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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 5, 2022 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 45 actions from May 5, 2022
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
May 4, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 220222 Bill No. 220298 Bill No. 220323 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2453 N. Carlisle Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the Philadelphia Land Bank’s potential disposal of properties at the listed addresses in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of {1543 S. Dover Street, 1545 S. Dover Street, 1547 S. Dover Street, 1549 S. Dover Street, 1551 S. Dover Street, 1553 S. Dover Street, 1554 S. Dover Street, 1555 S. Dover Street, 1540-54 S. Myrtlewood Street, and 1546 S. 30th Street} located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning bicycle lanes on Lindbergh Boulevard between 58th Street and 65th Street.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize bicycle lanes on Lindbergh boulevard between 58th street and 65th street; and making associated changes to lanes of travel within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning a bicycle lane on Grays Ferry Avenue from 34th Street to Washington Avenue.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on Grays Ferry avenue from 34th street to Washington avenue, and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This resolution, which is in committee, would authorize the City Council’s Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia to hold public hearings about its final report and recommendations.
Authorizing Council's Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia to hold public hearings regarding its final report of findings and recommendations.
Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This resolution, which is in committee, would authorize the City Council’s Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia to hold public hearings about its final report and recommendations.
Authorizing Council's Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia to hold public hearings regarding its final report of findings and recommendations.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Settlement Music School on its 114th anniversary.
Recognizing and honoring the Settlement Music School on the occasion of its 114th Anniversary.
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 proclaiming May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our country, state, and city.
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 Neumann-Goretti High School’s girls basketball team for its successful 2021–22 season and 2022 PIAA Girls’ Basketball 3A Championship win.
Honoring and congratulating Champions of the Week, Neumann-Goretti High School's Girls Basketball team, on their successful 2021-2 season and winning the 2022 PIAA Girls' Basketball 3A Championship title.
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 renaming the 4000 block of Filbert Street “Elsie Wise Way.” The name honors Elsie Wise, a civic leader and founder of the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Team.
Renaming the 4000 block of Filbert Street "Elsie Wise Way," to honor the life and legacy of Elsie Wise, civic leader and founder of the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Team.
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 125th anniversary of the Philadelphia Home and School Council.
Honoring the 125th Anniversary of the education justice and parent and caregiver advocacy organization, the Philadelphia Home and School Council, which continues its long legacy of establishing diverse and representative Home and School Associations, sponsoring workshops to train advocates, and empowering marginalized school communities, by giving Philadelphians voice and power in the decisions that shape their children's' schooling.
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 Shakeda Gaines for her service as President of the Philadelphia Home and School Council and her advocacy for parent and family engagement in public schools.
Honoring the life, work, and accomplishments of Shakeda Gaines, whose years of service as President of the Philadelphia Home and School Council has immeasurably shaped parent and family engagement in public schools, set a precedent for how to incorporate social justice values into positions of leadership, and established a clear expectation for how public schools should educate, inspire, and empower students and families in 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 congratulating Barbara Silzle for her seven years of leadership as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
Recognizing and congratulating Barbara Silzle for her years of dedicated, vital, and transformative leadership as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of specified properties in the Second Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank without payment.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Second 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.
The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of ten listed properties on S.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1543 S. Dover Street, 1545 S. Dover Street, 1547 S. Dover Street, 1549 S. Dover Street, 1551 S. Dover Street, 1553 S. Dover Street, 1554 S. Dover Street, 1555 S. Dover Street, 1540-54 S. Myrtlewood Street, and 1546 S. 30th Street located in the 2nd 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of the listed properties on South 27th, Ingram, Manton, and Oakford Streets in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1210, 1212 and 1214 S. 27th Street, 2723, 2725, 2727, 2729, 2731, 2733, 2735, 2737 and 2739 Ingram Street, 2704, 2706, 2710, 2712, 2716, 2720, 2724, 2726, 2738 and 2740 Manton Street, 2705 and 2720 Oakford Street located in the 2nd 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.
This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer city-owned properties at 1900-02 Point Breeze Avenue and 2111 Sigel Street 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 1900-02 Point Breeze Avenue and 2111 Sigel 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.