 22nd street and N. 23rd street
Jan. 30, 2025	Ayes	Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Dec. 19, 2024	Ayes	Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sept. 12, 2024	Ayes	Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.
Sept. 5, 2024	Ayes	Continuing a neighborhood improvement District, known as the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from the south side of Federal Street to the east side of South Broad Street, certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of East Passyunk Avenue, both sides of South Broad Street from the north side of McKean Street to the north side of Snyder Avenue, and the west side of South Broad Street from the south side of Mifflin Street to the north side of McKean Street; designating the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing t...

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