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.
Action types
Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the March 17, 2022 meeting.
Meeting dates
Page 1 of 2
Showing 1-18 of 30 actions from March 17, 2022
This communication advised City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210827, and 220114, which were passed by Council on March 10, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on March 11, 2022.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication reports that the mayor returned without a signature a bill that proposed organizing the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority and setting ethics, lobbying, contracting, and financial-assistance requirements for it.
March 9, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill Number 210956-A, which was passed by Council at its session on March 3, 2022. Bill Number 210956-A signifies the intention of the City of Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority pursuant to authority established under state law, and amending Chapters 20-600 ("Standards of Conduct and Ethics"), 20-1200 ("Lobbying"), and 17-1400 ("Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance") of The Philadelphia Code to address ethics, contractual and other requirements applicable to the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority. My Administration supports the broad policy aims outlined in this piece of legislation, particularly the focus on challenges faced by minority-owned businesses who are denied conventional loans and seek access to capital to start and grow businesses. However, existing entities such as the Philadelphia Auth...
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting an a resolution approving the First Amendment to License Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, for a certain pedestrian bridge located between Tenth and Eleventh streets above Filbert street, including air rights; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the First Amendment to License Agreement with Keystone Philadelphia Properties, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the First Amendment to License Agreement.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This failed resolution would have urged the White House and Congress to work with NATO partners to establish a limited no-fly zone over humanitarian corridors in Ukraine.
Urging the White House and United States Congress to work with NATO partners in establishing a limited no-fly-zone over humanitarian corridors in Ukraine.
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 approving an amendment to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s license agreement with Keystone Philadelphia Properties, L.P.
Approving the First Amendment to License Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, for a certain pedestrian bridge located between Tenth and Eleventh streets above Filbert street, including air rights; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the First Amendment to License Agreement with Keystone Philadelphia Properties, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the First Amendment to License Agreement.
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 honors and congratulates Imhotep Charter School’s girls basketball team for its successful 2022 season and its second consecutive Philadelphia Public League championship.
Honoring and congratulating Women's History Month's Champion of the Week, Imhotep Charter School's Girls Basketball team, on its successful 2022 season and winning the Philadelphia Public League title two years in a row.
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 authorized City Council’s Public Safety Committee to hold public hearings about the Philadelphia Police Department’s Neighborhood Services Unit and its role in responding to abandoned vehicles.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to explore the role of the Philadelphia Police Department Neighborhood Services Unit as a part of the City's comprehensive response to the widespread prevalence of abandoned vehicles in the City of Philadelphia, and to examine enforcement practices, preventative measures and potential solutions necessary to address this problem.
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 authorized City Council’s Public Safety Committee to hold public hearings about the Philadelphia Police Department’s Neighborhood Services Unit and its role in responding to abandoned vehicles.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to explore the role of the Philadelphia Police Department Neighborhood Services Unit as a part of the City's comprehensive response to the widespread prevalence of abandoned vehicles in the City of Philadelphia, and to examine enforcement practices, preventative measures and potential solutions necessary to address this problem.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Ellen Somekawa for her leadership in the city’s Asian American community and her work advancing racial and economic justice, youth leadership, education justice, and civil rights.
Honoring and recognizing the voice, vision, and contributions of movement activist and organizer Ellen Somekawa, whose fearless and transformative leadership within Philadelphia's Asian American community has advanced major victories for racial and economic justice, built multiracial coalitions across the City, founded historic institutions, and redefined Asian American activism particularly in the area of youth leadership, education justice, and civil rights.
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 Bonnie Camarda for her leadership and service through public-interest organizations, including work supporting Philadelphia’s Latino community and underserved populations.
Honoring and recognizing the contributions of service worker, administrator, and faith leader, Bonnie Camarda, whose leadership and talent for relationship-building has bolstered the work of Philadelphia's most instrumental public interest organizations, uplifted Philadelphia's Latino community, and empowered underserved populations across the City.
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 expresses Philadelphia’s solidarity with Ukraine’s local leaders during Russia’s invasion and ongoing war.
Expressing solidarity with the local leaders of Ukraine.
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 on the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office, Office of the City Controller, and Managing Director’s Office to jointly evaluate Philadelphia’s current witness relocation and protection programs.
Calling on the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, Philadelphia Sheriff's Office, Office of the City Controller and the Managing Directors Office to conduct a joint evaluation of the City's current witness relocation and protection programs.
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 Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on enforcement of building and construction codes, Licenses and Inspections inspector caseloads and staffing levels, and the City’s response to worker misclassification, also known as payroll fraud.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings to examine the enforcement of building and construction code requirements, Licenses and Inspections inspector caseload and inspector staffing ratios, and the City's response to worker misclassification, also known as payroll fraud.
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 the City Council’s Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on enforcement of building and construction codes, Licenses and Inspections inspector caseloads and staffing levels, and the City’s response to worker misclassification, also known as payroll fraud.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings to examine the enforcement of building and construction code requirements, Licenses and Inspections inspector caseload and inspector staffing ratios, and the City's response to worker misclassification, also known as payroll fraud.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract for properties at 1604–1608, 1610, 1612, and 1614 Page Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1604-1608 Page street, 1610 Page street, 1612 Page street, and 1614 Page street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance establishes a $300 civil penalty for parking semitrailers and truck tractors on city streets, in addition to applicable costs and fees.
Amending Chapter 12-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations," by establishing monetary penalties for on-street parking of semitrailers and truck tractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance adds rules for illegally parked semitrailers and truck tractors.
Amending Chapter 12-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing and Immobilizing of Parked or Abandoned Vehicles," by adding new regulations for the towing and storage of illegally parked semitrailer and truck tractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s parking rules to prohibit anyone from parking a semitrailer or truck tractor on a residential street.
Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by regulating on-street parking of unpermitted semitrailers and truck tractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.