Council actions
Philadelphia City Council actions
These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.
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Procedural actions actions from the February 13, 2020 meeting.
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Showing 1-12 of 12 actions from February 13, 2020
City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s agreement to sell 10 Wolf Street, part of the South Delaware Redevelopment Area, to W/W 2400 Weccacoe Owner VIII, L.L.C.
Approving the agreement of sale of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Delaware Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 10 Wolf street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the agreement of sale with W/W 2400 Weccacoe Owner VIII, L.L.C. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the agreement of sale.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, which is currently in committee, calls for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about emergency room and hospital closures.
A resolution calling for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to help the city adequately prepare for, avoid, and, if needed, mitigate the effect of emergency room and hospital closures as research has shown disparate impacts on patients that are low income and/or from communities of color in addition to the loss of jobs.
ADOPTED & REFERRED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, which is currently in committee, calls for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about emergency room and hospital closures.
A resolution calling for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to help the city adequately prepare for, avoid, and, if needed, mitigate the effect of emergency room and hospital closures as research has shown disparate impacts on patients that are low income and/or from communities of color in addition to the loss of jobs.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Deborah Greasham, Malik Jones, and Corporal Cheryl Walker for mentoring and guiding African American youth and future leaders.
Recognizing and honoring Deborah Greasham, Malik Jones, and Corporal Cheryl Walker as examples of the countless unsung helping hands which lift our African American future up by mentoring and guiding our next generation of African American leaders.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council approved Mayor’s appointment of Deborah Mahler to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
Approving the appointment of Deborah Mahler to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution recognizes the 48th anniversary of Title IX and its reported impact on increasing women’s participation in college sports, from 29,972 athletes in 1972 to more than 221,000 in 2019.
Recognizing the 48th Anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and its impact on the growth of women who participated in college sports from 29,972 in 1972 to over 221,000 in 2019.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Julie Coker for her work and dedication as president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB).
Recognizing and honoring Julie Coker for her dedication to the PHLCVB and Philadelphia and wishing her luck on her future endeavors.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill authorizes the City to move the southwest property line of Byberry Road about two feet southwest between specified points northwest of Roosevelt Boulevard, widening that section of the road.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 359 by relocating the southwesterly houseline of Byberry Road approximately two feet southwestwardly between a point approximately four-hundred one feet northwest of The Roosevelt Boulevard to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, thereby widening said Byberry Road between such points, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of Byberry Road being placed on the City Plan.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted change to Philadelphia’s Fire Code prohibits facilities that process or produce gasoline, heating oil, or other hydrocarbon products from petroleum or crude oil from using hydrogen fluoride, including hydrofluoric acid and modified hydrofluoric acid.
Amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Fire Code," to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amends a 2019 ordinance concerning the placement of Alter Street between Seventeenth and Eighteenth Streets on the City Plan to better match existing conditions.
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions, under certain terms and conditions," by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Board of Surveyors to vacate Charles Street, also known as Markle Street, between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, subject to specified conditions.
Authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s zoning maps for an area bounded by Jefferson Street, 24th Street, Thompson Street, and 25th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Street, 19th Street, Poplar Street and 27th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.