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 September 23, 2021 meeting.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing October 2021 as the 40th Annual Polish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 2021 as the 40th Annual Polish American Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and public service of Anthony J.
Honoring the life of civic leader and former Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Anthony J. Wong.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution celebrates and honors Emlen Tunnell, a United States Coast Guard hero and National Football League Hall of Famer.
Celebrating and remembering United States Coast Guard hero and National Football League Legend Emlen Tunnell on the occasion of the United States Coast Guard ship and building dedications in his honor.
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 renaming the 3900 block of North 17th Street in front of Simon Gratz High School in Huntington Park “Rasheed Wallace Road.” The honorary name recognizes Rasheed Wallace, a Philadelphia native, former NBA player, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, for his contributions to his hometown and youth.
Also renaming the 3900 block of N 17th Street in front of Gratz High School in Huntington Park "Rasheed Wallace Road", to honor Rasheed Wallace, a philanthropist, former NBA player, and entrepreneur.
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 Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 17 listed properties on E.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2201-29 E. William Street, 2037 E. William Street, 2038 E. William Street, 2039 E. William Street, 2040 E. William Street, 2042 E. William Street, 2044 E. William Street, 2047 E. William Street, 2050 E. William Street, 2052 E. William Street, 2056 E. William Street, 2058 E. William Street, 2060 E. William Street, 2062 E. William Street, 2066 E. William Street, 2068 E. William Street, 2306 Collins Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership, without payment, of four 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 Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Anais Barnes, a Community College of Philadelphia alumna and Champion of the Week, for her scientific research on a rare plant and bee species.
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week and Community College of Philadelphia Alumni, Anais Barnes, for her scientific research and her valuable discoveries of a rare plant and bee species.
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 City Council’s Committee on Children & Youth to hold hearings about out-of-school-time programs and funding from the 2021 summer.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Children & Youth to hold hearings examining out-of-school time programs and funding from the 2021 Summer targeted at improving safety and positive life outcomes for Philadelphia's young people.
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 designating September as International Underground Railroad Month in Philadelphia.
Designating September as International Underground Railroad Month in Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted by City Council, this resolution declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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 Law & Government to hold hearings about the implications of using ranked-choice voting in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings regarding the implications of a ranked-choice voting system for Philadelphia.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 2000 block of Christian Street “Father John Van de Paer Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Father Van de Paer’s service to South Philadelphia and his work with parishioners and neighborhood children.
Also naming the 2000 block of Christian Street "John Van de Paer Way" to honor the life and legacy of Father John Van de Paer.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This withdrawn resolution would have also named the 2300 block of South 21st Street “Ronald R.
Also naming the 2300 block of South 21st Street "Ronald R. Donatucci Way" to honor the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci, Senior.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on the Environment to hold hearings about flooding risks, flood impacts, and possible ways to reduce flooding in Eastwick and other vulnerable Southwest Philadelphia communities.
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to conduct hearings to examine flooding risks, impacts, and mitigation options in Eastwick and other vulnerable Southwest Philadelphia communities
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings about creating curriculum and degree programs at Cheyney University and Lincoln University to support recruitment to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings examining ways to create curriculum and degree programs within Pennsylvania's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Cheyney University and Lincoln University, to become feeders of recruitment to the Philadelphia Police Department with the goal of diversifying our police force.
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 honoring Venkat Balumuri for his leadership and contributions to residents’ health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honoring Venkat Balumuri for his incredible leadership and contributions to the health and wellbeing of Philadelphians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 1800 block of North 23rd Street, from West Berks Street to West Montgomery Avenue, “Helen Brown Way.” The honorary name recognizes Helen Brown, a North Philadelphia community organizer and activist known for her work with Project HOME and her contributions to the neighborhood.
Also naming the 1800 block of North 23rd Street from West Berks Street to West Montgomery Avenue, "Helen Brown Way" to honor and commemorate the life of Helen Brown, a community organizer and activist for her work with Project HOME and her lasting impact on her North Philadelphia community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 2300 block of Ridge Avenue between 23rd and 24th Streets “Harold Malcom McCoy Way.” The honorary street name recognizes Harold Malcolm McCoy’s entrepreneurship, community service, and dedication to the North Philadelphia–Ridge Avenue Commercial Corridor.
Also naming the 2300 block of Ridge Avenue between 23rd Street and 24th Street, as "Harold Malcom McCoy Way" to honor the life and entrepreneurship of Harold Malcolm McCoy and his dedication to the North Philadelphia-Ridge Avenue Commercial Corridor.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.