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 December 9, 2021 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 59 actions from December 9, 2021
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming January 13, 2022, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming January 13, 2022 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Korean Americans and their invaluable contributions to enhance the City's culture, economy, and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
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, congratulating, and thanking Frank DiCicco for his many years of service to Philadelphia and his retirement from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Honoring, congratulating, and thanking Frank DiCicco on the occasion of his retirement from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and his many years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia.
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 designated Tuesday, December 21, 2021, as Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in Philadelphia.
Designating Tuesday December 21, 2021 as National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring labor and grassroots community activist Ronald Whitehorne for his leadership, organizing, and mentorship in Philadelphia.
Recognizing the work and contributions of labor and grassroots community activist Ronald Whitehorne, whose leadership and mentorship has inspired generations of activists and leaders 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.
Adopted legislation authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 20 city properties in the Second Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1306, 1308, 1310, 1312 and 1329 S. 21st Street, 1303 S. 23rd Street, 1306 S. 28th Street, 1213 S. Bonsall Street, 1148 S. Cleveland Street, 2632 Ellsworth Street, 1410 S. Hicks Street, 2054 Gerrit Street, 2612, 2741 and 2743 Latona Street, 2123 Montrose Street, 1701 and 1703 S. Ringgold Street and 1714 S. Taylor Street in the Second 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.
This adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to prohibit people from using deadly force when making a citizen’s arrest.
Calling on the General Assembly to prohibit the use of deadly force to make a citizen's arrest.
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 Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings about the connection between domestic violence and gun violence.
Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine the correlation between domestic violence and gun violence.
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 recognizes and honors Al Schmidt for his 10-year tenure as a Philadelphia City Commissioner.
Recognizing and honoring Al Schmidt for his 10-year tenure as a Philadelphia City Commissioner, and wishing him well as he begins a new chapter in his career as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Committee of Seventy.
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 recognizes and honors sports journalist Donald Hunt upon his retirement after more than 30 years writing for the Philadelphia Tribune.
Recognizing and honoring legendary sports journalist Donald Hunt on the occasion of his retirement after over thirty years of writing for the Philadelphia Tribune.
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 recognizes and honors Terrence Foley for 15 years of service as president and chief executive officer of the City Avenue Special Services District in Philadelphia’s 4th Councilmanic District.
Recognizing and honoring Terrence Foley for fifteen years of committed service as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the City Avenue Special Services District in the 4th Councilmanic District of 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 also names the 2500 block of West Stewart Street, between 25th and 26th Streets, “Warren McMichael Way.” The honor commemorates Warren McMichael’s work as a teacher, community leader, and longtime advocate for the Brewerytown-Sharswood community.
Also naming the 2500 block of West Stewart Street from 25th Street to 26th Street, "Warren McMichael Way" to honor and commemorate the life of Warren McMichael and his lasting impact on the Brewerytown- Sharswood community.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted legislation also names the 1500 block of West Cabot Street, between 15th and 16th Streets, “Vivian VanStory Way.” The honorary name commemorates Vivian VanStory, who founded the Community Land Trust Corporation and worked on housing, green space, and community revitalization in North Philadelphia.
Also naming the 1500 block of West Cabot Street from 15th Street to 16th Street, "Vivian VanStory Way" to honor and commemorate the life of Vivian VanStory 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.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commending the Black Promoters Collective on its official formation as a 100 percent Black-owned organization.
Commending The Black Promoters Collective on their official formation as a 100 percent Black-owned organization.
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 the Local Initiatives Support Corporation on its 40th anniversary in Philadelphia.
Honoring the Local Initiatives Support Corporation on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary.
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 congratulating Patricia Wilson Aden on her appointment as president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
Commending Patricia Wilson Aden on her Appointment as President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
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 the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity on its tenth anniversary.
Honoring the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity on the Special Occasion of its Tenth Anniversary.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Adopted City Council resolution honoring Philadelphia VIP on its 40th anniversary.
Honoring Philadelphia VIP on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary.
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 Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 23 listed properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1335 N. 8th Street, 1401 N. 8th Street, 1402 N. 30th Street, 1410 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1421 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1424 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1429 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1437 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1438 Franklin Street, 1440 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1451 N Myrtlewood Street, 1452 N. Mytlewood Street. 1457 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1459 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1460 N. Hollywood Street, 1463 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1500 N. Hollywood Street, 1511 N. Myrtlewood Street, 2955 N. 8th Street, 3003 Redner Street, 3601 Germantown Avenue, and 729 Master Street in the Fifth 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.