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Votes at a glance: Council adopts multiple ordinances and resolutions including library renaming, land‑bank disposals and Move remembrance
Summary
City Council approved a package of routine and ceremonial items and several ordinances by voice or roll call on final passage, including land‑bank disposals, renamings, and a resolution declaring May 13 the Move bombing day of reflection.
Philadelphia City Council completed its final‑pass calendar, adopting a mix of ordinances, resolutions and land‑bank dispositions. Several measures were adopted by voice vote; others were approved by recorded roll call.
Notable actions adopted today included:
- Resolution 250428: Authorization for the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of multiple properties in the Seventh Councilmatic District (adopted by voice vote).
- Resolution 250429: Land Bank disposition for properties on West Cumberland Street and Mudder Street (adopted by voice vote).
- Resolution 250447: A resolution designating May 13, 1985, the fortieth anniversary of the MOVE bombing, as a day of reflection and remembrance (adopted by voice vote). Councilmember Jamie Gauthier asked the chamber to observe a moment of silence before the vote.
- Bill 240581: Ordinance renaming the Overbrook Park branch library as the Robert A. Brady Library (final passage on recorded roll call; Ayes 16, Nays 0).
- Bill 240750: Ordinance renaming Waterview Recreation Center as the Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center (final passage on recorded roll call; Ayes 16, Nays 0).
- Multiple zoning, street‑plan and property‑management ordinances, concession agreements, and other administrative measures were also adopted (see actions list below). For most of these measures the clerk recorded either voice adoption or unanimous Aye on roll call; specific tallies are noted where the roll was read.
The council also placed several ceremonial resolutions on the final passage calendar recognizing local milestones and observances, including Building Safety Month and several proclamations honoring educators and community organizations.
A full list of the adopted items and the outcome is included below for reference.
