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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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 12, 2022 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 55 actions from May 12, 2022
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Children and Youth to hold public hearings on findings from the Enough is Enough Students Against Gun Violence survey.
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings -addressing the findings of the Enough is Enough Students (EIE) Against Gun Violence Campaigns survey which aims to address the experiences of Philadelphia high school students surrounding gun violence in the city.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Children and Youth to hold public hearings on findings from the Enough is Enough Students Against Gun Violence survey.
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings -addressing the findings of the Enough is Enough Students (EIE) Against Gun Violence Campaigns survey which aims to address the experiences of Philadelphia high school students surrounding gun violence in the city.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication advised City Council that Bill No.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220291, which was passed by Council on May 5, 2022, was signed by the Mayor on May 9, 2022.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication, now placed on file, advised City Council that Bill Nos.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 211020, 220190, 220222, and 220223, which were passed by Council on April 28, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on May 9, 2022.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmits a proposed ordinance that would amend Philadelphia’s tax exemption program for longtime owner-occupants of residential properties.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," to revise the cap on the total amount of exemptions authorized in the program, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmits a proposed ordinance that would increase the amount of Philadelphia’s homestead exclusion under specified terms and conditions.
Transmitting an ordinance Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and condition.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmits a proposed ordinance that would revise certain rates for Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning City-owned or other parcels near Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets for further conveyance; to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of Philadelphia of a premises located at 1357 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, in a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets; all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
READ AND FILED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors the life and public service of Norman Y.
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, who passed away on May 3, 2022, during Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
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 urges the School District of Philadelphia to improve its maternity leave program for employees.
Urging the School District of Philadelphia to enhance its maternity leave program.
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 recognized May 15, 2022, as Philadelphia’s inaugural Day of Serenity.
Designating May 15, 2022 the Inaugural Day of Serenity in the City of Philadelphia, providing communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence the opportunity to gather in peace and healing.
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 applauds Philadelphia’s selection as one of five cities participating in the Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative.
Applauding Philadelphia's selection as a participant city in the Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative.
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 May 15–20, 2022, as the inaugural Multicultural Media Professionals Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 15-20, 2022 as the inaugural Multicultural Media Professionals Week 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 urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass HB140, the Parking Protected Bike Lane and Plaza bill.
Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass HB140, the Parking Protected Bike Lane and Plaza bill, to empower municipalities to buffer bike lanes with parking on state roads.
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 urges the United States Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021, which would add four seats to the U.S.
Urging the United States Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021, to restore the integrity of the United States Supreme Court by adding four new seats.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The withdrawn resolution would have named the 1500 block of Lombard Avenue “Wesley Way” to honor the historic Wesley A.M.E.
Also naming the 1500 block of Lombard Avenue as Wesley Way, to commemorate the historic Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church and/or one of the most influential Pastors in the church's history- Rev. Alfred G. Dunston.
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 celebrating Joel Embiid, a Philadelphia 76ers player, as “Most Valuable Philadelphian” and recognizing his basketball accomplishments.
Celebrating Joel Embiid as MVP: "Most Valuable Philadelphian."
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.