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 12, 2022 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 26 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.
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.
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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
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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
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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
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected Philadelphia barbershops and beauty salons.
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to examine the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on professional services, specifically barbershops and beauty salons; to assess the impact of the SABER grants administered by the Commerce Department; and to explore the creation of a new specialized grant program for barbershops and beauty salons.
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.
ADOPTED
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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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.