Thursday, March 6, 2025
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 241081ENACTED
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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 241083ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1148-50 S. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 241107ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250002ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 546 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250004ENACTED
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/Overbr...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250005ENACTED
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 trav...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250006ENACTED
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 certai...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250007ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250008ENACTED
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 purp...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250009ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 542 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250046ENACTED
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 C...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250047ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1525 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250048ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2049 East Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250049ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 1625 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250069ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250070ENACTED
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 stre...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250071ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250072ENACTED
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 of...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 250073ENACTED
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 cond...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 250130ADOPTED
Condemning the unconstitutional actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency to dismantle the federal government.
- Resolution 250157ADOPTED
Renaming the 2000 block of N 59th Street “Will Smith Way” to honor and celebrate the impactful career and legacy of Will Smith, a West Philadelphia native.
- Resolution 250163ADOPTED
Also naming the 2900 Block of Dauphin Street as “James Blocker Way.”
- Resolution 250165ADOPTED
Denouncing Senator Rand Paul’s National Right to Work Act as detrimental to labor, as it undermines workers’ collective bargaining rights, weakens union power, and threatens worker protections.
- Resolution 250167ADOPTED
Recognizing inadequate heating standards in rental housing across Philadelphia and emphasizing the need to efficiently and comprehensively address heating issues throughout the City.
- Resolution 250171ADOPTED
Recognizing the critical importance of legal representation in protecting the rights of immigrants when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and encouraging all immigrant serving...
- Bill 250174ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-4600 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Low-Income Tax Provisions,” by extending the deadline for low-income taxpayers to apply for a refund or forgiveness of Real Est...
- Bill 250175ENACTED
Amending Chapter 14-516 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/WST, West Overlay District,” by providing for new digital sign controls; all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 250176ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 118 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a widened portion of Warnock Street, on the westerly side thereof between Ber...
- Bill 250177ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 22 Wolf St., Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 250178ADOPTED
Recognizing March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" and Promoting Public Awareness of the Risks and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer.
- Resolution 250179ADOPTED
Welcoming, recognizing and commending Morehouse College and the "Get On The Bus" Initiative for their dedication to mentorship, leadership, and community empowerment in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250180ADOPTED
A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of Odunde, the largest African American street festival in the United States, and its impact on African and African American heritage, culture, and community...
- Resolution 250181ADOPTED
Recognizing March 2-8, 2025, during Women’s History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250182ADOPTED
Recognizing The Pennsylvania Municipal League, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s oldest municipal association and one of five of the oldest in the nation, as it celebrates its 125th Anniversary
- Resolution 250183ADOPTED
Opposing any attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education or slash federal funding for public school programs that support low-income students and students with disabilities.
- Resolution 250184ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter (NC100BWPA) on their annual Legislative Day and for their dedication to advancing gender and racial equi...
- Resolution 250185ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Education to investigate federal DEI program rollbacks and their effects on Philadelphia’s tax-exempt higher education institutions.
- Resolution 250186ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Colman Domingo for his second Oscar nomination for the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award at the 97th Academy Awards, for his role as John “Divine G” Whitfield in the film...
- Resolution 250187ADOPTED
Declaring March 2-8, 2025, as Teen Tech Week in the City of Philadelphia, and recognizing the importance of digital literacy to empower teens to be informed and responsible digital citizens.
- Resolution 250188ADOPTED
Declaring March 2-8, 2025, as National Consumer Protection Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250189ADOPTED
Resolution Recognizing March as Women’s History Month in the City of Philadelphia
- Resolution 250190ADOPTED
Recognizing, celebrating, and expressing gratitude to Charlene Samuels for her leadership and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of her neighbors in Logan, and her years of tireless and self...
- Resolution 250191ADOPTED
Honoring and commending Sonia Garrett for her constant service to her community and her tireless devotion to improving the lives of her neighbors in Logan, North Philadelphia, on the occasion of Women...
- Resolution 250192ADOPTED
Proclaiming the Month of March 2025 as Irish Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and Honoring the St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 250193ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti girls basketball team on winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.
- Resolution 250194ADOPTED
A resolution thanking A. Bruce Crawley, founder of Millenium 3 Management, the African American Chamber of Commerce, and a founding member of Visit Philadelphia, for his decades of leadership and inva...