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
Procedural actions actions from the June 24, 2021 meeting.
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This enacted ordinance creates a Mixed Income Neighborhoods zoning overlay in specified Philadelphia areas.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by creating the "/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District"; by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled "Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses"; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership, without payment, of 13 listed properties in the First Councilmanic District 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.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted, this resolution honors and congratulates Central High School’s baseball and softball teams for their successful 2020–2021 seasons and victories in their respective Public League championship games.
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Central High School Baseball and Softball teams, for their successful 2020-2021 season and winning their respective Public League Championship games.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution calls for City Council’s Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings on offering election materials in more languages, exploring randomized ballot order, and improving election safety and security.
Calling for the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings to examine the feasibility of offering election materials in additional languages, exploring ballot randomization, and enabling safer and more secure elections to adequately prepare for and participate in local, state, and federal elections.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 18 properties on W.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4919 W. Girard Avenue, 4931 W. Girard Avenue, 4933 W. Girard Avenue, 4935 W. Girard Avenue, 4937 W. Girard Avenue, 4943 W. Girard Avenue, 4953 W. Girard Avenue, 4955 W. Girard Avenue, 4967 W. Girard Avenue, 4983 W. Girard Avenue, 4985 W. Girard Avenue, 4989 W. Girard Avenue, 4989 1/2 W. Girard Avenue, 4991 W. Girard Avenue, 4991 1/2 W. Girard Avenue, 4993 1/2 W. Girard Avenue, 4995 W. Girard Avenue and 4997 1/2 W. Girard Avenue in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a hearing about the exclusion of the Israeli food truck Moshava from a Philadelphia cultural fair that was later canceled.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a hearing to examine the exclusion of the Israeli food truck Moshava from a subsequently cancelled cultural fair in Philadelphia, to raise awareness of a recent rise in anti-Semitism, and to discuss best practices for organizations and cultural event planners facing similar situations in the future.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes Kenneth C.
Recognizing Kenneth C. Frazier upon the occasion of his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of Merck & Co., Inc.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Finance Committee and Transportation and Public Utilities Committee to hold joint hearings about the sustainability and diversification of the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW).
Authorizing the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to conduct joint hearings regarding the sustainability and diversification of the Philadelphia Gas Works.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of three properties: 217 E.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 217 E. Lippincott Street, 1912 N. Leithgow Street and 1944 N. 5th Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of 539 Conestoga Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District 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 Fourth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about creating a voluntary public service work program as an alternative to criminal sentences.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding creation of a program of voluntary public service work to be included as an alternative to criminal sentences.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Reverend Joseph Campellone, O.S.F.S., on 25 years since his ordination as a Roman Catholic priest.
Honoring and congratulating Reverend Joseph Campellone, O.S.F.S. on his 25th Jubilee.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council approved a redevelopment contract for the properties at 2929 Kingston Street and 2940 East Venango Street in the East Venango Industrial Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Venango Industrial Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 2929 Kingston street and 2940 East Venango street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with AZ Property Group LLP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on Philadelphia’s juvenile probation system.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on Philadelphia's juvenile probation system, examining opportunities to reduce racial inequities, review formal supervision and confinement, and support youth accessing programming, employment, and other resources.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution recognizes Mayor James F.
Recognizing and honoring Mayor James F. Kenney's administration, the First Judicial District, and organizational partners for establishing Philadelphia's Eviction Diversion and Rental Assistance programs that have succeeded in keeping individuals and families housed, as well as protecting the public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and becoming a model program for the nation.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution calls on Mayor James F.
Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his administration to work collaboratively with City Council, as well as business, labor, and diverse community stakeholders, to establish a Commission on Tax Equity and Growth, which would examine and assess the City's tax structure and advance a tax plan that centers racial equity and inclusive growth.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution honors and congratulates Ms.
Honoring and congratulating Ms. Opal Lee for her tireless efforts to have Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday.
Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings about the film industry’s economic impact in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on the economic impact of the film industry in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.