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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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the February 4, 2021 meeting.
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This enacted law replaces Philadelphia’s Police Advisory Board with a nine-member Citizens Police Oversight Commission, whose members are selected by a panel and confirmed by City Council.
Repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Police Advisory Board," and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the "Citizens Police Oversight Commission," and, as authorized by the Charter, provides for the Commission's appointment, the powers and duties of the Commission and the manner in which the Commission and other officers, employees, and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Commission, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to consider a proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter expanding the Board of License Inspection Review so it could hear and decide cases in three-member panels.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for expansion of the Board of License and Inspection Review, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and celebrating Philadelphia International Records on its 50th anniversary.
Honoring and celebrating the legendary record label, Philadelphia International Records, on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing Stacey Abrams for founding Fair Fight Action and The New Georgia Project.
Honoring and recognizing Stacey Abrams for her leadership as the founder of Fair Fight Action and The New Georgia Project, and her achievement in fighting voter suppression.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and recognizes Dr.
Honoring and recognizing Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett for her leadership and achievement on the National Institutes of Health's COVID-19 vaccine research.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution supporting House Resolution 25.
Supporting House Resolution 25, which would initiate investigations and call for the sanction, including removal from the House of Representatives, of members who have sought to overturn the 2020 Presidential election.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of 2842 and 2844 Tulip Street to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Paul J.
Recognizing and honoring Paul Deegan on his retirement, after more than 30 years of service to PIDC and more than 45 total years of service to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the creation of a Zoning Code Review Commission to assess Philadelphia’s Zoning Code and recommend improvements.
Authorizing the creation of a Zoning Code Review Commission to evaluate and recommend improvements to Philadelphia's Zoning Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes AJC Philadelphia for its work with We Are Here!
Recognizing AJC Philadelphia for its work with We Are Here! and ORT in the 2021 commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and further acknowledging January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution honors and congratulates Dr.
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Rachel Levine upon her appointment to Assistant Health Secretary in the administration of President Joseph Biden and recognizing her outstanding contributions to the safety and health of Pennsylvanians during the Covid-19 pandemic.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Deborah Diamond’s outstanding work during her 10 years as president of Campus Philly.
Recognizing the outstanding work of Deborah Diamond as President of Campus Philly upon her departure from the organization.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of the property at 4338 Tackawanna Street in the 7th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4338 Tackawanna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 4257 N Fairhill Street in the 7th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4257 N Fairhill Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2661 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2661 N Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2451 N 6th Street in the 7th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2451 N 6th Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 2249 Waterloo Street in the 7th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2249 Waterloo Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 2034 Hope Street in the 7th Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2034 Hope Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.