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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Other actions actions from the September 24, 2020 meeting.
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Showing 1-17 of 17 actions from September 24, 2020
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s possible transfer of title to certain properties in the First Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
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This communication transmits a proposed resolution concerning the possible transfer of ownership of certain City-owned lots, buildings, and other improvements in Philadelphia’s First Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
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This communication advised City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200188, 200303, 200354, and 200365, which were passed by Council on September 10, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on September 17, 2020.
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The adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to fix ongoing problems with the state unemployment system.
Calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to resolve ongoing complications within the State's unemployment system to ensure all eligible Pennsylvanians receive their entitled compensation in a timely manner.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the West Catholic girls basketball team for its 2019–2020 season, including its 22–6 record and Philadelphia Catholic League championship.
Honoring and congratulating the West Catholic girls basketball team on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 22-6 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League girls basketball championships.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution calls on the School District of Philadelphia to promptly negotiate a new contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.
Calling on the School District of Philadelphia to promptly negotiate a mutually agreeable new contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers that prioritizes the health and safety of school staff and students and acknowledges the contributions of teachers and other staff, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADOPTED
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution commemorates the life and work of Thomas Gilhool, a legal aid attorney and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education.
Commemorating the life of legal aid giant and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Thomas Gilhool, a founding figure for community legal services, education equity, and the rights of the disabled and the poor, who led a rollicking life in pursuit of law and justice through eight decades of Philadelphia history.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution urges Senator Pat Toomey and Senate leaders to consider three federal proposals—the Heroes Act, the Helping Homes Act, and the Moving Forward Act—to provide economic, housing, and infrastructure relief during the COVID-19 crisis.
Urging Senator Pat Toomey and Senate Leadership to take up and act on the Heroes Act, the Helping Homes Act, and the Moving Forward Act, sweeping and transformational resolutions to address the ongoing economic crisis co-sponsored by Congressman Dwight Evans and the Philadelphia congressional delegation.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of the property at 1906 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1906 N. 24th Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to enter into a lease of more than one year with Avenue North Renaissance for eight properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to enter into a lease with Avenue North Renaissance, as tenant, for certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s building and zoning rules.
Amending Title 4, Subcode "A" of the Philadelphia Building Code, to revise certain provisions of Chapter 3, Permits, and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-300, entitled "Administration and Procedures," by amending the terms and conditions of Administrative Review; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain land within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Wissahickon Creek, the Schuylkill River, and extended Osborn Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Wissahickon Creek, the Schuylkill River, and Osborn Street (extended).
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted law defines “site clearing” and requires a building permit for site clearing, grubbing, or earth disturbance covering more than 5,000 square feet, with an approved erosion-control plan.
Amending Section 14-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions," by adding a definition for "Site Clearing," further amending Section 14-704, entitled "Open Space and Natural Resources," by making technical changes to regulations regarding development on steep slopes, and amending Title 4 Subcode "A" of the Philadelphia Building Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance changes the Philadelphia Zoning Maps for certain properties in the area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia zoning rules for the Society Hill Area within the Center City Overlay District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by modifying the /CTR, Center City Overlay District, Society Hill Area to create additional standards concerning height, parking, signs, and special reviews, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The enacted ordinance establishes uniform procedures for property owners to object to the formation of Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts.
Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Chapter 21-3200, entitled "Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts," to establish uniform procedures for the filing of objections by affected property owners against the formation of Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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