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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Other actions actions from the May 5, 2022 meeting.
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Showing 1-15 of 15 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committees on Children and Youth and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings about the potential repeal of the constitutional right to an abortion.
Authorizing the Committees on Children and Youth and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings concerning the imminent threat to the longstanding constitutional right to an abortion, to examine the profound and devastating local impact that the potential repeal of Roe vs. Wade would have on individual lives and society as a whole, and to explore what Philadelphia can do to ensure and increase access to abortion in the face of this threat.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Black Enterprise for hosting its 11th Annual Black Entrepreneurs Summit in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Black Enterprise for hosting its 11th Annual Black Entrepreneurs Summit - the nation's largest annual gathering of Black business owners, entrepreneurs, and wealth creators - in Philadelphia.
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This adopted resolution declared May 2022 Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring May 2022 to be Hepatitis Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the joint efforts of "Hep B United Philadelphia" and "Hepatitis C Allies of Philadelphia" coalitions aimed at raising awareness of the link between viral hepatitis and liver cancer and the importance of elimination activities.
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This adopted resolution begins the process to continue the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District through December 31, 2027, covering the Port Richmond area described in the legislation and managed by Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise, Inc.
Initiating action to continue the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue, the west side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and East Westmoreland Street, the south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300 Agate Street and the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street between Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west side of Tulip Street between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street, the back of properties facing west on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and Venango Streets, the back of properties facing south along the north side of Venango Street, including the property located at 2301-07 East Venango Street, and the back of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well as the properties located at 2066-80 East T...
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer title to five properties on S.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1834, 1837, 1840, 1846, 1848 S. Allison Street in the Third 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.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for working together to support children and families affected by child sexual abuse.
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2022 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.
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The enacted measure changes Philadelphia’s civil-service residence rule.
Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Residence Requirements," by clarifying that temporary residence outside the City, including for military service or educational purposes, does not prevent a person, including a police recruit, from meeting the Residence Requirement.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Public Safety Committee to hold public hearings about illegal dumping in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine enforcement practices, preventative measures, and potential solutions necessary to address the widespread illegal dumping taking place in the City of Philadelphia, and to explore ways to collaborate with City agencies to address this problem.
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This enacted ordinance adds workforce housing provisions to Philadelphia’s community development rules.
Amending Chapter 21-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Community Development," by adding new provisions related to workforce housing programs, amending the applicability period, and making other technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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