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 April 21, 2022 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 24 actions from April 21, 2022
Adopted, this resolution recognizes April 30 as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day in Philadelphia, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese-American community.
Recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a Symbol of the Contributions of the Vietnamese-American Community in the City of Philadelphia.
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 adopted a resolution honoring the Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP) for hosting a “Korea in Philly” celebration recognizing its 50th anniversary and the opening of the Korean Consular Office in Philadelphia.
Honoring the Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP) for hosting a "Korea in Philly" celebration in recognition of its 50th Anniversary and the opening of the Korean Consular Office in Philadelphia.
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 declares May 7, 2022, “Jawn on the Lawn” Day in recognition of the inaugural event created by alumni of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).
Declaring May 7, 2022 as "Jawn on the Lawn" Day in recognition of the inaugural event created by alumni of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).
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 officially names 5th Street between Cantrell Street and Snyder Avenue “Rev.
Also naming 5th Street between Cantrell Street and Snyder Avenue as "Rev. Enos Mackey Way".
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 House and Senate to use federal COVID-19 relief money to fund Freedom Schools throughout Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia.
Calling on The Pennsylvania Legislature to use Federal COVID-19 Relief Money to fund Freedom Schools across the state, and in 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 honors University of Pennsylvania scientists Taku Kambayashi and Ruth Choa as Philadelphia City Council’s Champions of the Week.
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, scientists Taku Kambayashi and Ruth Choa from the University of Pennsylvania's Biomedical Research Team, on their victory in the STAT Madness competition.
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 Bobby Rydell, a Philadelphia-born singer and entertainer who had a six-decade career and became known as a South Philadelphia teen idol.
Honoring the life of Bobby Rydell and recognizing his lifetime of achievement in entertainment which delighted millions and made Philadelphia proud.
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 Attorney Michael Sklaroff upon his retirement.
Honoring and recognizing Attorney Michael Sklaroff for his profound imprint on the legal history of Pennsylvania and the development of the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of his retirement.
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 Commissioner of Public Property to transfer ownership of 3438 West Allegheny Avenue 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 3438 West Allegheny Avenue in the Fourth 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 property 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 approves Debra McCarty’s appointment to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Approving the appointment of Debra McCarty to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This bill, which is held in committee, would revise Philadelphia’s zoning rules for the Fourth District Overlay District.
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Section 14-524, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance requires private employers with 50 or more covered employees in Philadelphia to offer at least one commuter benefit: pre-tax payroll deductions for public transit or bicycle commuting, an employer-paid transit pass or fare instrument, or a combination.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Programs," to require certain employers to provide a mass transit and bicycle commuter benefit program, under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced and Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $33.5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations among the General Fund, Grants Revenue Fund, and Aviation Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $33.5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations among the General Fund, Grants Revenue Fund, and Aviation Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $33.5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations among the General Fund, Grants Revenue Fund, and Aviation Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $33.5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations among the General Fund, Grants Revenue Fund, and Aviation Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.